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Blended and Personalized Coaching Strategies (Room Bayhill 18)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Marcia Kish
This is your chance to build, create, explore and play with the ideas and concepts from the best blended and personalized learning sessions at FETC... More...

Bringing Wonder to Your School With Dash and Dot (Room Bayhill 20)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Bryan L. Miller
Let's bring excitement and wonder to our schools through robotics and coding. Now, more than ever, these skills are being introduced to our stu... More...

CETL: Up Your Game With the National Certification for IT Leaders (Room Bayhill 21)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Diane Doersch ; Tom Ingram
For K-12 education technology leaders, earning the Certified Educational Technology Leader program certification demonstrates to your staff, superi... More...

Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times (Room Bayhill 23 & 24)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Eric Sheninger
The educational landscape is changing as a result of continuous advances in technology and a changing learner. Administrators and educators must re... More...

Google Photos: The Warm, Fuzzy Blanket in the Cloud (Room Bayhill 25 & 26)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Kyle Pace
Are you using Google Photos yet? If not, then this hands-on workshop is for you. We all worry about losing photos from the camera we all have in ou... More...

Micro-Credentialing Staff PD: Become a Future-Focused Organization! (Room Bayhill 22)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Heather Kellstrom
Teachers must help all students become adept critical thinkers, collaborators and communicators, but to do so effectively, teachers need to devote ... More...

Powerful Playtime: Marbles, Trains and Robots Build Computational Thinking (Room Bayhill 28)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Amy Akins ; Susan Honsinger
The K-12 Computer Science Framework calls for computer science education, even in early education. Children learn through play; using tangible obje... More...

The Big Picture: Matching Technology to Essential Learning Targets (Room Bayhill 17)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Mary Schillinger
Strategically selected, education technology can be the tool to help students with disabilities overcome a host of challenges. This includes displa... More...

The Empowered Middle School (Room Bayhill 19)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Derek McCoy
Every day, millions of 10- to 15-year-old students walk through the doors of their middle schools with great hopes for their future. Some will fall... More...

Aspen, an Out-of-the-Box Scalable and Adaptable Student Information System (Room South 230G)

25 Jan 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jamar Boyd ; Todd Campion ; Matt Muller
Join us as we explore how Aspen’s extensibility and open platform helps simplify complex district initiatives and business processes. Along w... More...

Microsoft Certification (MOS, MCE, MTA) Free Testing (Room North 228)

25 Jan 18
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
   Microsoft believes in empowering every student to achieve more.  In our mission to support educators in guiding and nurturing st... More...

TechShare LIVE! (Room Keynote Stage)

25 Jan 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Adam Bellow ; Hall Davidson ; Leslie Fisher ; Kathy Schrock
Back by popular demand! Join us for a fun and fast-paced session that exposes the audience to cutting-edge tools and devices in education technolog... More...

Creating with iPad and Apple Apps (Room North 329)

25 Jan 18
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Hosted by Apple Inc. iPad opens up new opportunities for learning. Join us for a hands-on journey with powerful creation apps on iPad. Unlock your... More...

Meet the Author: John Sowash (Room South OCCC Main Concourse)

25 Jan 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): John Sowash
Meet John Sowash, author of The Chromebook Classroom For the first time ever, FETC is hosting a “Meet the Authors” Book Table on the m... More...

Removing Technology Barriers from Instruction via Automated Rostering and SSO (Room South 230E)

25 Jan 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: Session reviews how Automated Provisioning, Rostering, SSO and User Self Service can be integrated into your district th... More...

Fieldtrip 1: Windermere Elementary School Tour (Room South Hall B Concourse Shuttle Bus Ramp)

25 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Visit this school to see a BYOD Chromebooks Digital Learning Model in application with grades 4-5. Visit classrooms were the innovative practice of... More...

Fieldtrip 2: Millennia Elementary School Tour (Room South Hall B Concourse Shuttle Bus Ramp)

25 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Visit this school to see a 1:1 iOS/PC Digital Learning Model in application with grades Pk-5. Visit classrooms were the innovative practice of Onli... More...

