21st Century Learning: From Inspiration to Integration
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Event Information
When: Sat. February 20, 2009 from 8 am - 5 pm
REGISTRATION FROM JAN 15-FEB 3
CONFIRMATIONS SENT ON FEB 11 for final event schedule and location
What: Second C21CL Conference '21st Century Learning: From Inspiration to Integration'
Location: Socorro, NM - Socorro High School, 700 Michigan
DIRECTIONS: Take 1-25 to exit 147 for Socorro. Proceed to the traffic light for Route 60 West towards Magdalena -- turn left. At the next stop sign, continue to the left on Route 60. Before you cross the railroad tracks, you will see a green sign on the right indicating that you need to turn left to Socorro High School. Make the left turn on Michigan Street. Follow the road to the top of the hill and inton the school's parking lot.
Overview
Join educators from around New Mexico in a day long mini conference. Our focus is on classroom implementation and assessment of the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS•S). Explore 21st century learning through hands on workshops and find out how you can support the development of 21st century skills in your students. This event is free and open to all NM educators (we do require pre-registraiton) and is brought to you by the Consortium for 21st Century Learning, supported by federal Enhancing Education Through Technology funding. Priority is given to C21CL Educator Team members.
Agenda (detailed Conference Schedule will be available Feb. 10)
- 8:00-8:30 Welcome/Check-In (SCHOOL LIBRARY)
- 8:30-9:00 Getting Started Session
- 9:00-12:00 Workshop Choice 1
- 12:00-1:30 Lunch on your own (RETA Instructors & District Coordinators will meet on site)
- 1:30-4:30 Workshop Choice 2
- 4:30-5:00 Closing
Benefits
- Participating in your choice of two hands on, half day workshops
- Integrating and assessing the NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) with the NM Content Standards and Benchmarks
- Connecting to a network of resources for tech savvy educators in New Mexico (eg: RETA Webinars, ISTE, Conferences, and more)
Registration
Pre-registration is required for this event.
Participants can select two of five proposed sessions.
Please note that the Think Quest session originally listed will not be offered due to lack of interest.
- Creativity and Innovation with Digital Storytelling (NETS•S 1)
Understand digital storytelling as a teaching and learning tool. Engage in the process of creating your own digital story from storyboard to video production using tools that are easily available in the classroom. Participants will bring digital photos, music and/or original writing for use in their production.*
- Communication & Collaboration with Digital Learning Environments: What is the Matrix? (NETS•S 2)
Explore how digital learning environments can be integrated to foster collaboration skills as you explore the question, "What is the Internet?" Engage in communication and collaboration with digital tools and technologies (Search Engines, Microblogging and Mobile Devices) and find out how you can use them in your classroom. Attendees are encouraged to bring cell phones if they would like to use them (along with thier Sherlock Holmes personas).
- Research & Information Fluency with Wikis (NETS•S 3)
The traditional research project may support student's information fluency but may not be the most engaging experience. Unlock the mystery of the wiki - an easy to create website that can be built collaboratively. Explore how your class can build a website for thier research as you gain confidence with wikis, which are incredibly powerful 21st century learning tools. Participants should have a strong comfort level navigating the Internet. No prior prep is required.*
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making with GPS and Geocaching (NETS•S 4)
Problem solving goes outside of the classroom in this treasure hunt-style activity where you will use Global Positioning System (GPS) Devices to locate a geographically coordinated hidden objects. Participants should bring a jacket and comfortable shoes, as part of the lesson will be outdoors. GPS units will be available for use by attendees. If anyone has a GPS, you are welcome to bring it and use it as well!
*Please note, some of the sessions will use audio. RETA will have headphone/mic sets available for $5 (five dollars) or you can bring your own. We also have some we can share with you, but only for the duration of the workshop.
(View WORKSHOP RESOURCES for additional details)
If registration numbers are low for any particular session, you may be asked to choose an alternate selection.
Certificates will be issued based on registration confirmations.
Please contact Holly at the RETA Office (hollyrae@nmsu.edu) or 575-646-4699 for more information.
Preregistration is now closed.
Please contact Holly at the RETA Office (hollyrae@nmsu.edu) or 575-646-4699 for more information.
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