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On Jun 7, 2010, at 6:38 AM, Steve Bergen <sbergen@cstorefront.org> wrote:
> As we head for vacation, there are still some of us who might be
> interested in what has been described by many people as the "best
> professional development workshop for teachers and administrators."
> --> Summercore at Horace Mann is close to full, perhaps room for 1 person
> --> Summercore in Florida has a few places open
> See http://www.summercore.com
>
> Additionally, now that the Boston Celtics have won a game, we are
> announcing a new flavor of Summercore ("Summercore Online") for August
> 2010: see the http://www.summercore.com/online website. The essence of our
> Summercore philosophy -- which will be part of Summercore Online -- is
> that every teacher today has a role and responsibility in the
> technological evolution/revolution going on. Most of our schools have more
> than enough hardware and software but not enough computer-using teachers.
> SummerCORE (conference on reforming education) focuses on the one
> component not sold by Apple and Dell -- people -- with a goal of
> increasing the humanware component in independent schools.
>
> Read this quote by Connie Alexandre, MS French Teacher, Hockaday School,
> Dallas TX:
> "Summercore is a state of mind, as well as an unforgetable, hands-on
> learning experience run by two stellar leaders. It requires embracing the
> unknown with a willingness to risk, as well as enough endurance to
> continue on even if one is have a "bad techie day." There is no doubt that
> thanks to Steve and Lynne's patience, my fear of making a mistake has
> diminished, but my eagerness to try and push myself technically has
> increased. You will never again fear the computer if you have the
> opportunity to graduate from a Summercore experience. Thank you so much,
> Lynne and Steve. You are incredibly gifted. Your contributions will remain
> long after you leave our campus!"
>
> Steve Bergen (sbergen@cstorefront.org)
> CIO and Computer Teacher, The Children's Storefront
> Co-Director, The "Summercore" Teaching Company
> Twitter.com/Summercore
> Summercore 2010 - June 21-25 (Spence) / July 12-16 (NYC) / July 26-30 (FL)
>
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