*Workshop proposals for ACTEM 2017 *
*are now being accepted!**Session Proposals will be accepted through April
30th, 2017*

*The 30th Annual ACTEM Conference*
October 12 & 13, 2017
Augusta Civic Center

*Click here to complete the online proposal form.
<http://filemaker12.sad4.org/fmi/iwp/cgi?-db=ACTEM-Workshop-Proposals&-loadframes>*

The goal of the Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine
Conference is to provide a wide-ranging professional development experience
that will energize attendees and encourage them to enhance their teaching
with new knowledge and skills.


Proposals should address the needs of today’s learners, educators and
administrators by focusing on innovative and emerging trends as well as
current practices.


We are looking for a wide variety of presentations and presenters who are
up to the challenge! Help us make this 30th edition of the ACTEM Technology
Conference even better than ever!


We have expanded the session types for this year and are looking for the
following types of sessions:
*Half-day, Hands-On Sessions:* These are hands-on workshops where
participants can dig deeply into a topic, try out new ideas, and create or
develop something they can use in their schools.

*One-Hour Sessions:* These are the traditional conference sessions where a
presenter introduces and discusses an idea, shares something that has
worked for him or her, or inspires the participants to try something new.
There may or may not be a hands-on component, but audience participation is
encouraged.

*15-Minute, Mini Sessions:* These are TED Talk style sessions where the
presenter gives an inspirational, highly engaging talk. The presenter
focuses on one idea and develops it with visuals designed to tell a story
or get a point across in a short amount of time. For an example, check
out Tristan
Harris’s TED Talk,
<https://www.ted.com/talks/tristan_harris_how_better_tech_could_protect_us_from_distraction>
<https://www.ted.com/talks/tristan_harris_how_better_tech_could_protect_us_from_distraction>
*How Better Tech Could Protect Us From Distraction.
<https://www.ted.com/talks/tristan_harris_how_better_tech_could_protect_us_from_distraction>
**5-Minute Ignite Presentation: *This is a fun and exciting way to share an
idea. The presenter has 20 slides that are timed to change at 15-second
intervals, for a total of ve minutes. These are carefully designed,
well-rehearsed presentations. For an example, check out this talk from Ignite
Sydney: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgIJqG_DCgA> *Prisoners Who Code.*
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgIJqG_DCgA>

Presenter's (and up to one co-presenter's) registration and lunch for the
day of your presentation are offered free, as a thank you for being part of
our conference program (your annual ACTEM membership dues not included).


*Submit your proposal today!*


*Vendors: *The ACTEM Technology Conference traditionally reserves a large
percentage of workshop sessions to be presented by educators. Vendors may
submit workshop proposals but are encouraged to partner with educators
using their products or services. Vendors wishing to present
product/service demonstrations or informational sessions should contact ACTEM's
Business Manager, Gary Lanoie at [log in to unmask] for other presentation
options offered for vendors.

Thank you,

Barbara Greenstone & Crystal Priest, Conference Co-Chairs
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<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgIJqG_DCgA&authuser=0>