2011 PDK International Conference
Innovations in Teaching and Learning
February 17-18, 2011 • Atlanta, Georgia
The 2011 PDK International Conference took place February 17-18 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. The theme was “Innovations in Teaching and Learning.” This theme was selected because of its relevance to educators everywhere as new and effective educational practices continue to emerge. The conference included scholarly research sessions, roundtable presentations consisting of brief action research reports, topical sessions, and networking events.
2011 Conference Schedule
Download the print version of the PDK conference program book (pdf/1.17MB).
| February 16 – Wednesday | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | PDK International Board Meeting (open to all registrants) |
| February 17 – Thursday | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | PDK International Board Meeting (open to all registrants) |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | PDK Emerging Leaders Luncheon (open to all registrants) |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization — Yong Zhao |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Research Roundtables |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | PDK International President-Elect Candidates Forum |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Welcome reception (registered guests welcome) |
| February 18 – Friday | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | The ABC's of Life — Byron Garrett |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Topical sessions |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | E.M.I.T. — Peggy Brookins and luncheon (registered guests welcome) |
| 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Topical sessions |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Breaking Conventional Wisdom to Create A Model Global School: Understanding the Times – Knowing What to Do — Bill Skilling |
| 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | PDK Regional Meetings |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Bill Nye the Science Guy — Bill Nye and dinner with Future Educators Association members (registered guests welcome) |
| February 19 – Saturday | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Response to Intervention: Impacting Achievement Through Data-Driven Instruction |