Education Technology Summit - Detailed Agenda

Keynote Address

Reforming the Education Paradigm: Moving the Classroom into the 21st Century with Technology

The current education system is becoming increasingly irrelevant for students. The time for change is now. Leverage technology for a new model of education that values creativity, collaboration and communication.

• Prepare students to succeed in the new globalized- and information-biased environment
• Address your students' need for reform
• Advance new education paradigms

Take back solutions to reform your school.

Ron Canuel, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Education Association

Case Study: The Master's Academy

iConnecTMA: A Step-by-Step Blueprint to Teaching with Mobile Technology in Your School

The Master's Academy is leading Florida's first high school iPad 1:1 program with iConnectTMA.The school has deployed standardized iPads to 300 students with the end goal to teach students to be adaptable, productive, and to collaborate with technology in an ethical manner. Get an inside look at the success of this education technology initiative.

• Assess the rationale and cost-benefit analysis of standardized tablet deployment
• Source solutions to deployment and in-classroom integration obstacles
• Advance learning outcomes with mobile learning tools

Develop a blueprint for implementing mobile learning in your school.

Dr. Mitchell Salerno, Assistant Superintendent, The Master's Academy (Orlando)

Mid-Morning Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure important new business contacts and talk about crucial developments in your field.

Case Study: University of Central Florida

Developing a Roadmap to New Learning Opportunities through a Blended Learning Model

Blended learning is transforming higher education, providing increased flexibility and access for students and teachers alike. Understand the necessary steps to implement a successful blended learning program through proven faculty development training offered at UCF.

• Identify the best practices that make blended learning courses successful
• Combine the best of face-to-face and online learning worlds
• Understand the program elements necessary for successful faculty development in online learning

Emulate this blended learning model success at your institution.

Dr. Denise Lowe, Instructional Design Team Lead, Centre for Distributed Learning, University of Central Florida

Case Study: Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)

Futures Forum Project: Integrating Technology to Promote Learning (Student, Staff and System)

The Futures Forum involves a system wide, inquiry focused and project-based approach to learning. It is focused on the development and implementation of an integrated grade 10 English, Careers and Civics course where students earn Ontario Ministry of Education credits, facilitated through the use of existing and emerging technology, in all secondary schools. Gain an engaging and interactive inside look into this district school board's efforts to engage students and teachers.

• Transform practices at multiple levels (i.e., System, School, Teacher)
• Sustain high levels of informed professional judgment
• Increase the capacity of all to learn, adapt and respond to meet student and societal needs.

Emulate the WRDSB success in embedding technology to improve instruction.

Mark Carbone, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services, Waterloo Region DSB	Mark Harper, Superintendent of Learning Services, Waterloo Region DSB
Kim Keena, Coordinator, Learning Services, Waterloo Region DSB	Bill Lemon, Secondary School Principal, Waterloo Region DSB

Networking Luncheon

Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon.

Case Study: Marymount School of New York

Developing an In-House "Fab Lab" to Drive Learning Outcomes and Performance

Marymount School of New York is redefining classroom models by building fabrication, media and data visualization lab spaces. Leverage technology tools and infrastructure to support a paradigm shift that will groom your students to be true 21st - Century thinkers.

• Revolutionize learning with ground-breaking models and creative spaces
• Enable students to research, innovate and create beyond the traditional classroom environment
• Support your students' critical thinking and problem solving processes

Redefine the learning model to equip your students successfully with 21st -Century skills.

Concepcion Alvar, Headmistress, Marymount School of New York	Craig DiFolco, Media Lab Coordinator & Speech/Drama Teacher, Marymount School of New York
Jaymes Dec, FabLab Administrator & Technology Integrator, Marymount School of New York

Case Study: Quest to Learn

Innovative, Game-Based Schools to Enhance Student Engagement, Creativity and Learning

Education is moving away from the traditional lecture-style classroom to incorporate alternative forms of learning. This gamebased education model is pioneering change in pedagogies to improve learning outcomes.

• Source strategies to introduce technology and game-based learning into your curriculum
• Embrace knowledge sharing, feedback and reflection
• Enhance student creativity and engagement

Harness the power of game-based learning into your school to improve student engagement.

Arana Shapiro, Co-Director of School, Quest to Learn (New York)

Leah Hirsch, Teacher, Quest to Learn (New York)

Mid-Afternoon Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees.

Education Leaders Speak Out

What Has Worked, What Hasn't and How Technologies Are Successfully Improving Education

From 1:1 laptops and tablet programs to bring-your-own-technology to social media, apps and e-textbooks, education technology tools are making their way into the classroom. Education leaders speak out on where the successes lie and map out plans for their future technology adoption plans.

