We are experiencing a dramatic transition on the library landscape – in both public and school libraries. The digital age is rapidly and radically transforming how we live, play, work, and learn – and the traditional library has been upended in the process. Conversations ensue about the need for staffing and funding an “obsolete” institution, but the attendees of CMTC know better. Libraries are not less important in the 21st century – they are more important than ever! They continue to be the free, scaffolded portals (physical & digital) to knowledge and learning – open and accessible to all. A vibrant, democratic society relies on this shining beacon of light in every community. In a world facing the darkness of ignorance, intolerance, and conflict, we need that light even more brightly. Paul shares his advocacy work for what he calls Library 2.0 using stories, animated films, and inspirational messages. He describes how he sees the library as a mission-critical beachhead for innovations and creativity in our schools and communities. Paul enjoins attendees to work with him to articulate and broadcast the urgent message that the modern library has increased and critical relevance in a rapidly changing world. The keynote concludes with a group brainstorming activity to imagine how we might convey the Library 2.0 message. Who knows, at CMTC 2017, FableVision may unveil an animation or book CMTC attendees helped to create!
Visit and thank our many exhibitors for their support of CMTC. Participate in our fun vendor engagement activities. Network in the Bloggers' Café. Continental breakfast is located in the center of the EXPO Center.
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Expo Center
Participate in this BYOD hands-on workshop that showcases how to document and share student learning using an online resource called Seesaw. Seesaw is a free and paid web/app based tool that allows for the creation of student driven digital portfolios. During the course of the workshop, participants learn and experience how to use this tool from the perspective of a student as well as an educator. Discover how students use Seesaw to document and share their learning while creating, narrating, and annotating drawings, videos, photos, notes, and more! From the educators perspective, learn how to set up, manage, and evaluate students and a Seesaw Classroom. The presenter also demonstrates how to connect and include parents in the learning process. (Presenter(s): Amy Gillam, Library Media Specialist, Mountain View Middle School, Goffstown, NH)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:30am EST
Hawthorne
Explore the benefits of using Google Classroom, Doctupus and Goobric for assessment of writing assignments. If you are a Language Arts or English teacher who has stared down a stack of writing assignments to grade with anguish over the process of providing efficient and meaningful feedback, then this workshop is for you. The process starts with a rubric that matches the writing qualities being assessed. It progresses to the tech tools used by students to complete the writing assignment and ends with the tech tools used by the teacher to offer the feedback that improves the writing process. Participants will have a Google Classroom account with "real" student writing and a rubric so that this will be a fully hands on experience of how to use these tools for immediate implementation. (Presenter(s): Laurie Prewandowski, Technology Integration Specialist, Kearsarge Regional School District, and Shelby Wischan, Kearsarge Regional Middle School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:30am EST
Dartmouth
Use the cloud, to help students learn how to create as well as consume. Be exposed to various ways to use video in the 21st-century classroom. Quality video making no longer requires expensive equipment and advanced technical skills. It can even be done in the cloud. Come explore camera options, easy editing software, simple green screen. and ways to share student projects. Look at ideas for video projects for both elementary and secondary schools. (Presenter(s): Rick Davidson, Technology Integrator, Prof. Photographer, Governor Wentworth Reg. School District)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:30am EST
Robert Frost
As a culminating activity for 8th graders, this lesson involves multiple programs, collaborating with the rest of their team, and researching multiple destinations online. This project gives students the freedom to travel anywhere in the world, allowing the groups to make decisions that are unique to them, creating a fun engaging way to test a variety of skills. This project is powered by the GAFE application suite. (Presenter(s): Kristin Whitworth, Librarian, Barnstead Elementary School, and Bryan Stewart, Portsmouth Middle School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
In this session participants will ...learn how students used Google Cultural Institute to curate artwork that reflected themes in a selected piece of literature. Within their digital collection, students provided textual evidence from the literary work to connect to reflected themes. The resulting art gallery was used as a visual in a class presentation. (Presenter(s): Catherine Whittle, English Teacher, Salem School District)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
In this session participants will learn how to find, evaluate and use exceptional apps to differentiate instruction and remove barriers to learning. Participants will see demonstrations of innovative and effective iPad apps to engage young students, promote learning, depth of knowledge and problem solving, while building foundational skills. This interactive session will include discussion and hands-on exploration of the most effective reading, writing, science and math apps for PreK-3rd Grade, Special Needs and ELL students. (Presenter(s): Libby Curran, Reading Specialist, Martin Luther King Charter School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
This keynote style presentation showcases the need for a Maker Mindset within our schools and provides examples and scenarios to get started. (Presenter(s): Eric Lawson, Director of Technology and Libraries, York School Department, and Annette Slone)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
In this session participants will engage in a hands-on approach to teaching earth science with an emphasis on linking STEM and the Science & Engineering Practices component of the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS). Resources for various activities will be provided. The presenters were selected from a nationwide pool of applicants to attend the ExxonMobil/AGI 2016 Middle School Earth Science/STEM Teacher Leadership Academy and are excited to share their insights and knowledge gained there with their colleagues in NH. (Presenter(s): Sally Jensen, Teacher, Waterville Valley Academy, and Lib Randall, Waterville Valley Academy)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
In this session participants will learn about two exciting ways to enhance your teaching of geography and in particular New Hampshire geography. One is high tech (MapMaker Interactive) and the other is right at your feet! National Geographic has gifted the New Hampshire Geographic Alliance two giant maps of New Hampshire. Stop by and learn more about both. (Presenter(s): Claudia Novak, Retired teacher/alliamce member, New Hampshire Geographic Alliance)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
