Schedule of Activities
Saturday, October 31, 2009
 


Katharine Oliver, Maryland Assistant State Superintendent of Schools


Door prizes and free give-aways are awarded to students, parents, teachers, and volunteers!
This student won a new Dell laptop!

Opening Ernst Center Atrium and Gymnasium
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Check-in (Ernst Center Atrium and Verizon Theater Gallery)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Welcome by Jennifer Webb and Special Guests!
Barbara Saperstone, Provost, NOVA Annandale Campus
Shanita Brackett, Computer Mania Day 2009 Chairperson
Introduction of Role Models and Adult Program Guest Speaker
Layout of the Day (students move to workshops)
   
Students

Topics for Student Sessions
  • Chasing Clouds: Prepare for Liftoff (The Bernoulli Principle in Action)
  • A Pixel is Worth a Thousand Words (Concept of the Pixel)
  • A Behind the Scenes Look: Jennifer Webb (Interactive Electronic "Puppet")
11:00 - 11:55 a.m. Session I
11:55 - 12:05 p.m. Break
12:05 - 1:00 p.m. Session II
1:00 - 1:10 p.m. Break
1:10 - 2:05 p.m. Session III
2:05 - 2:15 p.m. Return to Gymnasium for Closing
   
Adults

Topics for Adult Sessions
(Choose 2)
  • Cyberspace and Your Kids
  • Exploring Careers with Your Kids
  • Roads to Careers: College and Post-Secondary
11:05 - 11:15 a.m. Welcome & Overview of the Program
11:15 - 11:25 p.m. Break (adults move to breakout sessions)
11:25 - 12:25 p.m. Session I
12:25 - 1:05 p.m. Lunch
1:05 - 2:05 p.m. Session II
2:05 - 2:15 p.m. Return to Gymnasium for Closing
   
Closing Ernst Center Atrium and Gymnasium
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Closing Remarks, Thank You's, Evaluations, Door Prizes and Exhibits
Shanita Brackett, Computer Mania Day 2009 Chairperson
Claudia Morrell, Director, MDWIT