| April
26-27, 2012
Trinity Conference Center
West
Cornwall, CT | |
For:
Technology Coordinators, Directors of Technology, Faculty with a
leadership role in technology
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
|
| 9:30 - 9:45 | Welcome, Intro, Open Forum Explanation |
9:45 - 10:15
| Open Forum Initial Sign Up |
10:15 - 11:15 
|
Keynote: A Communicative
Approach to the Flipped Classroom
Ann Befroy, Miss
Porter's School
How do current technologies allow teachers to structure a flipped classroom that
promotes effective language learning both in and out of the classroom? Can
students really learn grammar on their own outside of class? What critical thinking skills are encouraged by using the
flipped classroom? Watch as Ann Befroy teaches us how the flipped classroom can
enhance best practices for language instruction, then
take some time to figure out how this approach
might work best with your faculty.
|
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Break, Snacks, Open Forum Sign Up |
11:30 - 12:15
| Teacher Tool Kit Update 2012
This round table session will give everyone a chance to
share their favorite new technology. From a simple new iPhone App to a more
elaborate integrated tool, each participant should bring something that they
have discovered to share with the group. The tool kit update is meant to move
at a fast pace. Technologies that draw a lot of attention can be added to the
open forum board for further discussion.
|
| 12:15 - 1:15 | LUNCH
|
1:15 - 2:00
| Open Forum (Session 1)
|
| 2:15 - 3:00 | Open Forum (Session 2) |
| 3:15 - 4:00 | Open Forum (Session 3) |
| 4:00 | Check in at Front Desk
|
5:00 - 6:00
| Cocktail Reception (courtesy of: Comcast Business Group; Meraki Inc.; The Business Network Group; Technology Partners)
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| 6:00 | Dinner
|
Thursday
evening:
Relax and enjoy each others’ company- Techie Charades, croquet, quiet time by
the river!
FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012
|
| 8:00 - 9:00 | BREAKFAST |
9:00 - 9:45
| Open Forum (Session 4) |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Open Forum (Session 5) |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Open Forum (Session 6) |
11:45 - 12:00
| Conference Wrap Up
|
| 12:00 | LUNCH ~ Amazing Box Lunches to go or eat outside
|
The CAIS Academic Tech Retreat was created as a
time and place for busy academic techs to get away from the pressures of school
to reconnect with colleagues and professionals in their field. Moving into its
seventh successful year, the conference focuses on such topics as curriculum
integration, new technologies, customer service and professional development.
The relaxed format of the retreat allows conference attendees to form
connections and become comfortable with new concepts and ideas to bring back to
their work. Located on a bend in the Housatonic River, just a half-mile
from the covered bridge in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, the
Trinity Conference Center is the perfect place to reconnect and rejuvenate! We
look forward to seeing you there! The retreat begins at 9:00 am Thursday and
concludes with lunch on Friday.
Registration fee: $310 - residential / $210 - day attendee