May 1997
Volume 4, Number 2
The
Filament
Networking for Technology Education
LITE
Board of Directors
Executive Director
William E. Ball
President
Laurie Schmitt
Secretary
Sid Holodnick
Fund Development Shannon Kronemeyer
Membership
Howard Stob
Publications Editor
Christine Bengston
At-Large Board Members
Jeffrey W. Bush
Sandy Graff
David Miller
J. T. Nuzzo
Tom Ochs
Larry Rouse
What is the
Learning Institute for Technology Education
?
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
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Lodging
Super 8 Motel
45707 S. I-94 Service Road
Belleville, MI 48111
Exit 190 off Interstate 94
313-699-1888
Rates: 2 people $44.08 + tax. To make a reservation call group
reservations at 800-854-9518. Be sure to mention you would like one of
the rooms blocked for LITE. Rooms will be held until September 26 only.
Exciting Breakout Sessions!
Recognized leaders at all grade levels Integrating Technology into the
Learning Community 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 presented by selected organizations and
vendors
LITE/EMU Regional
Workshop
A hearing to build consensus on the standards and benchmarks for Technology
Education. Held in Guild Hall of McKenny Union on the campus of Eastern
Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan on Friday, October 10, 1997, 6:00pm-9:00pm.
Led by Pamela Newberry, Senior Research Associate for the Technology
for All Americans Project.
Conference Site
Lincoln High School
7425 Willis
Ypsilanti, MI
313-484-7006
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1997 Fallfest Conference Registration Form
The Learning Institute for Technology Education presents
Fallfest
The Universals of Technology: Processes, Knowledge,
and Contexts
Saturday, October 11, 1997
NAME______________________________ SCHOOL DISTRICT/SCHOOL____________________
ADDRESS_______________________________ CITY/ STATE__________________________________
TELEPHONE_____________________________
____ TEACHER ____ADMINISTRATOR
____ OTHER: ____________________________
____ HIGH SCHOOL ____ MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH ____
ELEMENTARY
Method of Payment
The cost of the workshop is $85.00. 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 September 27, 1996
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.
Registration 8:00-8:30am
Conference 8:30am-3:00pm
Bring a K-12 or Grade Level Team to maximize your ability
to transfer your learning into action!