President: Laurie Schmitt
Secretary: Wm. Sid Holodnick
Fund Development: Shannon Kronemeyer
Membership: Howard Stob
At-Large Board Members: Christine Bengston, Publications Editor; Jeffrey W. Bush; Sandi Graff; J. T. Nuzzo; Tom Ochs; Larry Rouse
Recognized leaders at all grade levels Integrating Technology into the Learning Community will share their ideas for motivating, effective Teaching/Learning Applications.
We would like to congratulate Ed Ball (LITE’s Executive Director) on receiving the Distinguished Technology Educator (DTE) award from the International Technology Association in March of 1997. This designation is one of the highest honors for professional achievement in technology education. The Distinguished Technology Educator program acknowledges the essential principles of adult learning. It incorporates into the process recognition and credit for work experiences and other accomplishments.
Each year the Learning Institute for Technology Education (LITE) seeks out educators who have provided leadership in the field of Technology Education. This year outstanding leaders will be recognized on Friday, February 27, 1998 at the Leadership Awards Banquet. We are asking for your help in finding these dedicated individuals who make a difference in the lives of students and other professionals. Criteria for nominating outstanding Technology Educators may include:
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.)
The Technology Education Leadership Night has four purposes:
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.
If you know of someone you would like to nominate, please complete and return the attached Firefly Nomination Form.
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 (see page 2)
2. A Curriculum Integration Matrix (see page 2)
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."
**NOTE: AII materials submitted may be put on a diskette (be sure to list computer type & software package) and may be printed in the LITE Source**
Please send in the Nomination form, Nominee Packet, and money or P.O. by January 30, 1998 to:
1998 Firefly Nomination Form
Due January 30, 1998
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:
**NOTE: Be sure to include Nominees Packet as described in the article.
The Learning Institute for Technology Education presents
Springfest: Connections to the World Beyond the Classroom
Saturday, February 28, 1998
NAME_____________________________________________ SCHOOL DISTRICT/SCHOOL_________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________ CITY/ STATE_________________________________________________
TELEPHONE_______________________________
____TEACHER
____ HIGH SCHOOL
____ MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH
____ ELEMENTARY
____ADMINISTRATOR
Method of Payment
The cost of the workshop is $85.00 before February 1,1998; $100 after that date. For a team of 3 or more the cost is $75 per person before February 1; $90 after that date. The student rate is $25 before February 1; $35 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 February 27, 1998
Workshop participants are responsible for their own overnight arrangements.