8:15am - 9:30am

Hall Davidson
The cameras in their cell phones make them citizen journalists. The web is their personal library and media center. They communicate in real time with the ends of the earth. But can they convince their teachers to let them learn at school with help from such powerful tools? Beyond the "wow," technology provides nearly limitless potential for connectivity and education. See examples of how today's technologies — from calculators to the web, from music files to video-on-demand — can (and should) engage and teach a new generation of students.

9:45am - 11:00am

Judy Salpeter (moderator); David Warlick, Hall Davidson, John Fleischman
Listen and watch as a panel of ed tech gurus shares online tools and cutting-edge technologies that have the potential to change the way teachers teach, students learn and schools operate. What's hot today and what will be tomorrow's "killer apps" for schools?

Charles Sinicki (moderator); Eva LaMar, Gigi Kelley, Tony Anderson
While it's still a dream for many districts, trailblazers throughout the state and country have been exploring what's possible when laptops and other mobile devices are placed in the hands of students and teachers, 24/7. What have we learned from these early 1:1 implementations about the benefits, challenges and logistics of ubiquitous computing?

Susan McLester (moderator); Andreas Ua'Siaghail, Mark Wagner
The engaging nature of interactive videogames is a fact bemoaned by some but increasingly celebrated by others — including a broadening group of education researchers. This panel, which includes plenty of "show and tell," will examine evidence supporting the connection between games, higher order thinking skills, and student learning. Bring your questions and ideas, as Q & A will be encouraged.

Dr. Lynell Burmark (moderator); Scott Smith, Linda Marks
You've been offering technology-related and technology-supported professional development to teachers and administrators in your district for years. You've had some successes and maybe a few flops. But how do you build on lessons learned and sustain the progress you’ve made? How do you keep up with changing times and ensure ongoing support for new and experienced educators alike? Two district leaders share examples and advice.

11:15am - 12:15pm

1:15pm - 2:00pm

2:10pm - 3:30pm

Philip Brody
The presentation will focus on what discrete elements one needs to possess to be an effective IT leader in today’s increasingly complex school district. After reviewing a variety of resources, including the presenter’s own experience as a district CTO, participants in this interactive workshop will analyze the elements in terms of their individual skill levels and rate their strategic importance to their own district.

Facilitated by David Warlick
This collaborative, "unconference" session is a loosely structured panel discussion where the attendees are the panel. The focus of the open and knowledge-building conversation will be web 2.0 — what it is, what it does for students and teachers, the barriers that prevent teachers from using these new tools, and strategies for blazing paths through those barriers. The discussion will likely include blogs, podcasting, RSS, social bookmarks, social networks, and mashups. But the program will be up to the panelists: You! Come learn in the style of Web 2.0 — from your community of professional educators.

Eva LaMar
What we know about student learning and how can technology help? Based on Marzano's research, workshop participants will explore examples of technology use that tie in with proven methods for improving student achievement.

3:30pm - 4:30pm