CONFERENCE GUIDE
ITEA's 72nd Annual Conference
Charlotte, North Carolina
March 18 - 20, 2010

GREEN TECHNOLOGY: STEM SOLUTIONS FOR 21st CENTURY CITIZENS

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE
Pre-Conference Deadline is February 15, 2010

COUNCIL AND OTHER
PROGRAMMING

Engineering byDesign™
Conference Program

Teaching Technology Showcase Form

  
Council for Supervisors Conference Program

  
Council on Technology Teacher Education Conference Program

  
Technology Education for Children Council Conference Program

  
Technology Education Collegiate Assocation Conference Program

PATT

Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Sessions

Epsilon Pi Tau Conference Program

John Warner

Program Excellence General Session

Thursday, March 18, 2010
9:00am-10:50am
Location: Hilton Charlotte
Title: "Green Technology: STEM Solutions for 21st Century Citizens"
Featured Speaker: John Warner

Description: "Excellence" is a theme of this general session, designed to recognize outstanding technology education programs. The top teachers in the profession will be present to network, share successes, and have their program described. Our keynote speaker is John Warner, president and chief technology officer of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry. John's presentation will address the theme of the ITEA conference, which is "Green Technology: STEM Solutions for 21st Century Citizens."

Dr. P John Williams

International Luncheon

Thursday, March 18, 2010
12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Hilton Charlotte
Title: Using Digital Tools to Achieve Authentic Assessment in Engineering Education
Cost $35; ticket required
Featured Speaker: John Williams, Centre for Science and Technology Education Research at the University of Waikato, New Zealand

Description: Dr P John Williams is Associate Professor in the Centre for Science and Technology Education Research at the University of Waikato where he teaches and supervises research students in technology education.  Apart from New Zealand, he has worked and studied in a number of African countries and in Australia and the United States.  He directed the nationally funded Investigation into the Status of Technology Education in Australian Schools.  His current research interests include mentoring beginning teachers and electronic assessment of performance.  He has published over 40 articles and has authored and co-authored 8 books, regularly presents at international and national conferences, consults on Technology Education in a number of countries, is a longstanding member of eight professional associations and is on the editorial board of four professional journals. He is the Chief Examiner for The International Baccalaureate Design Technology and External Examiner for the Mauritius and Hong Kong Institutes of Education.

Roger Hill

FTE Spirit of Excellence Breakfast

Friday, March 19, 2010
Location: Hilton Charlotte
7:00am-8:45am
Cost: $25; ticket required
Featured Speaker: Roger Hill, University of Georgia

Description: This breakfast is a celebration of excellence and recognition of outstanding individuals who are destined to become the next generation of leaders in the profession. The main presenter will be Roger Hill who will speak on the topic of "Excellence" from his perspective as a national leader with considerable experience in our profession.

Teacher Excellence General Session

Friday, March 19, 2010
9:00am-10:50am
Title: TBD
Featured Speaker: TBD

Description: This session will be a part of a larger Teacher Excellence Awards Session in which technology teachers from every state will be honored for their outstanding achievements.

EPT Breakfast

Saturday, March 20, 2010
7:00am – 8:45pm
Location: Hilton Charlotte
Cost: $25; ticket required
Featured Speakers: EPT Board of Directors

Description: This function of ITEA's official honor society is open to all conference participants.

ITEA Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 20, 2010
12:00pm – 1:50pm
Location: Hilton Charlotte
Cost: $35; ticket required

Description: Expect to make new friends, learn who are considered current and future leaders, and position yourself for being in the know when it comes to helping your colleagues adjust their programs in the right direction. Meet the new President. Learn about the new strategic directions for the field. Network with your fellow leaders. Celebrate excellence. Most of all, have a good time!

COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH

A complimentary lunch will be offered to all registered conference attendees on Friday, March 19, from 11:30am-1:00pm. Lunch is generously sponsored by Pitsco. Lego Educational Division, and Hearlihy.

ITEA Program Chair
Steve Moorhead 419-423-8937
ITEAProgramCh@aol.com

Advertising/Sponsorship/Exhibit Opporrtunities:
Maureen Wiley, 703-860-5028;
mwiley@iteaconnect.org

Meeting space/Hospitality Requests
Susan Perry, 703-960-6600;
susan@perry-group.com

Membership
Maureen Wiley, 703-860-5028;
mwiley@iteaconnect.org