Message-ID: <3504799743.19900446@matrixlinks.ca> Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 15:55:15 -0500 From: mailto:shuyer@IFIAS.CA> Subject: New Learning Technologies and Women - Canada To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
=5BForwarded by Sophia Huyer, Women in Global Science and Technology Networ= k.For more information contact cclow=40web.net=5D
THE JANUS PROJECT: New Learning Technologies and Women
A two-day workshop to unveil recent research finds and discuss the=20
implications -
March 21, 22, 1997- Montreal, Quebec.
What are the adult learning opportunities offered to women by the new=20
technologies? What are the barriers?
HEAR KEYNOTE SPEAKER: HEATHER MENZIES, well-known Canadian researcher and=20
writer on women and technology, author of =22Whose Brave New World? The=20
Information Highway and the New Economy (1996)=22.
WHY SHOULD YOU BE THERE?
* To hear the outcomes of a CCLOW research project into new=20
technologies and adult learning opportunities for women, presented by=20
researchers Jennifer O'Rourke and Linda Schachter (Hands on=20
Management, British Columbia)
* To learn about other pertinent research in the area and to=20
identify gaps.
* To share your experience, concerns, and knowledge about the=20
impact of new learning technologies on women's lives.
* To network and develop ideas for future action.
The workshop will have a two-part structure, presentation and=20
participation. You will hear the keynote speaker, the presentation of=20
research findings and a panel discussion on the key issues. =20
There will be free time for feedback and informal exchange. You will=20
also be able to participate in one of several issue-based small group=20
discussion tracks which will end in plenary sessions.
This invitation has been sent to Canadian women's organizations*, to=20
public and private educational institutions, to government, business and=20
labour groups, and to individuals who are interested in the education and=20
empowerment of women.
We expect participants to include adult educators at all levels from=20
literacy/ABE to post-secondary, union trainers, creators of new learning=20
technologies, employment counselors, students, and policy makers from all=20
sectors - government, business, labour, foundations.
Space is limited to 100 participants (including the presenters and=20
facilitators, Heather Menzies will be a participant.) First come, first=20
served. =20
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION : FEBRUARY 28, 1997.
*Women's Organizations: a small number of travel and accommodation=20
bursaries are available. Please contact CCLOW for an application form. =20
Tel: (416) 699-1909; Fax: (416) 699-2145; e-mail: cclow=40web.net
The Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW) is a=20
national feminist organization dedicated to addressing education and=20
training issues for girls and women. CCLOW gratefully acknowledges the=20
funding for the Janus Project from the Office of Learning Technologies=20
(OLT), Human Resources Development Canada.
Local arrangements in Montreal have been handled by The Centre for=20
Literacy.
Registration information:
Date: Friday and Saturday, March 21-22, 1997
Place: Hotel du Fort
Cost: =2450 (non-refundable)
Please make cheque payable to CCLOW
Hotel information:
The Hotel du Fort has blocked rooms for this conference at the special=20
rate of =2499/night single or =24105/double, including hot breakfast. Room= s=20
are equipped with kitchenette.
Accommodation must be booked directly with:
Hotel du Fort, 1390 rue du Fort, Montreal, Quebec H3H 2R7
Tel: (514)938-8333; (1-800) 565-6333; Fax: (514) 938-2078
Please mail registration and cheque to:
CCLOW, 47 Main Street, Toronto, Ontario M4E 2V6
Registration confirmed on receipt of payment.=09
THE JANUS PROJECT: NEW LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES & WOMEN - REGISTRATION FORM
Name: ________________________________ Organization:=20 =0A ____________________________
Address: (please provide the address where you want the information sent)=20
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=5B =5D My cheque for =2450.00 is enclosed