Have an opportunity to learn about Seesaw as a digital learning portfolio. They will be able to see examples of how it can be used across grade levels and subject areas. Discover first hand the wide variety of things that can be added by students and teachers and the ease in which it can be added. Seesaw is also a great tool for communicating with families and allows them a window into what their child is doing at school. With the paid version administration can also monitor student/classroom work. (Presenter(s): Susan Demanche, School Library Media Specialist, SAU15, and Steve Gagnon, Stratham Memorial School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
Explore the practical implementation of an invention unit into their curriculum culminating in a school or classroom Invention Convention science fair style event. The session examines useful reflective strategies, hands-on learning approaches, and the application of Project-based learning (PBL) concepts via action planning. The Design-thinking Process will be covered including effectively utilizing Model-eliciting Activities (MEAs) to help students conceptualize their ideas and be innovative! (Presenter(s): Nicole MacMillan, Director of Young Inventors' Program, Academy of Applied Science, and Sara Munro)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
Explore strategies which support implementing new technologies in the classroom through the school's library and learning commons. Using Burlington High School as a model, Dr. Ange's students have become members of her ChromeSquad. As part of their extended learning experience they assist students and teachers who need technology help, and then earn awesome Google Superpowers by exploring new applications and extensions for Chrome. Dr. Ange will share the syllabus she created with Jenn Scheffer while she was at BHS, documenting competencies and students will be on hand to discuss what they have learned by being members of the ChromeSquad at CHS. (Presenter(s): Andrea Ange, LMS, Campbell High School, SAU 27)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
Discover how to incorporate Google Apps into a Media/Tech program for elementary school students. Use NH Ladybug Award books as a means to engage students in activities using Google Apps for Education. All you need are the NH Ladybug Award books, computers for your students, and student Google accounts to get started. Explore the endless possibilities that Google Apps offer, and guide your students through these amazing books while integrating ELA, science, the humanities and technology. (Presenter(s): Dana Foulds, Media/Tech Integrator, SAU 8- Concord, NH, and Katrina Faherty, Broken Ground School, SAU 8- Concord)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
This presentation will assist educators with establishing "The cloud workshop model" as a tool to engage students in the the full process of writing from concept development to STEAM competency-based final product. By employing a variety of web-based and cloud technologies, educators not only can support student learning in real time to capture the collaboration and valuable feedback in workshop engagement, but also establish a more personal communication by using technologies. Through a series of formative and summative experiences, ranging from synchronous collaboration to small group editing on the web, students will shift their mindsets from passive students in the classroom to authentic writers and creators. Projects will reveal the deep process in approaching the various methods of critiquing student writing and the tools to support it. Overarching questions that we aim to engage are: How does an educator get students to authentically embrace and own the title of writer? How can you use cloud technologies to support the creative writing workshop? How can you value the importance of collaborating and creativing by systematically dismantling the constraints of class time, and 21st mindset? How is more experiential learning possible while maximizing 21st century learning tools,group theory and process-based outcomes? (Presenter(s): Daniel Downs, Coordinator Of Digital Learning, North Reading Public Schools, and Rebecca Dalise, Andover Public Schools)
Thursday December 1, 2016 9:30am - 11:00pm EST
Expo Center
Make your funding go further with (mostly) free informational online resources. Supplement your textbooks with current news articles that are Lexiled with tests for evaluation purposes. Where are free primary source documents that can be used with all grade levels? Where are lesson plans that can be matched to state standards? What about nonfiction resources? Where can I find the best nonfiction for my students? Join Deborah B. Ford, international speaker and published author, for a look at a curated website full of (mostly free) vetted resources you can use today! Find out how to make better use of resources you're already paying for. (Presenter(s): Deborah Ford, Director of Library Outreach, Junior Library Guild)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salon C
Explore ways to tweak your digital portfolios system to address the current changes in education including competency-based , PACE/performance tasks and ISTE NETS for Students Refresh. Come and see the digital Badge system created with a student design team and a NETS Refresh crosswalk. Share your own plans for change. Learn about alternative methods of demonstration/assessment and record keeping and walk away with copies of our resources and ideas for your own tweaks (Presenter(s): Deb Boisvert, Tech Coordinator, Deerfield School District)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salon B
Join Paul Reynolds and the FableVision Learning Team as we discuss and demonstrate how to create a compelling classroom makerspace using easy CAD software for grades 3-8. Engage students in making pop-ups, 3D solids, working machines and Smithsonian Invention kits. We share projects from simple to sophisticated using tools from hand fabrication to inexpensive 2D cutters to 3D printers and laser cutters. (Presenter(s): Paul Reynolds, FableVision & the Reynolds Center)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Webster
Learn about the process of creating performance assessments in a competency-based curriculum that also integrates technology from a NHSTE Pat Keyes Educator Award winner.Attend this session to explore the process used to create assessments that track proficiency in competencies and models that can be used to work with students who do not meet proficiency. In this session, participants will be introduced to how to develop a competency unit using technology based performance assessments. Participants will leave the session with rubric building information, technology ideas and an effective way to use technology to create student centered learning environments. (Presenter(s): Brian Gray, Social Studies Teacher, Modern Media, Sanborn Regional High School, and Mark Giuliucci, Sanborn Regional High School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salon D
Do you really know what Brainpop is like in 2016? "My BrainPOP," lets teachers customize assessments, incorporate gaming into instruction, spur meaningful reflection, and keep track of learning. BrainPOP engages students through animated movies, learning games, interactive quizzes, primary source activities, challenges, concept mapping, and much more. BrainPOP is also an ideal fit for mobile learning and BYOD classrooms. BrainPOP Educators offers professional development, archived webinars, an array of lesson plans, video tutorials, graphic organizers, and a rich curriculum calendar. We look at this so you can maximize your effectiveness in the classroom using Brainpop. If you have never seen BrainPOP, or would like to learn more, you really should attend this session. (Presenter(s): Cyndy Currier, Licensing Program Manager, NHSTE)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Hale
