Join Us on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 @ The Blind Pig, 233 E. 14th Street (b/t 2nd & 3rd)

From 4-7 PM, join our weekly EdTech Blender: A forum for NYC-based education professionals rethinking and retooling education for the 21st century.

Join forces with other educational technology enthusiasts from across the city in a relaxed ‘open workshop’ format hosted in a social setting with food, refreshments, and WiFi. Boost your technology chops by taking on professional learning challenges, or bring along your own curriculum planning project, and get the benefit of peer and expert support. Enjoy a cold beer and inspiring colleagues with your WiFi connection. Get feedback on your curriculum from other talented teachers and technology experts.

The Blender Format (4-7pm): 

4pm - 5pm: Keynote Presentation and Q+A:  Russell West,  NVPS Common Core Math Instructional Specialist
Effectively teaching the Common Core Math standards is likely to require a shift in pedagogical approach for many teachers. Russell has the perspective of having implemented Common Core aligned practices in his own classroom and worked this year with a cadre of NVPS teachers in a promising pilot of common-core aligned resources and pedagogical methods developed by the Shell Centre, whose core shift is in the idea of creating structured, productive struggle for the student.  Russell's keynote will lead participants through a concrete exhibition of these resources and practices, and culminate with an examination of what it would mean to effectively incorporate technology into these activities and assessments.

5pm - 6pm: Self-Selected, Participant-Led Breakout Sessions

6pm - 7pm: Social Time!
Network, talk, eat, drink.

Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Location:  The Blind Pig, 233 E. 14th Street (b/t 2nd & 3rd)
Bring: Bring your laptop if you want to share resources, get online, etc...
Time: 4-7pm. ($8 food / drink voucher for all those who arrive before 4:15 PM.)