• 3.5-hour whale watching excursion in San Diego
• Opportunity to spot whales, sea lions, dolphins and harbor seals
• An exclusive look at local environmental efforts
• Professional live narration on marine life from our expert captains and whalers from the San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT)
• Lunch will be served
  
• Climate-controlled indoor seating
• Views of famous San Diego landmarks

The High Spirits yacht was built in June of 1929.  It was designed and built for Dewitt Page of Bristol, Connecticut.  She was designed by world renown architect, John Trumpy, whose yachts can be recognized world wide by the beautiful varnished wood and elegant detailing.  The yacht has a large bow area and walkways that tour the perimeter of the entire main deck and the upper dining deck provides a spectacular view of the San Diego Bay. High Spirits is the sister ship to the famous Presidential yacht, Sequoia.  This prestigious yacht was also used for political entertainment and meetings on the Potomac in Washing D.C..

Boat departs from Sheraton hotel docks at 7:50pm. The event is sponsored by:

Look! I’m Learning is a full length film (60 minutes) is about a new revolution led by kids. It presents the experiences of two early elementary teachers and their early elementary students who go “one-to-one” using mobile learning devices. As a result, they transform teaching and learning in their hometown of Ludington, Michigan. Interviews with national experts and exposes from other public elementary schools broaden and diversify the film geographically, demographically, and technologically.

Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to be served. Please arrive promptly at 4:45pm

  

CoSN Awards recognize individuals, teams, and volunteers who demonstrate outstanding vision in the use of information technologies and the Internet in K-12 education. Two of our awards, the Withrow CTO Award and the Team Award, have open nominations and our other awards are nominated by CoSN leadership, including staff and members.

Event takes place at the Sheraton Hotel in Grande Ballroom BC. Luncheon is included with a conference registration, additional tickets are $60/person.

Withrow CTO Award
Nominate (or self-nominate) an ed tech leader in U.S. K-12 who has been a true technology champion. Eligible applicants include technology leaders from public school districts as well as charter/private/parochial/independent schools or school systems. The nominee does not have to be a CoSN member. The winner is honored at the CoSN Annual Conference 2013 and receives one complimentary conference registration and $1,000 toward travel expenses. Learn More.

Dana Middle School is a neighborhood school with a unique 5/6 grade level configuration that is dedicated to the education of the whole child. In its 2nd year of a 1:1 school-to-home laptop program for 6th graders and iPads in the classroom for 5th graders, Dana offers rigorous curriculum embedded in 21st century technology skills. The seasoned and collaborative staff combines ability and passion to utilize technology in their everyday teaching in order to thoughtfully engage students. Through the use of a variety of web 2.0 tools, software and digital content, students show their learning through projects that include podcasts, 3D modeling and video production, and differentiated activities via the flipped classroom. Dana students learn first and foremost by doing and actively participating in the learning process. Students are involved in authentic, challenging experiences which require them to apply 21st century skills to meet California Standards for Education. In addition, students have the option to participate in Instrumental Music, Drama, Art, Journalism, and Technology Support Services. Dana is committed to providing a challenging curriculum that inspires academic, artistic, and physical excellence while fostering positive self-esteem, respect, enthusiasm, and cooperation.