What is the CBbC?

The Canadian Blackboard Community (CBbC) is made up of teachers, learners and technology professionals devoted to finding ways to enhance education through the use of the Blackboard Academic Suite.  The 2006 Canadian Blackboard Conference will focus on the recent merger between Blackboard and WebCT and future direction.  If you are an administrator or user of WebCT we invite you to the CBbC conference to help us merge ideas to enhance education.  Fostering and sustaining community is a vital component to making advances in the area of eLearning and for delivering quality in the educational experience.

Cost & Registration?

The registration fee for this event is only $195.00 + tax ($208.65) with an early bird option of $175.00 + tax ($187.25).  Space is limited so register early.  To take advantage of the early bird registration deadline you must register before April 28th, 2006.  To register for the conference click here...

Where & When?

Due to the geographical size of Canada the conference will be hosted in 2 locations:  Seneca College in Toronto and the University of Alberta in Edmonton.  Both conferences will take place on Wednesday May 17^th and Thursday May 18^th beginning at 8:00 am and concluding at 4:30 pm on each day.

University of Alberta:  Edmonton
In Edmonton the conference will be held at the University of Alberta's, School of Business Stollery Centre, located on the 5^th floor of the Business building.

City of Edmonton Map | University of Alberta Campus Map

Seneca College:  Toronto
The conference will be held at the Seneca College's Newnham Campus Residence & Conference Centre, Toronto, ON. All conference attendees are responsible for making their own reservations at the conference hotel or other local hotels.

Address:
Seneca College Residence & Conference Centre
Newnham Campus
1760 Finch Avenue East
Toronto, ON M2J 5G3
Phone: 416.491.8811 or 1.877.2.ALUMNI (1.877.225.8664)
Fax: 416.491.0486
http://www.residenceconferencecentre.com/seneca/index.asp

Accommodations?

University of Alberta:  Edmonton
If you are attending the conference in Edmonton a preferred rate is available to you at two locations on campus.  The University of Alberta's Schäffer Hall has single rooms available from $45.00 per night and twin rooms for $50.00 per night.  To make your reservation please contact the University of Alberta's Conference Services Office at 1.780.492.6057.  Inform the receptionist that you are attending the "CBbC Conference".  Check in time is 4:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 am.

Alternatively the Campus Tower Signature Suite Hotel or The Westin (Downtown) is available with a preferred rate of $109.00 and $115.00 per night respectively. 

The Campus Tower Signature Suite Hotel may be contacted toll free at 1.888.962.2522.  To obtain the preferred rate, inform the hotel that you are attending the "CBbC Conference".  Check in time is 3:00 pm and check out time is 12:00 noon.

The Westin may be contacted toll free at 1.800.937.8461 or locally 780.426.3636.  To reserve your room at the $115.00 preferred rate click here.  Check in time is 3:00 pm and check out time is 12:00 noon.  

Seneca College:  Toronto
The conference has held a limited number of rooms at the Seneca College Residence & Conference Centre; the conference room block will be held until April 20, 2006.  The conference centre accommodation rate is $69.95/night. The conference centre may be contacted at 1.877.225.8664.  To receive the conference rate be sure to mention the Canadian Blackboard Conference when making reservations.  

Reservations at the Seneca Residence and Conference Centre must be guaranteed with a valid major credit card. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m., although later check out may be arranged.

Maps, Directions & Parking?

University of Alberta:  Edmonton
Automobile
Driving directions from the Edmonton International Airport

1. From the Airport head north on the QE2 (Queen Elizabeth II Highway to Edmonton)
2. The QE2 becomes Gateway Boulevard.  Continue North...
3. Turn left on 82 avenue.
4. Turn right on 112 street.
5. At 87 avenue, turn right for the Campus Towers Signature Suite Hotel or turn left to continue on to the University of Alberta's Schaffer Hall.
6. The Campus Tower Signature Suite Hotel is located on the corner of 87 avenue and 112 street.
7. The University of Alberta's Schaffer Hall is located just before 116 street and 87 avenue.

Taxi/Cab
Cab fare from the Edmonton International Airport to the University of Alberta is approximately $45.00

Shuttle Bus
Alternatively the Edmonton International Airport offers a Sky Shuttle Service.  The cost is $15.00 one way.  The Sky Shuttle may be contacted at 780.465.8515.

Parking on Campus
Parking for the conference in Edmonton at the University of Alberta is free-of-charge and available in the 'N' lot.  To obtain a free parking permit - simply tell the attendant that you are attending the "Canadian Blackboard Conference".

City of Edmonton Map | University of Alberta Parking Map

Seneca College:  Toronto
Automobile
Driving Directions from Lester B Pearson International Airport:

1. Take the HWY-401 E ramp.
2. Merge onto HIGHWAY 401 EXPRESS E. 22.61 km
3. Take the HWY-404 exit, EXIT 375, toward NEWMARKET. 2.26 km
4. Merge onto HIGHWAY 404 N. 1.25 km
5. Take the FINCH AVENUE exit, EXIT 20. 0.54 km
6. Turn LEFT onto FINCH AVE E. 0.67 km

Taxi/Cab
Cab fare from Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Seneca College (Newnham Campus) is approximately $47.00.

Parking on Campus
If driving a private vehicle, parking will be provided to all conference attendees in lots P9 & P10 near the Seneca College Residence & Conference Centre.  Once on campus please follow the signs to the Conference Centre Parking lots.  When entering the lot please tell the attendant you are registered for the "Canadian Blackboard Conference".

Newnham Campus & Parking Map