CESI will again be hosting a CESI Meet this September. I can’t wait! The last one was absolutely brilliant and I came away with zillions of ideas and inspiration. I think I’m giving a short talk at this one but haven’t decided what to talk about – perhaps, some of you can give me suggestions? On Saturday, they will also be hosting some training on Scratch, which looks like a very interesting programming language. I’ve dabbled a bit in it and would like to do a bit more with my class.
Below is information about the CESI Meet and Scratch Saturday copied and pasted from the main CESI web site. For further information, please go to http://www.cesi.ie
In response to our members’ enthusiastic feedback to the inaugural CESI Meet held last February, the CESI Executive Committee is pleased to announce CESI Meet – Autumn 09!
A semi-formal evening of sharing information, ideas and projects, this CESI Meet’s programme will provide attendees with exposure to over fifteen different ICT & learning topics in the span of two hours. The length of presentations will range from from Mini (7mins), Soap Box (15 mins) and Nano (2 mins). Of course no CESI Meet would be complete without a few friendly competitions, spot prizes and refreshments; and so prospective attendees – rest assured – there will be plenty of this type of craic on the night! If the above is not enough to lure you, the venue for the evening just might – The Auditorium at The Digital Hub! That’s right, The Digital Hub, www.thedigitalhub.ie, has graciously offered CESI the use of its main auditorium for the event.
Attendees arriving early on the Friday (6:00 pm) will have the opportunity to meet the staff and tour the nearby facilities of the Computer Clubhouse, www.theclubhouse.ie, and Camara, www.camara.ie.
Scratch Saturday
In conjunction with the CESI Meet Friday programme, CESI is teaming up with Tallaght Institute of Technology to co-host Scratch Saturday – an introduction to Scratch on the morning following CESI Meet. Scratch is a relatively new programming language designed to help young people (ages 8 and up) develop 21st century learning skills. Scratch makes it easy for students to create their own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art — and share their creations on the web.
Due to venue restrictions, attendance at the Friday evening CESI Meet and Scratch Saturday will be limited. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register as early as possible. See “Must know details” below.
Must know details
CESI Meet – Autumn 09 |
When: Friday Evening, 25 September, 7 – 9pm*
Where: The Auditorium, The Digital Hub, Dublin Reserving your place: Advanced registration is required, visit http://www.cesi.ie/cesimeet-autumn09-registration Registration Fee: €10, paid at the door |
Scratch Saturday |
When: Saturday Morning, 26 September, 10am – 1pm
Where: Tallaght Institute of Technology, Tallaght Reserving your place: Advanced registration is required, visit http://www.cesi.ie/cesimeet-autumn09-registration Registration Fee: no fee |
CESI, www.cesi.ie, has promoted the use of ICT in education at all levels in the Irish Education System since 1973. It is a voluntary body that draws its members from primary, post primary and third level teachers.
CESI Meet – Autumn 09 is generously supported by The Digital Hub, www.thedigitalhub.com. Scratch Saturday is generously supported by Tallaght Institute of Technology, www.it-tallaght.ie
