NEIC-2022
Pre-registration: Aug 2
Conference: Aug 3-4
Workshop: Aug 5
NEIC conference program and workshops carefully designed to
meet and examine the 2022 National Education Technology Plan and more.
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04:30 - 08:30
TBC Tue, Oct 19, 2021Add to Calendar 10/19/2021 04:30 10/19/2021 08:30 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Pre-Registration Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders
NEIC conference program and workshops carefully designed to
meet and examine the 2022 National Education Technology Plan and more.
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08:00 - 09:00
Grand Salon Wed, Oct 20, 2021Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 08:00 10/20/2021 09:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Registration & Breakfast Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
09:00 - 09:15
Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 09:00 10/20/2021 09:15 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Opening Remarks: EdTech and Innovation: A Different Perspective Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
09:15 - 10:00
Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021 General SessionAdd to Calendar 10/20/2021 09:15 10/20/2021 10:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Modern Technology + Modern Curriculum x Culture of Engagement = Systemwide Innovation Las VegasTBCTBC- Gain strategies for systemwide digital transformation and impactful 1:1 technology programs.
- Explore and receive concrete examples of modern tools and curriculum.
- Take away strategies and ideas for creating a culture of engagement and innovation to sustain systemwide change.
- Examine and reflect upon the current status of technology implementation and create a plan for next steps.
- Connect with Cajon Valley District leaders and build a network for modern tools and curriculum.
- Outline goals and strategies for creating a culture of innovation with site or district leadership teams.
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10:00 - 10:30
Grand Salon Wed, Oct 20, 2021Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 10:00 10/20/2021 10:30 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Coffee Break Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
10:30 - 11:15
Gold Ballroom/Virtual Wed, Oct 20, 2021 General SessionAdd to Calendar 10/20/2021 10:30 10/20/2021 11:15 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Putting the Heartware into the Hardware: Teaching the Tech Savvy Student with Social Emotional Learning/span> Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
11:15 - 12:00
Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021 General SessionAdd to Calendar 10/20/2021 11:15 10/20/2021 12:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Learner Centered Environments in a district where they are 1-1 with technology and grow by 300 kids on average each year Las VegasTBCCome learn about how large school district that is growing by 300 learners every year is able to shift to a more Learner Centered Environments. Through the power of technology as one of many tools used the Harrisburg School District has been able to create a no grade level focus in elementary, Middle school where learners schedule their day, and HS where we get them out into paid internships.
The goal of this session is to inspire the participants with several structures and ideas to consider taking back them.- Steps to empowering staff to take risks and think outside the box.
- Using technology to give choices for learners to create artifacts.
- Tools in empowering learners to drive their learning.
- Take action steps to empower their learners to drive their learning.
- Tips on using technology to engage learners in creating artifacts.
- Ideas of different ways to start rethinking their classroom and how to support all learners.
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12:00 - 01:00
Grand Salon Wed, Oct 20, 2021Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 12:00 10/20/202101:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Luncheon Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
01:00 - 01:45
Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 01:00 10/20/202101:45 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Innovative Leadership: Using a startup mindset in K-12 Las VegasTBC- Participants will learn tools to maximize communication and create efficiency strategies.
- Participants will learn the foundation of building a strong innovative culture and mindset with staff.
- Participants will create an action plan for innovative implementation.
- Participants will understand the background and need to establish a startup minset as a school leader
- Understand the incredible impact of failing fast to allow leaders the ability to continually shift and build toward innovative ideas.
- Gain the ability to experience ideas, resources, and practical solutions for launching an innovative culture.
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01:45 - 02:30
Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 01:45 10/20/2021 02:30 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Practical ways to shift your practices Las VegasTBC- Steps to empowering staff to take risks and think outside the box.
- Using technology to give choices for learners to create artifacts.
- Tools in empowering learners to drive their learning.
- Take action steps to empower their learners to drive their learning.
- Tips on using technology to engage learners in creating artifacts.
- Ideas of different ways to start rethinking their classroom and how to support all learners.
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02:30 - 03:00
Grand Salon Wed, Oct 20, 2021Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 02:30 10/20/2021 03:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Coffee Break Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
03:00 - 04:00
TBC Wed, Oct 20, 2021 Panel DiscussionAdd to Calendar 10/20/2021 03:00 10/20/2021 04:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Bringing Your Learning Model to Life in an Asynchronous World Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
03:00 - 04:00
Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021 Panel DiscussionAdd to Calendar 10/20/2021 03:00 10/20/2021 04:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Bringing Your Learning Model to Life in an Asynchronous World Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
03:00- 04:00
Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021 Panel DiscussionAdd to Calendar 10/20/2021 03:00 10/20/2021 04:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Bringing Your Learning Model to Life in an Asynchronous World Las VegasLearn ways to continue implementation of your learning model within the challenges of COVID. How Cajon Valley pivoted to a technology based learning enabling the acceleration of their learning model: Personalized learning, Social Emotional Learning and Rigor & Relevance.We accept Purchase Orders
NEIC conference program and workshops carefully designed to
meet and examine the 2022 National Education Technology Plan and more.
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08:00 - 09:00
Grand Salon Thu, Oct 21, 2021Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 08:00 10/21/2021 09:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Registration & Breakfast Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
09:00 - 09:15
Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 09:00 10/20/2021 09:15 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Opening Remarks Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
09:15 - 10:00
Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 09:15 10/21/2021 10:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Moving Beyond Access: Equity in Instructional Technology and Digital Spaces Las VegasTBC.- Attendees will be able to evaluate their digital spaces through an equity lens.
- Attendees will develop tools to engage community stakeholders in the work of establishing equitable digital spaces.
- Attendees will develop training and preparation materials to ensure that employees/staff are able to promote equity in digital spaces.
- Participants will be able to explain the critical importance of equity in digital spaces.
- Participants will be able to differentiate between equitable access and equitable use/participation/design.
- Participants will be able to develop plans for ensuring that local and global digital spaces are equitable for all students.
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10:00 - 10:30
Grand Salon Thu, Oct 21, 2021Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 10:00 10/21/2021 10:30 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Coffee Break Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
10:30- 11:15
Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021 Concurrent Breakout SessionAdd to Calendar 10/21/2021 10:30 10/21/2021 11:15 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Maine Learning Technology Initiative 2.0 - re-imaging the 1:1 program that started it all! Las VegasTBCIn 2002, Maine had the first statewide 1:1 technology initiative, MLTI, which has now been expanded to provide a technology integration coach in each school, a state infrastructure specialist to work with districts to update infrastructure for 2021 learning needs, as well as create local, regional, and statewide professional learning communities while still providing 1:1 laptops for all students.
Participants will learn about the history that created this innovative initiative and the program design that has allowed it to remain- Participants will learn our process for re-imagining the program including advisory board selection and process.
- Participants will learn about how this 1:1 technology initiative has been sustained for 20 years.
- Participants will learn how we have re-imagined the 1:1 program to be necessary and relevant in 2021.
- Participants be able to replicate MLTI's timeline and schedule for design and implementation of a statewide 1:1 learning technology initiative.
- Participants will be able to explain how we have modernized the program to suite the needs of 2021 while keep the core values of the original program
- Participants will be able to identify how the continuous improvement model embedded in MLTI is the key to its success.
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11:15- 12:00
Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 11:15 10/21/2021 12:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 P-12 Cyber Threat Response Team - Information Security Awareness Las VegasTBCArkansas’ P-12 Cyber Threat Response Team represents a collaborative effort among Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators, Arkansas Team Digital, the Arkansas Division of Information Systems, and other stakeholders. The Cyber Threat Response Team is a group of IT professionals who are willing and ready to provide on-site support at no cost to school districts when dealing with cyber attacks.- Why should you build a P-12 level cyber response team?
- What collaborative units will you include when building a cyber response team for P-12 partners?
- How will you sustain a P-12 cyber response team?
- Participants will gain an understanding of why we had to do to build a P-12 cyber response team
- Participants will learn what units should be included in building a collaborative response team
- Participants will learn about strategies we are using to sustain a collaborative statewide team effort for P-12 support
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12:00 - 01:00
Grand Salon Thu, Oct 21, 2021Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 12:00 10/21/2021 01:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Luncheon Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
01:00- 01:45
Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021 Concurrent Breakout SessionAdd to Calendar 10/21/2021 01:00 10/21/2021 01:45 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Power of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating PLNs, & Redefining Collaboration Las VegasTBCSupporting digital learning and innovation in schools is challenging. Identify key elements critical to putting innovative leadership into action. An innovative leader should try to create new ideas, but it is more important that they create a culture of innovation. Explore methods to empower your teachers in a safe and supportive environment of risk-taking, trust, and swift implementation.
Leaders will learn skills and tools to enhance a school or district with innovative ideas and initiatives to create dynamic learning environments.- Participants will learn tools to enhance their learning by connecting with others.
- Participants will learn the foundation of building a strong network of educators to impact work in a district or school.
- Participants will create a plan to turn learned skills from collaborations into action.
- Participants will understand the background of a well formed PLN and the IMPACT connecting with others can have on a growth mindset.
- Understand the incredible impact digital tools habe to pull you into a community of like-minded individuals.
- Gain the ability to experience ideas, resources, and learning materials with educators anyplace in the world.
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01:45 - 02:30
Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 01:45 10/21/2021 02:30 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 It's Time For Learning Realignment Las VegasTBC- Reflect and analyze changes to the educational construct the past 18 months.
- Examine the challenges of the future work place and how that will impact K-12 students.
- Identify strategies to realign how we evaluate teaching and learning going forward.
- Discuss and identify what changes need to happen in your educational institution.
- Generate ideas for aligning the school experience to the future work place.
- Collaborate and connect with colleagues to discuss how educational technology will assist with realignment.
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02:30 - 03:00
Grand Salon Thu, Oct 21, 2021Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 02:30 10/21/2021 03:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Coffee Break Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
03:00- 04:00
Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 03:00 10/21/2021 04:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Putting Tech Teams into Action Las VegasTBC- Increase the use of technology in their classroom.
- Increase the level of training that occurs at the site level.
- Increase the level of teacher technological knowledge.
- Participants will be able to implement their own technology support teams
- Participants will be able to evaluate their technology support team implementation
- Participants will be able to increase the level of personalized technology support that they provide their teachers.
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NEIC conference program and workshops carefully designed to
meet and examine the 2022 National Education Technology Plan and more.
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08:00 - 09:00
Grand Salon Fri, Oct 22, 2021Add to Calendar 10/22/2021 08:00 10/22/2021 09:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Registration & Breakfast Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
09:00 - 10:00
Gold Ballroom Fri, Oct 22, 2021Add to Calendar 10/22/2021 09:00 10/22/2021 10:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 A Model For Helping Every Child Find Their Place In The World Las VegasTBC
COVID has amplified the need for new models of career development to overcome the factors that lead to unemployment. The Cajon Valley district is integrating a systemic model, led by teachers, that integrates career development in classrooms. The model leverages vocational psychology and incorporates a whole school approach that includes a two-generational model including parents. Participants will learn how a model for career development and whole child engagement can be delivered in the classroom by teachers and counselors.- How the Cajon Valley Union School district built support for an integrated and systemic district wide career development and framework.
- Methods for how teachers are integrating career development in schools.
- The connection between research (vocational interests) and the Cajon Valley model for integrating career development.
- The role of the RIASEC vocational psychology in creating a common language of career, ecosystem wide across the district.
- The connection between lexile and career interests in the Cajon Valley career development model.
- Explore: Participants will gain resources to explore the RIASEC framework and how to learn more about vocational interests.
- Integrate: Participants will gain examples for how to integrate vocational interests into their schools and classrooms.
- Expand: Participants will gain ideas for how to incorporate and engage parents in career-related learning at their schools.
- Consider: Participants will gain access to new research about the connection between vocational interests and career outcomes.
- Get Started: Participants interested in integrating career-related learning will have knowledge for launching a careers program at their schools.
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10:00 - 10:30
Grand Salon Fri, Oct 22, 2021Add to Calendar 10/22/2021 10:00 10/22/2021 10:30 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Coffee Break Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
10:30- 12:00
Gold Ballroom Fri, Oct 22, 2021Add to Calendar 10/22/2021 10:30 10/22/2021 12:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Empowering Students and Teachers to Spread Ideas - The Power of Student and Teacher Voice Las VegasTBC- Participants will understand the value of student/teacher voice and the ways it can impact change globally.
- Participants will be able to communicate how TED programs can positively impact the school community.
- Participants will have a clear understanding of the TED talk stages and process.
- Participants will be able to state the importance of student and teacher voice and its global value.
- Participants will be able to make an account on TED.com and access TED resources to use with students, teachers and community.
- Participants will be able to to organize a TEDEd Club in their community.
- Participants be able to access to materials to use when designing the best student and teacher voice experience possible for their community.
- Participants will leave with an understanding of programs offered by TED beyond TED Talk videos.
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12:00- 01:00
Grand Salon Fri, Oct 22, 2021Add to Calendar 10/22/2021 12:00 10/22/2021 01:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Luncheon Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
01:00- 02:30
Gold Ballroom Fri, Oct 22, 2021Add to Calendar 10/22/2021 01:00 10/22/2021 02:30 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 How do Teach Leaders model good Tech usage in Schools? Las VegasTBCUsing teachers' standards and lesson plans as guidelines to create technology-infused lessons, we will discuss how an early adopter introduces, models, and assists in creating space for technology in the classroom. We will discuss how effective technology leaders are training with technology imbedded into the curriculum.
Know different technology integration modules, ways to train/teach tech for adult learners. Finding entry points for technology in the classroom.- Know how to share tech with reluctant teachers.
- Best practices in training adults in technology use
- Learn three technology integration models
- Choose a technology integration model for use in their situation that can be implemented immediately
- Find a tech entry point for learners they are training.
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02:30- 03:00
TBC Fri, Oct 22, 2021Add to Calendar 10/22/2021 02:30 10/22/2021 03:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Coffee Break Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
03:00- 04:00
Virtual/Grand Salon Fri, Oct 22, 2021Add to Calendar 10/22/2021 03:00 10/22/2021 04:00 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Workshop: Teaching and Technology to a T: An Innovative Strategy to combine Technology and Social Emotional Learning/span> Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders -
04:00- 04:30
Virtual/Grand Salon Fri, Oct 22, 2021Add to Calendar 10/22/2021 02:00 10/22/2021 02:30 America/Los_Angeles National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021 Live Virtual Experiences Las VegasWe accept Purchase Orders
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National EdTech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2022
This cutting-edge educational technology conference brings together schools, community colleges, adult learning centers and universities leaders to discuss real-world examples and solutions for their transition to digital learning including teacher preparation,classroom technologies, learning innovations and transitioning from textbooks.
The 3-day conference will review what has been learned through implementation and include best practices presented by Districts, Schools and Campuses that already have begun their transition journey.
Presentations and Panel Discussions Include:
- Learning Through Technology
- Teaching with Technology
- Innovation and Change Leadership
- Measuring for Learning
- Digital Infrastructure
- “See-What-I-See” Technologies
- Teacher Preparation
- Transition to Digital Learning
- Learning through Technology
- Connected Educators
- Funding your Transition to Digital Learning
- Technology-Based Assessment
- Enabling Access and Effective Use
- Responsible Use Policies (RUP)
- Learning Innovations
- High-Speed Classroom Connectivity
- Non-Cognitive Competencies
- Mapping Your Digital Transition Breakout Sessions
- Infrastructure
- Implementation
- Operations
- Peer Collaboration
- Digital Learning
- Personalized Learning
- Blended Learning
- Educational Technologies Breakout Sessions
- Technology-Enabled Learning Environments
- Technology-Based Program to Fuel Student Achievement
- Technology-Enabled Learning in Action
- Virtual Learning Labs Research and Development
- Games and Simulations
- Project-Based Learning
- Beyond the Classroom
- Cultivating Connections Between Schools and Community Institutions
- Learning Communities
- Closing the Digital Use Divide Breakout Sessions
- across high- and low-poverty schools and communities
- Interaction with experts
- Global connections
- Design
- Immersive simulation
- Coding
- Providing Technology Accessibility for All Learners
- Reaching All Learners
- Physical Spaces and Technology-Enabled Learning
- Sharing Best Technology-based Practices Breakout Sessions
- Developing a Multi-Year Approach
- Planning for The Fast Track
- Digital Learning Plan
- Bringing Broadband to New Communities
- Bringing Connectivity to The Poorest Communities
- Teach to Lead: Developing Teachers as Leaders
- Educators Can Be Guides, Facilitators, And Motivators of Learners
- Educators Can Be Co-Learners with Students and Peers.
- Teacher User Groups Provide Peer Learning for Adult Education Educators
- Case Studies Breakout Sessions
- Districts, Schools and Campuses that Already Have Begun
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Vs Bring Your Own Tech (BYOT)
- Building Digital Literacy in Teachers
- Roles and Practices of Educators in Technology-Supported Learning
- Building Communities for Educators
- Transitioning from Textbooks
- Rethink Existing Staff Responsibilities
- Producing Student Films with Online Audiences
- Advancing Knowledge and Practice of Assistive Technologies
- How Technology Transforms Assessment Breakout Sessions
- Using Assessment Data to Support Learning
- Real-Time Feedback
- Integrated Learning and Assessment Systems
- Measuring Complex Competencies
- Learning Dashboards That Enable Visualizations
- Powerful Learning Devices
- Device and Network Management
- Sharing Lessons Learned Breakout Sessions
- Responsible Use Policies (RUP)
- Protections for Student Data and Privacy
- Data Interoperability and Standards
- Key Federal Laws Protecting Student Data and Privacy
- Digital Citizenship
- Teaching Learners How to Become Responsible Digital Citizens
- Budgeting and Funding for the Transition to Digital Learning Breakout Sessions
- Available Federal Funds for Technology
- Sharing Best Practices: Creative Funding Solutions
- Tight Budget: Openly Licensed Educational Resources
- Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grants
Why?
In addition to attending the educational conference sessions, you will be able to:
- Meet with your peers and colleagues from other districts, schools and campuses coming from across the country that already have begun their digital transition journey
- Discuss your digital transition and shifting to a technology-supported classroom, with your peers and colleagues who can share their own journey experience
- Identify the required skills, professional development and support for your teachers and rethink roles and practices of educators to support your digital transition
- Get to know the technology infrastructure required to support learning including the Key elements of an infrastructure plan
- Discover available Funds for your transition to digital learning from both state and federal governments
- Learn how to close the digital divide and make transformative learning opportunities available to all learners
- Take action to prepare your organization for a digital transformation. Do not risk your district to be left behind
- Meet and build relationships with educators who already started their own digitization journey to share best practices and how to overcome common challenges
- Interact with your peers to gain first hand insight from those facing similar real-world challenges and issues to yours
- Meet with education stakeholders and knowledgeable representatives from top solution providers to help you select and evaluate real-world solutions
- Find out what key specific skills and competencies needed technologies in the age of “See-What-I-See”, and identify the key challenges and organizational barriers for a successful digital transition
- Participate in forums with educators and make your voice heard in an interactive dynamic environment
Conference Audience
The conference is aimed at educators from schools, districts, community colleges, adult learning centers and universities including superintendents, ed directors, principals, teachers, technology directors, curriculum and instruction directors, chief financial officers, professional development directors, instructional technology facilitators and technicians.
- Administrators and educational leaders at all levels responsible for practices, policies, and regulations to ensure privacy and security concerns. Gain a firm understanding of privacy and security concerns, how those concerns are addressed within the school or system, and clear communication of policies and procedures with all stakeholders
- Educational leaders who need to identify the key technical capabilities that provide value to their students, educators, families, and other stakeholders timely and actionable feedback about student learning to improve achievement and instructional practices
- Educational Leaders responsible for pre-service and in-service professional development for educators and who need to focus explicitly on ensuring that all educators are capable of selecting, evaluating, and using appropriate technologies and resources to create experiences that advance student engagement and learning
- Educators who need to identify transition-critical priorities and elements. The entire conference is built around transition-critical priorities and elements, such as qualified teachers and staff, high-quality curriculum and resources, strong leadership, robust technology infrastructure, aligned assessments and implementation