Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
NCTIES Conference Updates
We hope you are as excited about the NCTIES Conference next week as we are! We look forward to seeing each of you there! Things are shaping up for this to be one of our best conferences to date. We have over 1000 attendees, but if you know individuals wanting to attend, they can still register!!! Below are several pieces of information that you may find helpful prior to your visit to Raleigh.
Online registration closes today, Friday, February 27, 2009 at 5:00 pm. Onsite registration will be available at the registration desk.
The Sheraton still has rooms available. The direct Registration link is: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0809196315&key=D273
Registration will be on the lower level of the Raleigh Convention Center. If you are attending a pre-conference session, you must check in at the registration desk prior to your session.
The Conference Program is posted: http://www.ncties.org/uploads/NCTIES_Program_2009_PDF_Version.pdf
The Grand Opening and Reception is March 4, 2009 from 6:30pm -9:00pm and is open to the public.
The Conference Wiki is: http://ncties2009conf.pbwiki.com
The Conference Blog is: http://ncties2009conference.blogspot.com/
Parking for the Sheraton is across the street from the hotel. Parking for the Marriott is beneath the hotel. Information about parking and directions for the Convention Center can be found at: http://www.raleighconvention.com/index.php/homepage/parking-directions
Raleigh has a new FREE bus service that circulates downtown know as the R Line. If you do need to park across town or desire to navigate downtown Raleigh, the R Line can take you there: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/get-around/r-line
Again, we look forward to seeing each of you at NCTIES!
Scott Smith, President NCTIES
Ellen Minter, Vice President and Conference Chair NCTIES
Special Thanks to our Vendor Sponsors!
Apple, Camcor, Inc., Cisco, Clarkpowell, CNIC, ColemanTechnologies Inc., CSI Technology Outfitters, Dell, Educational Resources,Epson, Hart Inc., HP, Promethean, Schoolfusion, Seed Communications, SMART,Smarter Systems
Online registration closes today, Friday, February 27, 2009 at 5:00 pm. Onsite registration will be available at the registration desk.
The Sheraton still has rooms available. The direct Registration link is: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0809196315&key=D273
Registration will be on the lower level of the Raleigh Convention Center. If you are attending a pre-conference session, you must check in at the registration desk prior to your session.
The Conference Program is posted: http://www.ncties.org/uploads/NCTIES_Program_2009_PDF_Version.pdf
The Grand Opening and Reception is March 4, 2009 from 6:30pm -9:00pm and is open to the public.
The Conference Wiki is: http://ncties2009conf.pbwiki.com
The Conference Blog is: http://ncties2009conference.blogspot.com/
Parking for the Sheraton is across the street from the hotel. Parking for the Marriott is beneath the hotel. Information about parking and directions for the Convention Center can be found at: http://www.raleighconvention.com/index.php/homepage/parking-directions
Raleigh has a new FREE bus service that circulates downtown know as the R Line. If you do need to park across town or desire to navigate downtown Raleigh, the R Line can take you there: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/get-around/r-line
Again, we look forward to seeing each of you at NCTIES!
Scott Smith, President NCTIES
Ellen Minter, Vice President and Conference Chair NCTIES
Special Thanks to our Vendor Sponsors!
Apple, Camcor, Inc., Cisco, Clarkpowell, CNIC, ColemanTechnologies Inc., CSI Technology Outfitters, Dell, Educational Resources,Epson, Hart Inc., HP, Promethean, Schoolfusion, Seed Communications, SMART,Smarter Systems
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Party Time in 2 Weeks
Wow! I am getting soooooooo excited about the conference in two weeks. The schedule is set, the food has been selected, banners are in production, bags are in production, program is being finailized AND we are still getting more vendors. I would like to thank all of our vendors, sponsors and attendees who are registered. We have almost 1000 registered. WOW! Check out the Schedule at a Glance posted on our website as well as hotels and convention center layouts. There are parking decks on both sides of the convention center so make sure to bring cash if you are not staying at either of the conference hotels.
We will have food concession stands available in the vendor area for lunch so you will not have to leave the convention center once you arrive each day.
Registration will be on the lower level outside of the vendor area.
Don't forget to check out the new "Construction Zone" area as well for meet and greet sessions as well as some poster sessions.
We will have food concession stands available in the vendor area for lunch so you will not have to leave the convention center once you arrive each day.
Registration will be on the lower level outside of the vendor area.
Don't forget to check out the new "Construction Zone" area as well for meet and greet sessions as well as some poster sessions.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
"Cool Cat Teacher" Vicki Davis - Bring Stories, Cellphones and Laptops!!
Hello, North Carolina Teachers!
If you've had some technology transform your classroom in the past few years, you're invited to pick up your webcam or video camera and create a brief 1 minute video about your extreme classroom makeover. Share the technology(ies) (show it to us if you can) and the students using the technology. The only requirement is that you must be a teacher in North Carolina and that you upload your video by March 2nd. Just make your video and upload to Teacher Tube (www.teachertube.com) or youtube (www.youtube.com) and tag it NCTIES_2009 and your story may be shared on our big screen as part of the NCTIES: Extreme Makeover Classroom Edition.
