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The Stonington Retreat is a rare opportunity
to engage in high-level discussions and hands-on learning,
focusing on the future of technology and education. Originally
hosted on Deer Isle, Maine, the retreat is now held in
New York City. During this 4-day conference, you will
be working with researchers in the field of Education
and Technology and veteran educators with a real sense
of mission about implementing technology creatively with
children. The retreat offers an opportunity for you to
spend time as a learner as well as explore the vibrant
places, people, and things the city has to offer. Workshops
will be offered in: NXT Generation Mindstorms®, PicoCricket,
Robot C, MicroWorlds EX, Scratch, Google Sketchup, Digital
Video, and Blogging.
Dr. Seymour Papert
and Laura Allen started the Stonington Retreat thirteen
years ago on Deer Isle with the goal of providing a supportive
learning environment away from the demands of everyday
life. Each day includes optional workshops, frequent pedagogical
discussions about how to create and implement effective
technology projects, and a space to work on projects meaningful
to you. Our goal is to provide an environment for you
to concentrate on your own learning. We hope that through
this experience, you will be able to renew your creative
self and become more confident in helping your students
learn.
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The
retreat will take place at New York University's
Kimmel Center in lower Manhattan. This state of
the art facility has ushered in a new era at NYU,
providing the scholar community with a gathering
space for intellectual and artistic endeavors. The
center overlooks Washington Square Park in the heart
of Greenwich Village, a historic area overflowing
with cute shops and excellent restaurants. |
The cost of this retreat is $1895.
What will I get from this week?
• A chance to learn about cutting edge research in the field of Educational Technology.
• The opportunity to view and try out exciting project
ideas used successfully by veteran teachers.
• Lesson plans and curriculum materials that you can take with you at the conclusion
of the retreat.
• Time to focus on your own learning, free from the
distractions of everyday life.
• Discussions with people who face the same challenges
you do, such as administrative support for new initiatives,
faculty involvement in technology, and learning how to make
it all work.
• An opportunity to see one of the greatest cities in the world with the help of
insiders who know the area.
• A chance to meet and work with colleagues from all over the world.
THE PROGRAM:
The workshops will be held July 8-July 11, 2008,
from 9 AM - 5 PM each day. At the end of the week each attendee
will have created between one and three new projects. New
friendships are made, new techniques for learning and teaching
are explored and demonstrated, and many meaningful discussions
take place. You will return to your "real life"
full of exciting new ideas and a new perspective on learning.
