New Jersey Technology Education Association
Technology Education Teacher Boot Camp Academy
Presented by NJTEA through a grant from the Edison Venture Fund
You MUST register by August 13th
Event is being held August 24th @ Livingston High School
30 Robert Harp Drive, Livingston NJ 07039
Workshop Offerings
NJ Assembly Education Committee Chair Patrick Diegnan
Association Update
Classroom Management
Facility Design
Standards Based Activities
Program Promotion
Administrator Roundtable
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Thank you Edison Venture Fund for sponsoring the NJTEA Teacher Boot Camp as part of the NEW Innovative Technology Educator Program!
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Greetings!
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You don't want to miss the Technology Education Teacher Boot Camp Academy!  Whether you are looking to get into education, entering your first year or are a veteran educator, there is something for you and it's FREE!  This is a great way to get back into the swing of a new school year.

You will receive valuable FREE materials from NJTEA, ITEEA, TSA, US FIRST and several vendors of technology Education products.

Simply send your name, school, & home address to [email protected] to save your spot.

Be sure to forward this message to anyone you feel would benefit. 

The Program for the day is as follows (subject to adjustment):
8:00am - 9:00am - Registration & Breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm - Sessions
12:00pm - 12:45pm - Lunch
12:45pm - 2:15pm - Sessions
2:15pm - 3:00pm - Certificate Distribution & Networking
See NJ Assembly Education Chair Patrick Diegnan Speak on the Importance of Education
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Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr., of South Plainfield, was first elected to the New Jersey General Assembly on November 5, 2001.

Born March 19, 1949, Assemblyman Diegnan received his Bachelor of Arts in political science and government from Seton Hall University; and his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall School of Law.

Upon graduation from law school he opened a private law firm in his home town and became a member of the faculty at Middlesex County College where he taught Business Law and Accounting until 1983. Availability of higher education to all members of society, regardless of economic status, has always been a top priority to the Assemblyman. He was therefore honored when Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts named him as the first Chairman of the newly created Higher Education Committee in 2008. 

Assemblyman Diegnan now serves as the Chairman of the Education Committee. He has served as Parliamentarian of the General Assembly since 2005 and as Deputy Speaker since 2008. He is also a member of the Regulated Professions committee and the Consumer Affairs Committee.

Assemblyman Diegnan will be speaking on the values of education in New Jersey and the importance of STEM related areas of study in our curriculum.
 
Association Update by Executive Director -  Kenneth Zushma
ZushmaKenneth Zushma graduated from Kean University with a BS in Industrial Arts/Technology Education and a MA in Educational Leadership.  He served the association as an undergraduate representative, county representative, newsletter editor and treasurer before becoming executive director.  He teaches technology education as Heritage Middle School in Livingston, NJ.

Kenneth will be updating attendees on the new initiatives of NJTEA for the 2010/2011 school year including available workshops, grants, awards and professional development opportunities.  
 
Classroom Management Techniques that Work - Chris Anderson
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Chris Anderson has been teaching for the last nine years.  He teaches tech ed full-time, grades 7-12, in the Gateway Regional school district, but he has also been running K-12 summer camps in engineering at the Trenton Boys and Girls Club.  As an adjunct at The College of New Jersey, he teaches the JPE (Junior Practicum) course for Tech Ed majors. These experiences resulted in the publication of his recent chapter on classroom management in the book More Best Practices for the Classroom (2010).  Currently, Chris is the past president of the NJTEA and works as a consultant on various grant projects in the state.

In his session, Chris will be leading discussion on teaching in a technology education lab and the effective classroom management strategies that have worked well. 
Designing an Effective Technology Education Facility - Nick Beykirch
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Nick Beykirch has been teaching design and technology for the last eleven years at the middle, high school and collegiate levels. He currently teaches at William Annin Middle School in Bernards Township full time to sixth, seventh,and eighth graders. His college responsibilities include two courses, Materials and Mechanics Laboratory and Facilities Design and Management. Nick has served as a consultant on several facilities design projects for secondary schools around the state and shares an interesting perspective in the teaching of design, technology, and engineering through hands on practical work. He is also the former Treasurer of the New Jersey Technology Education Association. 

Nick will be conducting a session related to designing effective facilities for your technology education program.  The wants, the needs as well as the design for a safe and productive environment will be presented.
 
Creating Meaningful, Standards Based Technology Education Activities - Brian Drelick
drelickBrian Drelick will be entering his 10th year teaching grades 9-12 at High Point Regional High School this fall.   In addition to his responsibilities as a Technology Education teacher, he also serves as TSA Advisor and the Head Boys Tennis Coach.  Brian is a former President of NJTEA, where he worked with the Board to launch the nation's first website for promoting TEchnology Education as a career, www.teachtechnj.org.  He has participated in a number of state wide professional programs and student competitions.

Brian will be conducting a session on how to corrolate your instruction with the New Jersey standards for technology as well as ITEEA's Standards for Technological Literacy.
Program Promoting:  The Key to a Super Successful Program - David Richards
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David Richards has been teaching Technology Education for five years in the Livingston Public Schools. He teaches grades 9 through 12 Technology and Design, Engineering CAD, Graphics, and Robotics. He is a graduate of Millersville University with a degree in Technology Education and a minor in Graphic Arts. Additionally, David coaches a FIRST technology challenge team, TSA, and Science Olympiad team. He is the NJTEA treasurer and past Interface newsletter editor.

Dave will be conducting a session on the importance of promoting your program outside of the classroom.  Student design competitions, grant opportunities, and obtaining media coverage will be topics of discussion.
Round-table Discussion with Administrators
Get the inside look on what to expect from your administration and how to work together to ensure a successful program.  James Novotny, of Livingston, David Janosz of Northern Valley Regional, Mark Wallace of High Point Regional, and Peter Grandinetti of Red Bank Regional will be leading a discussion of the unique challenges associated with supervising technology education and how teachers and administrators can work together foster a program that will continue to grow into part of the school and the community. 
 
Get FREE Materials and Information from Supporting NJTEA Vendors
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Several NJTEA vendors will be in attendance at the teacher boot camp.

Pick up materials or talk to representatives from TechEd Concepts Inc, PCS Edventures, CareerSafe Online, PCS Engineering Inc, Mitchell1, Cablevision, Educational Solutions, Allegheny Educational Systems, Tiger Woods Foundation and others.
 
Get FREE materials from the International Technology and Engineering Education Association
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The International Technology & Engineering Educators Association provides professional development and support for technology educators on a national level.

The participants in the NJTEA Teacher Boot Camp will receive a selection from the following publications from the International Technology & Engineering Educators Association FREE of charge:

1. ITEEA's Facilities Planning Guide
2. Alternative Energy Technology Design Challenges
3. ITEEA's Equity Guide
4. The Overlooked STEM Imperatives

Supplies are limited and will be given on a "first registered, first served basis"
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Kenneth Zushma, Executive Director, NJTEA by emailing [email protected].  If you know anyone who will benefit from this program, please forward this email using the link below.
 
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New Jersey Technology Education Association