Big changes are in store for the 2009 International SIM Conference.
The conference structure will have a new look; sessions will be longer, allowing more time to delve deeply into important topics; and participants will be encouraged to keep the conversations going long after the sessions end.
The impetus for these changes is two-fold: We’re responding to your requests for more time to immerse yourselves in the learning opportunities the conference offers, and we believe it’s essential to examine the changing literacy landscape as it relates to the professional development work we all do.
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2009 International SIM® Conference Q&A
We’ve posted answers to some of the frequently asked questions we’ve received to help people understand our planning process for this year’s conference as well as to further explain some of the new features for 2009.
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Hotel Information:
This year’s conference will be at the Holiday Inn Lawrence Hotel & Convention Center.
For Hotel Reservations: 785-841-7077 or 800-HOLIDAY
Group Name: KU Center for Research on Learning
Group cut off: June 14, 2009
Get directions.
Hotel Technology: The Holiday Inn Lawrence Hotel & Convention Center has free internet access throughout the facility. No password is required. There is a small business area off the lobby with two computers for guest use. Printouts are free (within reason) and are picked up at the front desk.
Transportation Information:
Shuttle information from the Kansas City Airport, including curbside pick-up locations and procedures.
Download the full transportation list
Read about the Lawrence Transit System
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Information on the Conference Bookstore, KU-CRL Help Desk, Photo Booth, SIMsational Raffle, and Pecha-kucha Book Reports.
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