In the last few years, the world of education has changed significantly as more and more teaching and learning practice shifts online. Web based communication has exploded, thanks in no small part to the emergence and increased popularity of social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter. What implications does social networking have on education? And how are educators using social networks to not only engage their students, but also connect with each other? Keynote speaker, Dr Alec Couros will address these questions and inspire you to explore social networking personally and for your teaching practice. Dr. Couros is actively engaged in social networks as both an educator and a participant. A graduate level professor in the University of Regina's Faculty of Education, his coursework focuses on how educators can best use these tools to reach their educational objectives. Less