Technology Education for
Children Council
 
Conference
TECC an affiliate council of the International Technology Education Association (ITEA)
The 72nd  Annual ITEA Conference

Technology Education for Children Council (TECC)
Conference Program March 17 - 20

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TECC CONFERENCE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

4:00-6:00 p.m. - TECC Executive Board Meeting

Thursday March 18, 2010 • TECC Professional Development Learning Session

11:00 – 11:50 p.m. - Peter and Polly Paper People (Grades K-5)
Presenters: Presenter: Elizabeth Kirk

This program will investigate creating paper dolls and sharing ways of integrating them into science, math, language arts and social studies for grades K-5.

2:00 - 2:50 - Children's Engineering - You Can Do It Too (Grades K-6)
Presenters: Cindy M. Jones and Martha N. Smith

Learn how easy it is to integrate engineering into your day. Complete a design challenge and take home design briefs ready to use.

3:00 - 3:50 - TECC Business Meeting

The Technology Education for Children Council (TECC) promotes technology education in the elementary grades. Join us at this annual business meeting to map out plans for the next year. Regular members and new members are encouraged to participate.

4:00 - 4:50 - Teachers Bag of Tricks Presents Teaching Toys (Grades K-6)
Presenters: Larry Volk

Hands on exposure to the “Tools and Toys” provided by PITSCO and how they can make education more fun, interactive and effective


4:00 – 4:50 Implementing STEM Through Inquiring Minds
Presenter: Betsey O’Brachta, Theresa Boyle, Dana Flowers

Ohio teachers share how a professional development model for STEM is evolving while their district works to understand and implement their state’s benchmarks and standards


5:00 - 5:50 - Technology and Children Review Board Meeting

Open to anyone interested in contributing to Technology and Children magazine

March 19, 2010 • TECC Professional Development Learning Session

11:00 – 11:50 p.m. - Handheld GPS and Classroom Integration (Grades 3 – 6)
Presenter: Laurie Heikkila

Discover how easy it is to use a handheld GPS. This real world technology is also engaging, educational, multidisciplinary and standards based too!

11:00 – 11:50 p.m. - STEM Across the Curriculum- Meeting the Standards (Grades K-6)
Presenters: Cindy M. Jones and Martha N. Smith

Whole-school perspective on incorporating STEM across the curriculum, including art, math, science/engineering, social studies, and physical education.

2:00 – 2:50 p.m. - Toss Your Toothpicks! Design Challenges Without Glue (Grades K-6)
Presenter: Linda Doherty and Ken Scheel

Ignite problem-solving passion in your students by using precision cut KEVA blocks in dozens of design brief ideas. 100% hands-on session!

2:00 – 2:50 p.m. - It's So Easy Being Green (Grades 3 - 5)
Presenter: Jared Bitting

This session will present introductory recycling and eco-friendly activities for grades 3-5 that revolve around great kids' books and fun music.

3:00 – 3:50 p.m. - STEM Through Turbulent Times! (Grades 4-6)
Presenter: Susan Holland

Prepare 21st century students to make intelligent, ethical decisions, using FIRST/LEGO Robotics Challenge. Learn strategies to develop thinking, reasoning, collaboration, and personal core values.

3:00 – 3:50 p.m. - The Best Things in Life Are Free! (Grades K-6)
Presenter:Laurie Heikkila

Learn about the latest and greatest freeware, shareware, and technology tools for K-6. Sessions includes examples and resources to take with you.

4:00 – 4:50 p.m. - Pop it Up (Grades K-5)
Presenter:Wendi Hobbie, Jacquelyn Scates and Mary Ann Brooks

Participants will learn an easy way to incorporate Children’s Engineering in their classrooms by the use of basic pop-up design. Can be used in kindergarten through fifth grade classes.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 • TECC Professional Development Learning Sessions

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. - LEGOI WeDo (Grades 2 – 5)
Presenter:Laurie Heikkila

LEGO Education WeDo provides a hands-on learning experience that actively engages children’s creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

10:00 – 10:50 p.m. - Curious George: Using STEM to Entertain (Grades K-1)
Presenter: Marcia Hickey

See how you can integrate Curious George into your curriculum while introducing your students to STEM activities. Hands-on and ready to use activities for you to implement in your classroom.