We are pleased to announce the MassCUE and M.A.S.S. 2013 Annual Technology Conference, co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE) and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.). Both organizations recognize the benefits of a collaborative partnership that focuses on the collective interests of our school districts. We will be providing educators from across the Commonwealth with exciting ways to enhance teaching and learning with technology.
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The landscape of education has increasingly become more standards-based and driven by accountability of student achievement. In the 21st century the stakes are high and educators are challenged to raise the bar for all students. Moreover, as females and under-represented groups become the majority population in public schools, students increasingly need to be actively engaged in learning STEM content if they plan to be gainfully employed in the 21st century workforce. This presentation will focus on STEM awareness, standards, implications, challenges and opportunities to inspire our students in the 21st century. Participants will be engaged in a discussion and learn best practices to improve the pipeline of STEM literate students, specifically technology and engineering and how it connects with science and mathematics education. To graduate and compete in the global economy, our students need the right tools. Technology and Engineering skills—identifying a problem, designing a solution, testing, and improving the design—are among the most important ones. Furthermore, with the critical need for innovative STEM professionals, technology,engineering, which fuels innovation, is the key to educating our students to thrive in higher education and ant workforce.
