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SUMMARY:TT SIG ~ Everyone Can Code K-12!
LOCATION:SERESC\, 29 Commerce Drive\, Bedford\, NH
DESCRIPTION:https://www.nhste.org/event-2619987\n\n For those of you who would like advance copies of the final agenda and detailed session descriptions to plan your day in advance . . . these files will be posted here the weekend prior to the workshop. Print copies will ALSO be provided onsite at registration.\n \n Final Workshop Agenda: (click to download) \n Detailed Session Descriptions: (click to download) \n Just announced . . . big news coming out this week: \n · White House pledges $200M for K-12 STEM and Computer Science Education: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/09/25/expanding-access-high-quality-stem-and-computer-science-education\n · Tech Companies commit $300M for K-12 Computer Science Education: http://thehill.com/policy/technology/352412-amazon-facebook-part-of-300-million-pledge-toward-white-house-computer\n \n Presenter David Benedetto will have all the details to share!!! \n NHSTE announces the fall Tech Teachers Integrating Technology workshop for the 2017-18 school year\, Everyone Can Code K-12!. Coding can be integrated into multiple content areas across all grade levels. Students benefit from sequential thinking\, problem-solving\, and collaboration ~ all core components of coding. Join us for a day full of fun and exploration. \n We have an exciting collection of exhibitors and teachers ready to share their information and expertise with you. Join us for the day and come back with a bundle of ideas.\n Approximately 8 45-minute sessions are planned and each participant has the opportunity to attend up to four sessions along with the morning and luncheon keynotes. Again this year\, we are also including the Technology Playground\, sponsored by our exhibitors\, where you can go and test drive these exciting resources for yourself.\n\n As in the past\, your registration includes a buffet lunch and light refreshments in both the morning and afternoon. The day ends with your feedback and comments via the evaluation process and the drawing of raffle prizes donated by our exhibitors.\n Target Audience:\n Technology directors\, coordinators\, integrators\, school administrators\, and teachers at all levels in every content area will not want to miss this day of teacher and exhibitor presentations. Spend time in the "Technology Playground" and choose 4 sessions from the 8 offered during this action packed day!\n Presenters & Exhibitors:\n Opening keynote presentation: Amy Canton ~ Engaging GIRLS in STEM & Coding\n After lunch keynote presentation: presented by Laura Nickerson\n Teacher presentations:\n * Pencil Code ~ Laura Nickerson (HS)\n\n * Confident Coders ~ Heather Drolet (EL)\n\n * Planning for Computer Science ~ David Benedetto (all)\n\n * Coding is Elementary ~ Amber Levine (EE)\n\n * Arduino & the Art of Debugging ~ Shannon McCracken\n\n\n * CS Discoveries ~ Karen Locke (MS)\n\n Our select Exhibitors include: * Eduporium ~ Irina Tuule\n\n * ELB Global ~ Allison Bolton\n\n * Technology Education Concepts Inc. ~ Justin Constant\n\n * join these exhibitors in the technology playground and also win exciting raffle prizes!\n\n Agenda (proposed):\n 8:30 Registration\n 8:50 Introduction and overview\n 9:00 Opening Session\n 10:00 Concurrent session 1\n 11:00 Concurrent session 2\n 11:50 Lunch \n 12:25 Post luncheon presentation\n 1:20 Concurrent session 3 \n 2:20 Concurrent session 4\n 3:10 Evaluations and raffle drawings The "technology playground" will be open throughout the day following the opening session. \n Questions???: For more information or if you have any questions about this event please contact:\n Karen Locke at klocke@tds.net\n Registration Deadline Extended: \n Friday\, October 13th\, 2017\n Registration Fee:\n General Registration: $60.00\n NHSTE Premium/paid Member Registration: $50.00\n NHSTE Event Coupons: 2 Coupon Numbers\; Please select\, pay as "Manual" when registering and email the coupon numbers to office@nhste.org\, your payment will then be confirmed. Thank you!\n NOTE - Please remember to allow your email system to receive emails from nhsteorg@gmail.com for event updates and confirmations.\n Payment Information:\n During the online registration process\, you will be able to pay your fee by check\, purchase order\, NHSTE Event Coupons\, or credit card. \n\n * We only accept Visa or Mastercard credit cards.\n\n\n * For all other payments\, follow the “Off line” payment directions.\n\n You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours following your completed registration.\n Cancellation Policy:\n Cancellations requested by Tuesday\, October 10th\, 2017 will be refunded in full.\n
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