Fieldtrip 3: Ocoee Middle School Tour (Room South Hall B Concourse Shuttle Bus Ramp)

25 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Visit this Apple Distinguished School to see a BYOD iOS/PC Digital Learning Model in application with grades 6-8. Visit classrooms were the innovat... More...

Fieldtrip 4: Southwest Middle School Tour (Room South Hall B Concourse Shuttle Bus Ramp)

25 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Visit this school to see a 1:1 PC Digital Learning Model in application with grades 6-8. Visit classrooms were the innovative practice of Varied Us... More...

Fieldtrip 5: Hunters Creek Middle School Tour (Room South Hall B Concourse Shuttle Bus Ramp)

25 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Visit this school to see a 1:1 PC Digital Learning Model in application with grades 6-8. Visit classrooms were the innovative practice of Different... More...

Fieldtrip 6: Windermere High School Tour (Room South Hall B Concourse Shuttle Bus Ramp)

25 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Administrator and school leaders are invited to visit this school to see a 1:1 PC Digital Learning Model in application with grades 9-12. Visit cla... More...

Fieldtrip 7: Freedom High School Tour (Room South Hall B Concourse Shuttle Bus Ramp)

25 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Visit this school to see a 1:1 PC Digital Learning Model in application with grades 9-12. Visit classrooms were the innovative practice of Online C... More...

Fieldtrip 8: Colonial High (Room South Hall B Concourse Shuttle Bus Ramp)

25 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Visit this school to see a 1:1 PC Digital Learning Model in application with grades 9-12. Visit classrooms were the innovative practice of Differen... More...

Beyond the Search Engine: Quality Instructional Materials for All (Room North 230A)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Cynthia Curry ; Christine Fox ; Eric Hileman
Gain practical wisdom on strategies to support teachers and administrators with a set of tools to ensure quality content for both core curriculum a... More...

Blended Learning: A Chief Academic Officer's Perspective (Room North 320E)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Susan Gentz
The panel will consist of Chief Academic Officers from across the country who have led blended learning initiatives in their own districts. They wi... More...

BrainPOP for Beginners (Non-Subscribers Only) (Room South 230C)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Andrew Gardner ; Carrie Mignano ; Robert Miller
New to BrainPOP? We’ll introduce you to the breadth of our resources, including animated movies, student creation and reflection tools, educa... More...

Bringing Hands-On Coding And STEAM Into Your District Or Classroom (Room Booth 1159)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Azadeh (Azi) Jamalian
Are you planning to enhance STEAM and Coding programs in your district, school, or makerspace? Join this session for a fun, hands-on experience wit... More...

Challenging Times Demand Effective Change Leaders (Room North 220AB)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Ann McMullan
Leadership change always brings both challenges and opportunities. In the fast-moving, ever-changing world of education, change leadership is essen... More...

Christ the King Catholic School STEM Middle School Finalist Presentation (Room Booth 2305)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Joseph Daley ; Stephanie Engelhardt ; Suzette Gagnon ; Sue Pietrusza ; Clyde Underhill ; Sarah Witt
Hear from Christ the King Catholic School!  In this 30-minute presentations, 2018 FETC STEM Excellence Award finalists — ... More...

Coding on the iPad in the K-2 Classroom (Room North 230B)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Mark Singleton ; Kate Skivington
Come play with us and learn how to teach fundamental computer science concepts to students in grades K-2 using the iPads and other fun tools. Throu... More...

Curation to Curriculum with Collections by Destiny (Room South 230G)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Jason See
Join us as we explore how Collections by Destiny can boost both curation and curriculum. Discover unique solutions that can help teachers, staff, a... More...

FDOE Meet and Greet Session (Room North 321)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): April Drennan ; Katrina Figgett ; Kathy Nobles ; Anne Nyman ; Debra Perdue
Meet Florida Department of Education staff from the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support and the Division of Career and Adult Education. T... More...

