EduCon 2.1 keeps getting more exciting! Before EduCon 2.1 starts, Gary Stager is hosting the one-day Constructing Modern Math / Science Knowledge pre-conference event!

Gary is one of the most passionate and knowledgable educators out there, and he has put together an amazing line-up of some of the most original and innovative thinkers. This certainly will get anyone into the proper mindset for EduCon 2.1!

If you are looking to kick off EduCon with a great day of learning about how to use technology to enhance and transform STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning, come to the Constructing Modern Math / Science Knowledge pre-conference event!

Scheduled to speak [from the CMK website]:

• Dr. David Thornburg is one of the world’s most popular ed tech speaker, author and futurist
• Brian Silverman has been involved in the invention of dozens of Logo versions (including LogoWriter & MicroWorlds), Scratch, LEGO robotics and the PicoCricket. An incomparable presenter, Brian is a Consulting Scientist to the MIT Media Lab, a brilliant mathematician and master tinkerer.
• Carolyn Staudt is a veteran science educator who leads professional development for the Concord Consortium. She will be leading presentations and workshops on scientific modeling with open-source computing tools.
• Ihor Charischak is a veteran mathematics educator and active NCTM member who recently retired from the Stevens Instiute of Technology’s Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education. He will lead workshops on "Mathematics and Computing Innovation for Monday Morning."
• Dr. Gary Stager is the day’s keynote speaker and organizer. He is a Visiting Professor at Pepperdine University, Executive Director of the Constructivist Consortium and a popular education journalist.

Registration is $90 before November 1st, and you can register for both EduCon 2.1 and CMM/SK on the EduCon Registration site.

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