2019 NJECC Annual Technology Conference: Full Schedule

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NJECC’s 33rd Annual Technology Conference ~ January 8th, 2019
Keynote ~ Dr. Michelle Schmitz, Apple Distinguished Educator, Principal
"Pioneering Change in Education" (Sponsored by Apple Education)

Dr. Schmitz is an elementary administrator who IS reimagining and rethinking education to meet the needs of today’s learner. Schmitz is the founding principal of EPiC Elementary where Every Person is Inspired to Create, a learning environment that is redesigning education based on three pillars: Empowering Creativity, Equipping Students, and Engaging Communities. Her mission is to challenge your thinking and provide real-world ideas that will push your students to be creative thinkers, collaborators, and innovative problem solvers.

Please see our website for more information.

Tuesday Presentations and Workshops
Join us for more than 100 presentations featuring professionals teaching in K-12 schools and universities. This year we will feature strands for Library Media Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Math Teachers and English/Language Arts Teachers. We will offer hands-on sessions and BYOD sessions. All presentations and workshops are listed below. You are free to choose from any of the sessions when you register for Tuesday, January 8th, 2019. The detailed schedule will be available mid-December. If you choose to attend our post-conference workshops, taking place on January 9th and January 10th, you must register for the sessions individually.

Hands-On Post Conference Workshops are listed below by date and time. Please choose your post conference workshops when you register.

Cost:
The fee for Tuesday is $110 for NJECC members and $125 for non-members.
All individual workshops on the post conference days are $110 (member) and $125 (non-member) for each workshop.
Google Certification Preparation Workshop Level 1on post conference days is $279.00 (member) and $299.00 (non-member).

Exhibition Area: Come visit our exhibition area to view displays and demonstrations from vendors featuring the latest in educational technology products and services.

Conference Location and Parking

10:45am EST

Computer Lab to MakerSpace/Design Lab

Discuss the process two technology teachers went through to convert their traditional computer labs into starter MakerSpaces. Dollar store purchases, grants, and administrative support to start the conversion, discuss current state of conversion, and the road ahead.

Speakers

Jennifer Bariso

Technology Teachers, Ringwood Public Schools

Carrie Odgers-Lax

Technology Teacher, Martin J Ryerson Middle School

Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2042 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

General Session, Session 1

Grade Levels K-5, 6-8
Audience Beginner
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 1
Location Room 2042

10:45am EST

Revitalize the Middle School Media Center

Join Aimee Toth, Principal of Mountain View Middle School, and Mary Joy Falcone, Technology Coordinator from the Mendham Borough School District, on their journey to revitalize the middle school Media Center. Using Mountain View's recent Media Center project as a case study, participants will hear first-hand how the school transformed a dated room into a 21st Century collaborative workspace.

Speakers

Mary Joy Falcone

School District Technology Coordinator, Mendham Borough

Aimee Toth

Principal, Mountain View Middle School, Mendham Borough School District

In her seventh year as the Principal of Mountain View Middle School, Aimee Toth's career in education spans almost two decades. From seventh grade Social Studies teacher to Assistant Principal, to her current position, Mrs. Toth is committed to working with middle-level learners... Read More →

Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2012 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Library/Media

Grade Levels 6-8
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 1
Location Room 2012

10:45am EST

Blender In the Classroom

Blender is a 3d open source software that encompasses modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation. Most of all Blender is a great model for visualizing the 3d space. It's a great way to spark interest in math for those that aspire to be animators/game developers.

Speakers

Joseph Ostroman

Teacher, Academy360 Upper School

Presenter for "Python the Holy Grail" a python programming tutorial for education and Dialogflow, which uses coding to create chat-bots. Presentation URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UnFE11GGweTfqwAPVNwCSRLKacy4K0TYdFt5M7f93nU/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2026 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Math, Session 1

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience Intermediate, Advanced
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 1
Location Room 2026

10:45am EST

Thematic Units and Project-Based Learning in the Regular and Special Education Classroom

Curriculum theme-based iPad projects that have been successfully used with middle school students on the autism spectrum, to teach content as well as develop students' ability to utilize technology to creatively express themselves, will be presented. Ideas for creating new projects and adapting projects for all subjects and regular-ed classrooms will be discussed. This workshop is appropriate for general education as well as special education.

