BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Invent To Learn - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Invent To Learn X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://inventtolearn.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Invent To Learn REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150329 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20141213T031321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T031321Z UID:1796-1427500800-1427587199@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:LAUSD Gifted and Talented Conference (Gary keynote) DESCRIPTION:More information to come. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/lausd-gifted-and-talented-conference-gary-keynote/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150321 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20141213T025910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T025910Z UID:1794-1426636800-1426895999@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:MACUL - Sylvia featured speaker & pre-conference workshop DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning is 14\,000+ member strong catalyst of innovation in educational technology. The MACUL Conference draws over 4500+ educators from around the region. \nhttp://maculconference.org/ \nSylvia will lead a pre-conference workshop on March 18 and present a featured session March 19. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/macul-sylvia-featured-speaker-pre-conference-workshop/ LOCATION:Cobo Center\, Detroit\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:conference session,workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150317T191500 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20150315T005653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150315T005653Z UID:1967-1426615200-1426619700@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:New Learning: Conversations about spaces\, technologies and pedagogies (Gary Stager) DESCRIPTION:While digital technologies enhance and complicate our lives\, they give us better access to vital knowledge and enable most people and communities to prosper and thrive. Hear the latest on how innovative design solutions for formal and informal learning spaces\, new digital technologies and evolving pedagogies shape where\, when\, how and what we learn. Join expert practitioners and knowledge leaders and contribute. Decision makers in the school and public learning programs arena cannot afford to miss this important discussion and networking opportunity. \nPanellists: \nProfessor Stephen Heppell – Educator\, Teacher\, Academic and CEO of Heppell.net\, UK\nLeone Lorrimer – CEO\, dwp|suters – Architecture + Interior design\, Sydney\nDr Gary Stager – Progressive Educator\, Journalist and Consultant\nShirley Tan – President\, Robogals\, Melbourne\nMC/Host  Michael Short – Journalist and Editor of The Zone\, The Age URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/new-learning-conversations-about-spaces-technologies-and-pedagogies-gary-stager/ LOCATION:The Library at the Dock\, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade\, Docklands\, Victoria\, Australia CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150314 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140726T222057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T030102Z UID:1597-1426204800-1426291199@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Masterclass at Future Schools Conference DESCRIPTION:Gary will lead a full-day masterclass (topic TBD) at the Future Schools Conference in Sydney\, Australia. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/masterclass-at-future-schools-conference/ LOCATION:Australian Technology Park – Suite 3220\, Locomotive Workshop\, 2 Locomotive Street\, Eveleigh\, nsw\, 2015\, Australia CATEGORIES:workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150312T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140726T221754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141231T173414Z UID:1595-1426147200-1426179600@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Teaching Kids to Code Conference (Gary Keynote) DESCRIPTION:Gary will be a keynote speaker at the Teaching Kids to Conference in Sydney\, Australia. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/teaching-kids-to-conference/ LOCATION:Australian Technology Park – Suite 3220\, Locomotive Workshop\, 2 Locomotive Street\, Eveleigh\, nsw\, 2015\, Australia CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150312 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140726T221609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140726T231958Z UID:1592-1426032000-1426118399@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:ClassTech Conference DESCRIPTION:Gary will be a keynote speaker at the Future Schools/ClassTech Conference. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/future-schools-conference/ LOCATION:Australian Technology Park – Suite 3220\, Locomotive Workshop\, 2 Locomotive Street\, Eveleigh\, nsw\, 2015\, Australia CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150227 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140815T201925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T025946Z UID:1646-1424736000-1424995199@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:ICE Illinois (Sylvia Keynote) DESCRIPTION:Sylvia will be the opening keynote on Feb 26 for the annual ICE (Illinois Computing Educators) to be held February 25-27\, 2015. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/ice-illinois-sylvia-keynote/ LOCATION:Pheasant Run Resort\, 4051 East Main Street\, St. Charles\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150222T153000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20150209T043242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T043242Z UID:1906-1424599200-1424619000@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Superheroes of the Maker Movement DESCRIPTION:A day-long celebration of learning by making hosted by The Willows Community School and featuring workshops by kid “Superheroes of the Maker Movement\,” Super-Awesome Sylvia\, Quin Etnyre\, and Schuyler St. Leger. Hosted by Gary Stager\, Ph.D. \nDifferent events are planned for parents\, teachers\, PK-2\, and grades 3-8. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/superheroes-of-the-maker-movement/ LOCATION:The Willows Community School\, 8509 Higuera Street\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States CATEGORIES:parent and community meetings,workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150225 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20141213T025200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T025954Z UID:1793-1424476800-1424822399@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:EdExpo (Sylvia keynote) DESCRIPTION:EDexpo is the premier showcase for the latest innovations covering every facet of learning\, from instructional materials\, teaching aids\, and technology products to educational games\, toys\, and supplies. EDexpo connects buyers and sellers in the educational products marketplace and provides education and training to help dealers increase sales through exposure to best practices and thought leaders. Join the industry that makes learning fun! \n  URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/edexpo-sylvia-keynote/ LOCATION:Atlanta Conference Center\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150220 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140815T200824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T030001Z UID:1643-1424131200-1424390399@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Technology Information Conference for Administrative Leadership (TICAL) (Sylvia keynote) DESCRIPTION:Sylvia will be keynoting the Arkansas Technology Information Conference for Administrative Leadership (TICAL) Conference \nCo-produced by the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators and the Arkansas Department of Education\, the conference is specially designed for the general school administrator who must provide technology leadership but who is not a technology specialist. The goal is to support you in your critical role as a leader when it comes to technology! \nWhen: February 17-19\, 2015 \nWhere: Marriott Hotel\, Little Rock\, AR URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/technology-information-conference-for-administrative-leadership-tical-sylvia-keynote/ LOCATION:Marriott Hotel\, Little Rock\, AR\, United States CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150214 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20150203T234446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T234446Z UID:1886-1423699200-1423871999@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Invent To Learn in a Reggio Context Workshop DESCRIPTION:These workshops are SOLD OUT – please contact us for information on possible future dates later this spring.\n\nMaking\, Tinkering\, and Engineering in the Classroom in a Reggio Emilia Context\nJoin us for a unique workshop combining a hands-on Invent To Learn workshop with a visit to the extraordinary Wonder of Learning Exhibition from Reggio Emilia\, Italy.\n \nWith Gary Stager\, Ph.D. & Sylvia Martinez\nauthors of Invent To Learn: Making\, Tinkering\, and Engineering in the Classroom. \nFebruary 12 or 13\, 2015\n9:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nFeb 12 information and registration (SOLD OUT) \nFeb 13 information and registration (SOLD OUT) \n\nJoin colleagues for a day of hard fun\, creativity\, and problem solving — where computing meets tinkering and design. The workshop begins with the case for project-based learning\, making\, tinkering\, and engineering. Next\, we will discuss strategies for effective prompt setting. You will view examples of children engaged in complex problem solving with new game-changing technologies and identify lessons for your own classroom practice. Powerful ideas from the Reggio Emilia Approach\, breakthroughs in science education\, and the global maker movement combine to create rich learning experiences. \nParticipants will have the chance to tinker with a range of exciting new low- and high-tech construction materials that can really amplify the potential of your students. \nLunch is on your own within walking distance of the workshop.\nFrom 9 AM – 3 PM you will be engaged in project development at Marymount School and then travel by subway to Brooklyn to visit the remarkable Wonder of Learning Exhibition. (at nominal personal expense for subway fare) You will leave from the exhibition at your leisure. (Google Map) \nYou will learn \n\nHow new tools and technology can reinvigorate Project-Based Learning\nBest classroom practices for integrating maker technology\nHow to plan engaging projects based on the TMI design model\nHow to choose the technologies with the maximum learning impact\nHow to make the case for making\, tinkering\, and engineering\nHow to incorporate found\, recycled\, and reclaimed materials in project development\nThe big ideas behind the Reggio Emilia Approach and bringing “Digital Reggio” to life in classrooms\nThe intellectual and creative capacity of even the youngest children\n\n\nThe municipal preschools and infant/toddler centers of the small Italian city of of Reggio Emilia\, are frequently referred to as “the best schools in the world.” The remarkable insights and expertise developed over fifty years of learner-centered\, inquiry-based\, hands-on learning with the youngest children provides practical wisdom for teaching learners of all ages. The “Reggio Approach” has been centered on learning-by-making for decades and provides a rich context for situating the maker movement in schools. Dr. Stager is an expert in the “Reggio Emilia Approach\,” and has visited the exhibition several times. During