Education Leaders Forum 2008: Overview


.“... the setting is mesmerising and the people you have invited to share their thinking about all things educational mean it will be a real adventure for curious minds”. Pam Hook Hooked On Thinking

Education Leaders Forum - Overview




Register interest

"Insights often arise at the boundary between communities" Etienne Wenger

The second annual Education Leaders Forum will be held at Terrace Downs on 22 & 23 October 2008. Education Leaders Forum 08 will build on last year's inaugural Forum, a ground-breaking event for key people from across the education and training spectrum. ELF 07 explored how different parts of the learning system can better collaborate and be more responsive to changing needs in a world where new media have shrunk physical distance and transformed the way people learn, work and play. Participants in ELF 08 will gain fresh perspectives in a stunning high country setting. A web-based forum enables continuing dialogue.









2008 Themes
Day 1: Valuing Educators - ReValuing Learning Day 2: New Possibilities - Now Imperatives





Programme & Contributors
The Education Leaders Forum 2008 features contributors from the US, UK and New Zealand. View programme View contributors











































Forum Concept


Openmindedness: Exploring new ideas while appreciating the legacy of the past. New media: Understanding the transformational impact of new media on learning. Relaxed venue: Terrace Downs High Country Resort, 50 minutes from Christchurch airport, comprises clubhouse and chalet venues plus upmarket accommodation at reasonable rates. Networking and engagement: A mix of stimulating inputs, knowledge cafes, small group workshops and conversations will ensure variety and engagement. More on forum concept



Who should attend

ELF 08 is for people from across the education and training spectrum who are leaders or stakeholders because of their position, influence, or ideas.


More Information
Contributors Programme Supporters Themes Feedback from Education Leaders 2007 Archives from Education Leaders 2007
Registration of Interest/ Invitations
Contact Lyall Lukey at SmartNet on (03) 3667 874 or email: lyall@smartnet.co.nz for more information or to register interest. Register interest or suggest people for the invitation list by using the contact form. Early bird registration closes 31 August