Teaching in the 21st Century: A Conference on Using Technology to Enhance Classroom Instruction
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Past T21Con
Learn what happened at the 2010 T21Con.
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If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in this program/event, please contact Chandler Kaiden, College of Education at (309) 438- 8271. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Walk-in registrations are welcome the day of the conference. Don't miss it!
T21Con is an exciting opportunity for education students to interact with classroom teachers who are experts at using educational technology to support 21st century teaching and learning. Our expert practitioners will demonstrate how to use technology effectively in the P-12 classroom. All teacher education majors across campus are eligible to participate.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011, during American Education Week
Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center, Illinois State University
FREE!
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Conference schedule
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Presenters
The organizers of T21Con wish to thank all our valued presenters for their time and expertise:
- Bob Moore, Director, Business Development, Dell
- Cassandra Mattoon, Pre-K Teacher, Thomas Metcalf School
- Ken Grisham, President / CEO, Premier Literacy
- Michael Ritchason, Third Grade Teacher, Willow Primary School
- Peggy Finnegan, Faculty Associate, Thomas Metcalf School
- Melissa McClelland, School Psychologist, Thomas Metcalf School
- Orin Roth, Sales Rep, Haddock Education Technologies
- Lori McCoy, Teacher, Wilson
- Bob Abrams, Instructional Leader of Science and Math, Rich East High School
- Christine Paxson, Curriculum Coordinator and Reading Specialist, Thomas Metcalf School
- Brenda Thompson, School Librarian, Thomas Metcalf School
- Jacquie Criger, Assistive Technology Specialist, Indian Prairie School District #204
- Michael Cole, Assistive Technology Specialist, Indian Prairie School District #204
- Yesenia Nicoson, Teacher, Stevenson Elementary School District #87
- JoLynn Plato, Teacher, Stevenson Elementary School District #87
- Ashley Schnittker, Teacher, Stevenson Elementary School District #87
- Carolynne Scott, Teacher, Stevenson Elementary School District #87
- Nick Fisher, Campus Rep, Apple
- Jim Peterson, Technology Director, Bloomington School District #87
- Christopher Bugaj, Assistive Technology Trainer, Loudoun County Public Schools
- Jason Beckham, Account Executive, Apple Inc.
We would also like to extend special thanks to Dell for sponsoring our keynote speaker.
Handouts
- Immediate $tudent Feedback Without Tho$e Expen$ive Clicker$ (pdf) — Bob Abrams
- Do you 2.0? (pdf) — Bob Abrams
About the conference
Organized by the College of Education and sponsored by SUITE (Students Using and Integrating Technology in Education), this event is sponsored by a generous gift from Mary F. and Robert J. English. Mary F. English earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Illinois State in 1968. Dr. Robert English earned a Bachelor of Science in Business in 1966 and an MBA in 1967. Dr. English served for many years as a member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education and is a leader in the study of technology and its impact on education at all levels. The English family's endowed fund at Illinois State has allowed the Office of Enrollment Management and Academic Services to purchase computers for students with financial need since 2001. The Mary F. Technology Award Program is administered by the University College Julia N. Visor Academic Center.