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⚡ We’re excited to announce that our Lightning Talk presenters are officially confirmed! This year, they’ll be sharing ideas around our theme: “Stronger Together: Innovating the Future of PLAR through Collective Action.” Get ready for bold insights, collaborative approaches, and quick takes on the future of PLAR. Secure your spot now, and register here: https://lnkd.in/gzJSFNjP #PLAR #LightningTalks #StrongerTogether #EducationalInnovation #PriorLearning #ConferenceSpeaker #BCPLAN #CollectiveAction #InnovationInEducation

🚨 Last Call! Today is the final day to grab your Early Bird tickets for our 2025 Symposium! Don't miss your chance to join us at a this rate and be part of the conversation on innovating the future of PLAR through collective action. Secure your spot now, and register here: https://lnkd.in/gzJSFNjP #StrongerTogether #PLAR #BCPLAN #EarlyBirdDeadline #EducationConference #InnovatePLAR #CollectiveAction #LifelongLearning

Another great option for attendees with innovations that expand beyond a 5-minute presentation is purchasing a booth! 👩🏫 How is the booth different from a Lightning Talk? -A booth gives attendees and their organizations the chance to participate in the resource fair. -Showcase work such as statistics, initiatives and testimonials. -Display merchandise and event related content. 🔐 What does securing booth mean? -The booth purchase includes the cost of an attendee. -The booth secures your spot in the Lightning Talks. Secure your spot and purchase your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gzJSFNjP

Do you have unique approach, or a short story to share about PLAR? We’re inviting you to take the stage for a 5-minute lightning talk at the upcoming symposium! ⚡ What’s a Lightning Talk? A lightning talk is a fast-paced, 5-minute presentation where you can present insights, innovations, or provocations related to PLAR. The topics of your Lightning Talk should align with our theme for this year's symposium; "Stronger Together: Innovating the Future of PLAR through Collective Action." 📑How to secure your spot? Step 1: Send us an email to [email protected] with an overview of your topic (150-200 words) and we'll get back to you. Step 2: Purchase your ticket, here: https://lnkd.in/gzJSFNjP

The Stronger Together symposium is an opportunity to meet with the BCPLAN Board of Directors. Here are some of the institutes and organizations represented by them: 1-Thompson Rivers University 2-Simon Fraser University 3-British Columbia Institute of Technology 4-North Island College 5-Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society The Board of Directors is also working with other leaders in the field to compose a resource fair, panel and lightning talks. Register for this networking opportunity today, here: https://lnkd.in/gzJSFNjP

Join us for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and take action. We would love for you to join us and be part of the conversations that shape the future of PLAR. Date: May 08, 2025 Location: KPU-Richmond Campus Keynote Speaker: David Porter, Ed.D. Early Bird Pricing: CAD $99 for members | CAD $110 for non-members *valid till March 31, 2025 only. Secure your seat, expand your network - here: https://lnkd.in/gzJSFNjP

It's official, our Keynote Speaker for the BCPLAN Symposium, Stronger Together - is David Porter, Ed.D! Dr. David Porter is principal consultant at DP+Associates, located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a long-time advocate for the benefits of adapting new technology and transformational learning practices for delivering educational opportunities, and has been involved in online, open and distance learning since the 1990s. To learn more about Dr. David, check out his biography on our website, here: https://lnkd.in/gzJSFNjP To listen to his podcast with BCPLAN, check out our playlist on our website, here: https://lnkd.in/gnbBMDhr We are very excited to learn from you, David Porter, Ed.D.

Invite from Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment ! Submit your proposals for CAPLA's Recognition of Prior Learning in Rural Spaces Conference, taking place from May 26-28, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS. The theme of this year's conference is sustainable employment in rural areas, and we are seeking proposals that address the following streams: -Career development -Immigration services -Post-secondary contexts   Deadline for proposals: Monday, March 17 2025. Use this form: https://lnkd.in/gF6xThss

Don't miss out on Early Bird Pricing !! Stronger Together: Innovating the Future of PLAR through Collective Action. -Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University—Richmond Campus -Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 -Time: 8:30 am – 5 pm Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzJSFNjP

Mark your calendars!! 🗓️ Join us at the BCPLAN Symposium 2025: "Stronger Together: Innovating the Future of PLAR through Collective Action." Happening on May 8, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Richmond Campus. Engage in lightning talks, practitioner presentations, a resource fair, and expert panel discussions. Early bird registration is open until April 1. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate on advancing Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). For more details and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gzJSFNjP Kwantlen Polytechnic University