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 * Region 1 Academy Overview**

Date: July 25 Day 1 Topic: **Geoteaming** Presenters: **Geoteaming** Summary: **We will be learning how to use the GPS units for a variety of learning applications. This will be a hands-on, outdoor geocaching activity.**

Date: July 26 Day 2 Topic: **GIS** Presenters: **Washington College** Summary: **Strategies and learning applications for Google Earth and ArcView will be presented. Small learning groups for application of new skills will allow for practice of GIS technologies.** geoworkshops.orgGo to special topics and login as a guest to access informational powerpoints GIS Ideas for Integration GIS Resources Shared Echo Pen Resources Date**:** July 27 Day 3 Topic**: PBL- Core Components** Presenters**: Discovery Education** Summary**: Enhance your understanding of how to plan and integrate pbl in your classroom. You will evaluate your own pbl unit and use the strategies provided by Discovery to improve your unit for implementation next year.**
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 * //you would be comfortable walking 3-4 miles in. (Sandals or dress shoes are not// **
 * //recommended)- Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for being outside for// **
 * //several hours. - Bring a backpack or hip belt to carry any personal// **
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 * //[[file:Region 1 Geoteaming.pptx]]﻿// **
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 * [[file:region 1 WC GIS.pptx]]﻿**
 * [[file:region 1 DE PBL Core Components.pptx]]﻿**
 * Driving Question Analysis Activity: Region 1 Group 1
 * Sample Assignment: [|http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com]QE78E-44F4
 * Core components NOTES & RESOURCES

Date: July 28 Day 4 Topic: **Assessing PBL** Presenters: **Discovery Education** Summary: **A variety of assessment strategies will be presented and how to effectively assess student learning within a PBL lesson or unit. You will evaluate assessments used in your pbl unit and have the opportunity to revise and refine.** DE_Assessment Date: Aug. 1 Day 5 Topic: **Day of Discovery** Presenters: **Discovery Education** Summary: **A menu of session choices will be offered throughout the day. Sessions include: Elem. Discovery Science Level 1, Elem Discovery Science Level 2, Middle School Discovery Science Level 1, Middle School Discovery Science Level 2, Digital Storytelling, Information Literacy, Critical Thinking and Storytelling, DE Streaming and STEM Connect and Web 2.0 Collaboration.** Digital_Stories_Shared DE_Resources InfoLiteracy_Hokanson
 * [[file:region 1 PBL DE Assessing.pptx]]﻿**
 * Region 1 Shared rubrics and scoring﻿**

Date: Aug 2 Day 6 Topic: **E-Portfolios and Sustainability** Presenters: **Discovery Education** Summary:** An overview of e-portfolios, the benefits and ways to implement will be presented. Sustainability plans will be developed in order to continue STEM best practices in the future. DE_Eportfolio DE_Resources