Click here to download the slide show used during the keynote presentation. You can also find the materials on the Discovery Education website at http://discoveryedspeakersbureau.com/dembo/keynotes.

Collect all 8 commemorative MEC 2010 buttons for a chance to win great prizes! The buttons can be found at the exhibit booths, and in special locations around the conference hall.

Attach your buttons to your conference bag, and when you collect all 8, visit the info booth to be entered into the special drawing.

Daily Raffle

We will once again be offering a daily raffle during the afternoon breaks in the exhibit hall. Join us at 2:10 PM on Monday and Tuesday in the center of the hall for a light, mid-afternoon snack provided by Bruce Brown Catering and a chance to win great prizes offered by our exhibitors and sponsors. You can get your raffle tickets by visiting our exhibitors who will be showcasing the latest in educational technology.

Tickets differ each day, so be sure to participate throughout the conference for your chance to win.

Commemorative T-Shirts

Each Attendee will receive a ticket upon check in that may be redeemed at the info booth for a complimentary MEC 2010 T-shirt!

MEC Memorabilia Contest

Have you been to MEC for many years? As part of our 30th Anniversary Celebration, we would like you to show off your MEC pride, and wear your oldest MEC T-Shirt on Wednesday, March 17 for a chance to win a VIP pass to MEC 2011!

Visit the Info Booth to show us your T-Shirt. The person with the oldest t-shirt wins!*

*If more than one individual possesses the oldest t-shirt, a drawing will determine the winner. Employees, partners, and exhibitors with MEC 2010 are not eligible.

On-site registration will be available in Coor Hall, Room 150 during normal check in hours. The daily schedule for MEC 2010 can be found here: http://mec.asu.edu/60/schedule-at-a-glance/.

Check back often to see more MEC memorabilia!

The Official MEC 2010 Program is now available for download!

Visit our Resources Page to download this year’s program, and find many other useful documents and resources, including the schedule for MEC 2010, the monthly newsletter, and podcasts from previous MEC Conferences.

• Tuesday, March 16, 2010
• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• ASU Tempe Campus – Coor Hall

In partnership with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), high school robotics teams from all around Arizona will be showcasing their robots and engaging in robotic competitions throughout the afternoon. Grab some fresh air and take a break between MEC Workshops to check out the robots, learn more about science and technology in our schools, and support our local high school students!

About FIRST

Inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and
Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young
people, their schools and communities. FIRST designs innovative programs to build
self confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people to pursue
opportunities in science, technology and engineering.

The FIRST Robotics Competition challenges teams of young people and their mentors
to solve a common problem in a six-week timeframe using a standard “kit of parts” and a
common set of rules. Teams build robots from the parts and enter them in a series of
competitions designed by Dean Kamen and a committee of engineers and other
professionals. Students participating on FIRST teams are eligible to apply for over $12
million in scholarships.

Chandler-based Microchip Technology is the Organizing Sponsor and a “Leader in
Technology Sponsor” of the FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) Arizona Regional.
Microchip’s President and CEO, Steve Sanghi, is a Member of the FIRST Board of
Directors.

For more information about FIRST, please visit www.usfirst.org and www.azfirst.org.

Mix and Mingle with the Movers and Shakers of the Gaming World.

• Tuesday, March 16, 2010
• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• ASU Memorial Union – Turquoise Room

Future of Gaming in Education is a hands on social mixer where the audience can interact with the leading players in this emerging field. Hosted by Gaming@ASU and the Applied Learning Technologies Institute, the presenters include Pearson Digital Learning, Movea, Zing Technologies, Adaptive Curriculum, and Flypaper.

Come and experience these new technologies, interact with the developers, play student created games, and enjoy your Tuesday evening following MEC. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be available for the first 100 attendees.

Visit the Gaming@ASU booth in the MEC 2010 Exhibit Hall for tickets and more information.

Learn more about the Gaming@ASU program.

Dr. Carl Bereiter

Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto

Inside the Academy featuring: Dr. Carl Bereiter

• Tuesday, March 16 @ 9:15 AM
• Coor Hall: Room 170

We believe an educational researcher is an artist or master of his or her craft, in much the same way as an actor or actress. Further, we believe it is equally entertaining, enlightening, and inspiring to hear from the best masters in the field of education. Inside the Academy provides members of the National Academy of Education and other distinguished and accomplished educational researchers and practitioners an opportunity to share their passion for educational research in a format similar to Bravo’s Emmy award winning show Inside the Actors Studio.

For more information please see: http://insidetheacademy.asu.edu/

Dr. Helen Padgett

President of ISTE

Educational Technology Standards for the Digital-Age

• Monday, March 15 @ 4:00 PM
• Coor Hall: Room 174

Explore national and international perspectives on the evolution of student, teacher, and administrator standards for educational technology in the US and world context. In an increasingly digital-age world, learn: a) what all students globally should know and be able to do to learn effectively and live productively, b) what all teachers globally should be able to apply to teach effectively and grow professionally, and c) what all school leaders globally should know and be able to do to lead effectively and systemically.

Betsy Fera

Director of Professional Advancement at University Public Schools

TAP System: The System for Teacher and Student Achievement

• Tuesday, March 16 @ 2:45 PM
• Coor Hall: Room 174

An overview of the TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) system will be provided and its implementation in the state of Arizona. Current schools implementing the TAP system will be highlighted with regards to student achievement and the road to success. The NEXT grant through Arizona State University will be highlighted.

ERIC (the Educational/Recycling Information Center) will be making an appearance at MEC 2010! ERIC will be on site on Tuesday, March 16.

The City of Tempe was awarded a grant from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for the development of a mobile recycling education center. The project was partially funded by ADEQ’s Waste Reduction Initiative Through Education grant, for projects that educate Arizona citizens about waste reduction, recycling and how to properly dispose of waste.

To view the development of ERIC, click on the web link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPEkjrIOUQI

If you have any old, unwearable shoes, bring them to MEC on Tuesday, March 16. ERIC will take them off your hands and put them to good use!

http://mec.asu.edu/presenters/2010-presentation-directory/

The directory is sorted by the presenter’s last name. For your convenience, you can now export the schedule as an Excel document and sort it any way you see fit. For example, sort it by Date and Time to help you put together your personal schedule for MEC 2010.

Check back regularly for updates as we approach March 15!