7:00 am - 8:15 am
Registration and Breakfast
8:15 am - 9:30 am
Welcome and Opening Keynote
Embracing Engagement
Scott Floyd
We've spent tons of money on technology in recent years and where has it gotten us? That depends. Robert Marzano opines that you can’t give technology to teachers and expect it to automatically improve engagement. So what happens when you put that technology in the hands of students and get out of their way? Join Scott Floyd as he walks us through what can result when autonomy gets passed along to the learner.
9:30 am - 9:45 am
Refreshment and Networking Break
9:45 am - 11:00 am
Morning Breakout Sessions
Geared especially to administrators, IT leaders, mentor teachers and other ed tech visionaries, these concurrent sessions feature widely-acclaimed and respected speakers covering the hottest topics.
Going Google
Kevin Hogan (moderator), Connie White, Julia Osteen, andMax Monroe
Got Google Apps for Education? Google Tools? Having trouble keeping up with what’s new and how to use the many free options available to you? Three Google-using educators will share their favorite apps and tools, along with student project ideas, teacher and administrator productivity tips, and thoughts about adopting Google Apps school- or district-wide.
BYOT: Pros, Cons and Logistics
Hoke Wilcox, Frances Bradburn, Jeff White and Jaclyn Aurisch, andScott Floyd
“Bring your own" technology programs are taking the nation by storm. Presenters from two districts that have implemented BYOT initiatives will describe how and why they've moved in this direction and what they've learned from the process. You'll also hear arguments about the advantages and dangers of BYO and have the chance to pose questions or offer your opinion during a lively Q&A session.
- Presentation (Hoke Wilcox and Frances Bradburn)
- Presentation (Jeff White and Jaclyn Aurisch)
- Presentation (Scott Floyd)
The Student perspective
Kathy Politis(moderator); Arvin RossandWilliam Mansfield from the iSchool Initiative plus students from Fulton County Schools
We’ve invited several students, ranging in age from middle school to college, to share their perspective on the role of technology in their lives and in their education – and to push our thinking about what’s possible if we offer students access to powerful digital tools and encourage them to take the lead.
Funding the 21st Century Classroom
Lisa Young, Angela Bacon, Marisa Greenlee
In these cash-strapped times, how can districts afford to invest in technology implementations? Administrators from three Georgia districts will share stories about the ways in which they are managing to keep student learning, supported by powerful 21st century tools, at the forefront in spite of limited human and financial resources.
- Presentation (Lisa Young)
- Presentation (Angela Bacon)
- Presentation (Marisa Greenlee)
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Refreshment and Networking Break
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Industry Spotlights
Hear from the companies that are sponsoring this event and shaping the future of educational technology.
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Lunch and Dessert Reception
1:20 pm - 2:10 pm
Roundtable Discussions
These discussions, on topics suggested by attendees when you register, provide a great opportunity for you to network with fellow technology leaders.
- Social Media (Livestreamed)
- 1:1 Idea Exchange (Frances Bradburn)
- 21st Century Media Center (Valerie Kaye, Ruth Allen and Alicia Moree)
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Geared especially to administrators, IT leaders, mentor teachers and other ed tech visionaries, these concurrent sessions feature widely-acclaimed and respected speakers covering the hottest topics.
Part 1
Part 2 Moving Beyond Textbooks
Bailey MitchellandLissa Pijanowski; Wendy Grey, Donita Hinckley, andRenee Padgett
Are print textbooks a thing of the past? Will they be replaced by eTextbooks or digital content of a totally different nature? You will hear about a state-funded eTextbook initiative, a partnership with a textbook company, and sevearal trailblazing districts’ efforts to move beyond traditional textbooks and embrace 21st century learning tools.
- Presentation (Bailey Mitchell and Lissa Pijanowski)
- Presentation (Wendy Grey and Donita Hinckley)
Yes, There’s an App for That
Hoke Wilcox(moderator); Arvin Ross, William MansfieldandJulia Osteen
We invite you to take part in this fast-paced “mobile apps smackdown.”Our panelists will recommend some great mobile apps for educational use. Then it’s your turn. Come share your favorite apps – for iOS or any other devices – and the ways in which you’re using them in your classroom, school or district.
- Presentation (Hoke Wilcox)
Embracing Blended Learning
Connie White, Christina Clayton, Laura PerkinsandEsterine Stokes
Blended learning – which combines online and face-to-face instruction – is being embraced by many educational leaders who are enthusiastic about the idea of offering students the best of both worlds.During this session, you’ll hear from some of the pioneers in the field. They’ll share examples of blended learning programs, strategies, and resources.
- Presentation (Connie White)
- Presentation (Laura Perkins and Esterine Stokes)
Let the Games Begin!
Does gaming have a role to play in the classroom? Learn about strategies for integrating games such as Minecraft and World of Warcraft into the K-12 curriculum and ways of taking a game-based approach to classroom instruction, in general. Whether you're doubtful about the value of gaming in education or a believer with lots of examples to share, come prepared to ask questions and offer perspectives about the potential of games in education.
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Sponsor-Hosted Reception
Join the party! Unwind and network with colleagues and industry partners.
