Media Advisory
11/10/2016
York Region District School Board’s annual Quest Conference brings together speakers and participants from around the world to improve student achievement and well-being. The theme of this year’s conference is “Deep Learning in a Digital World.”
Keynote speakers include:
- Rafranz Davis, author of The Missing Voices in Edtech
- Sarah Prevette, Founder of Future Design School
- Thomas Zimmerman, Master Inventor at IBM
- Honourable David C. Onley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
- Shelly Sanchez Terrell, author of The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers
The conference is co-anchored by Carol Campbell, Michael Fullan, Hannah Alper and Brennan Wong.
For a full list of speakers, please visit the Quest website.
Where:
Sheraton Parkway North Convention Centre
600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, Ontario
When:
Wednesday, November 16 – Friday, November 18, 2016:
- Rafranz Davis Keynote – Wednesday, 9:30am-10:20am
- Sarah Prevette Keynote – Wednesday, 1:45pm-2:45pm
- Lightning Round Keynote – Thursday, 9:20am-10:20am
- Thomas Zimmerman Keynote – Thursday, 1:45pm-2:30pm
- Hon. David C. Onley Keynote – Thursday, 5:45pm-6:35pm
- Shelly Sanchez Terrell Keynote – Friday, 9:00am-9:45am
- Hack2Action Final Pitches – Friday, 9:55am-11:25am
- Ministry of Education Advisor Panel – Friday, 1:20pm-2:10pm
To view the full program, please visit the YRDSB website.
Who:
Participants from across Canada and around the world, including delegations from the Netherlands, Argentina, USA, UK and Trinidad; Ministry of Education advisors Michael Fullan, Carol Campbell, Andy Hargreaves and Dr. Jean Clinton; keynote speakers including Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Hon. David C. Onley; York Region District School Board staff, students and trustees.
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