• Assess what education technology tools have worked well and why
• Overcome challenges and source solutions to common roadblocks
• Identify the new horizons of technologies in the classroom

Source useful tips for innovative initiatives in your school.

Vincent Jansen, Director of Information Technology, Lower Canada College	Sumon Acharjee, Chief Information Officer, Sheridan College
Noble Kelly, President & Founder, Education Beyond Borders

Case Study: Upper Grand District School Board

Advancing Your Curriculum Goals Through the Effective Integration of Technologies

Technology tools are helping educators advance active engagement, group participation, real time interaction, and feedback. The successful integration of technology tools into the classroom is achieved when it supports your curriculum goals. Derive an integration blueprint and understand what it takes to succeed.

• Develop a policy framework on technology integration
• Source strategies to ensure student safety
• Get faculty and students ready for technology at the classroom level

Take back to your team practical insights and strategies for a successful integration initiative.

John Shanks, Chief Information Officer, Upper Grand District School Board

Conference Adjourns to Day Two

Evening Social Activities

Unwind and mingle with the delegates and speakers at our "exclusive" end-of-the-day reception. Bring your business cards!

Opening Comments from the Chair

Ron Canuel, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Education Association

Max Cooke, Director of Communications, Canadian Education Association

Electronic Communication and Social Media – The New Frontiers

"There's (Quite Probably) an App for that... or a Professional Advisory"

As society scrambles to keep pace with the rapid proliferation of social media and electronic communication and students become early adopters and heavy users, what can teachers do to cope, guide, lead, and avoid unintended misuse?

This presentation focuses on teachers' use of electronic communication and social media in and out of the classroom, the challenges they face, and how a regulator can provide guidance to its members via a professional advisory.

Dr. Michael Salvatori, OCT, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario College of Teachers

Alyssa Brierley, Policy Analyst and External Relations Officer, Ontario College of Teachers

Case Study: Richard S. Fowler Catholic Junior High School

How to Adopt a Cost-Effective Solution to Mobile Learning In and Outside the Classroom

iPods and iPads at Richard S. Fowler Catholic Junior High School have become a game-changer in education, incorporating mobile technology into teaching with the goal of extending the learning experience. Take the lead to power up your students with a low cost and quickly implemented bring-your-own-device initiative in your school.

• Remove barriers to learning for all students inside and outside the classroom
• Support learning with student-owned technology
• Engage students with innovative approaches by incorporating mobile devices into the curriculum

Take back to your team a budget-friendly solution to educate your students with technology they will graduate into.

Shawn Haggarty, Principal, Richard S. Fowler Catholic Junior High School

Heather Tumbach, Teacher, Richard S. Fowler Catholic Junior High School

Mid-Morning Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure important new business contacts and talk about crucial developments in your field.

Networking Luncheon

Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon.

Peer-To-Peer Brainstorming Session

Identifying the Challenges to Introducing Technology in the Classroom and Source Strategies to Overcome Them

The perspectives and experiences of individual delegates will be brought together for this exclusive exchange on strategies that have worked, and some that haven't.

How do you build an action plan to ensure the successful introduction of Technology in your school?

One person from each table will be nominated to share their findings from their group. A moderated exchange will highlight your challenges and present practical solutions from your peers.

Learn valuable insight from your peers in this unique, interactive session.

Mid-Afternoon Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees.

Case Studies: Grand Erie District School Board & Trillium Lakelands District School Board

How to Secure Staff Buy-in for a Successful Technology Initiative

Ensuring your faculty's engagement is key to the success of your initiatives. Hear different approaches to supporting teachers in effectively planning, delivering instruction and assessing student learning with technology.

• Enable faculty and staff with training and professional development opportunities
• Advance staff collaboration, communication and networking
• Create a cost-effective and accessible 21st - Century learning environment for students

Source strategies to secure faculty engagement and overall project success.

Brenda Blancher, Superintendent of Education, Grand Erie District School Board

Dianna Scates, Superintendent of Information/Communication Technology and Secondary Operations, Trillium Lakelands District School Board

Case Study: District School Board of Niagara

Enhancing Your Faculty's Technology Teaching Competencies: Best Practices for Your Teachers' Professional Development

DSBN has embarked on a progressive technology-enhancement program that supports evidence-based technology adoption. Hear how DSBN has successfully embraced a sustainable and scalable faculty-training model to enable a technology-rich classroom.

• Measure the impact the model has on a teacher's ability to activate technology for teaching and learning (pre, post, and comparative testing)
• Support professional learning focused on comfort and competence with technology
• Provide a scalable and sustainable professional learning plan and a data summary

Increase the competence of your faculty's professional development efforts.

Dino Miele, Chief Information Officer, District School Board of Niagara