There are a number of excellent conferences this summer that address laptops and learning; here's one that focuses on technology and curriculum innovation that you may find interesting:
MICDS, an independent, JK-12
preparatory school in St. Louis, MO, is pleased to present the 2010 Summer Teacher Institute for Technology and Curriculum Innovation:
http://micdssummerpd2010.wikispaces.com/
This series of nearly 60 hands-on professional development workshops features distinguished educators from MICDS and around the world, including:
June 9 Real Reasons to Read and Write: Dr. Sara Kajder, Virginia Tech
June 11 The New Humanities: Dr. Richard Miller, Rutgers University
June 12-15 Backpack Journalism with Bill Gentile
June 18 The 21st Century Classroom: Kim Cofino, Bangkok, Thailand
June 22 Scaffolding for Success in a Digital World: Andrew Churches, Auckland, New Zealand
June 24 Shifting to Project Based Learning: Dean Groom, Sydney, Australia
July 6 TPACK as A Framework for Learning Design: Dr. Punya Mishra , Michigan State University
July 13-14 Flat Classroom Workshop: Julie Lindsay, Beijing, China, and Vicki Davis, Camila, Georgia
July 22-24 Lessons for the Contemporary Leader: Chris Lehmann, Dr. Scott McLeod, Angela Maiers
July 26-27 Moving Technology from Integrated to Integral: Dr. Alec Couros and the EdTech Posse
Each week offers a selection of half, full, and multi-day sessions that will engage participants and provide strategies for effectively utilizing technology in the service of teaching and learning. Whatever your background, needs, or interests, the Summer Teacher Institute can provide you with the knowledge and skills to transform your classroom into a truly innovative learning environment.
Group discounts are available, and the Summer Teacher Institute is offering CEUs through the University of
Missouri - St. Louis. If you would like to participate, visit
http://micdssummerpd2010.wikispaces.com/ , email
mailto:micdspd@micds.org, or call 314-995-7375 for more information.
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