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Seth Ponder, Alison Schlotfeldt, Nate Ridgway More Information
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In September, educators from all over Michiana will come to South Bend to improve their use of technology in the classroom. The annual conference is called EdTech in the Bend, where attendees can expect to learn new tips and tricks from the experts... and from each other.
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- Seth PonderCo-Founder and DirectorEdTech in the Bend Conference
http://www.edtechinthebend.com/ - Alison SchlotfeldtCoordinator of Digital IntegrationSouth Bend Community School Corp.
- Nate RidgwayTeacher & AuthorDon't Ditch That Tech
http://www.teachingfromtheridge.com/
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- Seth PonderCo-Founder and DirectorEdTech in the Bend Conference
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Ashley Molyneaux, Kim Haas, Victoria Hays More Information
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Kids need more time outside. Can they do that without leaving the classroom? In Elkhart, the answer is yes. The Elkhart Education Foundation calls these outdoor classrooms Learning Gardens, but the kids just call them "fun."
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- Ashley MolyneauxExecutive DirectorElkhart Education Foundation
- Kim HaasKindergarten Teacher, Eastwood ElementaryElkhart Community Schools
- Victoria HaysPrincipal, Eastwood ElementaryElkhart Community Schools
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- Ashley MolyneauxExecutive DirectorElkhart Education Foundation
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Julie Wadle, Megan Roseberry More Information
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Nothing beats hearing a story read out loud. The La Porte County Public Library's Dial-A-Story program provides age appropriate stories for children, teens and even adults. We take a look and a listen at how these stories are brought to life.
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- Julie WadlePublic Services Assistant ManagerLaPorte County Public Library
Dial-A-Story - Megan RoseberryYouth Services LibrarianLa Porte County Public Library
https://laportelibrary.org/library-online/dial-a-story/
Additional Resources:
- Understanding the Listening–Reading Connection
- Listening to Literature: Struggling Readers Respond to Recorded Books
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- Julie WadlePublic Services Assistant ManagerLaPorte County Public Library
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Emma Haygood, Ryan Pesce, Allison Weigard, Nathan Haygood, Suzy Markle, Grace Constable, Brian Terry, William Eichberg More Information
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Project Lead The Way is a program in Berrien Springs that helps guide students along possible career pathways with hands on learning. This program hopes to inspire kids to keep high aspirations by introducing them to biology, engineering, and many other career options so that they can have an idea of what they could possibly pursue after high school.
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- Emma HaygoodProgram CoordinatorProject Lead the Way
- Ryan PescePrincipalBerrien Springs High School
- Allison WeigardStudentBerrien Springs High School
- Nathan HaygoodStudentBerrien Springs High School
- Suzy MarkleStudentBerrien Springs High School
- Grace ConstableStudentBerrien Springs High School
- Brian TerryTeacherBerrien Springs High School
- William EichbergTeacherBerrien Springs High School
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- What is Project Lead the Way?
- PLTW Engineering (9-12)
- PLTW Computer Science (9-12)
- PLTW Biomedical Science (9-12)
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- Emma HaygoodProgram CoordinatorProject Lead the Way
