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Friday, January 7, 2011

Discovery Education SCICon 2011






Join Us for DEN SCIcon 2010 


Connectictut will host in-person event at t EASTCONN in Willimantic, CT


Please join us for the Discovery Educators Network SCIcon event on Saturday, January 22nd. DEN SCIcon 2010 is an online conference (with a twist) focused on providing participants with some of the most effective strategies for transforming their science classes through the meaningful and effective integration of digital media content. Join thousands of educators from around the world for an amazing day of engaging sessions, networking, and sharing. 

Our Connecticut DEN LC will be hosting this event at EASTCONN’s facility in Willimantic
To find out if your local DEN LC is hosting and in person event, check the DEN Blog and click on your state on the left margin. 

Agenda:
8:30 AM- Registration
SCIcon Agenda (all times ET)
9 AM
Opening Keynote- Reed Timmer, extreme meterologist and team leader for the Discovery Channel’s Storm Chasers
The Five E’s of Inquiry-Based Instruction
Patti Duncan, DEN Guru
10 AM
The Student Experience: Engaging and Assessing Young Scientists
Mike Bryant
11 AM
Spotlight Session
Real Students, Real Teachers, Real Results: Implementing Discovery Education Science
Cindy Moss, Director of Science and Math, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
12 PM
Top Ten Free Science Resources from Discovery Education
Porter Palmer
1 PM
Hands-On Digital
Brad Fountain and Lance Rougeux
2 PM
Closing Keynote
Into the Storm: Following the Love of Science
Reed Timmer, Extreme Meteorologist

We anticipate various breakout sessions throughout the day in addition to the above schedule.
What is the cost?  FREE FREE FREE
Morning beverages and a box lunch will be provided.
If you would like to join us, please click on the link and register.
https://lrougeux.wufoo.com/forms/ct-den-scicon-event/

If you are unable to join us in person, but would still like to participate in this virtual conference, follow this link to register.
http://Links.DiscoveryEducation.com/SCIcon

We hope to see you there!!!