NJTEEA 27th Annual STEM Conference & Expo

iSTEM: Integrating STEM Into Your 21st Century Classroom

Date: Friday, May, 10th, 2013

Time: Starts at 8:00am

Location: Montclair State University, Conference Center

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Keynote Speaker

Dr. Steve O'Brien

Director of the Center for Excellence in STEM Education 

(located at The College of New Jersey)

Schedule/Agenda

** Exposition is open ALL DAY**

Tech Ed All-Stars - Hands on Design Competition ($100 first prize)

Workshops

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Conference Fees

January 1st - March 31st:     Option 1 - $135         Option 2 - $170

** Registration must be received by March 31st, 2013 to qualify.

April 1st - May 10th:              Option 1 - $175         Option 2 - $205

• Package 2 includes discounted NJTEEA dues for the 2013-2014 school year.
• If you are paying by Purchase Order, you still have to register.  DO NOT send a PO for unregistered individuals.
• Please note that once you register, you are confirmed, regardless if payment has been received.
• Make checks payable to: NJTEA

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NJTEEA is committed to recognizing outstanding students and educators with awards, grants and scholarships. Recognition can be the difference between a program that is growing, and a program that is shrinking, so nominate and/or apply today for the opportunities listed below.  

Excellence Awards
Recognizes outstanding programs, teachers and administrators in the field of Technology Education.  

Click here for Information & Application: 

http://site.njtea.org/2012/11/05/excellence-awards/

STEM Grant
Geared to support a STEM activity with the purchase of materials or equipment needed.

Click here for Information & Application:

http://site.njtea.org/2012/11/05/stem-awards/

Image Award
Honors individuals that make a special effort that results in positive reflection of Technology Education outside of the profession.

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http://site.njtea.org/2012/11/05/image-award/

Impact Award
Honors exceptional supporters of Technology Education in New Jersey in three categories: Individual, Institutional, and Government Official. Recipients have made a notable impact through their virtuous support for students and/or educators in Technology Education.

Click here for Information & Application:

http://site.njtea.org/2012/11/05/impact-award/ 

Future Technology Education Scholarship
Provides $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors that are current residents of New Jersey and that have gained acceptance to an accredited technology education teacher preparation program.

Click here for Information & Application:

http://site.njtea.org/2012/11/05/future-technology-educator-scholarship/

Five Star Citations
Each year, a limited number of citations will be given to exemplary elementary, middle, and high school Technology Education Programs within the State of New Jersey.

Click here for Information & Application:

http://site.njtea.org/2012/11/05/five-star-citation/

Time Engineers Software - Teaches engineering, science, and math without leaving the fun of gaming behind. Students travel in a cool time machine to three different time periods and encounter typical engineering problems to be solved in order to build pyramids, irrigate farm land, command a WWII submarine, raise and lower medieval drawbridges, and much more. www.timeengineers.com

RESTON, Virginia, December 7, 2012 - Representatives from the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) recently met with a delegation of individuals representing entities within the People's Republic of China in order to discuss potential collaborative opportunities. An earlier meeting took place in China.

While ITEEA's publication, Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology has already been translated into Chinese, there is a potential need to pursue translation of Advancing Excellence in Technological Literacy as well as the accompanying publications that delve into topics such as professional development and assessment pertaining to standards implementation.

China is currently moving to make technology education a required component of its educational process, which may create numerous education, professional development, and curriculum development opportunities.

According to ITEEA Executive Director Kendall Starkweather, "This is just one of many international relationships that ITEEA has developed over the years. The long-term intent of these efforts is to share and gain information about what is working for teachers of technology and engineering education."

Representing ITEEA were Executive Director, Kendall Starkweather, DTE; Communications Director, Katie de la Paz; and ITEEA member Steve Macho of Buffalo State University. The Chinese delegation was comprised of: Xu Changfa,Vice-President, National Institute of Education; Suo Guangyi, Vice-President, National Institute of Education Sciences and Sciences and President, Educational Science Publishing House; Wang Su, Director, Research Center for International Comparative Education, National Institute of Education Sciences; Zhang Jingpei, Deputy Director, Office of General Affairs, National Institute of Education Sciences; Zheng Qingxian, Deputy Director, Office of General Affairs, National Institute of Educational Sciences; and Wang Xin, Senior Specialist, Research Center for Curriculum & Pedagogy, National Institute of Education Sciences.

For more information about ITEEA, go to www.iteea.org/. Questions can be directed to iteea@iteea.org or 703-860-2100.