MECA 2012 Conference

Conference updates, #msmeca12

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:42:40 +0000

MECA 2012 “Classrooms at the Crossroads” is almost here! We have just a few updates for you before you get to Jackson.

Cancelled sessions:

Monday, 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm, Jessica Dowd, The Universal Design: A Day in the Classroom

Wednesday, 9:35 am – 10:25 am, Melanie Hamrick, Internet Freebies: Something for Nothing

Added session:

Wednesday, 9:35 am – 10:25 am, Room 17, Shane Seal, iBooks Author and Electronic Textbooks

Also, for all the Twitter users in our group, the official conference hashtag is #msmeca12. So use that hashtag during the conference to see what everyone is learning and share what you are as well.

Thanks, see you in a few days . . .

Online registration for MECA 2012 now closed.

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:14:10 +0000

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OVER FOR MECA 2012.

Onsite registration at the conference will begin at 11:00 am on Monday, February 6th.

Ron Clark to keynote MECA 2012!

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:56:16 +0000

Known to many as “America’s Educator,” Ron Clark is the 2000 Disney American Teacher of the Year, a two time New York Times Bestselling author, the subject of a television movie and the founder of The Ron Clark Academy. Ron is regularly featured on network and cable television (The Today Show, CNN and Oprah,) and was dubbed by Ms. Winfrey as her first “Phenomenal Man.”
Ron Clark brings charisma, energy and devotion to the education profession. Ron pioneered innovative projects in rural North Carolina working with minority students in a low wealth area. His highly effective programs garnered national attention and led to a White House invitation to be honored by the President of the United States.
Ron Clark’s personality is marked by a sense of challenge and adventure. Upon watching a television piece chronicling low test scores and the lack of teachers in inner-city New York, Ron packed his car and moved to Harlem. After being warned by the principal that his class was the least disciplined group she had seen in years, Ron prepared himself by visiting the home of each student before the first day of school. Ron Clark involved his students in projects in the city and state, and his “low achievers” soon began to excel; and by the end of the year, their scores were higher than the “gifted” classes in his district.
In 2003, Ron Clark released the New York Times Bestselling book “The Essential 55″ which includes his 55 expectations of students – as well as all individuals – young and old. Ron’s second book, “The Excellent 11,” was released in August 2004 and further captured the attention of parents, educators and students alike.
Most recently, Ron Clark has founded The Ron Clark Academy, an inner-city school serving students from across metro Atlanta. The privately-funded institution is unique for its innovative teaching methods and curriculum based on worldwide travel. Each year the students, grades 5 through 8, apply their in-class lessons to international adventures. And, by the time of graduation, each child will have visited six of the seven continents. Teachers from around the world visit the Academy to observe the innovative and “out- of-the-box” methods for achieving student success.
In addition to his many duties as an educator, Ron Clark is a much sought after keynote speaker. He shares the uncanny adventures he has had in the classroom and speaks of his experiences teaching in Harlem. Within his humorous and heartwarming stories, he delivers a message relevant to each of us. It is a message of hope, dedication and the never-say-never attitude required to achieve goals and dreams.

MECA 2012 Mini-grant opportunity

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:59:28 +0000

This year, MECA will be awarding two $1000 Mini-grant Awards for the year 2012. All current MECA members are eligible to apply for these mini-grant awards. The purpose of the proposed projects for the mini-grants must be focused on integrating technology in the classroom and enhancing the delivery of instruction. Deadline for applications is November 30, 2011.

For more information on how to apply for these mini-grants, please download the application from here.

Best wishes and we hope to receive many interesting ideas for technology-based projects in the classroom from MECA members this year.

Important Registration dates for MECA 2012 Conference

admin — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:16:13 +0000

Call for Proposals opens - May 10, 2011
Early Bird Registration opens ($80.00) – September 1, 2011
Call for Proposals closes - October 8, 2011
Early Bird Registration closes - November 4, 2011
Regular Registration opens ($110.00) - November 5, 2011
Hands-on Session Registration - December 1, 2011
Regular Registration ends - January 6, 2012
Late Registration opens ($125.00) – January 7, 2012
Late Registration ends - January 27, 2012
Onsite Registration ($150.00)- February 6, 2012
February 6-8 MECA 2012 conference

Call for Proposals Now Open!

admin — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:13:41 +0000

MECA is now accepting proposals for sessions (hands-on and concurrent) for the MECA 2012 conference!

Proposal Submission Page