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Conference: October 20-21
Workshop: October 22

National Edtech & Innovation Conference and Expo 2021

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  • 08:00 - 09:00
    Grand Salon Wed, Oct 20, 2021
    Registration & Breakfast
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  • 09:00 - 09:15
    Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021
    Opening Remarks: EdTech and Innovation: A Different Perspective
    James Miller
    Vice President, Board of Trustees
    Cajon Valley Union School District
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  • 09:15 - 10:00
    Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021 General Session
    Modern Technology + Modern Curriculum x Culture of Engagement = Systemwide Innovation
    Dr. David Miyashiro
    Superintendent
    Cajon Valley Union School District
    Dr. David Miyashiro is a forward-thinking, award-winning education leader with a 17-year career spent revolutionizing learning approaches, education models, and school district capabilities in Southern California. As a digital pioneer, he has navigated districts into the hi-tech era, delivering numerous innovation “firsts,” for which he has garnered professional honors. Those include Superintendent of the Year and recognition from the White House and U.S. Department of Education as one of the “Top 35 District Leaders in Personalized Learning.” Districts under his leadership have also won awards, such as the California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Award, the National School Boards Association’s Magna Award for Digital Learning, and the California Distinguished Schools Award.

    As the superintendent of the Cajon Valley Union School District since 2013, Dr. Miyashiro has headed multiple transformational initiatives, programs, and partnerships that have produced a robust digital ecosystem of learning opportunities for teachers and the district’s 17,000 students. He established the first Computer Science Magnet School in the U.S., pioneered a digital teacher academy, and forged collaborative partnerships with technology vendors for unique 21st-century education opportunities. His efforts earned the district acceptance into the League Of Innovative School Districts, selected by Digital Promise and the U.S. Department of Education as a National Model of Excellence and Innovation. He also designed and rolled out personalized technology learning programs for students and assisted the White House and the U.S. Department of Education in forming a National Personalized Learning Plan.

    In tandem with championing a digital focus, Dr. Miyashiro has also driven the district’s performance in other areas:  He advanced the agenda for health and wellness through a national health and wellness curriculum model and secured a $280K grant to implement it. He also tripled the time principals and district administrators spend on campus and in classrooms, shaped a scalable model for response to intervention (RTI) and language enrichment, and led the district through six successful union agreement negotiations.

    From 2009 to 2013, Dr. Miyashiro served as the assistant superintendent for the Encinitas Union School District. He wielded his passion for technology and educational improvement expertise to open doors for enhanced digital learning, as well as strengthening health and wellness programs and increasing engagement among principals and district administrators.  In 2010 Dr. Miyashiro pioneered one of the first 1:1 ipad digital initiatives making Encinitas Union an Apple Distinguished District in 2012.

    In 2007, Dr. Miyashiro moved to Laurel Elementary School, a Title 1, 30 % English language learner (ELL) school in the East Whittier City School District, and enacted sweeping reforms that exited the school from program improvement status by 2009. He implemented school-wide targeted professional development, infused structured teacher collaboration, revamped curriculum, and initiated new global student learning opportunities. He further improved tutoring for at-risk students, reduced discipline referrals 90%, and quadrupled parent engagement in the PTA.

    In 2003, he became the principal at Richman Elementary School in the Fullerton School District. Within three years, removed the school from program improvement status. During his tenure, he also lifted the academic performance index (API) from 591 to 800+, expanded tutoring through collaborative partnerships, cut discipline referrals by 90%, and propelled PTA membership 500%. He also secured $700K in grants to enhance learning and paved the way for digital learning.

    Dr. Miyashiro has a Doctorate in Education, specializing in Educational Leadership and Policy, from the University of California and a Master’s in Education Technology and Curriculum from Grand Canyon University. Credentials include Administrative Services, California Teaching Professional, and the Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development Credential (CLAD).

    Dr. Miyashiro is the CA State Board of Education’s appointed Co-Chair of K-12 Computer Science. A progressive thought leader, he frequently presents as a keynote speaker on various hot topics at industry conferences and summits.
    The Cajon Valley Union School District is recognized globally for its’ modern practices and curriculum beginning with their transition to a 1:1 blended and personalized learning in 2013 followed by the development of “The World of Work”, a comprehensive K-12 Career Development and Social Emotional Learning solution. Systemwide innovation was made possible by creating a culture of engagement.
    • 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, 2021
    Coffee Break
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  • 10:30 - 11:15
    Gold Ballroom/Virtual Wed, Oct 20, 2021 General Session
    Putting the Heartware into the Hardware: Teaching the Tech Savvy Student with Social Emotional Learning
    Stephen R. Sroka, Ph.D
    President, Health Education Consultants
    Case Western Reserve University
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  • 11:15 - 12:00
    Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021 General Session
    Learner Centered Environments in a district where they are 1-1 with technology and grow by 300 kids on average each year
    Travis Lape
    Innovative Programs Director
    Harrisburg School District 41-2
    Travis has been teaching in South Dakota his entire career. He has been both a classroom teacher and technology integrationist. This year he moved into the Districts Innovative Programs Director position where he will help continue to lead the district in innovative practices. Travis’s goal is to create learning experiences that empower and equip students with necessary skills to effectively produce and consume content across multiple media platforms. He also works hard to help educators feel confident when using technology. His goal is that all teachers would take risks and try new ways of engaging students.

    Travis played a prominent role in helping one of the middle schools in Harrisburg transform their media center to be more learner center. This was done through creating a space that learners could call their own. The maker space at South Middle School was designed using Laura Fleming’s framework.

    In 2016, he was the recipient of the TIE Technology Leader Award for the State of South Dakota. Travis co-hosts the Movers & Makers Podcast as well as blogs about all things in education at Lens into Learning.

    Travis is an educational consultant, thought leader and speaker on education, technology and designing schools differently.
    Come 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, 2021
    Luncheon
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  • 01:00 - 01:45
    Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021
    Innovative Leadership: Using a startup mindset in K-12
    Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
    President Elect
    DMassachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
    Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is currently the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Leicester Public Schools. He has been a school and district leader in many capacities in public education over his 27 years in the field. Experiences such as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Matt incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning and led to nationally published articles and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events. His master's degree is in special education and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Boston College.  He is the author of Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration, Power of Us: Creating Collaborative Schools, and co-author of Modern Mentoring, Reimagining Mentorship in Education.
    Supporting 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 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, 2021
    Practical ways to shift your practices
    Travis Lape
    Innovative Programs Director
    Harrisburg School District 41-2
    Travis has been teaching in South Dakota his entire career. He has been both a classroom teacher and technology integrationist. This year he moved into the Districts Innovative Programs Director position where he will help continue to lead the district in innovative practices. Travis’s goal is to create learning experiences that empower and equip students with necessary skills to effectively produce and consume content across multiple media platforms. He also works hard to help educators feel confident when using technology. His goal is that all teachers would take risks and try new ways of engaging students.

    Travis played a prominent role in helping one of the middle schools in Harrisburg transform their media center to be more learner center. This was done through creating a space that learners could call their own. The maker space at South Middle School was designed using Laura Fleming’s framework.

    In 2016, he was the recipient of the TIE Technology Leader Award for the State of South Dakota. Travis co-hosts the Movers & Makers Podcast as well as blogs about all things in education at Lens into Learning.

    Travis is an educational consultant, thought leader and speaker on education, technology and designing schools differently.
    This session will focus on ways to shift practices in your classroom to start your journey towards a leaner centered environment. Technology comes into play to give learners voice and choice in how they show what they know.

    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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  • 02:30 - 03:00
    Grand Salon Wed, Oct 20, 2021
    Coffee Break
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  • 03:00 - 04:00
    TBC Wed, Oct 20, 2021 Panel Discussion
    Bringing Your Learning Model to Life in an Asynchronous World
    Karen Minshew
    Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
    Cajon Valley Union School District
    Learn 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.
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  • 03:00 - 04:00
    Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021 Panel Discussion
    Bringing Your Learning Model to Life in an Asynchronous World
    Karen Sapper
    Director, Instructional Services
    Cajon Valley Union School District
    Learn 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.
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  • 03:00- 04:00
    Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021 Panel Discussion
    Bringing Your Learning Model to Life in an Asynchronous World
    Jennifer Petraglia
    Coordinator, Professional Learning
    Cajon Valley Union School District
    Learn 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.
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  • 08:00 - 09:00
    Grand Salon Thu, Oct 21, 2021
    Registration & Breakfast
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  • 09:00 - 09:15
    Gold Ballroom Wed, Oct 20, 2021
    Opening Remarks
    Dr. David Miyashiro
    Superintendent
    Cajon Valley Union School District
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  • 09:15 - 10:00
    Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021
    Moving Beyond Access: Equity in Instructional Technology and Digital Spaces
    Kara Thorstenson
    Director of Libraries and Instructional Technology
    Chicago Public Schools
    Kara Thorstenson is the Director of Libraries and Instructional Technology for Chicago Public Schools. Before joining CPS, she worked for 14 years as a librarian and instructional technology coach. She is proud to have worked with every grade PreK-12! Kara is a certified Educational Technology Leader through COSN, a Google Certified Trainer, and is a Director at Large on the board of the Illinois Library Association.
    Equity as it applies to digital spaces and the usage of instructional technology is a critical area of focus as more learning and learner engagement moves online. This session will explore ways that organizations can support equity for all students by focusing on multiple literacies.

    After participating in this session, participants will understand ways that they can promote equity in digital spaces.
    • 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, 2021
    Coffee Break
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  • 10:30- 11:15
    Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021 Concurrent Breakout Session
    Maine Learning Technology Initiative 2.0 - re-imaging the 1:1 program that started it all!
    Beth Lambert
    Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning
    Maine Department of Education
    Beth is the Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning at the Maine Department of Education where she leads a wide range of innovative, covid-response initiatives that provide important and necessary support to students and educators. In this role, Beth also leads the Learning Through Technology Team, which supports the effective integration of technology into instruction and works to eliminate the digital learning divide in Maine  through programs such as the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI).

    In her nearly 20 years in education Beth has been a school administrator as well as taught at the middle and high school levels where she served in a leadership capacity around standards, curriculum and assessment, student-centered teaching and teacher leadership.

    In addition to her day job at the Maine Department of Education, Beth is a MSAD 49 school board member from Fairfield.

    Beth holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration in teacher leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
    In 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, 2021
    P-12 Cyber Threat Response Team - Information Security Awareness
    Don Benton
    Assistant Commissioner, Research and Technology
    DESE, Arkansas Department of Education
    As assistant commissioner, Donald Benton oversees technology initiatives and resources such as DESE’s Ambassador Academy, Arkansas Digital Sandbox and Student GPS dashboards. He also oversees the Arkansas Public School Computer Network, which includes eSchoolPlus. Before joining the DESE team in September 2018, Benton served as an assistant professor in educational leadership at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, a position he held since 2009. He also has been the director of the Hot Springs Technology Institute since 1998 and founded Schools Without Walls, which provides professional development for technology leaders and educators, in 2010. He previously served as the director of technology and information, information technology security officer/disaster recovery, technology plan developer and E-Rate coordinator at the Hot Springs School District. Benton has a Bachelor of Science in Education (Vocational Business Education), a Master of Science in Education (P-12 Building Level Leadership) and an Education Specialist in District Level Leadership from Henderson State University. He is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Technology from Boise State University in Idaho.
    Arkansas’ 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, 2021
    Luncheon
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  • 01:00- 01:45
    Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021 Concurrent Breakout Session
    Power of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating PLNs, & Redefining Collaboration
    Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
    President Elect
    DMassachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
    Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is currently the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Leicester Public Schools. He has been a school and district leader in many capacities in public education over his 27 years in the field. Experiences such as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Matt incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning and led to nationally published articles and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events. His master's degree is in special education and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Boston College.  He is the author of Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration, Power of Us: Creating Collaborative Schools, and co-author of Modern Mentoring, Reimagining Mentorship in Education.
    Supporting 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, 2021
    It's Time For Learning Realignment
    Carl Hooker
    Educational Consultant and Strategist
    HookerTech LLC
    Carl Hooker has been a part of a strong educational shift with technology integration since becoming an educator. During his 23 years in education he has had a wide range of roles, from teacher to Virtualization Coordinator to Director of Innovation, he’s always had one common belief – the kids need to drive their own learning. He realizes the challenges in our current educational institutions and meets them head on. As Director of Innovation and Digital Learning at Eanes ISD, he has helped spearhead the launch the LEAP program (Learning & Engaging through Access and Personalization), which put one-to-one iPads in the hands of all K-12 students in his 8000-student district. His unique blend of educational background, technical expertise, and humor make him a successful driving force for this change.

    Carl is the author of a 6-part book series titled Mobile Learning Mindset. These books focus on a different stake-holder and the role they play in a successful mobile learning initiative. He also just recently launched his self-paced online course called “The Remote Learning Coach”.

    Aside from his work as an author and district leader, Carl also works as a keynote speaker and consultant through his company HookerTech, LLC as well as an advisor with multiple ed tech start-up companies. He is a national faculty member for Future Ready Schools and has been named Tech & Learning Magazine’s Leader of the Year as well as being a member of the Apple Distinguished Educator class of 2013. He’s also the host of ISTE’s “Learning Unleashed” podcast and Future Ready’s “UnDisrupted” Podcast.

    Follow him on twitter @mrhooker and his blog: http://hookedoninnovation.com or reach out to him on his website: http://carlhooker.com
    Our staff and students have been through the ringer the past two years. Hybrid/virtual teaching and learning has definitely been a challenge, however, there are some positives that we can gain from this experience. In this talk, we'll reflect on the time spent learning during the pandemic and look at what strategies and skills we can bring forward as we realign our future in education.

    Participants will analyze the changes made to the educational construct over the past year and identify which changes stay and which should go.
    • 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, 2021
    Coffee Break
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  • 03:00- 04:00
    Gold Ballroom Thu, Oct 21, 2021
    Putting Tech Teams into Action
    Dr. Adam Antoine Phyall III
    Director of Technology & Media Services
    Newton County School System
    Dr. Adam Phyall is a former high school science teacher and currently serving as the Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System in Covington, GA. Since Adam got his first laptop in college, he has been hooked on the fantastic things that technology can add. Early in his teaching career, Adam began having students create videos and podcasts to explain advanced science concepts. Once Adam saw the impact that technology had on learning in his classroom, he began to share his activities and strategies with his peers. This lead to Dr. Phyall working as a Building Instructional Technology Leader, later as a Technology Facilitator, and now serving as a Director of Technology & Media Services. 

    Throughout his professional career, Dr.Phyall worked extensively with Title I and Urban schools to improve technology integration with economically disadvantaged students. He has planned and developed Mobile Learning plans for school districts in Georgia and Missouri that have led to 1:1 device initiatives. His philosophy on teaching is “if you’re having fun teaching it, then your students will have fun learning it.”
    Are you looking for ways to build capacity and self-efficacy of your staff? If you are, this is the session for you. In this session we will look how one district has increased the proficiency of technology usage by developing technology support teams.

    Attendees will have have the resources and knowledge needed to increase the peer on-site subject specific technology assistance.
    • 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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  • 08:00 - 09:00
    Grand Salon Fri, Oct 22, 2021
    Registration & Breakfast
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  • 09:00 - 10:00
    Gold Ballroom Fri, Oct 22, 2021
    A Model For Helping Every Child Find Their Place In The World
    Ed Hidalgo
    Chief of Innovation & Engagement Officer
    Cajon Valley Union School District

    Ed Hidalgo is the Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer for the Cajon Valley Union School District. His focus is the design and implementation of the World of Work initiative, a research-based and integrated model of career development for every child in every grade across the 28 schools, serving 15,000 students district wide to prepare every child for the world of work. Prior to his current role he was the director of the world of work initiative at the Jacob’s Institute for Entrepreneurship in Education at the University of San Diego, where he worked with researchers to design the theory of change and theory of action for the world of work initiative. This work reflects the initiatives he led at Qualcomm where he worked in human resources, staffing and government affairs. As senior director of government affairs, he led the development of the Thinkabit_Lab®, a corporate makerspace providing thousands of students and teachers exposure to technology and the world of work. Prior to this role he led the global contingent workforce and immigration practice responsible for hiring more than 20,000 workers. He also co-founded a career development practice providing one on one and group coaching to increase employee engagement and performance.

    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, 2021
    Coffee Break
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  • 10:30- 12:00
    Gold Ballroom Fri, Oct 22, 2021
    Empowering Students and Teachers to Spread Ideas - The Power of Student and Teacher Voice
    Suzan Brandt
    Director of Technology
    Mountain Brook Schools
    Suzan is the organizer for TEDxYouth@MBJH, co-organizer of the MBJH TED-Ed Club and was on the organizational team for TEDxRedMountain, Birmingham's first TEDx event. She is a TEDxBirmingham Senior Educator fellow where she is actively participates in the learning community. Suzan was the 2014 recipient of the Margaret Spencer Ragland Award for outstanding performance by the Mountain Brook Foundation. In 2001 she was recognized as the Outstanding Special Education Alumna Award from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Most recently, Suzan was highlighted by CoSN and featured in the Membership Spotlight section of their website.">Suzan Brandt is the Technology Coordinator for Mountain Brook Junior High School. She began her career with Hoover City Schools in 1994 and served as an Instructional Technology Specialist from 2000-2009. Suzan has a B.A in Elementary Education from Auburn University and a M.A. in Special Education from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she also completed coursework for her Educational Leadership certificate. She earned an Ed.S in Educational Technology from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Suzan has worked in the area of special education and has taught Language Arts, Math, and Computer Applications. Suzan is actively involved in professional development and learning. She has presented at The Gulf Coast Writing Project, The Samford University Writing Project, ACTE Conference, EduCon, AETA, Tech & Learning Live, and the Alabama Educational Technology Conference. She is an organizer for edcamp Birmingham, edcamp Mountain Brook , and CoSN's Unconference, CoSNCamp. Suzan is the organizer for TEDxYouth@MBJH, co-organizer of the MBJH TED-Ed Club and was on the organizational team for TEDxRedMountain, Birmingham's first TEDx event. She is a TEDxBirmingham Senior Educator fellow where she is actively participates in the learning community. Suzan was the 2014 recipient of the Margaret Spencer Ragland Award for outstanding performance by the Mountain Brook Foundation. In 2001 she was recognized as the Outstanding Special Education Alumna Award from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Most recently, Suzan was highlighted by CoSN and featured in the Membership Spotlight section of their website.
    “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” – Brene Brown Students & teachers are feeling more vulnerable as they navigate a rapidly changing world. Learn how to empower them to express ideas, solutions, and concerns to influence innovation & change. Explore programs designed by TED and the impact they can have on your students, teachers, community, and world.

    Participants will leave with an understanding of the TED organizations and the programs/resources available to educators, students, and community.
    • 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, 2021
    Luncheon
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  • 01:00- 02:30
    Gold Ballroom Fri, Oct 22, 2021
    How do Teach Leaders model good Tech usage in Schools?
    Gregory Bagby
    Coordinator of Instructional Technology
    Hamilton County Schools
    Listed as one of EdTech Magazine’s K-12 IT influencers for 2020, Greg is currently the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for the Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In this position, Greg works with schools that are 1:1 assisting them in integrating the technology into their curriculum. Prior to this position, Greg was the principal at Barger Academy of Fine Arts where he served for ten years infusing technology with the arts program. He also serves as a Professional Learning Specialist for the Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) where he trains districts on technology tools and leadership from around the country. He has been a presenter at Google Summits, state, and national technology conferences, as well as at EdCamp encore events. He is one of the co-founders of EdCampGigCity, a co-moderator for #EdTechChat and #TnEdChat.

    In addition, Greg is an adjunct professor, keynote speaker, MIE Master Trainer and a MIE Expert.
    Using 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, 2021
    Coffee Break
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  • 03:00- 04:00
    Virtual/Grand Salon Fri, Oct 22, 2021
    Workshop: Teaching and Technology to a T: An Innovative Strategy to combine Technology and Social Emotional Learning
    Stephen R. Sroka, Ph.D
    President, Health Education Consultants
    Case Western Reserve University
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  • 04:00- 04:30
    Virtual/Grand Salon Fri, Oct 22, 2021
    Live Virtual Experiences
    Lorene Hynes
    Lead Interpreter and Education Coordinator
    National Park Service
    Lorene has been a park ranger with the National Park Service for 14 years. Lorene has worked at 5 different national park sites all over the country. As Education Coordinator at Wind Cave National Park, she connects students and lifelong learners from all over the world through virtual experiences.
    Explore the opportunities Wind Cave National Park has with free and live virtual experiences. Virtual experiences are curriculum based with Next Generation Science Standards. All programs can be adapted to the needs of the educator and students. Programs could also be used for English and Social Studies standards.

    This can assist and introduce educators to the world of virtual field-trips and experiences with the National Park Service. There are many free opportunities for educators working with the National Park Service!

    Lorene worked with Fulbright Fellows, a program run by the State Department, to connect higher education learners from all over the world. Presenting multiple perspectives allowed for gaining commonality among all participants. We are trying to take that model and apply this to K-12 learners across the US.
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