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K-12 Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling Conference
Posted by Lees Stuntz on 11/14/2003
Announcing Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling K-12 Conference
Communication Using Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling
June 30 - July 2, 2004
Skamania Lodge
in the Columbia River Gorge
Stevenson, WA, easily accessible from Portland, OR
Keynote Speakers:
George Richardson
John Sterman
The Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling Conference will provide resources and opportunity for educators and interested citizens to explore what is current and possible in K-12 systems education.
The Conference is designed to involve experienced individuals as well as novices in K-12 systems education.
… Teachers
… Administrators
… Curriculum coordinators
… Citizen advocates
… Business partners for schools
Presenters include:
… Teachers and administrators actively involved in systems education across the country and internationally
… Internationally known speakers and professors in the field of systems thinking and system dynamics
Our presenters and attendees will address multiple interests:
… Use of systems tools to facilitate communication in both classrooms and organizations
… Use of systems tools to facilitate critical thinking
… Learner-centered learning and dynamic modeling as part of the curriculum
… Current action research initiatives
… Improving the quality of education within local schools
… Lifelong learning and creativity in students and teachers
Our goal is to help students/future employees be self-motivated and have the critical thinking skills necessary to look at dynamic systems in an increasingly complex technological society.
The conference program topics include:
… Tools for understanding and communicating in the classroom and in school administration
… Successive improvement—how have we done it? What are the markers of our failures and triumphs?
… Where has SD made a difference? How do we assess ourselves?
… Systems Education Pathways—from varied entry points, which paths have/have not worked? How do we create them?
… System Dynamics—a vehicle for collaboration and questioning
… Presentation of systems curricula developed by teachers
… Games that illustrate a systems perspective
… Time to exchange ideas with others about systems education for K-12
The conference will run from registration Wednesday morning, June 30, to Noon, Friday, July 2
Call or e-mail for further information.
Andi Miller, Creative Learning Exchange
978-287-0070 milleras@clexchange.org
The conference will be held at Skamania Lodge, a full service resort located on 175 wooded acres in the heart of the magnificent Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, only 45 minutes from Portland International Airport and 2-1/2 hours from the Oregon seacoast. The conference center and hotel provide flexible meeting space, comfortable guestrooms with extra amenities and spectacular views, award-winning Pacific Northwest cuisine, and a lounge open until late in the evening. Golf, tennis, walking trails, pool and fitness center are available on site.
REGISTER:
The registration fee ($435) includes the conference, five (5) meals—lunch and dinner on Wednesday, breakfast and lunch on Thursday, and breakfast on Friday—and a continuous break buffet.
There are three ways to register for the conference:
1. Register on-line at www.clexchange.org with credit card payment.
2. Download (or request from us) and Fax your completed registration form with credit card information to 978-287-0080.
3. Mail the completed form, with payment, to the Creative Learning Exchange.
Registrants must make their own lodging arrangements. To reserve a room at Skamania ($139.00, single or double occupancy), please call Skamania Lodge at 800-376-9116. There are some rooms held for early arrivals Tuesday night, June 29. Deadline for reservations at Skamania is May 15, 2004. The hotel rooms may be sold out well before this date, so register as early as possible to guarantee a room at Skamania.
Other lodging options:
Best Western, 3 miles away. For the special conference rate ($79.00 + tax, mountain view; $89.00 + tax, river view), phone 800-595-7108 and mention the ST&DM conference.
Econo Lodge, 1 mile away. For the special conference rate ($53.00 + tax/single; $63.00 + tax/double), phone 509-427-5628 and mention the ST&DM conference.
To be assured of a place, especially at Skamania, please register early. Hotels in the area also fill at this time of year, so make all reservations as soon as possible.
Transportation Information
Blue Star Shuttle. 800-247-2272. $40.00 per person, one-way, Portland International Airport to Skamania Lodge. Call one week ahead to schedule roundtrip transportation; give conference name to get this discounted price.
White Van Shuttle (www.whitevanshuttle.com). 877-774-9750. $65.00 1st person, $5.00 each additional person, one-way, Portland International Airport to Skamania Lodge. Call ahead.
Lees N. Stuntz
Creative Learning Exchange Phone- 978-287-0070
1 Keefe Road Fax- 978-287-0080
Acton, MA 01720 e-mail- stuntzln@clexchange.org
http://clexchange.org
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