Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas, Dallas, TX
November 5, 2023 - November 7, 2023
Edu-Tech & Edu-Tech Academics focuses on delivering real-world insights, first-hand experiences and practical ideas that have been tried by other districts. We know that implementing new technology solutions, updating classrooms and curriculum initiatives isn’t a one department job, but a collaboration of different departments. Our goal is for you to gain new concepts and approaches to yield positive results in your bottom line.
Edu-Tech and Edu-Tech Academics brings together the heads of Technology and Curriculum & Instruction from K-12 school districts. It provides a forum to collaborate, strategize and discover innovative ideas for the challenges faced by your district. We believe in creating a memorable, collaborative and effective experience focused on continuous improvement for technology and academics. Sit down with your peers in an intimate setting and learn new ideas and get help from your colleagues from other districts. Benchmark your solutions. Explore what true collaboration really is about.
1:00pm |
Registration |
2:00pm |
Tour – Bee Cave Middle School, Lake Travis Independent School District |
5:30pm |
Cocktail Reception |
6:30pm |
Transforming Learning in an Urban Setting via Technology
Presented by
Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent, Dallas Independent School District |
7:30pm |
Dinner Reception |
7:15am |
Breakfast & Itinerary Pick-Up Sponsored by Gaggle |
8:00am |
STEAM for All
Presented by
Sarah Cook, Director of Curriculum & Accountability, Brenham Independent School District |
Technology Integration for Teaching & Learning
Presented by
Karla K. Burkholder, Director of Technology, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District |
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8:50am |
Roundtables & Refreshments |
10:50am |
Extending Learning Opportunities to Increase Engagement
Presented by
Meredith Watassek, Director, Career and Technical Education, Fort Bend Independent School District |
Future-proofing Digital Infrastructure: Solving the Emerging Challenges in K-12 IT Support
Presented by
Scott Braynard, Vice President of Sales, Incident IQ |
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11:35am |
Roundtables |
12:50pm |
Luncheon |
1:50pm |
What We Learned from Victoria Virtual Schools
Presented by
Gregory Dandio, Director of Technology, Victoria Independent School District Jennifer Wyatt, Instructional Technology, Victoria Independent School District |
2:35pm |
Roundtables & Refreshments |
4:35pm |
ClassLink ide Chat
Presented by
Berj Akian, CEO, ClassLink Andre D. Spencer, Superintendent, Manor Independent School District |
6:30pm |
Networking Dinner |
8:00am |
Breakfast |
8:30am |
The Academy for Early Learners: A Collaboration of Research, Curriculum and Building Design for Experiential Learning
Presented by
Kimberly Cantu, Superintendent, Mansfield Independent School District Jeff Brodgen, Associate Superintendent of Facilities & Bond Programs, Mansfield Independent School District |
Leadership Through Chaos
Presented by
Amber Teamann, Director of Technology and Innovation, Crandall Independent School District |
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9:20am |
Roundtables |
10:40am |
TEAMing to Transform and Thrive
Presented by
Rebecca Landa, Executive Director 21stCentury Learning, San Antonio Independent School District |
“Marital Advice” for Curriculum & Technology Directors
Presented by
Daniel D. Domain, Director of Information Technology Services, Venus Independent School District Christi Nies, Program Coordinator Curriculum Support Services, Region 10 Education Service Center |
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11:25am |
Healthy Relationship with Digital Media: Digital Citizen
Presented by
Andre D. Spencer, Superintendent, Manor Independent School District Amber Teamann, Director of Technology and Innovation, Crandall Independent School District Meredith Watassek, Director of Career & Technical Education, Fort Bend Independent School District |
12:10pm |
Closing Lunch |
Technology Topics
Cyber Security: How to Address & Enforce • 1-to-1 Policies Across K-12 Education • Learning Management Systems: Evidence of Collaboration • Student Devices: Fees, Insurance & Finance • Tech Integrations with Curriculum & Instruction • IT Sustainability: Upgrading School Networks • Education Technology: Build Better Teaching • Learning Experiences to Achieve Higher Learning Outcome • Virtual & Augmented Reality: Unlimited Opportunities
Academics Topics
Experiential Learning: Real World Situations • Teacher Instruction & Self-Directed Activities: Blended Learning • Bite-Sized Learning • STEAM Curriculum • Self-Paced & Self-Chosen Projects: Genius Hour • Project-Based Learning • A Healthy Relationship with Digital Media: Digital Citizen • Gamification
Roundtable Collaboration Meetings:
Edu-Tech and Edu-Tech Academics are designed to change the way school districts discover solutions. We provide the ability to learn about cutting-edge solutions with proven results used by other districts across the country. The relaxed atmosphere provides the opportunity to have open and candid conversations with senior executives to discuss industry trends and challenges. Prior to the meeting, attendees will make selections of the roundtable topics they choose to participate in based on their districts’ priorities and needs. The senior executives within the solution organizations moderate scheduled roundtables creating the opportunity for districts to share their challenges with those at the table and walk away with actionable information.
Exceptional Networking Opportunities
We strive to maximize your face-to-face time by providing a multitude of avenues to engage the senior executives in attendance. The agenda incorporates cocktail receptions, networking lunches and a specially selected offsite dinner at a nearby venue. Leverage the meeting’s relaxed atmosphere and after hours networking activities to build strong personal relationships with current and future clients.