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2006 Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference
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| Spotlight Sessions | ||||||||||
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New England Based, Nationally Renowned... You will not want to miss these Spotlight sessions by dynamic speakers with success stories to share. | ||||||||||
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| Re-engineering the Curriculum |
Dr. Ioannis MiaoulisPresident and Director of the Boston Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts Dr. Miaoulis is passionate about preparing our students to be successful participants in the 21st century economy. Hear why Massachusetts is the first state in the nation to include engineering as a topic in their Learning Standards. Public schools from pre-kindergarten to high school are now including engineering as the new discipline. Dr. Miaoulis describes the value of including engineering in the formal curriculum and give examples of success at various learning levels. He has stories to tell that will move you to action! He discusses the curriculum content for elementary, middle, and high school and presents how engineering makes math and science engaging for learners at all levels. |
| A Tale of 2 Networks ~ Using Technical & Human Networks to Support Success |
Jim MoultonEducational Technology & Project-Based Learning Consultant, Bowdoin, Maine Back by popular demand, Jim stresses the importance of your human network along with your technology network. When technology comes to school, the technical network gets plenty of attention. Common wisdom tells us that such a focus makes sense because this is, after all, a technology project. Or is it? Isn't this really a people project? Schools are human organizations, and because of this the function of the human network has a tremendous impact on the success of your technology placement effort. In fact, the best things happen only when the human and technical networks are well integrated and both running effectively. In this presentation, Jim shares ways any classroom, school, or district can make sure they are tweaking their human network for peak performance just as they must their technical ones. For more information visit Jim's website at www.jimmoulton.org |
| Podcasting with a Purpose |
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Bob Sprankle Grade 3 & 4 Multi-Age Teacher, Wells Elementary School, Wells, Maine Bob shares the journey of how he began podcasting in his 3/4 elementary classroom, as well as, how he manages a weekly show. Participants hear clips from his classroom's podcast, as well as, testimony from students on the value of creating a podcast. Bob discusses its effects on his instruction, the motivation level of the students, and the incredible instructional benefits for reading, writing, and research skills. Participants leave with an understanding of how to start a classroom podcast and the instructional benefits. |
| Math Websites Your Elementary Students Will Use Year Round! |
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Cheryl Oakes Technology Integrator, Wells Elementary School, Wells, Maine Cheryl demonstrates teacher web resources for math at TappedIN.org; shares numerous websites available to teachers for in-class support for students; and creates a math blog where teachers can share their successes, questions, and comments. This hands-on look at a variety of websites used to complement any math program targets elementary teachers, Title 1 math teachers, curriculum specialists, math coaches, and computer teachers. The math links are available on the web during and after the conference. 
Bob and Cheryl also conduct a hands-on PSDC Workshop!!!
Learn How to Make a Podcast Today & Post a Podcast Tomorrow Bob and Cheryl conduct this hands-on workshop on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Conway Room Lab (please note: pre-registration is required). |
| Electronic Constructivism: Strategies & Suggestions ~ Creativity & Outcomes |
Dr. Maureen Brown YoderOnline Program Director and Professor, Lesley University, Boston, Massachusetts Inquiry-based and constructivist activities invigorate instruction and motivate students to take charge of their own learning, understand multiple perspectives, and develop high level thinking skills. Following a brief introduction, participants see outstanding examples of WebQuests and other Web-based activities designed to use learner's time well. Learn how to create thought provoking questions and scenarios that lead to interesting and motivating constructivist activities. Explore how you can take already good curriculum, make some slight changes, incorporate Internet resources, and promote and support exciting and measurable results. Highlights include examples of how teachers engage their students in activities that involve bringing historical figures to life. Participants view videos of some rare, live interviews with famous individuals and learn how to use technology to do some "time traveling" of their own. |
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