the workshop\, he will prepare participants to more fully appreciate and understand the remarkable exhibition. \n\nFabrication with cardboard and found materials\, wearable computing\, Arduino micro controllers\, Humingbird robotics\, littleBits\, Circuit Stickers\, Circuit Scribe conductive pens and computer programming are all on the menu. \nBring a laptop and your imagination. We’ll supply the rest (craft materials\, art supplies\, construction elements). Invention is the mother of learning! \nThis workshop is suitable for all grades and subject areas. \n \nAbout the presenters\nGary Stager is an internationally known champion for student-centered authentic technology use\, an entertaining speaker\, and the world’s foremost authority on teaching children of all ages to program. A certified preschool and primary teacher\, Dr. Stager worked closely with Seymour Papert for more than two decades and his doctoral research at The University of Melbourne was based on work with Dr. Papert in creating a high-tech alternative learning environment for incarcerated teen at-risk learners. That work was heavily influenced by the Reggio Emilia Approach\, which he has studied for decades. Gary is also the Special Assistant to the Head of School for Innovation at The Willows Community School in Culver City\, California. \n\nSylvia Martinez works in schools around the world to bring the power of authentic learning into classrooms\, particularly in Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM) subjects. For the past ten years\, Sylvia was President of Generation YES\, a non-profit with a mission of empowering young people to improve their schools and communities with modern technology. Previous to Generation YES\, Sylvia was in charge of product development at several software publishers\, designing and creating video games and educational software. Sylvia also had a career in aerospace engineering as a senior scientist on the GPS navigational satellite system research and development. She holds a masters in educational technology and a bachelors in electrical engineering. \n\nResources:\n \n\nA good overview of the Reggio Emilia Approach may be found here.\nAn introduction to the exhibition may be found here.\nItalian website (in English) for the Wonder of Learning Exhibition\nPurchase the exquisite Wonder of Learning exhibition companion book. Not available anywhere else.\nHigh-level overview of the exhibition\nRecommended books about the Reggio Emilia Approach available on Amazon.com\n\n\nThis workshop is offered by Constructing Modern Knowledge\, LLC and unaffiliated with any organizations associated with the Wonder of Learning Exhibition. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/invent-to-learn-in-a-reggio-context-workshop/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150124 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20141104T190057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T030009Z UID:1722-1421712000-1422057599@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) 2015 DESCRIPTION:Sylvia and Gary will be leading workshops and presenting featured sessions at FETC 2015.  \nTuesday Jan 20\, 2015 – Pre-conference Workshops – Register early! Seats are limited\n\n\n\n8:00-11:00 a.m.\n\n\n(WTA014) Electrifying Children’s Mathematics\n\nGary Stager\, Executive Director\, Constructing Modern Knowledge\n\nFocus Area: Instructional Design\n\nS330F\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00-3:00 p.m.\n\n\n(WTP038) Making\, Tinkering\, and Engineering in the Classroom\n\nSylvia Martinez\, Lead Learner\, Constructing Modern Knowledge\n\nFocus Area: Instructional Design\n\nS320F\n\n\n\nThursday Jan 22\, 2015 – Featured Session\nSession Title: The Maker Movement – A Global Learning Revolution (CS3058)\nPrimary Presenter: Sylvia Martinez \nSession Schedule:\nDate: Thursday\, January 22\, 2015\nTime: 1:00-1:40 p.m.\nLocation: S310GH \nSession Description:\nThe Maker Movement is a global revolution celebrating creativity\, ingenuity\, problem-solving\, and lifelong learning using modern tools and technology. Adults and children are combining new technologies and timeless craft traditions to create exciting projects and control their world. The implications are profound for schools and districts concerned with engaging students\, maintaining relevance\, and preparing children to solve problems unanticipated by the curriculum. The technological game-changers of 3D printing\, physical computing and computer science require and fuel transformations in the learning environment. K-12 educators can adapt the powerful technology and “can do” maker ethos to revitalize learner-centered teaching and learning in all subject areas. \n\n\nFriday Jan 23\, 2015 – Featured Session\nSession Title: PBL Gets a “Make”-Over: Prompts\, Scaffolding\, and Assessment (CS7135)\nPrimary Presenter: Sylvia Martinez \nSession Schedule:\nDate: Friday\, January 23\, 2015\nTime: 10:00-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: S230B \nSession Description:\nOf course students should have powerful hands-on project-based experiences in the classroom – but how does that happen? This session will explore how to design engaging prompts with helpful (but not TOO helpful) scaffolding. We will also discuss how to manage the project process when students are using cutting edge technology integrated with iterative design. Participants will learn about new research on assessment for projects and real classroom practices with students using modern technology and materials. \n  URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/florida-educational-technology-conference-fetc-2015/ LOCATION:Orlando Convention Center\, Orlando\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:conference session,workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20141213T023234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T030016Z UID:1789-1421398800-1421409600@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Educating