Game On: Using Digital Games for Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Room North 220E)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Ryan Schaaf
Most of us have seen the excitement and extreme task commitment involved with playing a digital game. Much of the globalized world play games as a ... More...

Getting to "Yes!" Leading and Learning in the Digital Age (Room South 330E)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Candice Dodson ; Amy Heavin ; Kim Hendrick ; Jackie Huber ; Tonya Weaver
Today’s expectations are for schools to move beyond textbooks, to provide ubiquitous access to technology, and to afford educators and studen... More...

How Ed Tech Can Fill the LD Gaps (Room South 331CD)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Kate Finnefrock ; Andrew Friedman ; Ayanna Howard ; Eliaz Shapira
How do you enable all stakeholders to positively impact the lives of students who learn differently? As the future of teaching continues to evolve,... More...

How to Create Accessible Documents for the Classroom Teacher (Room Booth 1805)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Speaker(s): Patrick Turnage
Creating documents for your students who are blind or visually impaired has never been easier. These students access documents in a variety of form... More...

How to Use a Laser Cutter With Innovative Projects From Different Grade Levels (Room North 222)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): P. Matthew Dillon
Iolani's Lower School FabLab/MakerSpace has a variety of equipment, but none are more in demand than the laser cutter. Over the course of a sch... More...

Invent to Learn: Remaking School for the Future (Room South 330AB)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Sylvia Martinez
The Maker Movement is a revolutionary global collaboration of people learning to solve problems with modern tools and technology. Adults and childr... More...

Is It Personalized or Customized? Leading the Digital School (Room North 330A)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): David French
In this session, Principal David French will discuss the important difference between personalized and customized learning. Principal French will i... More...

Is Your Toolkit Complete? Prepare (and Compare) Your ESSA Plans (Room North 220C)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Nikki Eatchel
Sponsored by Scantron: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has provided a unique opportunity for states to evaluate and expand their accountabili... More...

Launch Learning With Nearpod: A New Dimension in Instruction (Room North 330CD)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Courtney Kofeldt ; David Lockhart ; Billy Spicer ; Jennifer Williams
Ready to discover ways to transform classroom engagement and create a dynamic digital-age learning environment that empowers the voices of all lear... More...

Learning with iPad. It's Personal! (Room North 329)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Hosted by Apple Inc. Learning is personal for students. How can we make it more accessible for all learners? Powerful assistive features are built... More...

Live Streaming Solutions for K-12 Classrooms (Room South 230A)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Tim Beekman ; Adam Henderson ; Henry Martin
Sponsored by SAFARI Montage: Discover why more and more Florida districts are choosing IPTV to broadcast live streams such as school news and deliv... More...

Looking Into the Future to Invest in the Right Technology (Room South 329)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Rod Berger ; Graham Forman ; Sara Kloek ; Tony Martinez
IT leaders need to make major decisions today that will impact their district’s learners for years to come. In this session, panelists will l... More...

MakerEd and STEM for Elementary (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Diana Matthews ; Lisa Morgan
MakerEd will ignite your students' passion for problem solving. After leaving this session, attendees will feel equipped to encourage diverse think... More...

Making Back to School Smoother for Your IT Department (Room Booth 909)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Dean Wiech
As a chief technologist, you may be looking to synchronize your student information and HR systems to easily manage user accounts in your active di... More...

Making Your School Something Special (Room North 320CD)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Rushton Hurley
Technology allows us to re-imagine how we take our schools from good to great. In this session, we explore how to make learning activities powerful... More...

PBL Splash ... Project Based Learning Done Right (Room South 330CD)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Michael Gorman
Spend an hour with BIE (Buck Institute) National Faculty Member Michael Gorman. Learn about the different models of PBL. Gain an understanding invo... More...

Personalizing Learning With OneNote Class Notebook  (Room South 230D)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Renetta Williams
Are you looking to save time, stay organized, and collaborate in a near-paperless classroom and school? Then join Microsoft Educators to see why On... More...

