November 2009

MEC 2010 Keynote Announcement

The MEC Team is proud to announce Steve Dembo from Discovery Education as the Keynote Speaker for MEC 2010!

A former kindergarten teacher and school Director of Technology, Discovery Education’s Online Community Manager Steve Dembo is a pioneer in the field of educational social networking. Among the first educators to realize the power of blogging, podcasting, Twitter, and other Web 2.0 technologies to connect educators to one another and create professional learning communities, Dembo has been instrumental in the explosive growth of the Discovery Educator Network and its online presence at http://community.discoveryeducation.com/.

In addition to demonstrating continued innovation in serving Discovery Education’s online community, Dembo continues to be a prolific blogger whose personal blog and companion podcast, Teach42, continues to serve as inspiration for tens of thousands of educators around the world. In 2009 his blog was recognized as one of 20 Must-Read Education Technology blogs by ACE Online Schools and was nominated for Best Individual Blog and Best EdTechSupport Blog at the Edublog Awards. In addition, Dembo has been recognized as one of the top 50 educational bloggers by Social Media Explorer.

We are excited to partner with Discovery Education to bring Steve Dembo to Arizona to share his thoughts, tools, and strategies at MEC 2010.

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Register for MEC 2010

For three decades, teachers and administrators, technology experts and industry leaders, along with students and parents from across the United States and around the world have gathered in Tempe, Arizona to collaborate, learn, and share innovative uses of technology in education.

Join us this Spring and help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary while we take a peek into the past and future of technology in education.

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The MEC 2010 Award of Excellence

The MEC Award of Excellence is given to an educator or administrator in the United States who has been influential in the success of implementing new and innovative educational technology programs in their respective institutions.

To nominate an individual for this prestigious award, please download and complete the application (typed or printed) and mail three copies to the MEC Office, sent to arrive before December 31, 2009. Additional materials sent with the application will be considered.

For questions, contact the MEC Office at 480.884.1651 or mec@asu.edu.

Download the application here

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Partner Spotlight

AZ K-12 Center

The mission of the Arizona K-12 Center is to improve teaching and learning in Arizona's schools through high quality professional development and teacher leadership..

We would like to thank the AZ K-12 Center for their long time contributions to the Microcomputers in Education Conference and their work towards the MEC mission of enriching education through the effective use of technology in the classroom.

At MEC 2010, the AZ K-12 Center will present ten workshops showcasing the newest technologies and strategies, and how to implement them in your classroom or school. Popular presenter, Tony Vincent, will again offer these sessions, including:

• 10 Things to Get Jump-Started with Twitter
• So Appy Together!
• Personal Productivity Wiki
• GIMP: Free Alternative to Photoshop
• Cloudy, with a Strong Chance of Learning

Register now for MEC 2010 to take advantage of these workshops!

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Hotel Information

We are proud to partner with two of Tempe's newest hotels for MEC 2010, offering affordable pricing to our attendees and exhibitors! Visit our website for a list of amenities, locations, pricing and reservation details: http://mec.asu.edu/hotel

Four Points by Sheraton

Enjoy your stay in one of our new 190 guest rooms and suites. Each room is 100% smoke-free and designed with your comfort in mind. Rooms feature the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed, a spacious work area, ergonomic desk chairs, and 32" flat panel LCD screen TVs. Plus, we've included all the free stuff that you really care about, including High Speed Internet Access, free airport shuttle, daily newspaper, and bottled water.Satisfy your comfort food cravings at our new restaurant, lobby lounge, grab ‘n go bakery/deli, or simply dial room service. We look forward to welcoming you to the Four Points by Sheraton Tempe.

The Aloft of Tempe

Stay & Play: public spaces - Meet & mingle with friends at our w xyz(SM) bar, grab a sweet, savory, or healthy snack from re:fuel by Aloft(SM), our 24/7 pantry, or play in our re:mix(SM) lounge. Plus, you can always stay connected with complimentary hotel-wide wired and wireless Internet access!

Rest & Refresh: Aloft rooms - Breeze into one of our Aloft rooms, featuring our ultra-comfortable signature bed, an oversized showerhead, custom amenities by Bliss® Spa, and more. Our plug & play connectivity station charges all your electronics and links to the 42” LCD TV to maximize work and play.

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Assessment Methods Workshops

Applied Learning Technologies Institute (alt^I) is dedicated to the advancement of higher education through research, collaboration, and action. The Institute brings together faculty, researchers, students, and professionals, working hand in hand with programmers, engineers, designers, and support staff, toward a common goal.

Analysis of evaluation data is crucial for ongoing improvement. However, these research tools might not be easily accessible to non-specialists. In response to the emerging need of accessible research tools, the Applied Learning Technologies Institute will offer the following free pilot courses at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale:

• Tuesday, Nov 10 3:30-5:00 PM - Assessment Methods for Non-Specialists
• Tuesday, Nov 17 6:00-7:30 PM - Alternative Quantitative Methods

To register, simply fill out the form below.

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Dissect in 3D. Save a Frog.

Texas Instruments has a history of innovation and that has led to another break-through in educational technology... 3D in the classroom!

• What: Texas Instruments, 3D Projector Demo
• When: November 17th, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Where: Arizona State University, Tempe Campus, Memorial Union, Coconino Room
• Cost: Free!

or

• When: November 17th, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• Where: ASU Skysong, 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ
• Cost: Free!

Come see a demonstration of MEC Sponsor Texas Instrument's DLP technology that makes 3-Dimensional Projection possible!

To register, simply fill out the form below.

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The New MECommunity

Join the new MECommunity to stay up to date with the latest MEC news and find out about professional development opportunities in your area. Join the MECommunity today by signing up at http://mec.asu.edu

Also, don't forget to join our online communities at Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also follow us on Twitter at asumec and join other attendees in conversation with the #MEC2010 hashtag!

Social Networking is a great way to meet other attendees and presenters to make the most out of your MEC 2010 experience! It is also a great way to stay on top of all of the exciting updates as MEC approaches!

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Banners

You can also place a MEC Banner on your website or blog! Simply copy and paste the following code:

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If you have any questions regarding MEC 2010, feel free to contact us at 480.884.1651 or email us at mec@asu.edu.

Please share this information with your schools, offices, and any other colleagues who would benefit from this conference.

Sincerely,

The MEC Team
1475 N. Scottsdale Rd, Ste 200
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
mec@asu.edu
480.884.1651
http://mec.asu.edu