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Regional Conference Day

October 19th, 2007

 

“Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century”

Featuring Marc Prensky and Bill Daggett

 

Agenda

 

7:30-8:20                     Breakfast

 

8:30-10:00                   Welcome

                                    Dr. John Stoothoff

                                    District Superintendent WSWHE BOCES

 

                                    Opening Keynote Address

                                    Dr. Bill Daggett~

                                    Preparing Students for Success in the 21st Century

How can schools prepare students for their future in the ever-changing         global economy?

 

10:00-10:20                 Break

 

10:30-12:00                 Concluding Keynote Address

                                    Marc Prensky~

                                    Technology and 21st Century Teaching and Learning

                                    How can teaching and learning be maximized in the “Digital Age”?

 

12:00-12:45                 Lunch

 

12:45-Dismissal            District Facilitated Work Sessions

·        “working” session conducted by district staff for their staff, flexible groupings

·        Optional regional sessions for special area staff

 

Click web address to read articles in preparation for this exciting event

 

Marc Prensky articles

www.marcprensky.com/writing/default.asp

 

Bill Daggett articles

www.leadered.com

 

 

Transportation and Parking

 

Participants should arrive early.  With more than 1,000 participants, parking will be limited.  Additional parking is available at the Empire State College parking lot (old Grand Union site) at 111 West Ave.  A shuttle bus to and from the High School will be available every 15 minutes from 7:45 a.m. and at the end of the event.  As an alternative, carpooling is strongly encouraged.