Secret Sauce: APS Scaled Digital Badge Credentials to 40,000 Students (Room North 320H)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Charles Dukes ; Noah Geisel
A summative report on promising practices in micro-credentials recently described Aurora Public School's Digital Badge Program as the most inno... More...

Sketchnotes: Defining Understanding Through Doodles (Room South 330FG)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Amber McCormick
Imagine being able to channel the energy you feel during a meeting or conference session into a productive way to capture and retain information. T... More...

Solving the Digital Integration Puzzle: DAT, DIT, & DET (Room North 320FG)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Steve Bratt ; Bridget Hildreth ; Mark Ray
“Not a problem. We can do that.” After selecting or purchasing new digital content, things never go as planned, despite what the rep sa... More...

Tasks Before Apps: Elevate and Energize Traditional Learning Experiences (Room North 320AB)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Monica Burns
Let's move away from a list of favorite tools to place learning front and center. As a classroom teacher at the very start of a one-to-one mobi... More...

The Highly Connected Global Educator (Room North 330B)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Lucy Gray
Teachers have traditionally worked in classrooms with few opportunities to connect with colleagues outside of their school's walls. Technology ... More...

The Internet of Things and Assistive Technology (Room North 220G)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Mike Marotta ; Luis Perez
The latest trend in technology is the Internet of Things. This area of technology includes wearable technology and other internet-connected devices... More...

The Journey to Top STEM Middle School (Room North 220F)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Melvin Goodwin
When Laing Middle School was named 2017 FETC STEM Excellence Award Winner, we immediately decided that our next step was to help other schools achi... More...

The Platform Is You: How Developing a Platform Mindset Transforms School IT-as-a-Service (Room South 330H)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Bruce Umpstead
What do Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google -- F.A.A.M.G. -- all have in common? They are platforms, both in terms of technology and in ... More...

The State of Seamless Wi-Fi: Accessing Critical Connections for Learning (Room South 331A)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Laurel Ballard Ph.D. ; Barry Bryson ; Carla Wade ; Tracy Weeks
This "state of the states" session will focus on helping school IT understand the value of managed internal broadband connectivity as a f... More...

Trending Toward a Solution: The What, The How, The Why (Room South 331B)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Katrina Keene
Hosted by CDW•G. Do you love embracing trends? Are you an early adopter who is driven by tools? Hear from forward-thinking thought leaders abo... More...

You Have What It Takes to Be a Future Ready Librarian (Room North 220D)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Shannon Miller
What does it mean to be a Future Ready Librarian? How will being a Future Ready Librarian affect my library, school, teachers and especially my stu... More...

Chromebooks: The Essential Toolkit for Supporting Students With Learning Challenges (Room Bayhill 23 & 24)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Brian Friedlander
In today's schools, special and general educators must stay up to speed on how to use the latest tools in Chromebooks to successfully support s... More...

Coding for Little Kids (Room Bayhill 28)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gayle Berthiaume
Early Learning is all about playing to learn. Introduce young learners to coding skills with these hands-on activities appropriate for PreK-2. Stud... More...

Creating Clever Content: iPads 4 Elementary (Room Bayhill 19)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Kristen Brooks
Learn some new ideas and apps for using iPads so your students can show what they know. Kristen Brooks will explore apps that encourage student col... More...

Drowning in Devices? Learn to Manage the Digital Classroom (Room Bayhill 20)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Emily Carle Hafer ; Becky Shiring
Tablets, laptops, smartphones, interactive whiteboards, AR, VR … Classroom technology can feel overwhelming, and teachers report that both p... More...

Essential Azure: Discover the "Click-to-Deploy" Cloud (Room Bayhill 21)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Greg Katz ; Cliff Lloyd ; Dustin Ryan
The power of the Microsoft Cloud is rapidly transforming K-12 education. As schools go digital, "education in the cloud" is an exciting a... More...

