Renowned Experts Speak at IMSA about Technology's Future Role in Learning
For Immediate Release, April 2005
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Dr. Alan Kay, President of Viewpoints Research Institute, Inc.
AURORA—World renowned experts on technology education will present Generating the Horizon: Technology's Role in the Future of Learning at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) May 7, 2005. Funded in part by the Tellabs Foundation, conference tickets are $20 (plus handling) and are available at www.TicketWeb.com or by calling 1-866-468-3401. Tickets are not available at the door.
This event brings today's educational technology leaders to the IMSA campus to share stories and examples of emerging technologies and dynamic learning environments. For detailed information about the speakers and the day's events, visit www.imsa.edu/programs/greatminds/scheduleOfEvents.php. You may also contact greatminds@imsa.edu or 630-907-5989, ext. 1.
The keynote will be presented by Dr. Alan Kay, President of Viewpoints Research Institute, Inc. and Senior Fellow at Hewlett Packard Labs. Dr. Kay also served as Chief Scientist at Atari and Vice President of Research and Development at the Walt Disney Company. Dr. Kay also is one of the founders of the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center and participated in the original design of the ARPANet, which later became the Internet.
Two 60 minute concurrent sessions will follow his address. Among the featured speakers are: Ms. Bonnie Bracey, an educational technology and reform consultant who works on national and international technology integration projects; Ms. Cheryl Lemke, president and ceo of the Metiri Group, a consulting firm dedicated to advancing effective uses of technology in schools; Dr. David Thornburg, author of Campfires in Cyberspace, and founder and director of global operations for the Thornburg Center; Dr. Robert Tinker, president of the Concord Consortium where he concentrates on educational applications of portable computers, online courses for teachers and students, simulations and the development of technology-rich materials; and David Warlick, author of Raw Materials for the Mind and Redefining Literacy for the 21st Century and principal consultant of The Landmark Project, a professional development, web design and innovations firm.
The Tellabs Foundation was established by Tellabs, a global communications equipment manufacturer based in Naperville, Illinois. The Foundation's primary focus is to support programs in priority areas of education, health & wellness, and the environment. More information about the Tellabs Foundation can be found at www.tellabs.com.
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® is an internationally-recognized pioneering educational institution created by the State of Illinois to develop talent and leadership in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10-12. Nearly 18,000 teachers and 34,000 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from The Center@IMSA program of professional development and student enrichment. Located in Aurora in the high-tech corridor west of Chicago, IMSA® serves the people of Illinois through innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy counsel, action research, and the leadership and achievements of its graduates.