Don't miss Gary Stager's events at ISTELive 24!


Going to ISTELive 24 in Denver this week? Be sure to check out Gary Stager’s two stimulating and provocative sessions. The workshop is a ticketed event, but there will be plenty of space available for friends like you!

1) Hands-on Workshop/Deep Dive Creation Lab
Monday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

An Embarrassment of Riches — Computational Environments to Use in Classrooms Tomorrow
Colorado Convention Center, Mile High Ballroom 1EF

Get an introduction to a variety of emerging software environments that democratize computer programming experiences for a diverse population of students and serve as a basis for knowledge construction in a variety of subject areas and intellectual domains. Exciting new computational environments engage in project-based computational fluency development.

2) Scholarly Paper Session
Tuesday, June 25, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Generative AI as Mathland and Constructionist Frontier
Colorado Convention Center, 108/10/12

Amidst the fearmongering and hype surrounding Generative AI, its inevitability causes educators to either scream their objections into the abyss or resign themselves to passive consumption. Constructionists suggest a third option; children developing sufficient computational fluency to gain agency over the technology and face the future with personal empowerment.

Did you know?
Gary signed the charter creating ISTE and has led over 100 presentations at 36 year’s worth of ISTE/NECC Conferences!

Constructing Modern Knowledge 2024 is Two Weeks Away

Registrations continue to pour in from China, Lithuania, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Bulgaria, and the USA for the 15th and final Constructing Modern Knowledge Summer Institute in Manchester, NH – July 9-12, 2024. We would love for you to join us at the learning adventure of the year!

Book Dr. Stager to speak, lead professional development, or family workshops in the next school year.

Click here to learn how Gary Stager can collaborate with your school, conference, district, or state to enrich your community's learning experience.

Happy summer!

Gary Stager & Sylvia Martinez
Constructing Modern Knowledge

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