Explore strategies for assessing student understanding of critical thinking vocabulary based on Bloom's Taxonomy, common core standards and current standardized testing requirements. Then hear how educators are including the instruction of critical thinking words within their classrooms. There will be a focus on teachers sharing what support they need from administration to support students in learning what they need to do when they encounter different critical thinking vocabulary words within academic and testing situations in order to decrease student anxiety, confusion and frustration. The wrap up will be exploring how to carry the processes explored back to administration. Critical thinking skills are amongst the highest "soft skills" need for success in post high school success and one of the areas that many new employees and college students are lacking. A shift is needed. (Presenter(s): Sara Lowe, Speech Language Pathologist, Fall Mountain Regional School District SAU)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Coolidge
What's the best way to help every student read with confidence? Attend this interactive and engaging session to discover digital tools and resources that will help your students develop a growth mindset working toward personalized reading goals: - Provide practice at just the right level to drive growth - Teach students to read complex informational texts successfully - Bring you iPad, laptop or device to participate in an activity Learn how Accelerated Rader 360 is a simple way to motivate, monitor, and manage reading practice. (Presenter(s): Carolyn Denny, Renaissance, and Lauren Amburn, Renaissance)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Stark
In this session participants will ...understand the connection between student motivation and the research process. In this interactive session, we will discuss the important role research plays in authentic, personalized learning. Strategies on how to design and assess meaningful assignments and how to manage multiple topics, different paces, and different learning styles will be covered, as well as ideas for new ways to present and publish student research. We will examine the benefit of small, routine projects that make the process a habit, and identify the challenges we face when we begin new research projects in our classrooms. Participants will leave with tools and ideas for increasing student engagement and autonomy that can be implemented in the classroom or library the very next day. (Presenter(s): Angie Miller, School Librarian, Inter-Lakes)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Curriers
Learn how to organize and host a Community S.T.E.A.M. night at your school! Hear how a STEAM Night can be used to identify and integrate resources and services from the community to strengthen the school programs of science, math, engineering, art, and mathematics, involve parents and family, and collaborate with community resources. (Presenter(s): Heather Mailloux, Grade 6 Science Teacher, Hampstead Middle School, and Kimberly Downey)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Spaulding
Innovation does not have to simply be associated with the latest application to burgeon out of Silicon Valley or the savvy keynote speaker, but rather, it can be seen in our classrooms across the country. By nature, educators are researchers and designers within their classrooms and have always thrived on the ability to share and repurpose. As educational leaders, we must find ways to reinvest in the profession of teaching and amplify the innovative work that educators design on a yearly basis. Fostering a shared culture of learning and instructional design within an academic institution can support teacher leadership and greatly impact student growth. Openly licensed educational resources can help spark this culture and promote innovative teaching and learning by openly sharing and amplifying what educators create daily. It's time we recognize the innovative capacity of all educators.This presentation shares how shifting to openly licensed educational resources is imperative for PK-12 school districts across the country. Andrew focuses on what openly licensed educational resources are, how school districts across the country are making this transition, and why it is important students and educators. (Presenter(s): Andrew Marcinek, Chief Information Officer, Worcester Academy)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Pierce
In this session participants will get up to speed on this year's Google 'Up' dates and extended learning opportunities. Seems like everyday Google makes an update or change to something. In addition, with that 1 login that connects 'endless' apps, there is always something you didn't even know was a Google tool! Allison will highlight many of the updates that took place this past year and introduce you to some Google opportunities you possibly were unaware of! Expect to be 'goomazed.' This is a fast paced presentations of updates and highlights with links provided for further exploration later. (Presenter(s): Allison Mollica, USA Director / Instructor, AppsEvents / VLACS)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Salon A
Explore the new way your students can interact with an iPad in the classroom. Take a few moments (or more) to experience the new Award Winning Osmo Wonder Kit, These kits will open the door to active learning experiences. These kits includes: Numbers, Masterpiece, Newton, Words, Tangram, Coding and the all new Creative Monster set and checkout the ever growing Osmo curriculums that are available online. This new dimension in learning will allow students to use critical and creative thinking skills during physical interaction with an iPad . It's even challenging enough for adults. Come play, learn and get ready to bring Osmo to your classrooms. (Presenter(s): Michelle Plourde, Computer Technician, Laconia, and Karen Switzer)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Expo Center
Build cardboard pinball machines from cardboardteckinstantute.com kits. Design a thematic design for pinball machine and build/craft. Video pinball play with apps that allow for storytelling. Electronics can be added to design. So can DC motors. Robots can be coded to roam the pinball machine. Compete. I have done these at CreateMakeLearn.com summer institute and at Green Mountain Performing Arts and at Seven Stars Arts. My blog is at cynthiaeday.com Read opinion piece at bit.ly/makingandArts (Presenter(s): Cynthia Day, Educator/Maker/Co-Learner, retn.org/show/why-I-make-robots-Cynthia-da)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Expo Center
Learn how everyday objects can be used to promote critical thinking and engagement in all subject areas. Adolescent learners need the opportunity to move, share, create and connect in order to learn. Using everyday objects as manipulatives helps students connect abstract concepts with something tangible. These learning activities promote rich discussions, broader perspectives, and a deeper understanding of concepts. In addition to creating a physical symbol that represents an abstract concept in their curriculum, participants will be able to sift through a myriad of objects, cards, toys, and photos of actual activities for inspiration. All ideas will be connected to adolescent brain research and the Common Core verbs. (Presenter(s): Shannon Siegler, 8th Grade ELA Teacher, Laconia Middle School, and Lindsay Middleton, Laconia Middle School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Expo Center
See the human heart right in front of your face, Explode and rebuild a robotic arm, see a virtual house, and Explore the human body.. All in a 3D Virtual Reality. You will see how this can be use in the following areas: Animals, Biochemistry, Earth & Plant Science, Ecology, Math,& Social Studies. (Presenter(s): Ken Martin, Pre-Engineering/MET Teacher, Huot Technical Center, and Jennifer Mitchell, Laconia School District)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Expo Center