Speakers

Debra Ilana Bachrach

Media Specialist, Spectrum360

Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Room 2009 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Special Education

Grade Levels K-5, 6-8
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 1
Location Room 2009

10:45am EST

Utilizing Desmos to Strengthen your Math Instruction - HANDS ON WORKSHOP

Desmos is an amazing free web-based tool that helps students to explore mathematical concepts in a variety of ways! Desmos can be used to teach a concept, explore and investigate, and as an assessment tool. Teachers will learn to explore Classroom Activities and create their own learning activity for immediate use in their classroom!

Speakers

Nicole Ealey

Teacher, Rutherford Board of Ed and AMTNJ

Tuesday January 8, 2019 10:45am - 12:15pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1143 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Math

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 1 1/2 Hour Workshop
Session Hands-On Session 1
Location ADP Center - Room 1143

11:55am EST

Carousel of Creativity

The relevant Library Media Specialist must consistently Reflect upon curriculum, Refresh one's outlook, and Renew by staying abreast of current technologies and trends. We will share some of our lesson updates and daily best practices integrating the latest pedagogical strategies and tech tools such as FlipGrid, Padlet, WeVideo, Tinkercad, Google Apps for Education, Adobe Spark and others.

Speakers

Nancy Mullin

Supervisor of Career Education and Library Science, West Orange Board of Education

As a member of the New Jersey Career and Technical Education State Advisory Committee, Nancy is passionate about providing students with the best CTE opportunities possible. She is also an advocate for school libraries and strives to provide our community with the best library programs... Read More →

Bev Tindall

Library Media Specialist, West Orange High School LMC

I have been an educator for over 30 years and have seen many changes over that time, however, I am excited about current shifts in education and the Library world! Follow me @bevtindall !

Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2008 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Library/Media, Session 1

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 1
Location Room 2008

11:55am EST

Increasing Independence and Academic Success

This workshop highlights best practices for increasing students' independence and academic success using technology. The session will showcase mobile tools intended to improve executive functions and provide access to the content area curriculum. The presentation will exhibit apps that make text accessible to struggling readers, improve writing skills, assist with executive functions such as organizing tasks, and address appropriate social behavior. Emphasis will be placed on customizing apps to match users’ specific needs.

Speakers

Ellen Farr

Instructional Designer, The College of New Jersey

Ellen Farr, EdD is an instructional designer in the Office of Instructional Design at The College of New Jersey. She is dedicated to guiding faculty's integration of technology into their course design. She draws upon her doctoral expertise in the design of learning environments to... Read More →

Tuesday January 8, 2019 11:55am - 12:55pm EST
Room 2007 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Special Education

Grade Levels 9-12, 6-8
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 2
Location Room 2007

12:25pm EST

Using Google Apps in the English Language Arts Classroom - HANDS ON WORKSHOP

This workshop is geared towards ELA teachers teaching grades 4 and up. You will learn how to use Google Slides as digital interactive notebooks. Google Forms will be discussed, and using them as digital escape rooms, as well as a means to record keep in ELA. Various add-ons will be introduced as well as websites that work well with the Google Suite. You will learn how to go TOTALLY paperless in your ELA classroom!

Speakers

Megan Mariano

6th Grade English Language Arts, Carlstadt Public School

Tuesday January 8, 2019 12:25pm - 1:55pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1120 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

English/Language Arts

Grade Levels 6-8, 4-5
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 1 1/2 Hour Workshop
Session Hands-On Session 2
Location ADP Center - Room 1120

12:25pm EST

TinkerCAD Tips and Tools to Explore 3D Design - HANDS ON WORKSHOP

Participants will learn how to Tinker their way to drawing and design in 3D. Tinkercad is a free web-based program that helps students to increase spatial understanding. I utilize Tinkercad in my Architecture class -- and I am hoping you can utilize it for a fun project or a supplemental activity.

