THE MACUL CONFERENCE
is an excellent opportunity to obtain information on best practices on how to use technology to improve student academic achievement. You’ll leave the conference fueled with information on using technology as a tool to transform your building into a high-performing school. Conference sessions are organized into strands relating to NETS and the Michigan Education Technology Standards and Expectations, addressing the needs of administrators and teachers as well as technology directors and media specialists.
Early registration must be completed online by February 22. Register online by credit card or purchase order. Registration for all workshops must be completed online. Visit
www.macul.org for complete conference information.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
With over 140 BREAKOUT SESSIONS in ten session hours and MORE THAN 100 EXHIBITORS, ALL EDUCATORS will discover solutions, ideas and techniques to improve student learning in their districts. Almost 20 pre-conference workshops will be offered on Wednesday and over 30 hands- on workshops will be offered during the conference on a wide variety of technology subjects.
MEA STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE – Register now and be eligible to win a digital camera for your school! Participating teachers receive discount conference rate!
MACUL’S Night at the Museum Party: Gather at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on Thursday, March 8 from 7-11pm for an evening of fun, fellowship and networking. Dance to Grand Rapids favorite band Mid-Life Crisis or just kick back, listen and chat with your fellow MACUL members. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. You might even spot Teddy Roosevelt! Sponsored by MACUL and the MACUL Special Interest Groups.
FOR ADMINISTRATORS
Complimentary registration for superintendent and school board members. See the MACUL website fr details.
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ADMINISTRATOR FORUM Join fellow administrators for light refreshments from 10-11am on Friday, March 9. Discussion time for all administrators who are interested in educational technology leadership issues. Reservations required.
CLASSROOM GADGET SHOWDOWN On Friday, March 9 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, attend a spirited Classroom Gadget Showdown session based on the wildly popular Last Gadget Standing program staged at the Consumer Electronics Show. Top educational technology products will be demonstrated by Leslie Fisher and Gina Loveless, and the audience will vote on their favorite gadget. This will be a must-see event!
CONFERENCE ONLINE PLANNER The 2012 MACUL Conference online planner will have tons of options for attendees. The planner is customized for iPhone and iPad, Android and Blackberry users in addition to offering a full function web version. Attendees can search the conference program by time, venue, speaker and more. Use the online planner to maximize your conference experience!
ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
For alternative ways to fund your MACUL conference participation, visit
www.macul.org.
Conference 2012
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