LTUE 2011 Educators’ Conference

 

Life, the Universe & Everything is proud to present the annual Educator’s Conference on Using Fantasy & Science Fiction in the Classroom.


The conference will include, presentations, panels and a keynote speaker!


Certificates that may be used towards Professional Development Credit will be available.


Free Educator’s CD containing lesson plans, stories and ideas courtesy of the Heinlein Society.


To register, email

ltue-ec (at) ltue (dot) org

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012

SC206GH, Sorensen Center, UVU



The LTUE Educators’ Conference

provides a unique environment to learn how science fiction, fantasy and horror (speculative fiction) can promote independent thinking an creativity through thinking “outside the box”,and adapt to changes in their environment.



For teachers, educators,

librarians, media specialists

and parents.


Sponsored by

LTUE, The Heinlein Society, CascadiaCon, The SF Museum and AboutSF.com.




LTUE 2012 Educator’s Conference Schedule


8:00 AM: Check in


9:00 AM:“Trvh Tools for Teachers”

(Educators Canda Mortensen, Heather Price, & Sheri Copier)


10:00 AM: "The Echo, The Whisper, and The Wargarou: Building Character Through Character Building"

(Author Eric Patten)


11:00 AM: Living with Asperger Syndrome

(Jaleta Clegg, Toad Cox, Carolyn NIcita)


Noon: "Preparing Creative Kids to Create"

(Illustrator Will Terry)


1:00 PM: Science Fiction in the Classroom: Reasons & Resources"

(Teacher Diantha Smith)


2:00 PM: "The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books for Youth"

(Librarians Patricia Castelli & Marilee Clark)




Updated schedule is at: http://ltueeducatorsconference2012.blogspot.com/p/schedule.html

   


**Please check the LTUE Schedule as all panels and presentations may be used for teacher recertification (depending on district policy).