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Our METC is excited to offer a focused academy on the MakerEd Movement for educators who enjoy inventing, designing and tinkering, and believe creativity and innovation are catalysts for student engagement. Maker and design thinking experiences foster a culture of asking questions, solving problems, and develop an “I can do that!” confidence in young people. When we combine problem-solving activities with technology, and the basics of rapid prototyping and digital fabrication, the sky’s the limit! Learn 
The TLA for teachers will assist educators in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to use technology as a tool for more effective and efficient integration in their classrooms. Various free digital portals, applications and resources will be explored including Google & Microsoft applications & SAMR. This long-term academy is for all media or tech specialists, and classroom teachers. Registration includes one day attendance at the METC Conference. Learn more and Can’t Miss #METC Summer PD!
Join us this Summer for Maker Spaces, Google, Coding, SAMR & more! Check out the can’t miss Summer PD workshops you’ll want to register for today.
See our full calendar here.
Break Out of Your Classroom & BYOB
Wednesday, June 7 – Thursday, June 8
Two days of professional learning like you’ve never seen before! Fun, collaborative learning with participant-driven sessions and Breakout Expert Learners onsite to help you design and problem solve. Learn more and register here.
DBDM Has Gone Google
Thursday, June 15
This workshop wil infuse Google into your PLC and the Data-Based Decision Making Process. Learn how other in the region are using DBDM to meet the needs of all their students, experience the 6-step DBDM process. Work smarter with this user-friendly tool and SEE your impact. Learn more and register here.
Google Mania: Mini Boot Camp
Monday, June 19 – Tuesday, June 20
Join area Google Certified Teachers in this two-day workshop. Speed Geek style presentations on day one will show you 8-12 features and strategies you can use in your classroom. Diver deeper on day two to find the hidden treasures that will knock your socks off! Learn more and register here.
LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 – Grades 5 and Up
Wednesday, June 21
This hands-on workshop is for educators just getting started with LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3. Learn how to build your robot, how to use programming blocks and see the connects to Common Core. Learn more and register here.
LEGO Education and Maker Spaces (Grades 1-8)
Thursday, June 22
Looking to set up a Maker Space but you don’t know where to start? This one day workshop will show you how to utilize LEGO Education bricks, curriculum and activities to set up a Maker Space that promotes hands-on, minds-on learning. You’ll learn how to incorporate robotics into Maker Space projects at both the elementary and middle school levels. Learn more and register here.
METC Summer Institute: Building STEAM & Making Spaces
Monday, July 10 – Tuesday, July 11
Making, coding, designing and more! This two day event is for the creative and innovative educator, as well as those content teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and the Arts. Talented STEAM “makers” will come together to share at our two day Summer Institute. Krissy Venosdale and Steve Dembo will help us kick off the event & several midwest STEM & Maker educators will share what they have learned, and how they make innovative projects and complete engaging activities in their flexible spaces. Learn more and register here.
SAMR Institute and Camp
Wednesday, July 19 – Thursday, July 20 (optional Saturday, September 20)
The SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition) model, developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, allows teachers to reflect on how technology is being integrated in the classroom. This framework provides another way for educators to visualize and discuss HOW technology can be integrated and HOW it can transform instruction and learning. Learn more and register here.
Creating Coders Camp
Wednesday, July 26 – Thursday, July 27 and date TBD.
There are over seven thousand spoken languages in the world. Did you know that coding is thought of as THE new world language? This language is one that will be vital to your students’ future. However, how do you introduce coding to your students when you have so much content to cover? Believe it or not, coding can be infused into your current lessons to meet both needs all the while engaging your students like never before! Learn more and register here.
Congratulations to our #METC17 Conference Game Winners
We have tabulated the results of our conference game and are happy to announce TEN random winners, including the Grand Prize Winners of a two day 2018 METC Conference Scholarship!
| Christina Eddleman | Independence School District |
METC18 two-day scholarship |
| Stacey Stubits | St. Charles School District |
METC18 two-day scholarship |
| Allison Crumley | Academie Lafayette |
METC Summer Institute two-day scholarship |
| Betsy Parrish | Knox Elementary School |
METC Summer Institute two-day scholarship |
| Alix Lasker | Academie Lafayette |
Google Mania two-day scholarship |
| Rhonda Waters | Richland R-IV School District |
Google Mania two-day scholarship |
| Jennifer Orton | Knox County R-1 School District |
SAMR Institute & Camp three-day scholarship |
| Shantel Baranowski | Richland School District |
SAMR Institute & Camp three-day scholarship |
| Jana Gerard | Francis Howell School District |
Breakout of Your Classroom & BYOB two-day scholarship |
| Michelle Wilkerson | Hancock School District |
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KTRS550 ‘Issues in Education’ Broadcasting LIVE from #METC17
For Immediate Release
Contact: Christine McDonald
314.692.1233
Issues in Education to Broadcast Live at 2017 METC Conference
Issues in Education is partnering with the Midwest Educational Technology Community (METC), a resource of EdcuationPlus, to broadcast from the 34th annual METC Conference. The live broadcast will be Tuesday, February 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Issues in Education is an influential, national forum that provides a meaningful voice for leaders in education, healthcare and business to share their vision and expertise on the issues that impact 21st century learning across all markets.
