February 2010 Workshop

New Ideas in Business Education
Illinois Institute of Art
1000 N. Plaza Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4990
1.847.619.3450 • 1.800.314.3450
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Registration Form | Program | Driving Directions
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
Registration / Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome / CABEA Business Meeting / Illinois Institute of Art |
| 9:30 – 10:20 a.m. |
Session 1: AP Pilot Accounting Program
This session will provide teachers with information about the initiative to create an AP Accounting course and exam. The presenter will address the goals of the initiative, the content of the pilot course, and how teachers can participate in the pilot and implement the course. Presented by Joe Navickas, Deerfield High School
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| 10:20 – 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 – 11:20 a.m |
Session II: Virtual Enterprises International
Capstone Business Ed course, new to St. Charles schools this year. Popular in NY, TN, CA, VA, SC, & Europe! Check out the website www.veinternational.org. Presented by Lisa Dandre of St. Charles East H.S. and Barb Schmit & Kendra Lee of St. Charles North H.S. |
| 11:20 a.m.– 12:20 p.m. |
Lunch and Networking
Lunch Provided by Glencoe Publishing |
| 12:20 – 1:20 p.m. |
Session III: What's in Your Learner Centered Toolbox?
"Warning: Active Learners Only--Hard Hat and Toolbox provided!! Put on your hard hats and let's get to work! In this session you will be actively participating in learning activities that will energize your classroom. Sample a few of the many tools you'll be taking home in your toolbox. Learner-centered activities get your students involved, motivated, and moved. Students who are active learners become responsible learners! The activities we will be showcasing are active learning strategies that can be designed for any subject! Come on in, put on your hard hat, grab a toolbox and let's start learning!" Presented by Heidi Eaton and Linda Conniff, Elgin Community College |
| 1:20 – 1:30 p.m. |
Closing/Evaluation |
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