STEM Series - CA BOCES (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Sylvia will be one in a series of speakers focusing on five themes: design\, vision\, invention\, inquiry\, and\napplication\, Educating STEM provides the space to compare individual visions of STEM education with highly successful national\nmodels\, highlight regional best practices\, and deeply explore the question\, “How do today’s schools transform into STEM schools?” \nSeries Flyer (PDF) \n  URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/educating-stem-series-ca-boces-virtual/ LOCATION:CA BOCES\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150116 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20141213T021547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T030145Z UID:1787-1421280000-1421366399@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Parent Meeting (private) DESCRIPTION:Gary and Sylvia will meet with parents and the community to discuss authentic learning\, play\, and making. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/parent-meeting-private/ LOCATION:Willows School\, Culver City\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:parent and community meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141209 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140318T225007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140318T225007Z UID:1360-1417996800-1418083199@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:VSTE 2014 (Sylvia keynote) DESCRIPTION:Sylvia will keynote the Virginia Society for Technology in Education conference in Virginia Beach\, Virginia\, December 7-9\, 2014. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/vste-2014-sylvia-keynote/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141204 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140318T224506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140318T224506Z UID:1358-1417478400-1417651199@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:New Hampshire Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference 2014 (Sylvia keynote) DESCRIPTION:Sylvia will be the opening keynote for the New Hampshire Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference 2014.  URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/new-hampshire-christa-mcauliffe-technology-conference-2014-sylvia-keynote/ LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Hotel\, Manchester\, 700 Elm St.\, Manchester\, 03101 CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141120 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20141113T191601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141113T191659Z UID:1730-1416355200-1416441599@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Richardson\, TX ISD (Gary Stager keynote and workshop) DESCRIPTION:Gary Stager will lead a district keynote\, “Making\, Love\, and Learning\,” followed by a hands-on workshop. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/keynote-and-workshop/ LOCATION:Richardson ISD\, Richardson\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:keynote,workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140728T032823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T164217Z UID:1613-1416038400-1416070800@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Acquarium - Connecting Conservation and Technology Workshop (Sylvia keynote) DESCRIPTION:Sylvia will be keynoting a special workshop day for educators\, Connecting Conservation and Technology at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey\, CA. \n\nConnecting Conservation and Technology Workshop\n\n\nApplications are now open. \n\nNovember 15\, 2014\n\n\nAbout the Program\nMove your conservation lessons into the 21st century! Come learn strategies for integrating technology into your science and conservation teaching at this one-day conference. Get ideas for how to best support students as they use technology to further their science understanding\, to communicate their learning globally and to collaborate on conservation projects. \nOur 2014 keynote speaker is Sylvia Martinez\, author of Invent to Learn: Making\, Tinkering and Engineering in the Classroom\, and a leader in the educational maker space movement. Learn more at inventtolearn.com. \nThis event is only open to educators. Event limited to 100 participants. \nFee:\nNone \nMore Information:\nComplete details (PDF) \nApply now URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/monterey-bay-acquarium-connecting-conservation-and-technology-workshop-sylvia/ LOCATION:Monterey Bay Acquarium\, 886 Cannery Row\, Monterey\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140728T032029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140728T032152Z UID:1610-1415260800-1415379600@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:ISACS 2014 - NEW WAYS TO TEACH\, NEW WAYS TO LEARN (Sylvia) DESCRIPTION:Sylvia will be making two featured presentations at the annual Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) conference.  \n 1. Making the Case for “Making” in the Classroom \nThe Maker Movement is a revolutionary global collaboration of people learning to solve problems with modern tools and technology. Adults and children are combining new technologies and timeless craft traditions to create exciting projects and control their world. The implications are profound for schools and districts concerned with engaging students\, maintaining relevance\, and preparing children to solve problems unanticipated by the curriculum. The technological game-changers of 3D printing\, physical computing and computer science require and fuel transformations in the learning environment. K-12 educators can adapt the powerful technology and “can do” maker ethos to revitalize learner-centered teaching and learning in all subject areas. \n2. PBL Gets a “Make”-Over – Prompts\, Scaffolding\, and Assessment for the Maker Classroom \nOf course students should have powerful hands-on project-based experiences in the classroom – but how does that happen? This session will explore how to design engaging prompts with helpful (but not TOO helpful) scaffolding. We will also discuss how to manage the project process when students are using cutting edge technology integrated with iterative design. Participants will learn about new research on assessment for projects and real classroom practices with students using modern technology and materials. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/isacs-2014-new-ways-to-teach-new-ways-to-learn-sylvia-keynote/ LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Downtown Union Station\, 123 West Louisiana Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, United States CATEGORIES:conference session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141107 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20141105T020017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141105T020100Z UID:1725-1415059200-1415318399@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Costa Rica (Gary workshop and keynote) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/costa-rica-gary-workshop-and-keynote/ CATEGORIES:keynote,workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141023T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141023T180000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140815T205722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140815T205722Z UID:1649-1414053000-1414087200@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:FETC Virtual Conference (Sylvia keynote) DESCRIPTION:Sylvia will be the opening keynote for the one-day FETC Virtual live international conference and expo—held online. FETC Virtual connects you with qualified education professionals interested in learning how to use technology to advance the way schools and districts operate and educate. \nSupplementing the January face-to-face FETC conference\, our virtual event offers education professionals who have limited professional developmental resources free access to essential industry\, peer and vendor information that can help them do their jobs better. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/fetc-virtual-conference-sylvia-keynote/ CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141018 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140728T030953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140915T171009Z UID:1608-1413417600-1413590399@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Indiana ICE (Sylvia keynote) DESCRIPTION:Indiana Connected Educators – October 16-17 2014 \nClick Here for RegistrationSylvia will keynote the Indiana state educational technology conference along with Kevin Honeycutt and Teach Like a Pirate author Dave Burgess. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/indiana-ice-sylvia-keynote/ LOCATION:Noblesville High School\, Noblesville\, IN\, United States CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141006 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140726T220645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140728T030043Z UID:1587-1412380800-1412553599@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Maker Faire Rome DESCRIPTION:Gary will be making two presentations at Maker Faire Rome: \n\nItaly’s Unsung Gift to Education and Making (about the Reggio Emilia approach and making)\nHow and Why to Teach Programming to Children\n\nSylvia and Gary will present “An Awesome Project – Making Schools Better” URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/maker-faire-rome/ LOCATION:Auditorium Parco della Musica\, Viale Pietro De Coubertin\, 30\, Rome\, Italy CATEGORIES:conference session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140928 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140726T215031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140726T215620Z UID:1584-1411776000-1411862399@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:The Chicago Education Festival DESCRIPTION:Gary will be a speaker at this event. His topic is\, “Free the Future.” \n  URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/the-chicago-education-festival/ LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:conference session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140926T183000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140815T195943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140815T195943Z UID:1641-1411747200-1411756200@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:KiiCS Award Ceremony @ Discovery Festival Amsterdam (Sylvia) DESCRIPTION:On September 26th\, the international KiiCS Award Ceremony will take place at the Discovery Festival Amsterdam. KiiCS is a European project aiming to develop and test arts and science incubation activities\, to identify the best formats that stimulate the collaboration between artists\, creative professionals and scientists\, and to develop innovative ideas. \nArts & science incubation activities for adults were organised by KiiCS’ partners working on nine different themes\, while youngsters were involved in special workshop & lab programs. A selection of the ideas which they developed were nominated and will be presented during the ceremony. Three of the workshops for youngsters were held at Waag Society (see this video footage). \nProgram\n15:30 Doors open\n16:00 Welcome\n16:05 Introduction of the project KiiCS\n16:10 Introduction & pitches youth award nominees and Q&A\n16:40 Jury report and youth award ceremony\n16:50 Introduction & pitches presentations adult award nominees\n17:35 Jury report and adult award ceremony\n17:45 Wrap & Drinks\n18:30 Closing \nMore details about the nominees to be found in this pdf. \nIf you would like to join the award ceremony\, please register HERE. The entrance is free. \n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n\nFriday\, 26 