The February broadcast of Issues in Education will be held at the 2017 METC Conference, the largest educational technology conference for educators in Missouri, and will focus on creativity and innovation in education.
Discussion topics and scheduled participants include:
Welcome & Introductions
- Dennis M. Young, President & CEO, Ittner
METC Conference Overview & Purpose
- Bill Bass, Innovation Coordinator, Parkway School District, ISTE Board Member
- Stephanie Madlinger, Director of Educational Innovation & METC, EducationPlus
- Christie Terry, Executive Director, eMINTS
New Realities & Emerging Technologies
- Manuel Herrera, Coordinator of 1:1 Programing, Affton School District
- Chris Kilbride, Superintendent, Ritenour School District
- Eric Knost, Superintendent, Rockwood School District
- Student from Pattonville School District
Transforming Schools
- Bob Dillon, Director of Innovation, University City School District
- Jim Elkins, Cisco Networking Academy Instructor, North Technical High School, SSD
- Keri Skeeters, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Wentzville School District
- Student from North Technical High School, SSD
- Donna Jahnke, Superintendent, Ladue School District
- Orlando Sharpe, STEM Program Director, YMCA Community Development & STEMpact Facilitator
- Julie Smith, Adjunct Professor, Southern Illinois at Edwardsville & Webster University
- Student from the Ritenour School District
Closing Thoughts & Discussion
- Matthew Goodman, Executive Director, EducationPlus
- Jennifer Tiller, Chief Academic Officer, EducationPlus
Optimizing Human Performance & Experience
- Dennis M. Young, President & CEO, Ittner
Issues in Education is founded by ITTNER Architects who believes in optimizing human performance and experience through informed design. These conversations are aired live on The Big 550 KTRS Radio, streamed nationally, and then videotaped to serve as a valuable resource with access online.
The 2017 METC Conference will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center from February 13 – 15, 2017. Presenters and attendees from more than twenty-two states will interact with experts in the field, learn from neighboring schools and share best practices. To learn more about the METC, visit METCedplus.org.
To learn more about Issues in Education, visit www.IssuesInEducation.net.
#METC17 Preconference Workshops Update- Nearing Capacity & Sold Out
Several preconference workshops are nearly capacity, with two already sold out. If you’re interested in registering for a preconference workshop, we strongly recommend that you do NOT delay your registration.
Preconference workshops are offered for those who want more in-depth instruction on specific subjects. #METC17 preconference workshops are Monday, February 13- with full day or half day workshops available.
(Workshops listed in bold italic are nearing capacity – fewer than 10 seats remain. Those struck out are sold out).
Register soon, so that you don’t miss out!
Below is the current list of available preconference workshops at #METC17.
Click the headings to read more information about each workshop.
Full Day Workshops
P01- Code Studio- K-5 Computer Science Fundamental Curriculum
P02- Robotics in the Classroom. Fewer than 10 seats remain
P03- METC Digital Learning Leadership Summit
Half Day Workshops (AM)
P04- Automating Your Workflow with Google
P05- BreakoutEDU- Fostering Creative Problem Solvers in your Classroom through Gamification of Content This Workshop is FULL
P06- Cyber Aware School Audit: Are You Ready? Fewer than 10 seats remain
P07- Google and SAMR
P08- Google Certified Education GAFEcamp. Fewer than 10 seats remain
P09- If They Can Design It, They Can 3D Print It
P10- I Wish Google Could…
P11- Podcasting 101
P12- STEAM-Y Force & Motion
P13- WeDo 2.0 Workshop: Make Science Come to Life
Half Day Workshops (PM)
P14- Basic to Advanced Google Tools: Drawings, Forms and Slides
P15- BreakoutEDU 2.0 Building Breakouts: Creating Customized Breakouts for Your Classroom and Content. Fewer than 10 seats remain
P16- Building Capacity: Survive, Adapt & Thrive! Fewer than 10 seats remain
P17- Crack the Code: Teaching Kids to Code This Workshop is FULL
P18- #FutureReady Librarians: Unleash the Leadership!
P19- Getting Started with Google and ISTE Standards for Primary Students
P20- High Tech & Low Tech Solutions to Closing the Feedback Loop
P21- If They Can Design It, They Can 3D Print It, part II
P22- Produce Videos with a Chromebook? Absolutely! Fewer than 10 seats remain
P23- Teaching Science and Math Through Robotics
P24- Virtual Reality in the Classroom: Create Your Own Expedition. Fewer than 5 seats remain
