LITE is a nonprofit Michigan corporation dedicated to assist in the integration of Technology Education in the schools. Teacher inservice workshops (Technology Fests) will be organized and managed; Technology Learning Activities (TLAs) will be published to keep teachers up-to-date on happenings and materials in Technology Education.

To sum it up in one sentence, the Learning Institute for Technology Education will be a center of resources for Technology Education.

To tie this all together, LITE has adopted FILAMENT as its motto:

Fostering:

Instructional Strategies

Leadersip

Authentic Learning

Mathematics/Science Integration

Excellence

Networking

Transformation

Lodging

Sleep Inn, 1101 Commerce Park Drive, DeWitt, Michigan

517-669-8823 • 800-753-3746

½ mile N of I-69 (Exit 87) on Old US 27

Rates: Single, $47/night; double $52/night, + tax. Make reservations on or before February 12, 1999. Mention LITE conference.

Directions

From Detroit

To the school: Take I-96 W to 496/127 N (exit 106). This becomes 27; follow 27 N. Exit at Price Road. Turn left (west) onto Price Road. At stoplight turn right (north) onto Old US 27 or Business 27. Turn left at Townsend Road (there’s a stoplight) Continue straight ahead past the stop sign at Lansing Street. St. Johns Middle School is on the right (north). Turn right into the drive and park either in the lot in front of the building or on the north side of the building. Parking on the north side gets you to the auditeria quicker and more directly.

From Grand Rapids

Take I-96 E to I-69 (exit 89, just west of Lansing). Take I-69 E to US 27 (exit 87). Take US 27 N to Townsend Road, at the south end of St. Johns. There is a stoplight at the intersection of Townsend and US 27. Turn left at Townsend Road (there’s a stoplight) Continue straight ahead past the stop sign at Lansing Street. The St. Johns Middle School is on the right (north). Turn right into the drive and park either in the lot in front of the building or on the north side of the building. Parking on the north side gets you to the auditeria quicker and more directly.

To the hotel: The Sleep Inn is just off 127 at the Lake Lansing Road exit. From the motel to the school, just get on 127 N, which becomes 27 N, approximately ½ mile and exit at Price Road. The Sleep Inn will be on the right side of the road behind Bob Evans.

Exciting Breakout Sessions!

Recognized leaders at all grade levels Integrating Technology into the Learning Comm-

unity will share their ideas for motivating, effective Teaching/Learning Applications.

Informative Conference Topics, including:

• Design Folios • Design & Construction

• Classroom Management • Problem Solving Models

• Manufacturing Technology • Quality Tools

• Technological Literacy for All • New products and resources by selected vendors

Attention Principals, Curriculum Specialists, Design & Technology Teachers

Firefly Nomination Information

¨ Statewide leadership (conference presenter/speaker, Committee work, or writing team member)

¨ Professional development (workshops or classes taught- for other educators)

¨ Sharing information (developing lessons for colleagues, writing articles in professional journals or writing books for students.)

1. To celebrate the effort and innovation in the area of curriculum development and program implementation in-the area of Technology Education.

2. To thank teachers who have given of their own time to provide leadership at the state and national level.

3. To provide these leaders with a professional development opportunity to continue their growth, and

4. To share their expertise with the rest of the state. The following day at the LITE spring conference, each Firefly will present a unit at the Curriculum Integration Festival. They will include a table top display of student projects and folio.

The cost of the Leadership Night and Springfest Conference is $85 and should be covered by the nominator, school district, or with district Eisenhower monies. Hotel and travel expenses should be covered by sponsor.

Each firefly nominee needs to submit a Nominee Packet consisting of:

1. A Design Brief for a lesson taught

2. A Curriculum Integration Matrix

3. A folio (either student or teacher made) to go with the lesson

4. Copies of student work (photocopies or pictures)

5. A 1 to 3 sentence statement or philosophy of "What changes technology has brought to me professionally."

Please send in the Nomination form, Nominee Packet, and money or P.O. by January 18, 1999 to:

Laurie Schmitt

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

13565 Port Sheldon Road

Holland, MI 49424

Name of Sponsor

Address of Sponsor

Name of Nominee

School/Organization

Address of Nominee

Describe nominee’s role in his/her organization:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Describe how the nominee provides leadership in the area of technology education (use another sheet of paper if needed):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Send completed form to:

Laurie Schmitt

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

13565 Port Sheldon Road

Holland, MI 49424
 
 

**NOTE: Be sure to include Nominees Packet as described in the article.

Michigan Curriculum Framework: From School Improvement Plan to Lesson Plan

Saturday, February 27, 1999
 
 
 
 

NAME_____________________________________________ SCHOOL DISTRICT/SCHOOL_________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________ CITY/ STATE____________________________________________

TELEPHONE_____________________________

____ TEACHER ____ HIGH SCHOOL

____ADMINISTRATOR ____ MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH

E-MAIL ADDRESS: Home____________________ School____________________ ____ ELEMENTARY
 
 

Method of Payment

The cost of the workshop is $85.00 before January 18, 1999; $100 after that date. For a team of 3 or more the cost is $75 per person before January 18, 1999; $90 after that date. This includes lunch and workshop materials. Sponsors are assisting with costs to help us keep your cost to a minimum. Lunch will be provided. Check: Eisenhower funding may be available.

School check enclosed ____ Personal check enclosed ____ School purchase order # __________________ (will be billed).

Signature _________________________________________________
 
 

Make checks payable to the Learning Institute for Technology Education. We will gladly refund your registration fee up to 14 calendar days before the Workshop.
 
 

Please mail to address below by January 25, 1999

Howard Stob School: 616-771-2868

LITE Registration School Fax: 616-771-2871

4881 S. Plateau Ct. Home: 616-538-1087

Wyoming, MI 49509-4992 Email: rollo@iserv.net

Please copy this form for multiple registrations. Workshop participants are responsible for their own overnight arrangements.

Bring a K-12 or Grade Level Team to maximize your ability to transfer your learning into action!