Picture an enormous sports arena at Stony Brook University packed with approximately 150 wireless-enabled PCs and MACs connected to the Internet, interactive whiteboards, and student response systems. Technologically inspired teachers and students are showcasing projects using these laptops, interactive whiteboards, student response systems, and other instructional technologies. Visit with them and they will engage you in interesting conversations about their work process and products. In the same arena, you will find the corporate contacts you need to enliven your district with learning-enhanced technology.

Take this opportunity to showcase your most innovative student and teacher work at the Tenth Annual Celebration of Technology in Education, hosted by the Model Schools Program, at the Stony Brook University Sports Complex Arena on April 16, 2010! Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so do not delay. This all day conference features over 600 students and teachers from Eastern Suffolk County. Please join us for this event and share your technology in the classroom best practices.

The focus of the Celebration is to provide "live" demonstrations of the instructional technologies that are being used on an everyday basis in local schools to enhance standards-based learning. This exhibition of "tried and true" projects at an interactive and casual venue allows attending educators, administrators, and guests to see how different applications are being integrated with curriculum, witness examples of their success, and learn first-hand from their colleagues just how easily they can make similar lessons happen in their own classrooms.

This year, as in last year’s Celebration, Model Schools is working with the Dr. Jane Goodall Foundation to provide approximately 40 Model Schools district teachers with access to the Roots & Shoots website at http://www.rootsandshoots.org/. The Roots and Shoots Program is about making positive change happen for our communities, for our animals and for the environment. Teachers who register for the Tenth Annual Celebration of Technology in Education can be provided complimentary access to this site by emailing Dr. Denise Douglas-Faraci at ddouglas@esboces.org. This membership will provide teachers with access to the Roots and Shoots database, discussion forums and activity guides.

Click here to view the CTE 2009 Video

Our theme continues this year: How Do You Use Instructional Technology to Think Globally and Act Locally?

Some examples may include but are certainly not limited to:

• Going Green – Nature and/or Energy
• Human Rights Awareness
• Disease Prevention and Cure
• Poverty and Hunger
• World Unity

Each Exhibit Will Be Provided:

• 6' x 2.5’ rectangular table and 2 chairs (8’ x 6’ area)
• Internet access (Wi-Fi)
• Access to electricity

Exhibitor Guidelines:

1. Complete one online registration form for each exhibit by February 5th 2010. The link to the online registration form is provided below.
2. All grade levels are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Prior to completing this online registration form, please have the following information available:

1. Project Plan description and information.
2. Teacher and student lunch choices
   

If you are a teacher, to register you and your students for The Tenth Annual Celebration of Technology in Education 2010 click here.

The Celebration of Technology in Education is open to the public. Please complete the registration form if you are not a teacher and plan on attending: Attendee Registration Form

Please refer to the following documents for additional information (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format):

• ISTE Nomination Information (Form Due Date Februray 5, 2010)
• Calling All Teachers & Students Flyer
• Special Student Assignments
• Community Flyer
• Project Plan Outline
• Stony Brook University - Campus Map
• Emergency Weather Closing Information

Conference Day -April 16th, 2010
Friendly Reminders:

1. Teachers are encouraged to come and set up their projects on Thursday,
   April 15th between 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Support staff will assist in the set up
   process. Projects can also be set up on the morning of the event; however
   support staff will be limited.
2. Please be aware that the Celebration of Technology in Education is a media
   event. Teachers and chaperones need to be cognizant of any potential issues
   concerning individual students and the possible use of pictures and video.
   Kindly refer to local district guidelines regarding media release.
3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to attend. Have them fill out the Attendee
   Registration Form to expedite their entrance into the event.
4. Kindly send an electronic copy of your Project Plan to Dr. Denise Douglas-Faraci by March 5, 2010.
5. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Denise Douglas-Faraci at 631-288-9568.