It is a great experience to be part of the grassroots movement of teachers around the world to connect and improve our classrooms in such amazing ways. Your teachers in North Carolina already rock and we've already been chatting over twitter and through our blogs about how great NCTIES will be this year.
It seems just like yesterday in November of 2005 when I went to my own state conference and first learned about blogs and wikis and all of these other strange names and then this past December to win awards for best teacher blog and best wiki in education is almost surreal! The thing I'd like to share most is that the teachers need not be scared or nervous but can take small steps in their daily teaching that will make a big difference. It isn't about winning awards but really about being great teachers!
Last week, as several teachers and I watched students from around the world laughing and enjoying the company from one another in the middle of a public market in the Middle East for the first Flat Classroom Conference, it really struck me that we can make connections from our classrooms that can improve our world in positive ways. We can use technology in positive ways can be the legacy that the best teachers of today will leave for the next generation.
Oh, and, by the way -- bring your cell phone and laptops to the Extreme Makeover Classroom Edition Opening Keynote -- you might just need them as we makeover your thoughts of a keynote! See you soon!
Vicki Davis,
Cool Cat Teacher!
If you've had some technology transform your classroom in the past few years, you're invited to pick up your webcam or video camera and create a brief 1 minute video about your extreme classroom makeover. Share the technology(ies) (show it to us if you can) and the students using the technology. The only requirement is that you must be a teacher in North Carolina and that you upload your video by March 2nd. Just make your video and upload to Teacher Tube (www.teachertube.com) or youtube (www.youtube.com) and tag it NCTIES_2009 and your story may be shared on our big screen as part of the NCTIES: Extreme Makeover Classroom Edition.
It is a great experience to be part of the grassroots movement of teachers around the world to connect and improve our classrooms in such amazing ways. Your teachers in North Carolina already rock and we've already been chatting over twitter and through our blogs about how great NCTIES will be this year.
It seems just like yesterday in November of 2005 when I went to my own state conference and first learned about blogs and wikis and all of these other strange names and then this past December to win awards for best teacher blog and best wiki in education is almost surreal! The thing I'd like to share most is that the teachers need not be scared or nervous but can take small steps in their daily teaching that will make a big difference. It isn't about winning awards but really about being great teachers!
Last week, as several teachers and I watched students from around the world laughing and enjoying the company from one another in the middle of a public market in the Middle East for the first Flat Classroom Conference, it really struck me that we can make connections from our classrooms that can improve our world in positive ways. We can use technology in positive ways can be the legacy that the best teachers of today will leave for the next generation.
Oh, and, by the way -- bring your cell phone and laptops to the Extreme Makeover Classroom Edition Opening Keynote -- you might just need them as we makeover your thoughts of a keynote! See you soon!
Vicki Davis,
Cool Cat Teacher!
FREE Computers for Students
Now that I have your attention!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, there are free computers available for students in North Carolina. Make sure to check out two of our pre-conference sessions offered by The Kramden Institute (http://www.kramden.org). All session attendees will need to have a list of students who need computers in their homes because computers will be ready for pick up at the conference.
Pre-Conference Session # 6 - Morning
"Extreme Makeover Student Version – Basic Computer Users"
Mike Shumuke, Kramden Institute, Half Day Session - Morning, Max: 20
Shu-n Crew: Bringing Class to You! - Educators will learn how to get free computers into the hands of kids and how to optimize computer use in the classroom. Educators will take home 1 free computer system to be given to a child and lots of basic skills to increase the effectiveness of their courses. Learn how to be Kramden Coordinator and give a Kramden Computer to kids.
Pre-Conference Session # 5 - Afternoon
"Extreme Makeover Student Version – Advanced Computer Users"
Mike Shumuke, Kramden Institute, Half Day Session - Afternoon, Max: 20
Shu-n Crew: Bringing Class to You! - Educators will learn how to get free computers into the hands of kids and how to optimize computer use in the classroom. Educators will take home 1 free computer system to be given to a child and lots of advanced skills to increase the effectiveness of their courses. Learn how to be Kramden Coordinator and give a Kramden Computer to kids.
Yes, there are free computers available for students in North Carolina. Make sure to check out two of our pre-conference sessions offered by The Kramden Institute (http://www.kramden.org). All session attendees will need to have a list of students who need computers in their homes because computers will be ready for pick up at the conference.
Pre-Conference Session # 6 - Morning
"Extreme Makeover Student Version – Basic Computer Users"
Mike Shumuke, Kramden Institute, Half Day Session - Morning, Max: 20
Shu-n Crew: Bringing Class to You! - Educators will learn how to get free computers into the hands of kids and how to optimize computer use in the classroom. Educators will take home 1 free computer system to be given to a child and lots of basic skills to increase the effectiveness of their courses. Learn how to be Kramden Coordinator and give a Kramden Computer to kids.
Pre-Conference Session # 5 - Afternoon
"Extreme Makeover Student Version – Advanced Computer Users"
Mike Shumuke, Kramden Institute, Half Day Session - Afternoon, Max: 20
Shu-n Crew: Bringing Class to You! - Educators will learn how to get free computers into the hands of kids and how to optimize computer use in the classroom. Educators will take home 1 free computer system to be given to a child and lots of advanced skills to increase the effectiveness of their courses. Learn how to be Kramden Coordinator and give a Kramden Computer to kids.
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