The Arkansas Science Teachers' Association

 

Presents the

 

2010 Educators' Technology Conference

 

August 2-3, 2010 (Monday and Tuesday)

 

At the Beautiful

 

Holiday Inn and Convention Center

 

Springdale, Arkansas

 

For Reservations, Click Here:

www.springdaleholidayinn.com

 

 


ETC Session Schedules

Monday, August 2

Tuesday, August 3

 

 

Exhibitor Form (Booth space $550 for the 2 day conference) Registration due by June 30, 2010

General Information 

Type and Print Form 

 

Presenters Proposal Form 

Download Here

Conference Registration Form 

Type and Print Form 

Handprint Form

 

 

Email Questions or Inquiries about:

  Exhibiting:    Kate Lacy  etc.vendors@gmail.com

*   Presenting:    Cindy Cardwell, Shawn Bell, Terri Hebert                           etc.presenters@gmail.com

*   Registering:   Teresa Fuller   asta.etc@gmail.com

 

Facilities

 

 2008 Quality Award Winner     1500 South 48th Street, Springdale, AR - (479) 751-8300  

For Reservations, Click Here: http://www.springdaleholidayinn.com

The Holiday Inn Northwest Arkansas and Convention Center combines award-winning accommodations with an exceptional location. The hotel is situated between Fayetteville and Bentonville in the city of Springdale, Arkansas. The heart of Northwest Arkansas, Springdale is home to Tyson Foods and several other corporate headquarters are conveniently nearby. During your stay, visit the renowned Shiloh Museum of Ozark History or enjoy great views from the turn-of-the-century passenger coach of the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad. Outstanding outdoor recreation is available at nearby Beaver Lake or the dozens of area parks and golf courses. Whether you're traveling on business or looking for a discount family vacation, you'll enjoy the best stay of all Springdale hotels.

Room

$Single Rate

Double

$89

King Leisure

$89

King Executive

$94

King Suite

$99

When reserving your room or suite, be sure to refer to the Educators' Technology Conference and use conference code (    ) to receive the following conference rates:

As a guest, you'll experience spacious newly remodeled rooms filled with the great amenities you expect from a Holiday Inn hotel. Take a dip in the indoor pool, stay in shape with the fully equipped fitness center and relax in the whirlpool. The Tiffany Grille serves both breakfast and lunch in a casual atmosphere, while the Athletic Club Sports Bar and Grille offers great dining with plenty of TVs to watch the game. A Business Center and high-speed Internet access ensure a productive stay for corporate travelers.   

With nearly 50,000 square feet of event space, the Holiday Inn Northwest Arkansas easily accommodates groups of as many as 3,000. Personal event planners, state-of-the-art technology and customized catering combine to create a truly unforgettable group experience. 

Four State Regional Invitation

 

The Arkansas Science Teachers Association (ASTA) presents the "Educators' Technology Conference 2010" for all K-16 administrators, teachers, professors, technology coordinators, media specialists, and vocational educators in a four-state area (Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas) Monday and Tuesday, August 2-3, 2010, at the Holiday Inn in Springdale, Arkansas.  The conference hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. 

RECEPTION, Monday 4:30 immediately after workshops

Holiday Inn will sponsor beverages and snacks.

Exhibitors and ASTA will provide door prizes for drawings.

Last year's reception was a huge hit. A fun time was had by all!

 

Sessions: Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to integrate different technologies across the curriculum while being exposed to the latest hardware, software and successful strategies on student technology use, plus school networking, scheduling, calling systems etc.  There will be sessions and exhibits for:

Administrators - Workshops and exhibits that will feature school schedules, school timers, parent calling systems, portfolios, student achievement, and learning communities.

Instructional Technology - Workshops and exhibits that will feature technology for teachers to enhance instruction with white boards, hand-held computers, lab probes, virtual libraries, instructional software, and other media.

Distance Learning - Workshops and exhibits that will feature opportunities to view instruction, virtual field trips, and e-conferencing.

Networking - Workshops and exhibits that will feature networking issues, problems and solutions.

Professional Development Credit - Workshops and exhibits that will link to state and national standards so that attendees are awarded professional development hours for what they attend.

Springdale, Arkansas is located in an urban area that is in the middle of a four state region that has abundant recreation, scenic areas and shopping. that connects with Interstate 44 to the north and is less than 20 minutes from the large Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, 479-205-1000, (serving American, Continental, NWA, Delta, United, and US Airways). 

Wireless internet service will be available in the public areas of the hotel such as the atrium, restaurants, and in guest rooms.

 Attendees will be able to learn about the best in educational technologies
offered through workshops and exhibitors.

 

 

ETC Exhibitors 2010 

 

Bronze Level

 

 

      Standard Level  
CISCO

e-Instruction

ERJ Associates

 

Hearlihy

 

PASCO

 

Pitsco Ed

 

School Specialty

 

Visual Techniques

 

 

 

            

ASTA
Introduction

ASTA
Vision/Mission &
Bylaws/Procedures

ASTA Board Members & E-Mail Links

Membership,
List Server, &
E-Mail Links

Science Courses Requirements & Course Approval

ASTA President & E-Mail Link

  Science Education Meetings & Conferences 

NEW - 2009 Educators' Technology Conference

ASTA Position Statements

Science Education Web Links

Science Specialists & E-Mail Link

Grants,
Programs, &
Science Fairs

Science Education Safety

The Nature of Science and Scientific Theories

Science Equipment & Labs

K-12 Arkansas Science Framework by Grades and Courses


TO JOIN THE ASTA K-16 SCIENCE LISTSERVER
CLICK HERE AND SEND AN EMAIL WITH  YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME.