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Coding Tools for the Elementary Administrator (Room South 331B)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jeff Ertzberger ; Salena Rabidoux ; Amy Rottmann
Are you an administrator looking to bring coding activities to your school but not sure what is available? Then this session is for you! Current co... More...

G Suite: The Admin Console With a Fine-Tooth Comb (Room South 330CD)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Debra Atchison
G suite, quite frankly, was not designed for school environments — but you can still make it work for you! In this workshop, G Suite Administrators... More...

Go for LaunchED! Developing 1:1 in a Large Urban District (Room South 330AB)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Mariel Milano
Does a sustainable one-to-one initiative in a large urban district seem more like a myth than a reality? Attend this workshop to learn the actionab... More...

Making Project Based Learning Happen in Your District or Classroom (Room North 230B)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Michael Gorman
Explore the authentic and deep learning experiences that Project Based Learning makes possible. In this workshop, you will delve into various model... More...

Putting Learning & Leadership Into Practice   (Room North 220D)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Robert Slaby
When you examine a new educational product, device or process you may ask yourself " will this work in my learning environment and be effectiv... More...

Leadership Competencies to Create a Lasting Tech Legacy (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Matt Harris ; Peter Kraft ; Alan Preis ; Michael Toth
A holistic approach to leadership in the global education system and the digital age requires not only classic “leadership skills,” but... More...

Developing a Social Media Plan for Your School (Room South 330AB)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Karen Blumberg ; Lucy Gray
In this hands-on workshop, experienced social media mavens and educators will guide you through interactive experiences to help you discover best p... More...

The Tech-Ready Administrator: What Every School Leader Should Know (Room South 330CD)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jenna Linskens
Is your school equipped to meet the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology's "Future Ready" initiative? Is your staff read... More...

1-to-Many ? Leveraging the Best of BYOD and 1:1 (Room South 330AB)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Susan Brooks-Young ; Dan Morris
BYOD and 1:1 initiatives are frequently considered mutually exclusive. However, that perception is changing. Whether or not it's acknowledged, stud... More...

Competency-Based Pipeline for Hiring and Developing Human Capital (Room Bayhill 22)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Sandra Gero
Are you looking to investigate an effective, non-evaluative competency-based hiring platform for your district? Learn how a micro-credentialing sys... More...

Data Driven Decision Making (Room North 220D)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Robert Slaby
When you attend an enriching educational conference you are introduced to many exciting and fascinating products, devices and educational practices... More...

Design Learning Spaces That Matter (Room South 330CD)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Robert Dillon
Modern learning needs modern learning spaces. As we look to craft curriculum and instruction to prepare our students for college and careers, it is... More...

Do We Even Have the Right Data? (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Damian Bebell ; Julie Evans ; Matt Harris ; Vincent Jansen
In a global education system, your “neighboring” school and educator peers are as likely to be across the continent as across the stree... More...

It's More Than Paint Color: School-wide Learning Space Design Initiatives (Room South 331B)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jessie Boyce ; Frances Siracusa ; Jennifer Williams
This workshop is designed specifically for administrators and school leaders looking to mobilize on schoolwide learning space design initiatives. Y... More...

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

23 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 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...

An Administrator's Role in Modeling Technology Integration (Room South 331B)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Michael Crudale ; Peter Guyon ; Tonianne Napolitano ; Kathleen Torregrossa
With all the technology options now available, what criteria should you, as an administrator, use when selecting technology for yourself and your f... More...

Becoming a Future-Ready Administrator! (Room South 330AB)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jenna Linskens
How can principals effectively inspire and support educators to personalize learning for students? Hear how the Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) Futu... More...

How to Build a Blended Learning Environment Leveraging a Digital Ecosystem (Room Bayhill 22)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Stacy Barry ; David Robb
Is your institution making the transformation into a blended learning environment? Join the journey into school-wide transformation. This workshop ... More...

Implementing Office 365 in Your School District (Room South 330CD)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Dana Rubenstein
Are you looking to implement Office 365 in your school district? Then come learn how to plan for deployment, initiate and support a Microsoft Schoo... More...

Positive External Relations to Improve School-Based Technology Practices (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jennifer Abrams ; Christina Devitt ; Mickey Freeman ; Matt Harris
What can the U.S. learn from the international community about leveraging external mechanisms? What are the standards and practices needed to conne... More...

BYODigital Leadership: Building a Grade-A Culture (Room South 329)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Katrina Keene
Digital leaders need to understand the shifts (behavioral, economic, social) that new technology drivers are creating in society and how they are i... More...

Creating and Leading a Culture of Innovation in Today's Schools (Room South 331CD)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Julie Evans ; Ann McMullan
School systems now operate within a constant flow of rapid changes, and school transformation that meets the needs of today's learners demands ... More...

Cyber Crimes: What Administrators Need to Know (Room South 331B)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Michelle Cheasty-Christ
Kids today are connected 24/7. While some understand how important it is to use technology wisely, far too many do not follow precautions. Come exp... More...

Doing the Right Thing: A New Take on Digital Citizenship (Room North 230B)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Susan Brooks-Young ; Dan Morris
Good digital citizenship is increasingly complex. Come learn about safeguarding personally identifying information, managing one's online persona a... More...

Leading Google Style for Administrators (Room South 330AB)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Kyle Pace
One of the most powerful ways that administrators can encourage their faculty to adopt new technologies in their classroom and curriculum is by mod... More...

Making Makers Mainstream: Connecting A Maker Culture to Curriculum Standards (Room South 330CD)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Michael Gorman
The Makers movement across education has made a significant impact, allowing students to do and create. Discover ways to establish not just a space... More...

Google Classroom for Administrators: Lesson Planning and Creating Professional Development (Room South 330AB)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Eujon Anderson
Get in on the fun of using Google Classroom! Create useful professional learning sessions that allow educators of each school level to collaborate ... More...

Growth Hacks for G Suite Districts (Room Bayhill 23 & 24)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): John Sowash
As your reliance on G Suite for education grows, your management tools and practices must be updated as well. In this workshop, you will learn spec... More...

PD That Makes a Difference! (Room South 331CD)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Bill Brown ; Elizabeth Henley ; Derek McCoy ; James Pittman
Is your professional development making a difference with your students and faculty? Join the leadership team of West Rowan Middle School and follo... More...

Personalized and Blended Learning for All Staff and Students (Room South 330CD)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Samuel Mormando
Advances in educational technology continue to give districts the ability to personalize student and staff learning. Structures such as L.E.A.P. an... More...

Practices of Successful Digital Leaders: 8 Principles of Leadership (Room Bayhill 22)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jason Bailey ; Candice Dodson
A successful digital learning initiative requires leadership from superintendents, principals, and teachers alike. Districts across Indiana boast s... More...

This Technology Changed My Life (As a Principal) (Room South 331B)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Michael Meechin
For administrators, classroom walkthroughs are a foundational tool for the educational leader to drive the cycle of continuous school improvement b... More...

Future of Ed Tech Administration Track Orientation (Room South 330E)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Darryl Adams ; Ann McMullan
Dive into topics that interest you most at FETC 2018! Learn how to navigate a collection of sessions and events specifically designed for administr... More...

School Library Media Specialist Orientation (Room North 220D)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Shannon Miller
Welcome all school library media specialists! Join us to learn how to navigate a collection of sessions and events specifically designed for librar... More...

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

24 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

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...

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

24 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 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...

"Micro" Doesn't Have to Mean Small: Designing a Micro-Credentialing System (Room Booth 2405)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Renee Owen
Learn how to turn a traditional "one-size-fits-all" professional development program into a personalized micro-credentialing system. The ... More...

Extreme Vetting: Purchase the Right Online Courses for Your Students (Room Booth 2405)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Christine Voelker
We all want to create a safe and robust learning environment for our students. Providing third-party online course alternatives can present unique ... More...

How to Use the Swivl Device for P-12 Teacher Reflection and Evaluation (Room Booth 1805)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Robin Kesterson Franklin ; Justin Mitchell ; Kari Siko Walters
Up your game as administrator or teacher evaluator by checking out this session and learning how this robotic technology can improve reflection and... More...

Just Blend It (Room Booth 1100)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Ginni Beaty ; Natasha McMurray
Think learning centers are only for elementary? Come experience how blended learning is used in high school classrooms. A structure will be given t... More...

Social Media Awareness: What EVERY School Needs to Know (Room Booth 1100)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Do you have a child between the age of 5 and 18? You will be educated on the latest trends that adolescents are using to communicate electronically... More...

Pervasive STEM: All Day, Every Day, Every Class (Room Booth 2305)

24 Jan 18
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Tanya Bosco ; Shelley Carrino ; Rick Saylor
Learn how two existing middle schools have transformed in year one as STEM magnet middle schools, building in students the mindsets of scientists, ... More...

FETC Pitchfest Competition - Preliminary Round! (Room Booth 909)

24 Jan 18
4:50 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

FETC is partnering with industry accelerator programs to identify, showcase and recognize the world’s most promising ed tech startups for 201... More...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Integrating Innovative Teaching and Learning with Learner-Centered Microenvironments and State-of-the-Art Technology (Room Booth 909)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Page Dettmann
Evidence-based and brain-based research provide rationale for transforming learning environments to be learner-centered, interactive and experienti... More...

Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, Today (Room North 220AB)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Eric Sheninger
The current speed of technological breakthroughs has led to the coming age of workplace automation, dramatically altering the world of work that ou... More...

The Art of the Possible: IBM Watson in Education (Room South 331B)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Nancy Garvey ; Kim Newman
Watson has come a long way since winning Jeopardy to now helping oncologists with cancer patient care. Imagine if we take what Watson has done for ... More...

The Future of Learning Is Open (Room North 320H)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Andrew Marcinek
Openly licensed educational resources have become more prevalent in school districts in the past year. With support from the US Department of Educa... More...

Transforming the High School Experience: Learning Reimagined (Room South 330E)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Robert Dillon
The School District of University City is reimagining learning for its secondary students. After a decade of seeing a decline in engagement and ach... More...

What Principals Should Know About Technology (Room North 230A)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Matt Federoff
Today's building principals face challenges that school leaders of a previous age did not. One of the most important is proficiency in technology. ... More...

Become a 21st-Century Administrator (Room North 220AB)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Darryl Adams
You can't ensure that your students will be career-ready in the digital age unless you have the necessary digital skills. As an effective leade... More...

Building Better Staff and Team Meetings (Room North 230A)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Rushton Hurley
There are staff meetings that inspire teachers to work together in new ways, see new possibilities for school improvement, and launch new technolog... More...

Coding Has No Boundaries: PreK-6 (Room North 220C)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Charlotte Bélanger ; Annie Bouthillier ; Isabelle Filiatrault ; Christine Jost
This is a success story about a team of motivated teachers working at an underprivileged Canadian elementary school. Less than a year ago, coding d... More...

Generation-Savvy Leadership: Tapping Into Teachers' and Learners' Skills and Interests (Room South 329)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jennifer Abrams ; Rod Berger ; Tara Subramaniam ; Randy Ziegenfuss
Technology is an essential part of today’s learning environments, and both school and district leaders must learn how to tap into the experti... More...

How to Go Beyond the Hour of Code (Room North 230B)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Bryan L. Miller
Schools throughout the world participate in the Computer Science Education Week's #HourofCode, which will take place during December of each ye... More...

Makerfication! (Room South 330AB)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Rick Funes ; Andrés Joubert
Makerfication is a look into how Google suites can bring gamification and the maker movement together to help enhance engagement in the classroom a... More...

Managing Instructional Minutes at the Elementary Schools (Room South 230G)

25 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): George Gatsis ; Baiyun Tao
Increase Efficiency and Improving Learning: how to manage and enforce instructional minutes at the Elementary Schools. More...

Maximize Learning Management Systems for All (Room South 330E)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Ginger Christian
Learning management systems allow educators, students, and parents a unique support to 24/7 instructional options. How do we maximize the use of te... More...

Procure, Create & Curate: Mastering Your Learning Object Repository (Room South 331B)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Tim Clark
Sponsored by SAFARI Montage: To design digital learning experiences based on students’ personal strengths and interests, educators need to fi... More...

Trailblazers: The Proliferation of Innovation (Room North 320H)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Adam Gardner ; Katie Schunk
Sarasota County School's Trailblazer Program is a bottom-up innovation which is focused on the success of teachers who jump at the opportunity to u... More...

Using Mixed Reality to Inspire STEM in Your School District (Room North 220F)

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

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jarvis Blackshear ; Margul Woolfolk
From troubleshooting circuitry to dissecting human hearts, learn how students at M. Agnes Jones Elementary School are inspired by mixed reality lea... More...

How to Turn Your Technology Initiative Into an Educational Movement (Room Bayhill 18)

25 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Craig Black ; Nancye Blair Black
Start turning your technology initiative into an educational movement with innovative, proven strategies for aligning your vision and planning, cul... More...

10 Things to Know About Poverty and Technology (Room South 330E)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Beverly Knox-Pipes
Poverty is an issue that more and more of our nation's children are coming face to face with. The price that children of poverty must pay is un... More...

Closing the Gap and Driving Improvement Through the Use of Data (Room South 331CD)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Robert Avossa, Ed.D.
In 2016, SDPBC developed a Strategic Plan with four long-term outcomes critical to student achievement. These District goals require raising the ba... More...

Creating Your PD Home Base (Room North 320H)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Nikki Buyna
In the push for more personalized professional development, it's time to leverage the power of the internet and embraced blended-learning for your ... More...

Drone Technology in Schools: How It's Done! (Room South 330AB)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Cameron Hudson
Attendees of this session will learn how we utilize a Phantom IV drone within our school system and have crossed multiple curriculum strands with e... More...

From Linkster to Baby Boomer: Leading Technology Through the Generations (Room North 321)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jacob Oliva ; Dustin Sims
With five generations in the school system, what are leadership considerations in the effective organization? In this session, leaders will reflect... More...

Generation Z: It's Complicated! (Room South 330FG)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Randy Ziegenfuss
Discover how Generation Z is disrupting the way learning happens. In this workshop, you will explore Microsoft researcher and NYU media and culture... More...

How to Communicate Best With Parents in the Digital Age: Text, Twitter, Email, Call (Room North 222)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Julie Evans
Online and mobile tools have changed the way we shop, bank, read and keep in touch with family and friends. The widespread use of social media tool... More...

How to Maximize Use of Google Forms (Room Booth 1805)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Chris Bress ; Adrienne McElroy
Do you receive too many emails? Do you lose responses in emails when requested? Are you still using paper sign-in sheets? Can you find what you nee... More...

How to Reimagine Your Library Space and Transform Student Learning (Room North 320AB)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Diana Rendina MLIS
Many school libraries still look like they did fifty years ago. But our libraries are no longer quiet dusty book repositories. Librarians are leadi... More...

Humanizing the Education Machine and Transformative Role of Technology (Room North 220E)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Bill Latham
Technologies - be it the printing press, wheel, electricity, semiconductor, or internal combustion engine - always mark the borders between eras. T... More...

Smarter Leadership With GSuite Apps (Room North 220AB)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Rafranz Davis
Real transformation doesn't begin and end in classroom but is inclusive of all areas within the community, including leadership. In my school d... More...

STEAM Makers: Leading Innovation in K-12 Schools (Room North 220F)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Jacie Maslyk
STEAM education and the Maker Movement have collided, creating exciting learning opportunities for students. This intersection of creativity and in... More...

Technology and Libraries: Where Worlds Collide and Students Thrive (Room North 220D)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Mallory Bauer ; Ellen Lawrence ; Steve Moore ; Kari Peronto ; Cheri Price
Technology has transformed our lives and our schools. How can we as educators and leaders harness all the power technology has to offer and leverag... More...

Tribulations and Celebrations: Personalized Learning in a Rural School District (Room North 330A)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Valerie Cochara ; Doug Fields ; Chris Ford ; Toni Owens
This presentation is designed to discover the trials, tribulations, and celebrations of a small rural school district's road to implementation of p... More...

Using Data to Set Goals and Drive Student Engagement (Room Booth 909)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Kathy Walsh
Using student data from online assessment and learning programs can be an impactful tool to promote students' ownership of their own learning, ... More...

A Case Study: So You Want To Have A Makerspace (Room Booth 1100)

25 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): P. Matthew Dillon
This presentation will review the creation and first three years of 'Iolani's Lower School S.T.E.M./MakerSpace in Honolulu, HI. If your sch... More...

Up your PD Game! (Room Booth 965)

25 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Administrator

Speaker(s): Aaron Lee
No one really enjoys old school sit and get PD! If I as the teacher/lecturer am bored, then I know that my students/attendees will also be bored. S... More...
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