College and university educators will see how and why technology can effectively be used to enhance teaching and learning mathematics and science, K–16, during “Visualizing Connections”, the T^3 (Teachers Teaching with Technology) Regional Conference. This year’s conference is scheduled for May 9–10 at Siena Heights University in Adrian.
The conference keynote speakers, Chuck Vonder Embse (CMU), Tom Ferrio (VP, Educational and Productivity, Texas Instruments), and Gail Burrill (MSU, Past-President NCTM), are all nationally recognized for their efforts in promoting mathematics education.
There will be special sessions for university-level educators interested in incorporating educational technology into their mathematics classrooms. For teacher educators and their pre-service students, we have scheduled two short courses (elementary and middle school). These courses are designed for pre-service teachers currently involved in both content and methods courses. The PTE-M course is developed around a series of modules. Each of these modules addresses the content and pedagogical tools needed by the pre-service teacher in implementing technology-enhanced lessons.
Attendees may choose from numerous sessions, many of which will focus on grade-level and/or subject-specific activities. The T^3 conference will feature all the latest educational technology, including the new Texas Instrument Voyage 200, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI InterActive!™ PC software, and the latest calculator software applications (APPS). Other software applications and uses in the classroom include Maple, Fathom, Geometer’s Sketchpad, and Cabri. The host institution, SHU, also features several technology-equipped classrooms with wireless Internet access, data projectors, TI-Presenters, Smartboards, and SynchronEyes software.
For more information (program and facility highlights as well as registration forms), visit the T^3 conference Web site at http://www.sienahts.edu/~mat/conference.html The advanced registration deadline is April 18.
Timothy Husband, SHU
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