This document announces a weekend workshop hosted by Berkeley International School and EARCOS on February 16-17, 2013. The workshop will be presented by Kim Cofino and will focus on helping educators integrate technology and 21st century tools into their curriculum. Attendees will learn how to use tools like wikis, blogs, and social media for meaningful student learning. The schedule provides details on the workshop sessions on Saturday and Sunday, as well as information on travel, lodging, and registration.

1. Berkeley International School and EARCOS Present
By: Kim Cofino February 16th-17th, 2013
Weekend Workshop Focus and Objectives
In today’s high-paced learning environment, technology continues to
play a pivotal role to motivate, engage and promote student learning.
With so much technology at our disposal through the power of the
Internet, workshop attendees will learn how to navigate through the
myriad resources available using Web 2.0 tools. This series of workshops
is designed to help educators integrate technology seamlessly into
existing curriculum lessons for authentic, meaningful learning. Emphasis
will be placed on using 21st Century communication and Web 2.0 tools,
such as wikis, blogs, social networking, and multimedia using an
Understanding By Design approach.
Introducing the presenter, Kim Cofino, Yokohama International School, Japan
Originally from the United States, Kim is an enthusiastic and innovative globally-minded educator. Kim has been
teaching internationally for over ten years, first in Munich, Germany, then in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, next at the
International School Bangkok in Thailand, and currently at Yokohama International School in Japan.
An Apple Distinguished Educator, her work focuses on helping core subject teachers authentically embed
current and emerging technologies in the classroom to create a global and collaborative learning environment.
Her inquiry-based, constructivist approach to teaching utilizes project-based learning experiences developed
using the Understanding by Design process combined with the MYP Technology Design Cycle.
Kim Regularly consults with other international schools interested in implementing 21st century learning, has
been profiled on a number of educational websites and journals, is a member of the K12 Horizon Report
Advisory Board and is a regular presenter and keynote speaker at conferences and professional development
sessions throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Her Professional blog, Always Learning, is an
invaluable resource for teachers seeking examples of authentic student engagement.

2. Space is limited to 25 people for this workshop, so please register early to secure a place. To register for this
weekend workshop, kindlysend an e-mail to Sharin Tebo atsltebo@berkeley.ac.thwith the following information:
Name: Email Address: Phone number: School Phone Number:
School Name: Grade(s) taught: Subject(s) taught:
Weekend Workshop Schedule
Saturday: Sunday:
8:00 – 8:30 Registration 8:00 – 3:00 Workshop Sessions
8:30--5:00 Workshop Sessions 3:15 Shuttle Departs for Maple Hotel
5:15 Shuttle Departs for Maple Hotel
Light snacks and coffee will be available in the morning and afternoon
to enjoy throughout the workshop.
Lunch will be served on campus from 12:00--1:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
*Breaks as needed both days
Please refer to Kim’s Wiki for details about the sessions being presented
during the weekend workshop:
http://21stcentury-classroom.wikispaces.com/Overview
Hotel and Airport Information
School Address:
Maple Hotel: http://www.maplethai.com/ Berkeley International School
9 Srinakarin Rd., Bangna, Bangkok 10250 123 Bangna Trad Road Km. 1
Tel: 66 (0) 2-398-9999, 66 (0) 2-366-9222 Bangna, Bangkok 10260
Fax: 66 (0) 2-398-1111 Tel +662(0)2 747-4888
Fax +66(0)2 747-4988
A new hotel less than a year old located about 2km http://www.berkeley.ac.th
from Berkeley International School. Berkeley has
made arrangements for those intending to reserve a
room at The Maple Hotel. Please email Sharin
sltebo@berkeley.ac.thas soon as possible if you wish
to reserve a room and a form to remit will be sent via
Cost: The cost of the workshop is 1,750 Thai
e-mail to insure your room is reserved in association
with Berkeley International School. Baht. Payment is due Saturday morning
Suvarnabhumi Int’l. Airport: Located about 20 when you pick up your registration packet.
minutes from Maple Hotel and Berkeley International Cash only. Receipts will be issued upon
School. If you are staying at the Maple Hotel, shuttle payment.
service is available to and from the hotel and airport
at an extra cost. Contact the hotel directly if you wish
to arrange transportation. Taxi rates from the airport
to the hotel are very reasonable. Please, book your
hotel accommodations and flights accordingly.
Thai Visa Information: Please check the
Berkeley International School will provide shuttle Thai Consulate Visa requirements from your
service between Maple Hotel and Berkeley at 7:30 country of departure prior to booking your
a.m. Saturday & Sunday, and 15 minutes after the
flight.
end of the afternoon workshop sessions both days.