Speakers

Nicole Ealey

Teacher, Rutherford Board of Ed and AMTNJ

Tuesday January 8, 2019 12:25pm - 1:55pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1143 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Workshop

Grade Levels K-5, 6-8
Audience All
Type of Presentation 1 1/2 Hour Workshop
Session Hands-On Session 2
Location ADP Center - Room 1143

1:10pm EST

Geographic Information Systems for Students

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a highly-pursued skill in research centers across the country. This workshop will allow the learners to acquire the skills they need to set up a classroom or number of classrooms in a renowned GIS system free to K-12. Teachers will go through a standard learning session that most computer-savvy users will be able to follow in a 60-minute period. A pre-video on how to set up an ArcGIS Account will be provided in early December for participants to be ready for the workshop.

Speakers

Stephanie Stern-Protz

STEM Specialist/Coordinator, North Bergen STEM Academy/NASA Endeavor/GISS

Hello,I'm a Specialist of Experiential Learning and STEM/STEAM. In 2011, I started a NASA journey through the NASA Endeavor Fellow STEM Teaching Certificate Project. Since then, my NASA adventure has been one of learning, sharing, discovery, social and emotional understanding, and... Read More →

Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 3050 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

General Session

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience Beginner, Intermediate
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 3
Location Room 3050

1:10pm EST

Beyond Game Play: Using Virtual Reality to Support the Curriculum

Virtual reality simulations allow students to apply the content they are learning to “virtual life” situations. Discover how virtual reality can be used to enhance educational experiences, engage and motivate students, and give students the opportunity to see how the content they were learning connects to the real world. The focus will be on simulations and games available for HTC Vive through the STEAM store to support and enhance the curriculum.

Speakers

Cynthia Cassidy

Media Specialist, Warren Middle School

Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2040 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Library/Media, Session 3

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience All
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 3
Location Room 2040

1:10pm EST

Design Projects with Code

With the prevalence and availability of coding platforms, all teachers have the opportunity to infuse computer science into their classrooms. There are many accessible and exciting applications that teachers can use to design unique learning experiences for their students. Several tools will be presented in this workshop, including Scratch, Thunkable, CoSpaces, and Makecode.com. Activities and projects which include coding not only empower students through innovative opportunities, but also enable the incorporation of design and computational and iterative thinking.

Speakers

Robert Kalman

Digital Design Teacher & Tech Integrator, Ramsey School District

Robert Kalman is a digital design teacher and tech integrator at Eric S. Smith Middle School in Ramsey, New Jersey. He is an avid edtech presenter and consultant, and has experience integrating iPads, Chromebooks, & PC’s in a 1:1 device environment. Robert loves working with both... Read More →

Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2008 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Library/Media

Grade Levels K-5, 6-8
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 3
Location Room 2008

1:10pm EST

The Digital Citizenship Game Plan

Participants will learn the differences and similarities between digital literacy and digital citizenship; to weave digital citizenship into digital literacy and media studies; to effectively communicate with students and teachers about how to use technology responsibly in language they understand; and, strategies to promote collaboration among technology coordinators, curriculum supervisors, library media specialists and teachers. Presentation Link

Speakers

Gabriel Lowy

Shari Stein

High School Librarian, John P. Stevens High School

Shari Stein has been an educator for over 33 years. For the first 8 years, she was an English teacher in Edison, NJ. For the past 25 years, she has been the librarian at John P. Stevens High School in Edison. She is an expert in digital content management and social media usage. Shari... Read More →

Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2012 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Library/Media

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 3
Location Room 2012

1:10pm EST

Using the Desmos Calculator to Analyze Student Photographs and Pictures

Most students enjoy taking photographs of their friends, surroundings and objects in the world around them. Additionally, many are budding artists. But, how often do they analyze the mathematics behind their images? Participants in this session will learn how to use the Desmos Calculator to investigate the underlying equations and geometric figures.

