Conference kicks off at 8:30A. Hear about a few details for the upcoming day and meet out keynote speakers (who will be giving additional presentations during the conference).
Amazon Echo and Google Home are neat devices using artificial intelligence. The presentation will introduce basic knowledge of artificial intelligence and real life examples. It will also share future trends of this technology and how it impacts our lives.
Whether you want to learn more about Clean Minecraft Videos, use the website yourself, or learn how YOU could build a website and app, stop-in to Clean Minecraft Videos Q&A with this morning's Keynote speakers, Scotty and Mitchell!
Preregistration required (additional fee was charged). Participants build their own mini Lego drone from scratch; this hands-on session introduces electronics and soldering. Have a great time developing new technology skills while building a Lego quadcopter! Each participant (who paid the additional fee) will take home his or her drone at the end of the conference.
Would you like to make your own animation? With the Frames Program you can make your own animated movie! You can animate your own pictures or you can get them from the Frames gallery. You can also add music or narriation to your animations too!
Help design a logo for SIT 2019, where the conference theme will be "Ready SIT Go!" We'll provide the computer lab, software and instruction if desired or the paper, crayons, markers, glue, glitter and more; you provide the creativity!
Using various material can you create the lightest, efficient parachute to land your package safely? Learn the design process through this discovery STEM process.
Explanation of how virtual reality systems work. During the presentation, one volunteer will be selected to experience the virtual world of Tatooine. The volunteer will help Han Solo and R2-D2 repair the Millennium Falcon and defend it from Imperial Storm Troopers using a virtual lightsaber. [NOTE: MOVED FROM WDC 3601 TO WDC 1601]
Saturday February 10, 2018 9:10am - 9:40am CST
WDC 1601Workforce Development Center, Heartland Community College (Normal, IL)
Join us for a statewide hands-on Minecraft challenge during a double session! Each SIT site will choose a local building for their contestants to recreate. Builds will be completed individually and then judged. Win prizes! Contestants will be divided into the following grade groups: 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. (Note: Plan to use YOUR Minecraft account for this competition; there will be limited conference accounts available.)
Preregistration required (no fee was charged). Preregistered participants will visit the Challenger Learning Center and enjoy being part of a mission into outer space. Because this is a double session, you will have the opportunity to eat your snack at the CLC! Your crew will meet at the East doors on the first floor of the Workforce Development Center immediately after the Opening session at 9:00A.
Amazon Echo and Google Home are neat devices using artificial intelligence. The presentation will introduce basic knowledge of artificial intelligence and real life examples. It will also share future trends of this technology and how it impacts our lives.
Whether you want to learn more about Clean Minecraft Videos, use the website yourself, or learn how YOU could build a website and app, stop-in to Clean Minecraft Videos Q&A with this morning's Keynote speakers, Scotty and Mitchell!
Our presentation is a hands-on learning experience. First, we will take the audience to slides that show how the drones help the world and show them some flying tutorials. We will give the audience the chance to fly and drive the drones that we present on.
Preregistration required (additional fee was charged). Participants build their own mini Lego drone from scratch; this hands-on session introduces electronics and soldering. Have a great time developing new technology skills while building a Lego quadcopter! Each participant (who paid the additional fee) will take home his or her drone at the end of the conference.
Would you like to make your own animation? With the Frames Program you can make your own animated movie! You can animate your own pictures or you can get them from the Frames gallery. You can also add music or narriation to your animations too!
Help design a logo for SIT 2019, where the conference theme will be "Ready SIT Go!" We'll provide the computer lab, software and instruction if desired or the paper, crayons, markers, glue, glitter and more; you provide the creativity!
Using various material can you create the lightest, efficient parachute to land your package safely? Learn the design process through this discovery STEM process.
Explanation of how virtual reality systems work. During the presentation, one volunteer will be selected to experience the virtual world of Tatooine. The volunteer will help Han Solo and R2-D2 repair the Millennium Falcon and defend it from Imperial Storm Troopers using a virtual lightsaber. [NOTE: MOVED FROM WDC 3601 TO WDC 1601]
Saturday February 10, 2018 10:00am - 10:30am CST
WDC 1601Workforce Development Center, Heartland Community College (Normal, IL)
Whether you want to learn more about Clean Minecraft Videos, use the website yourself, or learn how YOU could build a website and app, stop-in to Clean Minecraft Videos Q&A with this morning's Keynote speakers, Scotty and Mitchell!
Destroy electronic items and see what makes them go. Identify components , assembly techniques, and operations of a device as we dissect it. You will get to destroy electronic items in this hands-on session!
Our presentation is a hands-on learning experience. First, we will take the audience to slides that show how the drones help the world and show them some flying tutorials. We will give the audience the chance to fly and drive the drones that we present on.
