Practical Pedagogies 2024

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Please use this form to contact us if you require any further information about the conference and if the FAQs (below) do not provide you with the answers you require.

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St. George's Cologne
russeltarr@pracped.net

FAQ

Q. How close is the school to Cologne Airport?

The school in Cologne is located on the outskirts of the city, in the leafy suburban village of Rondorf. The suburb is well-connected to the city’s transport network, with regular buses linking Rondorf to the city centre and central train station, as well as to other districts in the south and west of the city. It is only a few stops to connect to the city’s efficient tram network. The Cologne-South motorway junction is only 5 minutes’ drive away, linking to the city’s orbital route and the main Cologne-Bonn motorway. The airport is only 20 minutes’ drive from the school. Rondorf is a self-contained district with all local services at hand. Areas in the south and west of the city are among the most desirable, with proximity to the river, university and good transport links making an attractive mix of peaceful, family oriented spaces and more lively areas.

Here is a map with directions.

Q. Do you have any recommended hotels?

A. To make the most of your experience, we suggest you stay in central Cologne. There are a whole range of hotels to suit every taste and price range and you are best consulting TripAdvisor or Booking.com to find something to suit your exact requirements!

Q. Will there be a live feed of the conference?

Practical Pedagogies is primarily an 'in-person' and 'hands on' event so there are not currently any plans for virtual events or live-feeds, but this is something we will consider as we get nearer the event.

If you want to go to a truly global International Education Conference then this is the best one to go to. It is well priced and provides opportunities to grow your Professional Networks with some really genuine and inspiring teachers. There are different education systems to see and rich conversations to be had from around the globe. The organisation for presenters and attendees is excellent including the facilities, food and time to meet and greet. It was the most worthwhile conference I have ever attended and I'll be returning this year with some super excited teachers from Australia!

Kathryn McGilvray Managing Director, eLearning Educational Solutions, NSW Australia

Practical Pedagogies ranks highly as one of the best conferences I have ever had the opportunity to attend. It was such an honor to be invited as a presenter and to join the many other thoughtful educators who were also asked to present. The conversations that developed during my session and the others I attended were deep and meaningful. The nuts and bolts of the conference itself, including meals, transportation, and on-site organization, made the event stress-free and fun. I absolutely recommend this conference to any educator interested in a thought-provoking, international learning experience.

Brian Mull Innovation and Learning Design Coordinator, Trinity Episcopal School, New Orleans, USA

The learning experiences were immediately applicable to my teaching approaches. Still to this day, I infuse these strategies into my instructional designs of face-to-face, blended and online courses. I truly valued the face-to-face professional networking opportunities with like minded educational colleagues that I had once only known met as online Twitter education friends. The opportunity to extend these in-depth conversations complimented with new teaching and learning experiences in a collaborative setting was so valuable to me as an educator.

Naomi Harm Technology Leadership Specialist / Senior Strategic Education Manager, United States

An incredibly wide ranging, thought provoking and - most importantly - useful conference. As an international teacher it was particularly useful to meet and chat with other overseas teachers face-to-face. In terms of the conference sessions, everything I attended delivered something that either I could implement in my classroom or that got me to reflect more critically on what I already do. The huge range of available sessions meant I could mix a focus on my subject area with some of the broader conceptual sessions that took place.

Scott Allsop Head of Humanities, @BSB_Humanities, Bucharest, Romania

The Practical Pedagogies conference is like no other because it brings together educators from across the globe. It offers a eclectic mix of thought provoking, practical and inspiring workshops, led by an equally varied selection of people who have effective teaching and learning slap bang in the middle of their thoughts. It has formed a vital part of my CPD, and I defy anyone to attend and not be challenged and changed.

Lisa Stevens MFL teacher with a passion for creativity and technology, Director of Lisibo Ltd, UK

The Practical Pedagogies conference stands out from the other conferences due to the unique set up of having fellow conference members providing the sessions. These sessions are relevant and provide hands-on techniques that are useful for all teachers of any age. The family-like atmosphere created by Russel allows all conference members to socialise and interact with fellow educators from around the world. The money saved on this very affordable conference can then be used on the pub crawl where the truly deep pedagogical discussions take place!

Jesse Bywater Leader for Learning, Harbour International Primary School, Rotterdam, The Netherlands