KAMLOOPS – Teachers at all levels interested in finding new or better ways of teaching with technology have until July 31 to take advantage of the discount for early bird registration for this year’s Tech it Up! summer institute.
Aimed at giving teachers at all levels the opportunity to find out how they can enhance instruction with technology using curriculum tools and emerging technologies, the 2nd annual Tech it Up! summer institute will be held August 23 and 24 this year.
Hosted by TRU’s Instructional Development and Research Group (IDRG) and @kool, the virtual school operated by School District 73 (SD 73), the institute features experienced educators and guest speakers from schools and universities across the province with tips on practical ways to use technology in courses, whether face-to-face, online or blended.
“The workshops are different from last year’s, so there won’t be any repetition for people who came to the first TechitUp! institute,” explained co-organizer Melissa Jakubec.
Although advanced techies will have a chance to build their skills and knowledge further, no prior experience with technology is necessary, said Jakubec.
“Beginners, or those who want to be beginners but don’t know how to get started, will find it easy to get the basics. Presenters will share practices they use in everyday teaching situations in a hands-on format without a lot of theory,” she added.
New this year is ‘Do you want a Second Life?’ presented by techno-whiz and CURA researcher Dan O’Reilly. The workshop on Second Life, a 3-D world that extends the concept of immersive environments beyond gaming, will be held over two days, and Jakubec warns that registration is limited for this double session, which is co-sponsored by TRU’s Small Cities CURA.
Also new this year is Blogging for Beginners, Web 2.0 tools, Flash media server, and a special presentation by the TRU Library on AskAway and Facebook.
Cost of the two-day summer institute, to be held at TRU, is $75 before July 31st and $90 after that date. The cost is $40 for those wishing to register for only one day. Fees include lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Participants may view a detailed program and register online or phone 250-250-852-6817 for more infor..
For more information, please contact Melissa Jakubec at 250-852-6257 or by email.
