2011-1012 Calendar

August 28 - Board Meeting 1:00 PM
Lisle Jr. High, 5207 Center Avenue, Lisle, IL

September 18 - Board Meeting 2:30 PM
Lisle Jr. High, 5207 Center Avenue, Lisle, IL

October 15 - Fall Mini-Conference
Lisle Jr. High, 5207 Center Avenue, Lisle, IL

November 13 - Board Meeting 2:30 PM
Lisle Jr. High, 5207 Center Avenue, Lisle, IL

January 29 - Board Meeting
Lunch Meeting - after attending NICE conference, location tbd

March 11 - Board Meeting 1 PM
Lisle Jr. High, 5207 Center Avenue, Lisle, IL

May 5 - Spring Mini-Conference
Lisle Jr. High, 5207 Center Avenue, Lisle, IL

May 13 - Board Meeting 1 PM
Lisle Jr. High, 5207 Center Avenue, Lisle, IL

If you are interested in taking an active leadership role in ICE COLD, please contact us or just show up for a meeting.

Be sure to Check out the ICE COLD blog site for more information on all of our events this year.

ICE Conference 2012:
Innovate - Collaborate - Educate
February 28- March 2, 2012

Here they are!  The complete list with times, locations, presenters and session descriptions for all general breakout sessions, keynote and spotlight sessions, corporate partner sessions and poster sessions.

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - Session Schedule

Friday, March 2, 2012 - Session Schedule

ICE CUBE

Welcome to the Illinois Computing Educators Computer Update Bulletin for Educators (ICE CUBE), the official newsletter of the Illinois Computing Educators. Our newsletter is published four times each year and is always filled with practical and innovative teaching ideas that ICE members have shared for others to use and pass along to their colleagues. One issue each year is devoted to information about our annual ICE Conference and another issue each year is filled with lesson plans that make use of technology resources. Please make a note of the themes for upcoming issue below, and consider sharing your knowledge with others.

If you would like to read articles from past issues of the ICE CUBE, please see our Newsletter Archives. This is a great place to learn more about our organization, look back at photos and descriptions of previous events, and read about the many great lesson plans and projects that have been highlighted in past issues. All issues are posted in PDF format for easy viewing and downloading.

About this Newsletter

Please consider submitting articles for upcoming issues of the ICE Cube.  Share how you're using technology tools and digital content to enhance instruction in your classroom, school or district.  We are always looking for articles on exemplary instructional practices and practical ideas to engage students with technology.  You may e-mail your articles to the ICE Office.  Do you have ideas for a great theme for one of the future ICE CUBE newsletters? E-mail your ideas to ICE, or call the ICE office.

The ICE COLD chapter of the Illinois Computing Educators provides support to computer-using professionals involved in education throughout the western suburbs of the Chicago area. ICE COLD encourages the development, growth and use of technology in all facets of the educational process. We extend an invitation to educators in the area to work together to further this process.

Thanks to all who attended our fall mini-conference. Our next mini-conference will be held May 5, 2012, so mark your calendars and see you there.

 Pictures from our Fall Mini-Conference

Participating Schools - TECH 2012

TECH2012 to be held on Wednesday afternoon, May 2, 2012

What is TECH 2012?
TECH 2012 is a not-for-profit initiative supported by a broad range of education and business organizations. Its purpose is two-fold: 1) to raise awareness of the critical role technology plays in preparing students to succeed in today’s world; and 2) to show the need for increased funding for classroom technology.  The TECH 2012 Committee thanks the General Assembly and our corporate partners for their generous support of this program.

Technology is a Powerful Tool in the Classroom
Technology can be a powerful tool in the classroom to enhance and accelerate student achievement; however, some people don't fully realize the extent to which technology can impact students and teachers. As people better understand what the information age makes possible in the classroom, they realize that if students are to be prepared in the 21st Century, they must have access to the latest technologies.

While schools continue to struggle with the growing costs of technology and limited outside funding, TECH 2012 gives our teachers and students a voice to influence their future and increase awareness of the importance of technology in schools.

TECH 2012 Event -- Demonstrations for Legislators in State Capitol
Since 1990, students and teachers have set up demonstration tables at the Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois to show elected officials, business leaders, and the general public how technology is being used in schools.

The TECH 2012 event strives to present classroom technology projects from across the state of Illinois. All schools and districts in Illinois are invited to apply to participate. Selected schools will send teams of up to four participants to TECH 2012 which will include two or three students accompanied by one teacher and/or administrator. School selections will be made on the basis of the location of the school within the state, grade level, type of demonstration proposed and diversity in student learning styles. Each participating school will be provided a table in the Capitol Building on which to showcase project information. All demonstrations will take place Wednesday, May 2, from approx. 12:30 pm-3:00 pm.  Funding for travel and other expenses incurred by participants will be the responsibility of each participating school.

Application Process

All schools throughout the state of Illinois were invited to apply to participate in TECH 2012.   The application deadline was Friday, January 13, 2012.  School teams will be selected to represent a balanced distribution between legislative districts, grade levels, and curricular areas.  Preference will be given to those projects that demonstrate improved teaching and learning through the use of technology.

