Constructing Modern Knowledge July 12-15, 2010 - Manchester, NH Computer-rich Learning Adventures for the Creative Educator

Submitted by paigner on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 07:29.

Guest speakers include: Alfie Kohn, Deborah
Meier, Dr. James Loewen & Peter Reynolds

 

Constructing Modern Knowledge is a minds-on institute for educators committed to creativity, collaboration and computing. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in intensive computer-rich project development with peers and a world-class faculty. Inspirational guest speakers and social events round out the fantastic event.

Rather than spend days listening to a series of speakers, Constructing Modern Knowledge is about action. Attendees will work and interact with educational experts concerned with maximizing the potential of every learner. The faculty has decades worth of experience and were involved in the creation of many of the software environments learners use every day.

While our outstanding faculty is comprised of educational pioneers, bestselling authors and inventors of innovative educational technologies, the real power of Constructing Modern Knowledge emerges from the collaborative project development of participants.

Animation, robotics engineering, film-making, music composition, Scratch & MicroWorlds programming, simulation building, data visualization, storytelling are all part of the CMK 2010 mix.

Each day’s program consists of a discussion of powerful ideas, mini tutorials on-demand, immersive learning adventures designed to challenge one’s thinking, substantial time for project work and a reflection period. 

The learning environment is filled with stimulating “objects to think with,” including a library, art supplies & materials for tinkering.

21st Century educators need to develop their own technological fluency and understand learning in order to meet the changing needs and expectations of their students. Constructing Modern Knowledge will help participants enhance their tech skills, expand their vision of how computers may enhance the learning environment and leave with practical ideas to use in the classroom.

Registration includes free creativity software from LCSI, Tech4Learning, Inspiration & FableVision plus a festive conference dinner and a big night out in Boston, beginning with a reception at the world-famous FableVision Studios!

Register today! The early-bird registration fee of only $575 ends May 1st!