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Leadership Symposium 2012

 

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Technology Leadership Symposium 2012: Educa
tion Everywhere

Mark your calendars today! On October 15, 2012, from 9:30 - 3:30, Administrators from ITSCO’s membership are invited to the Technology Leadership Symposium 2012: Education Everywhere. Not only has the educational landscape changed, but the expectations of learners has grown exponentially. Today’s student relies on mobile technology to access information in real time, in any environment, without situational constraints. How do educators harness this new Education Everywhere environment to build critical thinkers ready for the demands of a new and constantly shifting job market? This symposium will provide administrators with perspectives from experts around the state in using mobile technology, 1:1 computing, and cloud based technology to enhance teaching and learning in PK-12 classrooms.


Keynote: George Couros

George CourosGeorge Couros is the Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for Parkland School Division. He resides at the Centre for Education working closely with the all schools in the division, as well as the Future PlanningTeam, Lead Team, Learning Services Department and Information Technology Department where he pushes the leading edge in implementing Alberta Education’s new Goal Two – Educational Transformation. George has worked with all levels of school from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school based administrator. He additionally co-facilitates Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great Results leadership training, is a leader on the effective use of social media to improve student learning. He is a sought after speaker on the topic of innovative student learning and engagement. George is also the creator of the Connected Principals blog site as well as the founder of Connected Canada.  His focus is to help organizations create optimal learning environments for innovation within schools.

Although George is a leader in the area of innovation, his focus is always the development of leadership and people and what is best for kids.  He uses humour as a way to connecting with all of those that he works with.  His presentations are known to be both informative and entertaining, yet creating an emotional connection that helps people move to the next level.  His mix of research, personal stories, and practical ways to implement new learning help participants feel comfortable in taking risks in their own learning.  You can learn more about George at his site georgecouros.ca.

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Table Sessions:

Comparing Mobile Technologies and Preparing for a 1:1 Environment
Ryan MacRaild: Instructional Technology Coordinator, St. Joseph Academy
BYOT and Google Docs in the Classroom
Ed Kitchen: Technology Specialist, Big Walnut Local Schools
Google Apps for Education
Dillan Shumaker: Director of Technology, Catholic Central Schools 
Design Standards for Online/Blended Learning:  Quality Matters
Teresa Dempsey, Dir. of Professional Development and Cheryl Cronbaugh, Dir. of Instructional Technology,ESC of Central Ohio and Mid-Ohio ESC
 From Ohio to the World: The Connected Educator
Thad Haines: Assistant Principal, Jackson City Schools
Mobile Technology: What's Next?
John Marshhausen: Superintendent, Loveland City Schools
The Connected Leader
Dwight Carter: Principal, Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools
Blended Learning
Marcy Raymond: eSTEM Academy Leader, Reynoldsburg City Schools
Design Thinking Technology
Aaron Cook: Assistant Principal, Delaware City Schools
Going Places with Google Maps
Mark Pohlman: Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Hilliard City Schools
eKids: eLearning Kids in Demand
Jennifer Campbell: Assistant Principal, Oak Hills Local Schools
Elizabeth Dooley: Teahcer, Oak Hills Local Schools
PD-WoW! (PD-WithOutWalls)
Stephanie Donofe: Curriculum Coordinator, Westerville City Schools 
Remediation via Credit Flexibility and Khan Academy
William Humphrey: Curriculum Writer, East Knox Local Schools
Creativity in the Cloud
Tracy Cindric: Science Consultant, Office of Curriculum and Assessment, ODE

Registration Options
(Choose the registration option that best meets your needs)

     
OPTION 1: The new iPad*  
OPTION 2: iPad 2*

iPad 3$590 Premium
$770 Advantage
$795 Basic Members

THE NEW IPAD PACKAGE INCLUDES:
16GB new iPad, Logitech Keyboard, and an iTunes Gift Card for Apps.

iPad 2$490 Premium
$670 Advantage
$695 Basic Members

THE IPAD 2 PACKAGE INCLUDES:
16GB iPad 2, Logitech Keyboard, and an iTunes Gift Card for Apps.

   

 

OPTION 3: Mifi*


OPTION 4: No Device

Verizon Mifi$590 Premium
$770 Advantage
$795 Basic Members

THE MIFI PACKAGE INCLUDES:
4G Mobile Hotspot Mifi and 12 months of UNLIMITED Verizon data service.

BYOTI have an iPad or tablet device already, and I will bring it to the conference!

$25 Premium Members
$335 Advantage
$360 Basic Members

     

*ITSCO recommends that equipment given to participants remain the property of the funding school district.

 

 

 

 

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Register Online!*

*Online Registrants:  To register a colleague through the "Bring a Friend for Free program, register online and then send an email to info@itsco.org referencing your paid registration and providing your friends Name, email address, and phone number.

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For ADMINISTRATORS Only!

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October 15, 2012
9:30 - 3:30


Holiday Inn

7007 North High Street
Worthington, OH

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Call For Presenters
online proposals due September 15

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Celebrating 50 years

Thank you to all of our members for a fantastic 50 years!  As a small token of our appreciation, we have our Gift Card Give Aways every month and Bring a Friend For Free in September and January!

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