Schedule
Students and faculty advisers should plan to arrive at the conference center between 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday November 13th. Registration packets and conference T-shirts will be distributed. All participants will have until 7:30 to get unpacked and enjoy the beach.
The revamped Technology Challenge will begin at 7:30 p.m. Schools will have an opportunity to have greater participation with an expanded Technology Challenge format. The challenge will be followed by a Beach Party and GPS Scavenger Hunt. All schools are expected to participate in both Sunday events so plan to bring one GPS device (iPhone, etc) for every 8 participants. The GPS Scavenger Hunt will be on the beach and is a rain or shine event so bring appropriate rain gear. Towels will be provided if necessary. Back at the hotel, the party will continue with music by DJ Tom Staab (technology teacher) and food. Prizes will be awarded for GPS Scavenger Hunt winners!
Monday will be the traditional Competitive Events day. We want to encourage schools to participate in as many events as possible. A new student designed event as well as a new K-5 STEM competition for K-5 students only is being planned. A scheduled Job Fair over the noon hour is a great opportunity to talk with teacher recruiters. We conclude Monday’s competitions with a Formal Banquet.
Tuesday has been restructured to allow greater student participation. A stadium viewing area is being planned with video projectors for student presentations of contests. We plan to have all contest material viewable in the stadium area. Breakfast items will be available during the presentation hour. The Awards Luncheon will be from 11:00 – 12 noon allowing our more distant schools to get on the road home earlier.