Imagine taking your students on a virtual field trip to the Amazon, the moon, the Gutenberg Museum, or the city of Verona from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Since the introduction of Google Cardboard in 2014, educators across the globe imagined the exciting classroom possibilities of offering an inexpensive virtual reality (VR) experience to their students. Google Cardboard turns a smart phone into a 360 degree VR experience! Using Google Street View, Google Expeditions, or a variety of educationally-based virtual reality apps you can increase student engagement across the curriculum. Join Amy Schorn, Grade 7 Geography teacher and Julie Spang, Technology Integration Specialist as they demonstrate the many exciting applications available on ios and android devices. Journey around the world within the walls of the classroom. "Take your students to places a school bus can't go." Google for Education (Presenter(s): Julie Spang, Technology Integration Specialist, Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School, and Amy Schorn, Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Expo Center
One of the hallmarks of a good cognitive coach is enabling students to focus their time and energies for the greatest academic growth and improvement. There is a lot of pressure to increase student performance. Clear and actionable data that facilitates your ability to proceed with confidence, knowing you are moving in the right direction for every student, is the single best tool to accomplish what you are being asked to do. With Star 360, the most complete K-12 solution for student assessments, you will see how to develop and/or analysis your RTI process to ensure success for students at every level. (Presenter(s): Carolyn Denny, and Lauren Amburn)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Stark
In this session participants will fuse best practice literacy instruction with technology to steer students to fall irrevocably in love with reading, writing, and deep thinking. To disarm any fear of technology, participants will learn about innovative and adaptive learning techniques to help students develop effective communication and collaboration skills. A repertoire of connected tools will be shown as well as connected learning activities (e.g. the Global Read Aloud, Dot Day, QuadBlogging, and Mystery Skype) to deepen student engagement with reading and writing. (Presenter(s): Rachel Small, Teacher Librarian, Pine Glen Elem, Burlington Public Schools)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Salon B
CreATe an Assistive Technology Team & Plan in Your School: AT Implementation, Process & Best Practice! IDEA has always required schools to provide assistive technology to students with disabilities if the IEP team determines the child needs it to realize educational benefit, and access FAPE. However, the proliferation of devices, software and apps means every educator needs to keep up with technology AND emerging legal issues. Assistive technology is making UDL and Personalized Learning possible for all students! There are so many free and low cost options available for all learners, that AT and ED Tech are crossing paths often! In this session we will discuss AT implementation and best practice, including SETT (Student, Environment, Task,Tool) and the QIAT Indicators for Assistive Technology. We will develop plans for creating AT teams in your school, and discuss the who, what and how of AT training, implementation, best practice, train the trainer, in-house resources, and when it is necessary to call an ATP (Assistive Technology Professional) for an AT Evaluation. When does AT make Personalized learning and UDL Possible, and When is AT necessary to access curriculum and instruction, so as needing to be reflected in the IEP. Further, Where do you include AT in the IEP? What do AT goals look like? Where are they written in the IEP? Identify factors to consider in determining whether AT is necessary for FAPE Sort through the sometimes overwhelming array of AT devices, featu (Presenter(s): Diana Petschauer, Assistive Technology Professional, Consult, AT for Education, and Kelsey Hall, AT for Education)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Salon D
Are you looking for digital tools that will help pique the interest of your reluctant readers to find a book, read it, discuss it, and keep reading? This presentation will provide an overview of online tools shared in L. Robert Furman's book: Technology, Reading, & Digital Literacy. Tools such as Goodreads to help students find a book, The Children's Authors Network to help students discuss a book are just two of the many resources that participants will leave with to share with their reluctant readers in hopes of igniting their interest in reading. (Presenter(s): Andrea O'Neil, Education Technology Specialist, SAU 15 - Auburn, and Shelley Widdison, Auburn Village School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Salon C
Hear about a research study conducted with grade 5 students regarding the impact of an evidence-based physical education program and/or an after school activity in relationship to cardiovascular endurance fitness assessments and fundamental motor skill proficiency. A 12-week study was conducted in a southern Maine school, with 95 grade 5 students. The students had physical education one time per week, for a 40 minute class. Time was a factor that could not be altered in terms of physical education in this district and students were not performing according to state and national standards on their cardiovascular assessments and motor skill proficiency. The researcher sough to discover whether a change in curriculum and/or the implementation of an after school program could improve student performance on cardiovascular fitness assessments and fundamental motor skills. A control group, that was taught using a sports-based district curriculum, was compared to three intervention groups: 1) a grout that utilized the district curriculum and participated in an after school activity program, 2) a group that was taught with the SPARK evidence-based physical education curriculum only, and 3) a group that utilized the SPARK evidence-based physical education curriculum and participated in the after school program. The results from this study will be presented, in addition to how the results will impact planning for upcoming school year. (Presenter(s): Carolyn Gross, Elementary Physical Education Specialist, RSU 6)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Spaulding
Discover a variety of ways to can incorporate robotics into the classroom to investigate physical science and math concepts, gather data, and keep students engaged while applying core concepts. This hands-on session allows you to learn how LEGO Education MINDSTORMS EV3 can get your students excited as they apply computer science and algebra skills to complete challenges. Come prepared to have fun and put your creativity into high gear while we use robots and simple programming to solve real world problems. (Presenter(s): Bonnie Morrissette, Master Trainer, North America, LEGO Education)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Hale
The shift to anywhere anytime learning though mobile devices has changed the way that both students and teachers learn. Whether 1:1, BYOD, or a hybrid model of technology integration, the world of mobile learning presents new possibilities for educators, coaches, and leaders. This session examines principles of mobile learning, as well as introduces the Verizon Mobile Learning Academy, a FREE professional learning program managed entirely by ISTE and funded by the Verizon Foundation through the White House's ConnectED initiative. (Presenter(s): Helen Crompton, ISTE Mobile Learning Academy Faculty)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Pierce