Join us for a thrilling ride of Mindstorm Mayhem! In this class students will explore the basics of Lego Mindstorms EV3 by a fun, hands-on learning experience as they build and program their way through a basic obstacle course to complete a secret mission. Whether you're familiar with Lego Mindstorms or completely new to it, this class is guaranteed to make for an educational and fun learning experience like no other!
Help design a logo for SIT 2019, where the conference theme will be "Ready SIT Go!" We'll provide the computer lab, software and instruction if desired or the paper, crayons, markers, glue, glitter and more; you provide the creativity!
Come plan, create and race your friends in this your own marble races. Learn the design process through this discovery STEM process. Famously mediocre prizes will be awarded.
Join us for a statewide hands-on Minecraft challenge during a double session! Each SIT site will choose a local building for their contestants to recreate. Builds will be completed individually and then judged. Win prizes! Contestants will be divided into the following grade groups: 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. (Note: Plan to use YOUR Minecraft account for this competition; there will be limited conference accounts available.)
Preregistration required (no fee was charged). Preregistered participants will visit the Challenger Learning Center during this double session and enjoy being part of a mission into outer space. Your crew will meet at the East doors on the first floor of the Workforce Development Center immediately after the Orange session finishes at 10:30A.
Whether you want to learn more about Clean Minecraft Videos, use the website yourself, or learn how YOU could build a website and app, stop-in to Clean Minecraft Videos Q&A with this morning's Keynote speakers, Scotty and Mitchell!
Destroy electronic items and see what makes them go. Identify components , assembly techniques, and operations of a device as we dissect it. You will get to destroy electronic items in this hands-on session!
Join us for a thrilling ride of Mindstorm Mayhem! In this class students will explore the basics of Lego Mindstorms EV3 by a fun, hands-on learning experience as they build and program their way through a basic obstacle course to complete a secret mission. Whether you're familiar with Lego Mindstorms or completely new to it, this class is guaranteed to make for an educational and fun learning experience like no other!
Help design a logo for SIT 2019, where the conference theme will be "Ready SIT Go!" We'll provide the computer lab, software and instruction if desired or the paper, crayons, markers, glue, glitter and more; you provide the creativity!
Come plan, create and race your friends in this your own marble races. Learn the design process through this discovery STEM process. Famously mediocre prizes will be awarded.
You've been slimed! A fun class where you'll get to make slime, figure out different kinds of slime and figure out the science of slime. You will learn slime and it's potential possibilities. This is for all ages if you're interested in slime.
Lunch may be eaten throughout the non-classroom areas of the building; check your namebadge for a reminder of your selection (ham sandwiches available on first floor and turkey sandwiches and veggie wraps served on second floor). This is a great time to turn in SIT Bucks for chances to win prizes
Whether you want to learn more about Clean Minecraft Videos, use the website yourself, or learn how YOU could build a website and app, stop-in to Clean Minecraft Videos Q&A with this morning's Keynote speakers, Scotty and Mitchell!
Destroy electronic items and see what makes them go. Identify components , assembly techniques, and operations of a device as we dissect it. You will get to destroy electronic items in this hands-on session!
This presentation is a group of students DRONING on about... drones! Sit through a short PowerPoint explaining the basics, watch a demonstration, and get to interact with the drones yourself! This awesome hands-on presentation is a great way for kids of any age to get familiar with this super awesome technology. Come see "Everything You Need to Know About Drones (Interactive)" to have a great experience!
Almost all of us have used Google Search at some point in our life but have you ever wondered how it actually works? Join us to learn the inside story about how this innovative invention actually works.
Using folding, creative, and a bit of luck, what is the longest piece of paper can you cut from a single paperclip. Learn the design process through this discovery STEM process.
Join us for a statewide hands-on Minecraft challenge during a double session! Each SIT site will choose a local building for their contestants to recreate. Builds will be completed individually and then judged. Win prizes! Contestants will be divided into the following grade groups: 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. (Note: Plan to use YOUR Minecraft account for this competition; there will be limited conference accounts available.)
Whether you want to learn more about Clean Minecraft Videos, use the website yourself, or learn how YOU could build a website and app, stop-in to Clean Minecraft Videos Q&A with this morning's Keynote speakers, Scotty and Mitchell!
Destroy electronic items and see what makes them go. Identify components , assembly techniques, and operations of a device as we dissect it. You will get to destroy electronic items in this hands-on session!
This presentation is a group of students DRONING on about... drones! Sit through a short PowerPoint explaining the basics, watch a demonstration, and get to interact with the drones yourself! This awesome hands-on presentation is a great way for kids of any age to get familiar with this super awesome technology. Come see "Everything You Need to Know About Drones (Interactive)" to have a great experience!
Almost all of us have used Google Search at some point in our life but have you ever wondered how it actually works? Join us to learn the inside story about how this innovative invention actually works.
Using folding, creative, and a bit of luck, what is the longest piece of paper can you cut from a single paperclip. Learn the design process through this discovery STEM process.