You may contact the TECH 2012 Committee if you would like more information about this event.   For further information, view the TECH 2012 Brochure, last year's list of participating TECH 2012 schools, or the TECH 2011 Program Book.

If you are interested in Tech 2012, you may also be interested in the 2012 ICE Conference.

Click here for details!

ICE Conference 2012:
Innovate - Collaborate - Educate
Pheasant Run Resort & Conference Center
St. Charles, Illinois
February 28- March 2, 2012

Online registration is now open!

Check out our our entire conference website - pages listed by topic to the left - for all the exciting details.

ICE Conference 2012:
Innovate - Collaborate - Educate
February 28- March 2, 2012

Workshop Registration Closes February 2 - Don't Delay!

We have selected over 100 fabulous workshops available
in full-day and half-day formats over the four days of ICE 2012!

Download a copy of our pre-conference booklet containing full
descriptions of all workshops and featured sessions requiring pre-registration.

Addenda/corrections to pre-conference booklet:

Thursday half-day workshops will run from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. following the morning keynote presentation, rather than 8:30-11:00 a.m. as stated on the Thursday Workshop page header in the booklet.

ICE Conference 2012:
Innovate - Collaborate - Educate
February 28- March 2, 2012

only 24 booths left

Deadline for being in the Exhibitor Guide: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

After that date, companies will be published in the Conference App only.

Invitation to Exhibit

General Exhibit Information

Terms and Conditions of Exhibiting

Advertising in Conference Publications

Application for Booth Space

Sectioned Floor Plan

Link to submit a proposal to present a session

Exhibitor Letter from Pheasant Run

Exhibitor Kit from Pheasant Run

Lead Retrieval Information

App Information for the Conference

Discount Rate for Pheasant Run Hotel

2012 ICE Corporate Partners

Each year, the Illinois Computing Educators organization is proud to recognize and thank the many corporations that join ICE as Corporate Partners. Their support helps to insure the success of our annual conference and the many other professional development initiatives and chapter events that we host during the year. Here is a list of the 2012 ICE Corporate Partners. Descriptions of the products and services of each partner are included here, and you can click on the corporate logos to go directly to their web sites.

Platinum Plus
	Comcast Business Class was founded in 1963 as a single-system cable operation of 1,200 subscribers. Since then, they have grown to be the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services with 24.4 million cable customers, 14.7 million high-speed Internet customers and 6.1 million digital voice customers in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
	CDW-G is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government, education and healthcare. Ranked No. 38 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies, and the company’s technology specialists offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions.

Platinum
	AVer offers cutting-edge technologies such as video, electronic, optical and RF wireless technology, as well as software applications, and industrial designs that have been produced to improve lesson development and retention for classrooms worldwide. Their goal is to provide effective and easy-to-use presentation solutions that incorporate the latest technology advancements for both business and education customers.
	Teachers worldwide use SMART Technologies products to transform teaching and learning. SMART’s award-winning products transform learning by helping teachers bring more collaboration and interactivity into the classroom. And, because SMART products are easy to use, teachers can quickly incorporate them into their teaching to transform learning and increase student engagement.

Gold
	For over 22 years, Graphtech has provided technology for K-12 education clients. They engineer solutions to lower the overall cost of support while increasing the impact technology has on instruction. Additionally, they promote instructional technologies and tools which encourage collaboration, support instructional delivery, and enhance the instructional processes.

Bronze
	American InterContinental University (AIU) was founded in Europe in 1970 on the premise that universities should provide students with a curriculum that can help prepare them to pursue their professional interests in many of today's most opportunistic industries.  For more than 40 years, AIU has offered this innovative approach to education at its campuses in Atlanta, South Florida, Houston and London, as well as on the award-winning* Virtual Campus of AIU Online, which was launched in 2001 and recognized as a separate campus in 2002. In January 2001, Career Education Corporation (CEC) acquired the University.
	Camcor provides the most effective technology solutions for your school, office, or home. Founded in 1949, Camcor has always made customer service and satisfaction our number one priority.  We offer products and expertise covering all aspects of digital imaging, audio/video, interactive classrooms, and multimedia presentations. Whether you need guidance on purchasing a single document camera, headphone, or complex projector system; Camcor will be here to assist you.
	Cisco has evolved from Enterprise and Service Provider solutions to addressing customer needs in many other segments including Small, Consumer and Commercial. As a result, Cisco and Cisco technology is changing the way we work, live, play and learn. Cisco strives to be "Best in the World" and "Best for the World" - offering solutions that meet customer needs, exceed their expectations and contribute to the world in a positive way.
	Epson is a global technology company at the forefront of technological revolutions in imaging, robotics, precision machinery and electronics. Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, photographic, business and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, California.
	Vintage Tech Recyclers Inc. is an asset recovery and responsible recycling company. We are located approximately 35 miles southwest of Chicago in Romeoville, IL. Our main focus is keeping electronics out of landfills and helping companies recover some of their electronic assets in large quantities. We responsibly recycle equipment that cannot be reused. With today’s “Green” environment, Vintage Tech Recyclers takes responsibility for the way a wide variety of electronics are discarded. With our no landfill policy on all recyclable items, we ensure that every part of your old cell phone, computer, or television is being recycled responsibly.