ENGINEERING BY DESIGN (EbD™) LABS

for ITEA's 71st Annual Conference in
Louisville, Kentucky on March 26-28, 2009

The EbD™ labs are a new and exciting addition to the Conference venue, per request. These labs are an excellent opportunity for teachers and other educators to experience one of the Engineering byDesign™ (EbD™) courses in a workshop environment. Comprehensive professional development is provided for each course. A small fee ($15) is requested to cover supplies and can be paid through the conference registration form. Whether you are in a Consortium state or not, whether you are currently teaching an EbD™ course or just want to find out more – these workshops are not to be missed.

EbDLabs™

Thursday, March 26 1:00-4:50pm
Engineering byDesign™ Exploring Technology™ Lab
Presenters: Nicole Penn/Joanne Trombley
This Middle School EbDLab™ will provide training for middle school teachers and administrators on the Exploring Technology™, 2nd Edition Course Guide, for Grade 9. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the course.

Thursday, March 26 1:00pm-4:50pm
Engineering byDesign™ – Foundations of Technology™ Lab
Prsenters: Amy Gensemer/Teacher TBD
This High School EbDLab™ will provide training for middle school teachers and administrators on the Foundations of Technology™ 2nd Edition Course Guide, for Grade 9. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the course.

Thursday, March 26 1:00pm-4:50pm
Engineering byDesign™ – ITEA-NASA Elementary Classroom Challenges
Presenter: Kim Weaver/Teacher TBD
This Elementary EbDLab™ will provide training for elementary school teachers and administrators on the Human Exploration Project’s Elementary Classroom Challenges. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the challenges.

Friday, March 27 2:00pm-4:50pm
Engineering byDesign™ – Invention and Innovation™ Lab
Presenters: Aaron Gray/Curt Funkhouser
This Middle School EbDLab™ will provide training for middle school teachers and administrators on the Invention & Innovation™, 2nd Edition Course Guide for Grade 7. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the course.

Friday, March 27 2:00pm-4:50pm
Engineering byDesign™ – Advanced Design Applications™ Lab
Presenters: TBD/Teacher TBD
This High School EbDLab™ will provide training for high school teachers and administrators on the Advanced Design Applications™ Course Guide, for Grades 10-12. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the course.

Friday, March 27 2:00pm-4:50pm
Engineering byDesign™ – ITEA-NASA Middle School Challenges
Presenters: Joanne Trombley/Ruth Akers
This Middle School EbDLab™ will provide training for middle school teachers and administrators on the Human Exploration Project’s Middle School Classroom Challenges. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the challenges.

Friday, March 27 2:00pm-4:00pm
EbD™ Consortium State Director’s Meeting (By Invitation Only)
Presenter: Barry N. Burke, DTE; Shelli Meade, Daniel Engstrom, DTE
State Directors from ITEA- EbD™ Consortium States will meet to discuss and receive updates n current and future initiatives, provide feedback and make decisions on new products and services. (Prospective Consortium States Welcome).

Saturday, March 28 9:00am-11:50am
Engineering byDesign™ – Innovation, Invention & Inquiry (I3)™ Lab
Presenters: Cheryl McGrew/Teacher TBD
This Elementary School EbDLab™ will provide training for elementary school teachers and administrators on the Invention, Innovation & Inquiry (I3)™ NSF-funded Project. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the units.

Saturday, March 28 9:00am-11:50am
Engineering byDesign™ – Technological Systems™ Lab
Aaron Gray/Curt Funkhouser
This Middle School EbDLab™ will provide training for middle school teachers and administrators on the Invention & Innovation™, 2nd Edition Course Guide for Grade 7. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the course.

Saturday, March 28 9:00am-11:50am
Engineering byDesign™ – Engineering Design™ Lab
Presenters: Greg McGrew/Teacher TBD
This High School EbDLab™ will provide training for middle school teachers and administrators on the Engineering Design™, 2nd Edition Course Guide, for Grades 11-12. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the course.

Saturday March 28 9:00am-11:50am
Engineering byDesign™ – ITEA-NASA High School Challenges
Presenters: TBD/Teacher TBD
This High School EbDLab™ will provide training for high school teachers and administrators on the Human Exploration Project’s High School Classroom Challenges. The session will be hands-on, minds-on, preparing teachers to return to their schools to implement the challenges.

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