NMSA09 Conference Connections

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NMSA09 - 36th National Middle School Association Annual Conference & Exhibit November 5-7, 2009, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Communications were sent to all of the presenters about the opportunity to upload their handouts to this website. It's up to each presenter to add these files or opt not to.
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Wendi South commented on Ryan J. Gauntz's blog post 'photos and updates from conference'
Do you know if online handouts will be available for the sessions? Too many didn't have handouts, were closed, or were at the same time as another I wanted to attend. Thanks!
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Welcome to NMSA09 Conference Connections

Welcome to the NMSA09 Conference Connections. This network provides attendees with the opportunity to connect with other middle grades educators and extend their conference experience.


Connect, Extend, Learn, Share


Members

  • David Brightsman
  • Donna Reinld-Mathis
  • Sherry wise
  • john luksetich
  • Dr. Lanette Waddell
  • Todd Williamson
  • Lisa Moore
  • Kirby Tipple
  • Evan Williams
  • Wendi South
  • Meg Hill
  • Joanna Gillespie
  • Ryan J. Gauntz
  • Dr. M. Monte Tatom
  • Val Grosso
  • Katie DiMarino
  • Patti Prime
  • Donald E Larsen
  • Ron
  • Kathy Allemana
  • Julia Crotty
  • Anita Marceca Dutrow
  • Susie Highley
  • Trish Ellis
  • Katie Rogers
  • Christopher R. Gareis, Ed.D.
  • Dr. Rita Oates

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Lisa Dworkin

Handouts for Teaching Financial Literacy Skills to Middle School Students

Started by Lisa Dworkin in NMSA09 Conference Sessions Nov 4.

Lisa Dworkin

iPod nano raffle at Money Masters' booth #248

Started by Lisa Dworkin in General Discussion Nov 4.

Bill Bryan

Program 2215: The Power of Positive Influence: A New Look at Leadership & Motivation

Started by Bill Bryan in NMSA09 Conference Sessions Nov 4.

Mike Gorman

21st Century Project Based Learning – No Cost and Low Cost Investments with Rich Results for Students 2 Replies

Started by Mike Gorman in General Discussion. Last reply by Mike Gorman Nov 4.

William F. Theobald

Why use ePals? 1 Reply

Started by William F. Theobald in NMSA09 Conference Sessions. Last reply by Dr. Rita Oates Nov 3.

Dave Kommer

Boys and Girls Together: Differentiation with a Gender Focus

Started by Dave Kommer in NMSA09 Conference Sessions Nov 3.

William F. Theobald

Powerpoint "Connecting Your Classroom Worldwide-It's a Snap"

Started by William F. Theobald in NMSA09 Conference Sessions Nov 2.

Dr. Lanette Waddell

The Math Workshop: Supporting all learners in mathematics instruction

Started by Dr. Lanette Waddell in NMSA09 Conference Sessions Nov 1.

Dr. M. Monte Tatom

Differentiated Instruction and Technology 1 Reply

Started by Dr. M. Monte Tatom in NMSA09 Conference Sessions. Last reply by Dr. M. Monte Tatom Nov 1.

Kimberly Keniley-Ashbrook

Mathematics Enhancement Strategies and Resources: National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform Mathematics Enhancement Toolkit

Started by Kimberly Keniley-Ashbrook in NMSA09 Conference Sessions Oct 31.

Blog Posts

Ryan J. Gauntz

photos and updates from conference

As many are aware, there are a good number of attendees Tweeting during the conference. We've been posting photos and updates pretty often. They are all using the #NMSA09 tag so that they can easily be found in a search.

Conference is going great thus far. Ryan

Posted by Ryan J. Gauntz on November 5, 2009 at 3:09pm — 2 Comments

Susie Highley

Tweeting at conference-- use hashtag #NMSA09

Don't forget to include the hashtag to help create a nice tweetstream for the conference.