How to Harness Technology for Early Learning (Room Booth 1805)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Robin Kesterson Franklin ; Justin Mitchell ; Kari Siko Walters
All technologies are not equal. Help little ones develop critical thinking skills and harness the power of the iPad and the Smartboard for motivati... More...

Key Indicators of Highly Effective Technology Use (Room Bayhill 25 & 26)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Steven Anderson
As an administrator, you must regularly conduct walkthroughs in classrooms to collect observational data to determine areas of focus and improvemen... More...

Make Publishing Accessible With Book Creator on Chrome (Room Bayhill 18)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Rafranz Davis
Learn how to integrate free tools like Adobe Spark, Google's AutoDraw and more to create empowered student publishers with Book Creator on Chro... More...

Makerspaces: Where Collaboration, Creativity and Learning Are Made Personal (Room Bayhill 22)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Julie Devine ; Kim Uhrig
Come experience firsthand the effectiveness of creating makerspaces to provide hands-on, personal learning experiences for students of all grades. ... More...

Meet the Author: Susan Bearden (Room South OCCC Main Concourse)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Susan M. Bearden, CETL
Meet Susan Bearden, author of Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach For the first time ever, FETC is hosting a “Meet the Authors&r... More...

Technology for Schoolwide Change (Room Bayhill 17)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Michael Meechin
With the continuing fiscal challenges in education budgets, coupled with new demands for increased student success, today's school and district... More...

Lanier High School STEM Finalist Presentation (Room Booth 2305)

25 Jan 18
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Naomi Kirchner ; Daron Martin ; Margaret Rohrbaugh
Hear from Lanier High School!  In this 30-minute presentations, 2018 FETC STEM Excellence Award finalists — will discuss ... More...

Fuel Your Passion for Learning with Apple Teacher (Room North 329)

25 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Hosted by Apple Inc. Build new skills. Inspire your students. Unlock the power of iPad, Mac, and Apple apps in your classrooms with Apple Teacher,... More...

How to Make a Scene: Students Getting Creative with BrainPOP's Make-a-Movie! (Room Booth 1805)

25 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Robert Miller
Student-created animation and video can be an effective tool to not only demonstrate comprehension of a concept, topic, or process; but also can be... More...

Learn, Practice, Certify -- A Solution for Certification Success (Room Booth 909)

25 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Wade Freestone
Come learn how to give your students the ability to earn industry-recognized certification using a threefold solution of Learn, Practice, and Certi... More...

Making Professional Learning Management, Teacher Assessments and Certification Tracking Attainable (Room South 230E)

25 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

 Sponsored by Encore: Session reviews how the Entrack Platform enables districts provide PLMS, Assessment and Certificate Tracking with direct... More...

The Google Infused Classroom - Checks for Understanding (Room South 230F)

25 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Holly Clark
It's time we stop talking about technology and start focusing on how technology can improve teaching and learning in our classrooms. In this se... More...

Buck Lake Elementary STEM Finalist Presentation (Room Booth 2305)

25 Jan 18
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Cynthia Braswell ; William Millard ; Brenda Olschlager ; Kimberly Perez ; Kristina Spillers ; Paige Winters ; Karen Young
Hear from Buck Lake Elementary!  In this 30-minute presentations, 2018 FETC STEM Excellence Award finalists — will discus... More...

How to Use Technology-based Concept Mapping (Room Booth 1805)

25 Jan 18
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Ray Francis
Concept maps have proven to be an effective strategy to promote authentic student learning in all content areas and grade levels. Concept maps, als... More...

10 Things Everyone Should Know About Today's Students and Digital Learning (Room South 331CD)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Julie Evans
The Speak Up Research Project on Digital Learning has collected the authentic, unfiltered views and ideas of almost 5 million K-12 students, parent... More...

30 Game Tools to Engage Every Class (Room North 220E)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Jeff Ertzberger ; Salena Rabidoux ; Amy Rottmann
Are you interested in using digital games to teach? Have you searched for ways to use games to engage your students that don't require hours of... More...

