The conference is quickly approaching and the final preparations are being made for the event this morning. We are looking forward to a great event and are very excited to learn and share with all of you this year.

Please note that the session matrix, descriptions, sponsors and vendors have been posted to the 3Cs ETC website.

Also, if you are attending as a presenter, vendor or participant please note and complete the following steps as the conference approaches.

• Bring your Photo ID to the conference to verify your registration
• Get a parking permit
  • Click this link to print a parking permit for both days of the conference.
• If you are bringing a personal laptop:
  • Download the VPN client onto your laptop. This will allow you to connect to the PSU network.

We’ll see you on August 3rd!

Visit the DEN Webinar site to register for your free professional development!

3Cs ETC Conference

• What: Connect, Communicate and Collaborate at the 3Cs ETC Conference.
• When: August 3-4, 2010
• Where: Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
• Cost: $99 for Full Conference by July 15, 2010 (Registration opens March 15, 2010)
• Conference Website

Thank you to the sponsoring vendors who helped support the showcase this year. Without the support of vendors and volunteers, the showcase would not be possible!

Nominations for 2010 EMAs are currently being accepted and will be accepted until April 30th. District Technology Directors can submit nominations to the NPAECT President kwolfrom@fairview.iu5.org. Any educator (teacher, coach, administrator, etc.) can be nominated. District Technology Directors can submit more than one educator from their district. Submissions should include the educator’s name and a brief paragraph describing why they are being nominated.

• What: Recognition of members of the School Community who “Go the Extra Mile” to support Technology.
• When: May  13, 2010 @ 5:30 PM
• Where: Nick’s Place – Edinboro, PA
• Cost for members: Free
• Cost for recipients plus a guest: Free
• Register for the Dinner

Information-please click here

When: May 5, 2010 – 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS APRIL 26 AT 4:00 PM

Where: Edinboro University – Frank G. Pogue Student Center

Cost: Free to participate and attend

Participant Registration: Click here to register *The link has been corrected 3/24/10

Any educator (teacher, coach, administrator, etc.) can be nominated. District Technology Directors can submit more than one educator from their district. Submissions should include the educator’s name and a brief paragraph describing why they are being nominated.

Information about the EMA’s

When: May  13, 2010
Where: Nick’s Place – Edinboro, PA
Cost: Free for members and recipients plus a guest

Netbook Project Reflections

• The Technology Director of General McLane School District shared their initial thoughts concerning a Netbook Cart rollout in the Middle School.

Flip Video Camera

• The Flip Camera Website
• 43 interesting ways to use a Flip Video Camera in the classroom

Geocaching

• The Official Geocaching Website

Jog the Web – iTunes U

• http://www.jogtheweb.com/run/YVLusAkCxndL/iTunes-U:–A-Pot-of-Gold-At-The-End-of-the-Rainbow

Document Camera

• IPEVO ($69) – http://www.ipevo.com/Point-2-View-USB-Camera_p_70.html

Kindle

• http://www.amazon.com/kindle-store-ebooks-newspapers-blogs/b/ref=topnav_storetab_kinh?ie=UTF8&node=133141011

Register for the Dinner Meeting

What: Gadgets and Free Tech Tools You Can Use in the Classroom

Topics: Kindle, Document Cameras, iTunes, Netbooks, Flip Video Cameras & Geocaching

Where: James Parker Middle School – General McLane School District

Register for the Dinner Meeting