Posted by Susie Highley on November 4, 2009 at 11:24pm

Sarah Kucharski

NMSA

Looking forward to NMSA....join this group! =)

Posted by Sarah Kucharski on October 29, 2009 at 5:02pm

Ryan J. Gauntz

NMSA09 Conference Orientation

NMSA has created an online NMSA Annual Conference Orientation to help attendees get the most out of their conference experience. It provides details about what to expect when you arrive in Indianapolis, how to use the program book, and other helpful hints. View Conference Orientation

Posted by Ryan J. Gauntz on October 20, 2009 at 9:05am

Ryan J. Gauntz

Official NMSA09 conference housing is now closed.

Please visit www.visitindy.com/hotdeals or call the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-556-4639 to find out about additional options. Housing and Transportation

Posted by Ryan J. Gauntz on October 15, 2009 at 3:00pm

Ryan J. Gauntz

Free Workshop for All NMSA09 Attendees

One of the NMSA09 Ticketed Workshops is now free for all attendee. Here's the details.

CW1108
This session is now included in your registration. No special tickets needed—simply show up!
Videoconferencing: Going Global, Being Green and Saving $$ in the 21st Century Classroom
Jan Zanetis, Glen Warren, and Jody Kenned… Continue

Posted by Ryan J. Gauntz on October 7, 2009 at 8:30am

Al Summers

The Tandberg Tailgate

Click on the Tandberg Tailgate ad to the right on this page and check out a neat development. On October 15, the Tandberg truck is going to be parking in the lot at National Middle School Association headquarters in Westerville, OH. This is a great opportunity to see what is possible through videoconferencing and also to learn more about grants to support technology. If you'd like an invitation, please let me know.

Posted by Al Summers on October 2, 2009 at 2:00pm

Andre

Obama, The White House and the School House: a Workshop

Hello and please Join me at the Conference as we explore the impact of have an African American in the White House and how they may or may not impact the classroom. This session will be fun, powerful and deeply moving. For more information about me go to AndreKoen.com


… Continue

Posted by Andre on September 28, 2009 at 4:15pm

john luksetich

History in Five Minutes

today, we as teachers are inundated with any number of programs, pressure to continue to raise test scores, and less time to teach in the creative manner many of us at one time enjoyed. administrators are strapped because they must continually improve or suffer the consequences of not meeting their state or federal requirements. it is no easy task to accomplish. that's why for the last five years a friend of mine, Richard Bergin, a video documentarist and myself have been working on strategy to… Continue

Posted by john luksetich on September 24, 2009 at 11:13pm

Ryan J. Gauntz

Special NMSA09 housing rates end Oct. 5, 2009

Housing is limited and will fill quickly—please make a note of deposit and cancellation notices when reserving your room. All acknowledgements will come directly from the Indianapolis Housing Bureau.

To take advantage of the special NMSA rates, please book your reservation by Oct. 5, 2009. After that date, NMSA room blocks will be released and hotels may charge higher rates.

Posted by Ryan J. Gauntz on September 24, 2009 at 4:30pm

 
 

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NMSA09 Conference Blog

Watching the 21st Century Classroom Being Constructed

I am sitting in the exhibit hall of the Indianapolis Convention Center.  Construction on the 21st Century Classroom began yesterday morning at 6:30.  Interior Solutions of Indianapolis had done some partial wall sections off site and trucked them in.  The walls were completely up and the drywall was taped and mudded by the end of the day.  Today they are sanding the drywall and a company called FreeAxez is putting in this amazing 1.6 inch flooring that allows free access (get it?) underneath for wiring.  A really great thing for remodeling and renovation.  I cannot put any pictures on the blog, so I will upload a couple I took yesterday to the conference ning site.  If you have not been there, you can access it at http://nmsa09.ning.com

More details on the Pacers game

Susie Highley sent this along:
Today's Indianapolis Star added these details: the 1999-2000 Pacers team will be honored (the team that made it to the NBA finals against Shaq and Kobe), as well as this year's WNBA Fever team. There will be free commemorative posters, and some short sleeve T shirts will be $10 (for those needing souvenirs) I assume that means Reggie Miller will be in the house, probably the most popular Pacer of all time.
 

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