In this session participants will examine the evolving role of a technology integrator as a school shifts to a blended learning model of instruction. Participants will explore the different types of blended learning software and how to evaluate/inventory; learn about a low-risk method to introducing new software into a school; discuss the technology foundations needed to move beyond brick-and-mortar schooling; and how to begin the shift of teaching practice toward student-directed learning. (Presenter(s): Jodi Tamayoshi, Technology Teacher/Coordinator, Memorial Elementary)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Curriers
Review several statewide initiatives that promote digital learning. Engage in active discussion of how participation in these initiatives supports digital teaching and learning in schools as well as collaboration among schools. National programs, such as Future Ready, #GoOpen, and ConnectED; along with statewide initiatives, such as NH Digital Resources Consortium, New Hampshire Educators Online, and the NH School Connectivity Initiative will be discussed. Explore how their current school collaborative efforts might be enhanced through participation in one or more of these initiatives, and how these kinds of initiatives connect to the overall move to competency based education in New Hampshire. You are encouraged to bring a laptop with wireless connectivity to access online resources, but it is not a requirement for participation. (Presenter(s): Stan Freeda, Educational Technology and Online Learning, NH Department of Education)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Coolidge
Learn how to better teach students to use Google search, Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, and Easybib to conduct more effective academic research. Students of all ages often type in a search query and click on the first link and consider this "research." This presentation will demonstrate to teachers how to better train their students to conduct more successful and meaningful research. (Presenter(s): Corey Nazer, Secondary Teacher, Gilford High School, and Andrea Damato, Gilford School District SAU #73)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Robert Frost
Learn to create interactive and visually pleasing multimedia presentations using LucidPress Layout & Design. LucidPress is a web based program and can be installed as a Google app making it as easy to create as Docs, Spreadsheets, and other files in Drive. Because this tool works in Google Drive, students can share project files so that they can collaborate and create beautiful projects asynchronously. When ready, project files can be published and converted to interactive web files. Once published, the generated web link makes it easy to share with any audience. Web links can also be embedded on web pages. Watch as students collaborate to create meaningful, fun and visually appealing interactive projects for any curriculum topic or skill set. LucidPress Layout & Design has the potential to create high quality interactive multimedia projects like digital magazines and newsletters. Users can customize backgrounds, images, and fonts, add video, image galleries or scrolling text boxes and more. Once a link is shared, any author included on the project file need only republish or update the project file for the audience to see the modifications. (Presenter(s): Audra Kaplan, Tech Integration Specialist, Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, and Jeannie Erickson, Groton-Dunstable Regional High School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Hawthorne
Be introduced to scaffolded visual, information, and digital literacy activities to help K-3 students develop the observational, inquiry, and critical thinking skills required to evaluate print and digital resources for nonfiction reports and projects. Supports Common Core RIT Standards 6 and 7 and Writing Standards 7 and 8. (Presenter(s): Melissa Stewart, Children's book author, Children's book author)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Dartmouth
This is a unique opportunity to sit down with the Paul and personally connect with him, go behind the scenes of what its like to manage an impact company like FableVision. Learn what it is like when Paul collaborates with his twin brother, Peter, a NY Times Best Selling Author and Illustrator, as they continue create more books about learning and STEM and STEAM. Going Places gets high marks from its readers and the publishing industry as do their new books Full Steam Ahead and Go Green. It's also a great time to ask questions about your own stories and illustrations and perhaps share one your creations. Bring a cup of tea, sit back, and get ready for an inspiring hour. (Presenter(s): Paul Reynolds, FableVision & the Reynolds Center)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Webster
Learn how students who traditionally used hammers and screwdrivers are now using Samsung tablets, blogs, and a real-world database to document progress, do research, describe projects, and create an innovative invention in the Shark Tank project. A high school English teacher and librarian work together with the Technology Education department (Woodworking, Autos, and Welding) to introduce innovation and technical writing as an intervention for struggling students to meet English competencies. (Presenter(s): Pam Harland, Faculty, Plymouth State University, and Mike Corkery, Sanborn Regional High School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Salon A
Learn about technology that can support ALL learners in the classroom. With the proliferation of technology tools in our classrooms, there are more ways than ever to meet the needs of diverse learners. Visit the Inclusive Technology Playground and get your hands on an array of tools. Explore iOS, Android, Chrome, Windows and Mac tools to use in the classroom. Check out tools for reading, writing, organization, communication and more! Want to learn about Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)? Come talk about ways to make your instructional materials accessible to any learner. Have a paper you need read to a student? No problem - we have a tool for that! Need an audio version of a book? We can give you resources for that too. Bring your questions and we will work together to find answers. (Presenter(s): Mike Marotta, Assistive Technology Specialist, Inclusive Technology Solutions, LLC, and Mary Lane-Wortley)
Thursday December 1, 2016 12:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Try 3D printing and/or laser engraving for themselves! Take what you make with you! You'll see how FUN it is while learning so much at the same time. If you don't already have a 3D printer or laser engraver in your classroom, this is great opportunity to learn how to expand your STE(A)M, CTE, FabLab or MakerSpace programs. If you're already a pro, visit to make a part and share your experiences with other educators! Our company is a local family business in Concord, NH. We welcome you to come visit our TECnology Center to explore more 3D printers and laser engravers, plus wide-format print/cut machines, automated desktop mills and more. Just give us a call and we'll set up a time convenient for you. Our company has been providing quality Technology Education and Engineering Education products to Educators and Schools since 1987. Let us help you! (Presenter(s): David Constant, Technology Education Concepts, Inc., and Justyn Constant, Technology Education Concepts, Inc.)
