The Language of Computation
Constructing Modern Knowledge
in Reggio Emilia
April 14 - 17, 2025
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The Language of Computation
"The Language of Computation" is rooted in the belief that the future is computational, children are natural mathematicians, and that computation enriches the learning possibilities for all.
When
Monday - Thursday 14 - 17 April, 2025
Where
Reggio Emilia, Italy
Who should participate
Pk-12 educators & teacher educators interested in learning to combine the powerful ideas of the Reggio Emilia Approach®, project-based learning, and computation in meaningful ways for the future.
Why Reggio Emilia?
Dream
Setting for Collaboration
"Nowhere else in the world is there such a seamless and symbiotic relationship between a school's progressive philosophy and its practices." – Howard Gardner
A joyful Learning adventure
Learning-by-Doing
In addition to conversations with educators from Reggio Emilia, the Constructing Modern Knowledge faculty will support computationally-rich hands-on learning adventures for participants
Fertile New Ground
Just as children in Reggio environments engage in reciprocal research with teachers, parents, the community, and their evolving experiences, a focus on computation creates new opportunities for reciprocity and the development of powerful ideas.
Networking
Learn with educators from around the world in one of the most inspirational, supportive, and dynamic small cities in the world.
Develop relationships to last long after the institute.
Great Speakers
Atelieristas, pedagogistas, and other leading educators from Reggio Emilia join the Constructing Modern Knowledge team to to explore the Reggio Emilia approach, computational possibilities, and the ways to ensure childhood agency over an increasingly complex and technologically sophisticated world.
Italian/English translation will be provided during conversations.
Reggio Emilia
The small city of Reggio Emilia is medieval and modern, Italian and global. More than a half-century after rebuilding the community with a remarkable focus on the rights and potential of even the youngest child, Reggio Emilia continues to evolve and attract educators dedicated to making the world a better place for children. Quite simply, Reggio reminds the world of what's possible.
Rich Conversations
The region of Emilia Romagna is the epicenter of the slow food movement. The ethos of care, deliberation, and attention to detail is everywhere. Participants in our institute will luxuriate in time to break bread, form bonds, and engage in conversations to inspire years of future personal development.
Space is limited! Register today!
institute schedule
Time
Events
Speakers
- 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
- TBA
Registration, welcome & opening
- 10:00 AM - 13:00 PM
- Loris Malaguzzi International Centre
history, organization, and values of the Reggio Emilia Approach®
- 13:00 - 14:30
- Malaguzzi Centre
Lunch and free time to visit the bookshop
- 14:30 - 15:30
- Malaguzzi Centre
Guided tour of the exhibitions & ateliers of the International Centre
- 15:45 - 17:15
- Caffarri
Hands-on experimental mathematics activity
- 17:30 -
- Pause Atelier dei Sapori Malaguzzi Centre
Atelier of Taste experience & institute dinner
Time
Events
Speakers
- 09:00 - 09:45 AM
- Caffarri
Keynote: "The Language of Computation"
- 10:00 AM - 13:00 PM
- Malaguzzi Centre
Introduction to the culture of the atelier + interactive workshop in a dedicated atelier
- 13:00 - 14:00
- On your own
Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:00
- Room 2
Discussions of morning workshops + Q&A
- 15:15 - 17:15
- Caffarri
Art, mathematics, and play hands-on workshop
- 20:00
- Ristorante Canossa (to be confirmed)
Institute dinner
Time
Events
Speakers
- 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Caffarri
Remida workshop on the culture of materials
- 11:00 AM - 13:00 PM
- Caffarri
Computational invention, craft, and physical computing hands-on project workshop
- 13:00 - 14:30
- Local pizzeria (tbd)
Pizza Lunch
- 14:30 - 15:30
- Caffarri
Project work continues
- 15:30 - 17:00
- Caffarri
"AI and the Co-Construction of Knowledge" workshop
Evening on your own
Time
Events
Speakers
- 09:00 AM - 12:0 PM
- Caffarri
Scintillae - Play and Learning in the Digital Age workshop & documentation
- 12:00 - 14:00
- On your own
Leisurely lunch
- 14:00 - 15:30
- Caffarri
Dialogue with our colleagues from Reggio Emilia
- 15:30 - 16:00
- Caffarri
Reflections and arriverderci
Our Speakers & Faculty
Gary Stager
Institute Leader & Founder of Constructing Modern Knowledge
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Sylvia Martinez
Co-Host: Constructing Modern Knowledge
Jaymes Dec
CMK Faculty and Director of Innovation at The Franklin School
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WORLD-CLASS LEARNING-BY-DOING
About Constructing Modern Knowledge
The wise educators of Reggio Emilia believe that it is irresponsible to build walls between children and their world. It is the responsibility of adults to offer opportunities for children to engage constructively with modernity and use all sorts of materials, including computational ones, to construct knowledge, create, collaborate, and solve problems. While much of what children do with “technology” is passive, we seek to empower constructive uses.
Discount hotel and other accommodation options may be found under the Register menu and will emailed directly to registrants. You should plan to arrive in Reggio Emilia by the 13th of April and depart in the evening of the 17th or later.