*ACTEM 2018 Conference* *Oct. 11-12, 2018 • Augusta Civic Center* Online registration for the ACTEM 2018 conference is now open at the following link: http://www.actem.org/event-2952099 The ACTEM 2018 Conference features: - Two full days of engaging professional development. - Dynamic National Keynote Speakers - Over 100 Workshop Sessions - 40+ Exhibitors *Register before Sept. 21, 2018, for the Early-Bird Discount Rate!* One-day Pass -- $130 • Two-day Pass -- $205 Current ACTEM individual members receive a $20 discount on registration fees after verification of membership. Conference registration fees include membership and access to all conference sessions with the exception of the Teach Wonder workshops listed below. ------------------------------------------------ *ACTEM 2018 - Teach Wonder Workshops* *Workshop, Robot & Online Course for One Low Fee* We are pleased to offer a couple of hands-on workshop sessions at the ACTEM 2018 conference featuring Wonder Workshop's *Teach Wonder Initiative. *These workshops are offered with an additional fee (listed below). All participants will leave these sessions with a robot and a PD bundle that includes the online course - *Introduction to Coding and Robotics with either Dash (*Elementary)* or Cue *(Middle School). *Bring Wonder To Elementary Kids With Dash and Dot - $125 (retail value $450) * Let’s bring excitement and wonder to kids through robotics and coding with Dash and Dot. Learn why computer science and computational thinking skills are essential for all learners. Participants will leave with the confidence that computer science for elementary-aged learners is appropriate and doable along with the knowledge of how it can be done, and where to find the resources necessary to do so. *Thur., Oct. 11th - 9:15 - 11:30 AM* *Bring Wonder To Middle School Kids With Cue - $150 (retail value $500) * Let’s bring excitement and wonder to kids through robotics and coding with Cue. Learn why computer science and computational thinking skills are essential for all learners. Understand how to implement a computer science program that supports learning and critical thinking skills across the curricula. Participants will leave with the confidence that computer science for middle-school-aged learners is appropriate and doable along with the knowledge of how it can be done, and where to find the resources necessary to do so. -*Fri., Oct. 12th - Noon - 2:20 PM* These *Teach Wonder Workshops* are offered as an optional add-on in the online conference registration system at the following link: http://www.actem.org/event-2952099 *PLEASE NOTE:* Any ACTEM sponsored professional development is *not eligible *for our PD reimbursement program by individual ACTEM members. (EX: ACTEM conferences and these Teach Wonder Workshops at the conference) ------------------------------------------------ Gary Lanoie, Executive Director/Business Manager ACTEM - The Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine P.O. Box 187, Gorham, ME 04038 Phone: (207) 222-4353 FAX: (207) 222-2057 Email: [log in to unmask] *ACTEM 2018 Conference *•* Oct. 11-12, 2018 • Augusta Civic Center - Augusta, ME*