Presenter Application Information
(Applications are due no later than May 25, 2012)
CESA 6 proudly announces its second annual STEM Summit, October 7 - 9, 2012, at the Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells. Educators, industry leaders, and others will gather to showcase replicable models and discuss increasing student access to and success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The 2012 STEM Summit will help educators explore the strategic use of information technology to better serve their students, campuses, and communities.
Over 60 sessions will cover everything from recruiting and retaining students for STEM related programs to using information technology to improve organization and student learning. Sessions will focus on advancing education through STEM.
How to Apply
Aims and Objectives
The conference will create opportunities for:
• modeling effective pedagogical practices while enhancing content knowledge;
• sharing research initiatives and outcomes;
• professional development for educators in a range of educational contexts;
• networking between participants.
Conference Strands for 2012
• Instructional Innovation and Leadership;
• Science and Health;
• Energy, Environment, and Sustainability;
• Mathematics, Engineering, and Manufacturing;
• Technology, Multimedia, and Telecommunications.
Audience
This professional development conference is designed for professionals and educational leaders dedicated to advancing STEM opportunities in education and the workforce. This program will highlight strategies and solutions for preparing a diverse workforce for high-skill, high-wage career.
STEM Summit Registration Information
Selected presenters will be provided with a complimentary registration to the conference. Additional presenters must register for the conference. All presenters must cover all expenses associated with travel to/from the conference, lodging, additional equipment needs and meals (other than those provided during the conference).
Selection Criteria
The Program Selection Committee includes experienced STEM educators and CESA 6 and ICLE staff. We aim to offer a balanced program by selecting presentations that best fit within the framework of the Conference. In reviewing applications, the Committee applies the following considerations to all completed entries:
• Alignment with the goals of the Summit;
• Timeliness and focus of the presentation;
• Potential to offer solid, practical “how-to” information to benefit the audience, with a clarity of content that will motivate attendees to act;
• Extent to which program is innovative.
Conference Format
Schedule at a Glance
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Sunday, October 7
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12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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STEM Preconference on Project Based Learning
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Monday, October 8
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8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Keynote Address and Concurrent Sessions
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Tuesday, October 9
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8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Concurrent Sessions and Closing Keynote
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Sessions are 75 minutes in length. Please allocate 5-10 minutes for questions at the end.
All correspondence will be sent to the individual listed as the lead presenter unless another person is designated as the contact.
CESA 6 reserves the right to edit both titles and program description for clarity and length.
Information for Presentations
Each room will be equipped with an LCD projector and screen. Summit organizers WILL have a limited number of computers available. Internet Access will also be available for conference sessions at no charge.
Your presentation should emphasize practical information that can be applied to classroom, school, or district settings. All presentations should include descriptions of the results attained using shared strategies, best practices, and interventions.
You are encouraged to make your sessions as engaging and interactive as possible, given the constraints of audience size. The highest-rated sessions are typically conducted by one experienced and dynamic presenter. Having multiple speakers leads to choppy presentations in which the key message is not communicated clearly. These sessions try to present too much information and leave little time for meaningful participation by the audience.
You can determine whether or not a handout is necessary. If you feel that a handout is necessary, please note that you are responsible for printing, shipping, and delivery to the presentation room.
By submitting an application proposal, you are agreeing to provide a copy of all PowerPoint presentations and supplemental handouts to CESA 6 to post on the STEM Summit website for Conference participants, thereby extending the impact of the Conference and providing a resource for attendees once they return to their work location.
For more information, contact:
Tania Kilpatrick
CESA 6 Career and Technical Education Coordinator
920-236-0531
tkilpatrick@cesa6.org
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