6 Steps for Collaborative Classrooms With Microsoft Teams (Room South 230D)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Renetta Williams
Are you looking for a customized experience where you can easily manage your daily workflow all in one place? Then join Microsoft Educators to lear... More...

A District's Approach to Personalized Learning: Panel Discussion (Room North 330A)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Sam Brooks ; Catherine Jones
Sam Brooks will discuss Putnam County VITAL's district-wide efforts to personalize teaching & learning through technology integration and personali... More...

Chromebooks for Your Classrooms (Room North 320CD)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): John Sowash
The Chromebook has rapidly become the device of choice for K-12 schools. Explore how the Chromebook is the perfect device for students, teachers, I... More...

Creative Coding With BrainPOP + VidCode (Room South 230C)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Enid Brown ; Allisyn Levy
Hosted by BrainPOP. We’ve teamed up with Vidcode to bring you cross-curricular, topic-level coding projects, which let students jump right in... More...

Cultivating Critical Thinkers with Learn To Code (Room North 329)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Hosted by Apple Inc. Coding is essential for students to thrive in a future driven by technology. When you teach coding, you also teach critical t... More...

Design Challenges in Makerspaces: How to Develop Student Creativity (Room South 330FG)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Diana Rendina MLIS
Design challenges have the power to encourage creativity in your students - by providing limitations and guidelines, students can actually become m... More...

Devices? Check! Curriculum? Under Construction. (Room North 320E)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Alyse Consiglio
We put a device in the hands of every student! Now what? Educational devices have become more affordable for school districts, leading to many scho... More...

Disrupting IT: How to Transform Inefficient Back Offices Into High-Performing Teams (Room South 330H)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Monika Davis
What does it take to disrupt the adverse influence of district inefficiencies? By adopting a single platform for assessment, data analysis, and ins... More...

Eighteen for 2018: Tools and Trends to Inspire and Motivate (Room North 320FG)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Maureen Yoder
This fast-paced session has been completely updated from last year's FETC "Tools and Trends". It will appeal to your geeky side while... More...

FDOE STEM EdTech Express (Room North 321)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): April Drennan ; PJ Duncan ; Alicia Foy ; Jennifer Infinger ; Cassie Palelis ; Cathy Seeds ; Chris Summers
This is a round robin style event focused around a STEM theme. Participants will be able to pick and choose among various groups to discuss pre-det... More...

From Consumption to Creation: Integrating Augmented & Virtual Reality (Room North 330CD)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Brian Cauthers ; Jennifer Cauthers
The increase in accessibility of augmented and virtual reality in the classroom has allowed teachers to share engaging experiences with their stude... More...

Future-Focused: The Long Game in U.S. Education (Room South 330CD)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Randy Ziegenfuss
Today's kindergarten students will be graduating in 2030! These students will live in a world that is challenging to predict. Rapid changes in ... More...

Gameshow Classroom: Formative Assessment That ROCKS (Room North 320AB)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Matt Miller
The best features of game shows can be used to review and teach in the classroom. Play with Kahoot!, Quizizz, Quizalize and Quizlet Live, learn abo... More...

How Media Messages Impact Girls in Computer Science (Room North 220C)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Nancye Blair Black
While girls make up 49% of American students, they make up only 19% of students taking AP Computer Science. Why is this? You might be surprised to ... More...

How to Implement Genius Hour in the Elementary Classroom (Room North 222)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Anna Bilyeu ; Ana Hale
Genius Hour - You've heard of it, but what does it look like in an elementary classroom? In this session, you'll hear from a teacher and technology... More...

How to Use 5 Feedback Tools Students Actually Pay Attention To! (Room Booth 1805)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Speaker(s): Jackie Ediger ; Lynne Herr
You go to great lengths to provide meaningful feedback to students about their course work, but often wonder if they pay any attention to it. Learn... More...