The 24th Conference of the European Schools Project Association

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Bridging Intercultural Diversity through Global Learning

 

in collaboration with Comenius 3 thematic networks


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Hosted by

The British Council, London

London – United Kingdom

March 3rd – 7th, 2010

 

The 24th ESP-conference runs from Wednesday March 3rd to Sunday March 7th, 2010. Main programme starts Thursday. The conference as a whole is a Comenius in-service training for teachers, head teachers and other educators. The programme consists of keynote speeches by experts, a variety of workshops on ICT-innovation within education. School visits, social events, singing and dancing are also included.

 

The conference is preceded by the ESP Contact Seminar specifically designed for beginners in the field of international Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) projects. It also enables teachers to create international projects which support creative learning.

Conference Registration

 

You can register from July 1st onwards for this conference via the ESP24 registration site. Deadline for the conference registration is November 30th, 2009.

Check at your National Agency whether you can get financial support through the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP).
This Conference is co-organised by two Comenius3 network coordinators.

The ESP Association is regarded as a genuinely representative European Association active in the field of school education and thereby eligible of organizing training activities.

Venue of the Conference

 

The Conference Hotel is the Strand Palace Hotel. Situated in the heart of the West End, minutes from Covent Garden and Charing Cross underground station, this contemporary yet comfortable central London hotel will serve as your gateway to the capital’s best. This great London hotel accommodation gives you everything you need under one roof – affordable guestrooms, excellent restaurants, and flexible conference facilities all come together in one unbeatable location.

 

Welcome to London!

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  • Located in the heart of London’s West End, near world-famous attractions, shopping and the city’s theatre district

  • Easily accessible via the tube, including Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Embankment and Holborn stations

  • Surrounded by world-famous cultural and architectural landmarks, including Leicester Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Square and the London Eye

 

British Council

Part of the conference takes place in the premises of the British Council. It is ten minutes walking distance from the hotel, crossing Trafalgar Square, passing Nelson’s Column and the National Gallery.

Conference fee

 

ESP Contact Seminar plus Conference: € 500 (€ 470 for ESP members)
ESP Conference: € 400 (€ 370 for ESP members)

The conference fee includes full access to the conference programme, most food, some drinks, conference materials, social evening and school visits.

Membership ESP Association

 

Become a member of the ESP learning community of teachers!
Membership fee for 2010 is € 30. More information on the ESP website.

More information

 

ESP Conference Flyer for printing

Preliminary Conference Programme

Hotel prices

 

Single rooms are £ 90 per night
Double rooms are  £ 120, so if you share a room you will pay £ 60.
English breakfast included.

Travel to London

 

More information about how to travel to and within London will follow.