Thursday December 1, 2016 12:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Play BreakoutEDU.com Game called TimeWarp. Break Out of the Box with BreakoutEDU is a platform for immersive learning games exemplifying high- and low-tech integration. Experience the competitive fun of communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills. BreakoutEDU was inspired by "escape rooms" around the world where you pay to get "locked in" a room with friends and try to escape by solving puzzles and unlocking codes. Experience a pre-created learning adventure with a "locked kit" and a website to access clues. Play Time Warp: Get lost in time to navigate the history of communication to return to the present. The framework of the learning game ensures that involvement leads to understanding. Players convert information and data into useful knowledge in the act of figuring out the problem. Breakouts are being used to teach core academic subjects. Learning standards that apply problem solving strategies are embedded throughout. The presenter offered this experinece at VITALearn in Vermont (Dynamic Landscapes). (Presenter(s): Cynthia Day, Educator/Maker/Co-Learner, retn.org/show/why-I-make-robots-Cynthia-da)
Thursday December 1, 2016 12:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Expo Center
Make and take video creations that are out of this world! Well at least they can be. Using a handful of apps and a green screen we want to show you how easy it is to fly to the moon, dance on rainbows or travel on the Mayflower. Perhaps you would rather climb the Eiffel Tower or fly like superman. Join us as we have some fun in creative and engaging ways. We look forward to seeing what adventures we can build together. (Presenter(s): Audra Kaplan, Tech Integration Specialist, Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, and Kelly McManus, Groton-Dunstable Regional School District)
Thursday December 1, 2016 12:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Expo Center
Learn to play Rosie Runtime, an unplugged computational thinking game for students in elementary school based on Project Lead The Way K-5 Launch program. Appropriate for Grades 1,3, and 5. (Presenter(s): Heather Drolet, STEM Integrator, Christa McAuliffe ES, and Mary Laturnau, Project Lead the Way)
Thursday December 1, 2016 12:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Expo Center
Come explore ways to incorporate technology into your English and secondary education classrooms. Explore technology tools, apps, and blended learning strategies to engage your students and foster collaboration and communication within the classroom and the greater world using digital tools. (Presenter(s): Ashley Millerd, English Grade 9/Modern Media, Sanborn Regional HS, and Julia Ryan, Sanborn Regional High School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Spaulding
In this session participants will learn about several practical ways to conduct STEM/Innovation activities at little/no cost. Curiosity, Passion, & Innovation ... Oh, My!: Promoting Inquiry through STEM/Innovation Activities. Have limited time, money, and resources? Looking for ways to spark your students' curiosity, passion and innovation? Helen Burnham, Library Media Specialist and Julie Lambert, Director of Instruction of Lincoln Street School, Exeter, will discuss several collaborative efforts they have conducted to introduce STEM/Innovative activities to their school community. The presentation will include several practical ways to conduct activities at little/no cost. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and walk away with several STEM/Innovation resources to bring back to their classrooms. (Presenter(s): Helen Burnham, Library Media Specialist, Lincoln Street School - SAU16, and Julie Lambert, Lincoln Street School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Salon D
How many times have you heard... I am not a math person. I am not good in math. Imagine if you could provide every student with math practice at just the right level to drive growth. What would students achieve? Attend this engaging session to learn how Renaissance can help you energize your math classroom, build student confidence, and boost growth: - Build a strong foundation for student math achievement - Tailor instruction and practice to each student's specific needs - Use focused practice to develop students' automaticity and fluency (Presenter(s): Carolyn Denny, and Lauren Amburn)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Stark
Envision a classroom where students are actually working as engineers-a classroom where students imagine, invent, design, test, and collaborate to solve compelling problems. Picture a classroom where creativity flourishes and making mistakes is part of the learning process, as students discover for themselves what works and what does not. And imagine a classroom where every student walks away from a lesson with a working machine, pop-up, or another 3D object they designed and created themselves. Join FableVision Learning Team as we introduce and demonstrate how to create a compelling classroom maker space using easy CAD software for grades 3-8. The team share projects from simple to sophisticated using tools from hand fabrication to inexpensive 2D cutters to 3D printers and laser cutters. Actively participate making pop-ups, 3D solids, working machines and Smithsonian Invention kits and leave with something you created yourself. Come with your questions and your ideas, stop in for a quick visit or stay for awhile and create! (Presenter(s): Bill Norris, The Dot Connector, FableVision)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Webster
Learn what is happening nationally and locally with new legislation and how it will impact you and your school library program. You will receive handouts, resources, ideas, and links to get ready for the changes and begin to move your program into the future. (Presenter(s): Donna Zecha, School Librarian, Hopkinton Middle/High School, and Pam Harland, Plymouth State College)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Pierce
The gaming industry is becoming a career that students would like to experience in their middle or high school education. There are many students becoming interested in the gaming industry and would like to begin to experience some aspect of this career. Would you like to see a sample of a gaming curriculum that is being used to allow students to get a gaming career experience. You can start a gaming curriculum with some free programs that will allow you to create a gaming curriculum for your school or technology department. The instructors will present a gaming curriculum that uses PowerPoint, Kodu, Scratch and Gamemake that allows the students to experience game creation. Student work will be displayed as examples on what can be accomplished in this engaging curriculum. (Presenter(s): Kerrie Alley-Violette, Business Technology, Sanborn Regional High School, and Jeff Adams, Sanborn Regional High School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Salon C
Are your students, teachers, or administrators publishing online? Do they include images, music, or videos that they do not own? Fear No More! This session will present an overview of fair-use and copyright issues in relation to online multi-media projects. Participants will learn how to locate, utilize and provide attribution for content that can be shared, re-used and re-mixed using Britannica ImageQuest and Creative Commons. (Presenter(s): Rachel Hopkins, School Librarian, Salem - SAU57, and Karen Desjadon, Londonderry)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Curriers
Participate in an overview the newly released ISTE Technology Standards for Students that can be addressed using digital portfolios. Many of the standards can not be demonstrated with the artifact alone. That is where student reflection is crucial. Look at various standards needed to be covered in the reflection and then look at various templates to use to complete an effective reflection. (Presenter(s): Joanne Palin, Librarian, Kearsarge)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Coolidge
During this "Demo Slam" participants interactively share their best Google Apps for Education (GAFE) tricks/tips. If you're a teacher, administrator, media specialist, or education technology professional who is passionate about GAFE, we need you to "Demo"nstrate a best practice you've used with students, colleagues, or your community. During this session, we will rotate quickly between two projection screens to fit in as many 2-3 minute GAFE tips as possible - "Slam." No need for handouts or fancy prepared materials, just an audience that's willing to get up and share what's working at your school! (Presenter(s): Nicole Tomaselli, Science Teacher/Adjunct Faculty, Hollis Primary/Rivier College, and Mary Marotta, Nashoba Regional SD)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Salon B
