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=SC09 Education Workshop @ University of Florida=

Computational Thinking in the Grades 6-12 Classroom
The purpose of this workshop is to expose participants to and inspire them with new techniques, teaching materials, and applications to use computational models in the grades 6-12 classroom. By bringing teachers from different disciplines together so that they can learn how to incorporate computational models into their classrooms, it will advance the use of computing in science education. to **develop teachers' knowledge, recognition, and incorporation of computational thinking in their current curriculum. Teachers will take home plans, projects, and/or units to be used in their classroom. The list of topics for this workshop include: **  In addition, workshop participants will get an opportunity to work in teams to develop new tools and/or curriculum materials. These will be presented to the whole group on the last day.
 * July 12 - July 18, 2009**
 * **recognizing computational thought processes **
 * aligning computational thinking with current cognitive models
 *  **using and changing paramaters in standards-based models **
 * **asking questions to promote pattern recognition/pattern building **
 * **exploring ****modeling programs such as excel, vensim, netlogo, and agent sheets **

Schedule
The official program will begin with dinner and an opening session on Sunday, July 12, and conclude at noon on Saturday, July 18. Sessions will take place in the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering at the University of Florida, Gainesville.

Registration
This workshop is one of a sequence of SC 09 Education Workshops. Workshop participants must apply to participate, but most expenses associated with the workshop are covered for all participants. Registration is done online via the [|SC09 Education webpage]. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and must pay a $150 deposit toward lodging and registration (which includes most meals). This deposit is refunded for participants who complete the workshop and fill out the workshop evaluation forms.

Lodging
Conference participants will be staying at _____________. T**his beautiful facility opened in October of 2002. Surrounded by trees, wetlands, and a nature trail, the Prince Conference Center provides a wonderful, stress-free environment for learning and exchanging ideas on the east edge of Calvin's campus. The conference center provides rooms with single, double, or quad occupancy, and a complimentary breakfast. SC09 provides double occupancy rooms for participants. Those desiring single occupancy or traveling with family members can book a room to themselves for an additional $40 per night. This includes breakfast for each guest. Contact** **isri@calvin.edu** **for availablilty and charges for other meals. Rooms at the Prince Conference Center include**
 * [[image:http://www.calvin.edu/prince/images/vtour/vtour4_600px.jpg width="200" align="right"]] Either two queen size beds or one king size bed
 * Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast
 * High speed and dial-up internet access
 * Onsite fitness center, as well as access to the fitness facilities at Calvin College

Getting Here
Calvin College is located at the eastern edge of Grand Rapids, MI. The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (GRR). The Conference Center provides guests with a free shuttle service for the 10-minute drive from the airport to campus provided they have three days advance notice of travel plans.
 * [|Maps] of the campus and of the surrounding area
 * [|Gerald R Ford International Airport]

Program
Program details will be posted as they become available.

Local Attractions

 * [[image:http://www.calvin.edu/isri/images/local/GR_FS2_RiverfrontDusk.jpg height="150" align="left" caption="Grand Rapids Riverfront"]] || [[image:http://www.calvin.edu/isri/images/local/GrandHavenLightHouse.jpg height="150" align="right"]] || [[image:http://www.calvin.edu/isri/images/local/large_JAUMEPLENSA-453.jpg height="150" align="right"]] ||
 * [|Grand Rapids @ Pure Michigan] (Michigan's official travel and tourism site)
 * [|Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park] and [|other Grand Rapids Museums] including an art museum, a children's museum, and the Gerarld R Ford Presidential museum.
 * [|Lake Michigan beaches]
 * For more attractions and events, visit [|michiganswestcoast.com].
 * For more attractions and events, visit [|michiganswestcoast.com].