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Talladega County 21st Century Technology Showcase April 14, 2011 Childersburg High School 8:30-1:30

If you are planning to attend, please contact Dr. Brooke Morgan. We will need to know the number of educators from your school/system attending.

Teachers from every school in the district participate in technology training designed by other Talladega County teachers and administrators. These teachers choose three students to help demonstrate how technology has impacted learning in their classroom at the April Showcase. These teachers and their students will demonstrate how they have used technology to learn. Sample lessons, projects, photos, and other artifacts help guests see what learning with technology is like in today’s classrooms in Talladega County.
 * Technology Showcase **

Schools throughout Talladega County have embraced project based learning (PBL) – a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks. Superior PBL projects will be on display at this year’s showcase. Students will be on hand to explain how the PBL process impacts their learning.
 * Project Based Learning Showcase **

Talladega County’s 21st Century Technology Initiative leaders and mentors will present a “Learning Lab” for guests and students at this year’s showcase. Students will assume the role of “teacher” in the learning lab, demonstrating and guiding others in the use of dozens of exciting web tools. The Learning Lab will be located under the tent in the very middle of the showcase floor.
 * 21st Century Learning Lab **

Does physical education have a role in a Technology Showcase? “Wii” believe the answer is YES! Learn more about how digital games are impacting wellness training and physical education. The Fitness Arcade will be located on the stage in the CHS Performing Arts and Sports Arena.
 * Fitness Arcade **

Students from each school will have an opportunity compete in a 21st competition focused on presentation skills. Divisions are Grades 3-5; Grades 6-8; Grades 9-10; Grades 11-12. Students will prepare a 4-8 minute presentation answering one or all of the following questions: What do I learn? How do I learn? Why do I learn? Each school team may consist of 3 or 4 members and scored based on a presentation rubric. The competition will take place at CHS on the day of the showcase and be closed to the public, but winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony at 1:00 p.m.
 * Presentation Competition **