Examine various strategies by which educational leaders can move beyond the limits of their own knowledge of technology to fully realize the possibilities inherent in new instructional tools. Most systems and building level leaders work hard to remain current in new instructional tools, and yet with the constant developments of new and more effective instructional technology, 'remaining current' may not be enough. How are school leaders to support and encourage innovation in educational technology that they may only partially understand? It is possible - but only with a fundamental shift in perspective and in some cases in the way in which we structure our work each day. Chasing fads simply isn't enough - there are far too many to chase. This district administrator offers strategies and resulting practices that encourage educational leaders to examine the ways in which they approach the integration of instructional technology. The outcome is an approach that allows them to work effectively within their means, while encouraging ongoing exploration and innovation. (Presenter(s): Scott Laliberte, Assistant Superintendent, Londonderry School District)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Salon A
Attention All Teachers!! Sample all of the free things that ASSISTments has to offer and see how a recent study showed that using ASSISTments improves learning (tiny.cc/homeworkstudy). ASSISTments allows teachers to assign homework, classwork, skill practice, readings with comprehension questions, benchmark and summative tests, essays, class starters, and exit cards directly to Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, or their ASSISTments account. Teachers can also build their own problems to assign to their students. ASSISTments is a free, online tool from Worcester Polytechnic Institute used by thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students around the country. (Presenter(s): Andrew Burnett, Director of User Experience, ASSISTments at WPI, and Cristina Heffernan, ASSISTments at WPI)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Hawthorne
Will New Google Sites meet our vision of modern website design? New Google Sites is being rolled out and has been rebuilt from the ground up to add modern day themes, functionality for mobile devices, and new features for the editing process. What is new? What is still to come? What are we hoping to see? Mike Wakefield & Chantal Duval facilitate the conversation. (Presenter(s): Michael Wakefield, Director of Technology, Narragansett Regional (MA), and Chantal Duval, Chichester Central School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Dartmouth
Create an accessible Microsoft Word document and PowerPoint presentation. Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act it is required that all electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities. Students with print disabilities, as well as students who have vision and hearing impairments need accessible content. Participants will have the opportunity to produce a Word document and short PowerPoint presentation that includes the use of alternative tags, column headers, styles and headings, hyperlink text and video descriptions. Pitfalls for creating accessible materials will be explored and elements to be avoided will also be analyzed. By the end of the session participants will have produced a document and will have the knowledge to make every document moving forward accessible to all their learners. (Presenter(s): Stacy Driscoll, Assistive Technology Professional, LifeLong Assistive Technology)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Robert Frost
In this session participants will see first hand what elementary students in Rochester are doing for STEAM learning activities. We will also bring a mini Maker Space that replicates the one we have at school. Interact with students, find out what they are learning, and see some of the simple activities that we have used to integrate STEAM education into our curriculum. (Presenter(s): Carrie Feyler, Ed Tech Integrator, SAU 54)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
In this session participants will see how Somersworth Middle School students are handling the fact that 1 in 9 people are food insecure in our state. We are using growing methods to combat against climate change and short growing season as well as lack of water and over use of fertilizers and pesticides and other environmentally damaging practices. We are working with nature not against it. We are working smarter not harder. Come listen to the students discuss how we are growing food for ourselves, our school, and our local community! We will showcase how our aquaponics and hydroponics class is growing produce for a monthly sald bar in our cafeteria. (Presenter(s): Chris Asbell, 7th grade Science teacher, Somersworth Middle School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Hear about the digital photo classes being offered at Farmington High School and will see examples of the students' work. Participants will then hear about the students' processes and learning curves associated with switching from "auto" to manual settings. (Presenter(s): Shannon McCracken-Barber, STEAM educator, Farmington High School, and Matt Jozokos)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
In 2015 there were 500,000 computing jobs open in the US, and only 40,000 new computer science graduates to fill them. Research projects that by 2025 only 1 in 5 computer jobs will be held by women (https://youtu.be/xopMcnr7kxE). Come see how Christa McAuliffe School's recess coding club for girls is promoting a love of coding through the use of various apps and programs that appeal to girls who dare to change the world one line of code at a time. (Presenter(s): Heather Drolet, Technology Integrator, Christa McAuliffe School, and Megan Pearl, Christa McAuliffe School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Experience a variety of STEAM themed lessons designed for students in Grades K-6 and view student demonstrations. (Presenter(s): Adrienne Noel, Teaching Principal, Gilsum STEAM Academy)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
In this session participants will interact with the Osmo and see some of the crazy amazing ways kids can learn, play, create and interact with the iPad. The Osmo allows kids to use the iPad as a hands-on tool to work on concepts ranging from numeracy and literacy to coding and creative confidence! This tool is literally limited only by your imagination; and the kids are finding new and amazing ways to make the Osmo an important part of their learning process. (Presenter(s): Jenna Buinicky, Tech Integrator, Chamberlain Street School, and Betty Anne Badgley, School Street School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
In this session participants will learn about how students in our after school robot club used STEAM concepts to build and program a Mission to Mars simulation using LEGO EV3 robots. They demonstrated their enthusiasm and determination in hands-on problem solving completing the assorted challenges with the robots in activities that promote creative problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills. Students creatively adapted and applied programming and problem-solving skills to make the robots solve challenges related to space exploration, such as programming robots to gather rocks on Mars, rescue stranded astronauts, retrieve a Mars rover, launch a satellite and a communications station. Students worked in groups to solve these problems, and explored the necessary strategies to complete the challenges. The showcase will show the robots in action, as well as a video in the background showing the challenges as if you were on Mars watching this take place. Using laptops with the EV3 software, students programmed, tested robots and completed the challenges. (Presenter(s): Kathleen Dasho, North Reading Middle School, and Daniel Downs, North Reading)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Explore how to collaboratively use a leading DIY (Do It Yourself) website, www.Instructables.com, to help students develop an innovator's mindset through the creation and publication of interest-driven STEM projects. (Presenter(s): Gianmarco Masoni, Director of STEAM & Innovation, The Derryfield School, and Ben Dougherty, The Derryfield School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Interact with Cubelets and other robotic, electronic, and 3-D non-electronic Makerspace activities that are used in Golden Brook School's elementary library STEAM centers. Speak with second-grade students that are experts at these tools. Try out the activities yourself: Cubelets Modular Robotics kit, Sphero 2.0 robotic ball with coding, Osmo iPad Gaming System, Makey Makey, Little Bits, Snap Circuits Jr., Create-a-Maze, Weird & Wacky Contraption Lab, Tumble Trax Marble Run, and Mental Blox. See demonstrations of pre-packaged centers for grades 1 through 8 that range in price from $20 to $300. (Presenter(s): Joel Burdette, Library Media Specialist, Golden Brook School (Windham School Dist.))
