Transform Your Teaching with Reggio Emilia & Modern Technology


Join Us for a Hands-On Journey into Reggio Emilia and Computational Fluency

Dear Reader,

Happy New Year!

Are you passionate about learning to deepen your students' learning? The Language of Computation - Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia is your opportunity to expand your practice and empower young learners with the tools they need to thrive in today’s world. In this institute, the profound wisdom of the Reggio Emilia approach informs the development of computational fluency in you and your students.

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This immersive event, led by renowned educator Dr. Gary Stager and the CMK faculty, along with educators from Reggio Emilia, blends the timeless principles of Reggio Emilia with computational thinking, showing you how to introduce coding, robotics, and design while staying true to child-centered learning. The co-creation of “the language of computation,” offers fertile ground for teacher research and development.

What Makes This Workshop Unique?

  • Deep Dive into Reggio Emilia Approach®: Understand how to bring the “100 languages of children” into harmony with 21st-century tools.
  • Hands-On Exploration: Experience Reggio-inspired computational projects that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
  • Expert Guidance: Learn from Dr. Stager and expert educators from Reggio Emilia, who share decades of experience in progressive education and innovation.

Why Attend?

  • Discover how modern computation aligns with Reggio’s values of inquiry, creativity, and self-expression.
  • Gain practical skills for using robotics, coding, and computational tools in a Reggio context.
  • Leave with fresh ideas and strategies for project-based, student-centered learning.

📅 When: April 14-17, 2025
📍 Where: Reggio Emilia, Italy

This is more than a workshop—it’s a chance to reimagine learning and invent the future of education in an inspirational setting.

Spaces are filling fast—don’t miss this opportunity to transform your teaching and inspire your students like never before.

Learn about this exciting program, the Reggio Emilia Approach®, and travel details at https://reggio.constructingmodernknowledge.com

Warm regards,
Sylvia Martinez and Gary Stager
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