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\"\"<\/a>Imagine a place where a diverse population learns more in a few days than they otherwise would in years. Imagine a space where tinkering is encouraged and personally meaningful project development is supported by an expert faculty. Imagine a learning environment filled with books, art supplies, robotics materials, electronics, computers, cameras, musical instruments and creativity software. Imagine learners having the luxury of time required to realize their objectives and opportunities to work with some of the world’s most creative thinkers. Imagine learners making films, programming computers, building simulations, constructing robots, sewing wearable computers, creating animations and designing video games. Imagine a once-in-a-lifetime field trip to a see the future.<\/p>\n

Now, imagine that these learners are professional teachers. This is not a fantasy. It’s called Constructing Modern Knowledge, <\/a>a summer institute for educators celebrating its fifth anniversary this July 9-12 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Educators from China, Costa Rica and Australia join Americans from across the USA at next month’s event.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Constructing Modern Knowledge<\/a> is built upon the simple proposition that you cannot adequately teach in the 21st Century, if you have not learned in this Century with the modern materials and technology that amplify human potential. How is a teacher or school administrator supposed to resource a classroom or teach in a way that takes advantage of the rich opportunities beyond the classroom walls without awareness and personal knowledge of what it feels like to learn with the tools of their age? Constructing Modern Knowledge<\/a> participants are encouraged to take off their teacher hat and become reacquainted with their learner hat.<\/p>\n

Even the most creative educators need a spa day for their mind where their passion, curiosity and ambition can be reignited. Constructing Modern Knowledge<\/a> not only creates a fantastic laboratory for tinkering, inventing and creating, but it offers opportunities for educators to learn with<\/em> their heroes. Constructing Modern Knowledge<\/a> is a chance for educators to reinvent themselves.<\/p>\n

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Civil rights icon & best-selling author Jonathan Kozol visits with teachers reinventing the phonograph<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition to an amazing faculty of gifted educators and pioneers, Constructing Modern Knowledge<\/a> features remarkable guest speakers who spend time learning with and mentoring participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This year’s guest speakers include:<\/p>\n