September\, 2014 – 16:00 to 18:30\n\n\n\nWhere:\n\nTolhuistuin\, Buiksloterweg 5c\, 1031 CL Amsterdam URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/kiics-award-ceremony-discovery-festival-amsterdam-sylvia/ LOCATION:Tolhuistuin\, Buiksloterweg 5c\, Amsterdam\, 1031 CL\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:parent and community meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140927 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140726T214631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140726T214715Z UID:1582-1411689600-1411775999@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Invent To Learn Workshop DESCRIPTION:Gary will lead a full-day Invent To Learn workshop for secondary school teachers. URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/invent-to-learn-workshop/ LOCATION:Francis W. Parker School\, 330 W Webster Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140924T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140924T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140815T195421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140815T195421Z UID:1638-1411579800-1411587000@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:FabSchool Amsterdam: learning by making (Sylvia Keynote) DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 24 September 2014\, Waag Society’s Creative Learning Lab and Rotslab organize an afternoon about DIY technology\, creativity and making in education. We are proud to have Sylvia Libow Martinez of ‘Invent to Learn’ who will give a keynote about her method. \nMake it!\nDifferent educational representatives of maker spaces and education in The Netherlands will get together to share good practices and experiences. We will announce the public launch of FabSchool and show the power of giving tailor-made workshops in making and present the new online platform FabSchool that we developed to share the knowledge for everyone interested in ‘learning by making’. \nPlease note: this event is mainly Dutch spoken\, except for the contribution of Sylvia Libow Martinez. \nProgramme\n16:30 – Doors open\n17:00 – Introduction by Marleen Stikker / Karien Vermeulen\n17:15 – Invent to learn\, Sylvia Libow Martinez\n17:35 – Panel discussion\n18:10 – Presentation FabSchool platform\n18:15 – Drinks nd Fab it yourself! hands-on experiments at Fablab Amsterdam \n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n\nWednesday\, 24 September\, 2014 – 17:30 to 19:30\n\n\n\nWhere:\n\nWaag Society\, Nieuwmarkt 4\, 1012 CR Amsterdam URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/fabschool-amsterdam-learning-by-making-sylvia-keynote/ LOCATION:Waag Society\, Nieuwmarkt 4\, Amsterdam\, 1012\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:keynote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140922 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140726T222411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140911T115017Z UID:1599-1411171200-1411343999@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:World Maker Faire DESCRIPTION:Gary and Sylvia will present at World Maker Faire in NYC\, Sept 20-21\, 2014 \nPractical Advice for Bringing Making to School\n\n\n\nDay\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nLocations\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\n11:00 AM\n11:30 AM\nMake: Education Stage\n\n\nSunday\n11:30 AM\n12:00 PM\nMake: Education Stage\n\n\n\nParents of makers know that when their children are programming\, building robots\, and inventing\, they are learning. Yet at school\, learning becomes serious and sometimes boring. Why can’t learning at school be like the vibrant\, joyful learning we see at Maker Faire\, and in homes of makers all around the world? \nIn the spirit of Maker Faire and global making\, we will share practical advice for parents of makers\, educators\, and makers themselves who want to re-make schools into places where children love to learn once again. \nIn true Maker fashion\, everyone has a part to play in this revolution! URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/world-maker-faire/ LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St.\, Corona\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:conference session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140815T194521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140815T194521Z UID:1636-1410969600-1410973200@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:ISTE Webinar - Top Ten Classroom Tools from the Maker Movement DESCRIPTION:Sept. 17\, 2014  – “Top 10 Classroom Tools for the Maker Movement” presented by Sylvia Martinez\, Invent to Learn co-author\, as part of ISTE STEM Webinar Pass. \nHard fun\, big ideas and real learning come alive in K-12 classrooms with 3D printing\, robots\, programming\, wearable computing\, conductive paint and more. \nLive event: 4 pm Pacific/5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern \nThe webinar will be 1 hour. \nLink TBD URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/iste-webinar-top-ten-classroom-tools-from-the-maker-movement/ CATEGORIES:professional development,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T015828 CREATED:20140815T194131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140815T194131Z UID:1635-1410865200-1410868800@inventtolearn.com SUMMARY:Education Table Talk webinar DESCRIPTION:Education Table Talk with Michael Jay is an internet-based education talk show sponsored in part by MCH Strategic Data. Join Gary and Sylvia for a fast-paced interactive conversation: \nOn the Make: Moving to Active Learning through Design and Creation \nSeptember 16 at 11AM PDT \nClick here to listen and call in to participate. \nYou can sign up for a show reminder at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/edtabletalk    URL:https://inventtolearn.com/event/education-table-talk-webinar/ CATEGORIES:webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR