Leadership & Innovation
Moderated By Bailey Mitchell, CTO, Forsyth County, GA; and Gov. Bob Wise- A discussion of BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) with Bailey Mitchell, particularly as a cost-saving strategy;
- Leaders in Mooresville, North Carolina discussing the digital conversion process;
- Leaders in Alabama discussing their Digital Learning Month;
- Leaders in Klein ISD, Texas discussing their efforts to improve teaching and learning;
- Dr. Robert Goodman, New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning with descriptions of how they have used technology to innovatively reframe K-12 mathematics and HS science curricula with great results.
- A view of the EcoMOBILE project produced Harvard University and Radford University; and;
- The importance of leadership in implementing a model at New Tech West High School in Cleveland, Ohio.
Instructional Strategies Sessions
Moderated by Esther Wojcicki, journalism teacher, Palo Alto High School; member, Alliance for Excellent Education board of directors; and Gov. Bob WiseEducators will explore how digital learning and technology can provide opportunities for teachers to apply evidence-based pedagogical practices that support effective teaching and learning. Highlights will include:
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Footage of Wojcicki's award-winning classroom and how she uses technology in teaching writing;
- Rusty Richard's pre-AP geometry class featuring centers and learning stations;
- Amazing use of video and technology in Peter Bohacek's physics class in Minnesota;
- Project-based science learning or low-income elementary students in Jason Pittman's class at Hollin Meadows cience and Math Focus School in Virginia.
- The Techno4 project in Austin, Texas;
- Lisa Swailes' science class in Klein ISD, Texas;
- Social studies teachers from New Milford High School;
- 3rd and 4th-grade English language learners creating podcasts in Philadelphia;
- A poetry class in Kentucky;
- Learning stations on the Odyssey in Klein ISD, Texas;
- Students using the Coaster Creator lab from the JASON project to learn about energy;
- Students creating a Revolutionary War era ballroom dancing event in St. Louis, Missouri; and
- Expanded learning opportunities including students participating in the FIRST Lego League in Ocala, Florida, libraries in Avon, Indiana, and offerings from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Effective Teaching and Professional Learning Opportunities
Moderated By Barbara Treacy, director, EdTech Leaders Online, EDC, and Gov. Bob WiseNational, state, and district leaders and educators will discuss teacher preparation and on-going, job-embedded learning opportunities to provide teachers experiences with the instructional strategies and pedagogy, as well as planning time, to maximize the potential of applying technology. Highlights will include:
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How Klein ISD approaches teacher professional learning;
- An in-depth look at the successful eMINTS program at the University of Missouri, Columbia;
- Building communities of practice at the Friday Institute, North Carolina State University; and
- Coaching discussion from Klamath Falls City Schools, Oregon