Welcome to SIT 2007!

On February 10, 2007, the Bloomington Normal Education Alliance (BNEA) will host the annual SIT Conference at Heartland Community College. The SIT Conference is a one-day technology conference for students in grades 3 through 12. The conference is by students for students! Yes, students in grades 3-12 are both the presenters and the attendees! We anticipate more than 400 students and 75 volunteers will participate in this event! Presentations will likely cover a variety of topics ranging from computer forensic careers, wireless networking, computer ethics and security, hovercraft technology, gaming, digital movies, using pocket PCs, to robotic technology and much more!

LIFE’S A CIRCUS!

This year’s conference theme is Life’s A Circus!  What does technology have to do with the circus, you ask? We think it might just be that our attendees appreciate that technology is EVERYWHERE—and just as important, technology developments impact aspects of education, business, health, recreation, entertainment, government, and the list goes on and on. In addition, technology like the circus can be exciting and a whole lot of fun. So, we encourage you to come join us at SIT for a day where you will expand your tech skills and experience, network with your tech-savvy peers and have a great day of fun!

GREAT PRIZES!

Presenters will be eligible for great prize drawings, including a chance to win a Playstation 3! All attendees (including presenters) will be eligible for additional prize drawings, including iPods, iTunes giftcards, software, tech gadgets and more! Sponsors even have chances to win great prizes.

REGISTRATION, FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

You can register online (until January 17, 2007)or download registration forms and a waiver form (extended until January 31, 2007) for the conference and get scholarship request forms as well. The fee for participants, presenters and sponsors is $18.00, and that includes a full day of tech sessions, a SIT conference shirt, lunch and snack, and conference highlights such as keynote speaker, Gamma Phi Circus presentation and of course, the opportunity to win prizes! Registration Deadline is January 17, 2007. Register early as space is limited.

For in-depth information please browse this website or contact: Deb Wylie (dkwylie@ilstu.edu ), the 2007 Conference Director; and/or Kimberly Travers (Kim.Travers@heartland.edu ), the 2007 Conference Facilitator.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Individuals who complete their registration (completed registration form, signed waivers and payment received by ISU Conference Services) by January 10, 2007 will be eligible for a special drawing at our opening ceremony at the SIT Conference. More details to come on the SIT website!

BE A PRESENTER*!!

Do you have a technology skill that you have developed and would like to share with your peers? Maybe you’re great at video editing? maybe animation? web design? Maybe you have built a computer—what experience could you share in a 15 minute class presentation? Presenters have the ability to share their knowledge and qualify for the most sought after SIT tech prize drawings all at the same time!!

*Students of all grade levels (3-12) are encouraged to be SIT presenters.

HOVERCRAFTS ARE BACK

Last year 7 teams from area schools participated in the Hovercraft Project. We had so much fun-we’re bringing it back this year! Teams in this project learn about hovercraft technology and assemble a hovercraft during the conference; the finished hovercraft will go back to that team’s school for use in science classes, projects, etc. Students interested in creating a team or schools interested in sponsoring a team should contact Kimberly Travers as soon as possible, as registration for this project fills quickly: kim.travers@heartland.edu or 309.268.8851.