This year’s theme, "Media, Mass Culture and Historical Thinking", refers to the influence of media and mass culture on our teaching practice and student learning. Educators and students are aware of the prevalent affects of media and mass culture on our perception of historical events; thus, being able to apply critical thinking skills to historical and current news events/issues enable probing discussions, analysis and reflection within the classroom. Understanding how our culture is defined by media and technology creates new opportunities and challenges for educators and students alike. Â
This year's keynote speaker SFU Professor Dr Stuart Poyntz, who's research interests include children and their relationship to digital media and media technologies holds a unique and informed perspect of this theme. His presentation will, no doubt be engaging and thought provoking.