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Learn about how students use stop motion to share what they learn with others. Hear how students are demonstrating what they know and showcasing their creativity using a free iPad app that allows for quick and easy stop motion films. Explore strategies for enhancing basic stop motion films using wevideo (web-based online video editing program). (Presenter(s): Kathleen DeCamp, technology integrator, Inter-Lakes, and Stephanie Howard, Inter-Lakes)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Get a first hand look at how they can make their own streaming TV show for school announcements, news and much more. Best of all, it's all by students! (Presenter(s): Ellen Kidd, Educator, ConVal SAU #1, and Maryanne Cullinan, ConVal SAU #1 - Great Brook School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Explore strategies which support implementing new technologies in the classroom through the school's library and learning commons. Using Burlington High School as a model, Dr. Ange's students at Campbell High School in Litchfield have become members of her ChromeSquad. As part of their extended learning experience they assist students and teachers who need technology help, and then earn awesome Google Superpowers by exploring new applications and extensions for Chrome. Dr. Ange shares the syllabus she created with Jenn Scheffer while she at BHS, documenting competencies and students will be on hand to discuss what they have learned by being members of the ChromeSquad at CHS. Speak with two students who are members of the ChromeSquad! (Presenter(s): Andrea Ange, LMS, Campbell High School, SAU 27)
Thursday December 1, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Expo Center
Explore the ups and downs a first year librarian faced as he problem-solved his way through a whirlwind year of Libguides, budgets, furniture and shelves, magazines, 3D printers, social media, databases, and more. Change comes in many ways, and here are 10. (Presenter(s): Sam Dixon, Library Media Teacher, Bow High School, Bow School District)
Thursday December 1, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Salon C
One of the hallmarks of a good cognitive coach is enabling students to focus their time and energies for the greatest academic growth and improvement. There is a lot of pressure to increase student performance. Clear and actionable data that facilitates your ability to proceed with confidence, knowing you are moving in the right direction for every student, is the single best tool to accomplish what you are being asked to do. With Star 360, the most complete K-12 solution for student assessments, you will see how to develop and/or analysis your RTI process to ensure success for students at every level. (Presenter(s): Carolyn Denny, and Lauren Amburn)
Thursday December 1, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Stark
There are many strategies educators can use to make instruction more engaging and learning more interactive. Come explore how you can automate some classroom tasks, flip your classroom, and and incorporate gamification into learning. Discover how to improve learning while also saving time. (Presenter(s): Edward Kissell, Business & Technology Teacher, Manchester Central HS)
Thursday December 1, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Salon D
Join this session to explore the extraordinary implications of the recent shift in federal policy to now encourage banks to provide funding to address digital equity needs for low-income learners. Explore whether and how best to form a local team to participate in sustained efforts, beginning at the Feb. 3rd NH Summit on Digital Equity, to improve equitable access statewide to affordable broadband, devices, tech support provided by linguistically and culturally diverse youths, OER materials, and other essential dimensions of a local systemic approach to digital equity. This effort has been in the works for years and New Hampshire is well positioned to take advantage of this bank revitalization funding to help close the digital divide in our schools for all students. (Presenter(s): Robert McLaughlin, Founder/Chair & Associate Dean, Nat'l Collaborative Digital Equity & NEC)
Thursday December 1, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Pierce
Learn about current NH initiatives to improve K-12 broadband connectivity and get more schools and districts affordable broadband infrastructure and upgrades. In February 2016, Governor Maggie Hassan and Commissioner of Education Virginia Barry announced a new partnership, the New Hampshire School Connectivity Initiative (NHSCI) aimed at enhancing access to high speed broadband at NHs K-12 public schools. NHSCI has partnered with EducationSuperHighway a national nonprofit organization that supports increased broadband connectivity in public schools. EducationSuperHighway is providing its services free of charge to help schools and districts in NH evaluate their options to make the best upgrade decisions. NHDoE is working to create a fiber construction matching fund to leverage the E-rate state match opportunity. 32% of NH schools currently lack fiber connectivity. For schools that need new fiber construction, E-rate will fund an additional 10% above a district's E-rate discount level if the state provides 10%. This increases a district's E-rate discount level by 20%. The dollars from this fund have the ability to leverage up to $20 of fiber construction charges from every $1 spent from the fund. This opportunity is only available for a few more years, so the more districts that will take advantage of the fiber construction opportunity, the better. (Presenter(s): Dan Runcie, State Engagement Manager, EducationSuperHighway, and Paul Toribio, EducationSuperHighway)
Thursday December 1, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Curriers
Moultonborough School District started a 1:1 iPad Pilot in 2012 with 2 grades and adding 2 grades each year. In 2015-16, every student has a 1:1 iPad. Collaboration between the Tech Dept and Media Center created comprehensive and focused professional development from the popular Tech Ten at staff meetings to weekly meetings with grade level teachers to full day workshops. A pilot allowed us to focus in on small groups of teachers and expanding what we learned together to the next group. We realized after our first year of this pilot that it was essential to use a learning management system in combination with a note-taking application to ensure that both staff and students could seamlessly share information and submissions with each other. We encountered several other issues along the way and elaborated effective policies to address them. Finally, our tech people will share tips on the management and deployment of these devices. (Presenter(s): Laura Maroon, Technology, Moultonborough School District, and Etienne Vallee)
Thursday December 1, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Salon B
Explore and share strategies of successful bookclubs to engage students in the lifelong skill of reading to pursue personal and aesthetic growth. Ideas will include use of technology tools such as social media and Skype to connect students and authors. Participants should come ready to share ideas of what has worked and not worked in their schools. (Presenter(s): Donna Zecha, School Librarian, Hopkinton Middle/High School)
Thursday December 1, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Coolidge
Sure, your students all want to play games. And make games. Teachers struggle to keep the interest of today's game-addled "digital natives". "Game-based learning" is one of today's hot educational buzzwords. But why should schools be in game design and how do you know if playing and making games is educational? How can you assess student achievement? Where do you start with making games in a "traditional" K-12 setting? How can students be creative when they are seated in rows all facing the front? What tools do you need? What are your expected outcomes? We will answer these questions and share both success and failure stories from our own experience implementing game design, programming, screenwriting, and 3D modeling curriculum in our schools. (Presenter(s): Norma-Jean Audet, Technology Director, RSU 4 / Oak Hill High School, and Suzanne Richard)
Thursday December 1, 2016 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Spaulding