Speakers

Stephanie Cooperman

AMTNJ President-Elect, Retired

Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2004 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Math

Grade Levels 6-8
Audience Intermediate
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 3
Location Room 2004

1:10pm EST

Unplugged: Rest and Relaxation in the Classroom

In this presentation, teachers will observe the benefits of practicing mindfullness, meditation, and rest and relaxation for their staff and students.

Speakers

Fernando Palma

Special Education Teacher, Leonia Middle School

I have been in education for over 10 years working in inner city, private, and public sectors. I was a reluctant special education teacher until a started working with kids with autism. My whole mindset changed and have with working with kids with special needs for the majority... Read More →

Tuesday January 8, 2019 1:10pm - 2:10pm EST
Room 2009 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Special Education

Grade Levels 6-8
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 3
Location Room 2009

2:00pm EST

Inclusive STEM Innovation Stations - HANDS ON WORKSHOP

Participants will be introduced to our Award Winning Inclusive STEM classroom. We will provide information on how to start your own inclusive STEM room on a shoestring budget. We will bring our STEM room to you, as participants will have hands-on opportunities using Universal Design materials from our room.

Speakers

Skye Donzelli

Technology Teacher, Howell Memorial Elementary School

Jennifer Stenard

Media/STEM teacher, Howell Memorial Elementary School

I am a Media Specialist with 23 years of experience. During that time, I have worked with all levels of children from K-8. As a co-winner of 2 Ocean First Model Classroom $10,00 grants, I have helped transform the school Media Center into a STEM center, which was awarded the New... Read More →

Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1145 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Special Education

Grade Levels K-5, 6-8
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 1 1/2 Hour Workshop
Session Hands-On Session 3
Location ADP Center - Room 1145

2:00pm EST

Revealing the Invisible: Metacognitive Support with Actively Learn - HANDS ON WORKSHOP

By fostering all aspects of metacognition with texts that engage students, Actively Learn’s embedded supports and opportunities for differentiation and customization provide students the opportunity to reveal what expert readers do automatically. Participants will learn how to build and customize assignments that support metacognitive thinking across content areas. Presentation Link

Speakers

Heather Esposito

English Teacher, Reading Specialist, Technology Mentor, Cherry Hill School District, Cherry Hill NJ

I have been teaching high school English for nineteen years. I am a certified reading specialist, technology mentor, and PLC Coordinator. I work on a team of teachers devoted to supporting student voice and I am involved in Action Research focused on student voice, choice, and literacy... Read More →

Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Room 3004 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Special Education

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation 1 1/2 Hour Workshop
Session Hands-On Session 3
Location Room 3002 - BYOD

2:00pm EST

Google Drawings: The Unsung Hero of Google Suite and its Application in the ELA Classroom - HANDS ON WORKSHOP

Google Drawings is a powerhouse of possibility, but many teachers and administrators haven't gotten around to checking it out. Workshop participants will learn how to use Google Drawings, create and share a Google Drawing, and be able to check out some awesome and easy applications for the classroom. Teachers and administrators can expect to implement what they learn in this workshop as soon as they get back to the classroom.

Speakers

Aimee Battagliese

ELA Teacher/Certified Media Specialist, Anthony Wayne Middle School

Maryellen Greer

Library Media Specialist, Anthony Wayne Middle School

Library media specialist at a 6-8 school Google certified educatorAspiring school administrator Close to meeting my 2018 GoodReads goal of 115 books :-)

Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
ADP Center - Room 1143 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

Workshop

Grade Levels 6-8
Audience Beginner, Intermediate
Type of Presentation 1 1/2 Hour Workshop
Session Hands-On Session 3
Location ADP Center - Room 1143 - BYOD

2:20pm EST

Integrating Augmented Reality

This presentation explores free and low-cost options for educators to integrate Augmented Reality in a variety of K-12 subject areas. We will look at some examples of AR apps that can be used on a tablet or mobile device. You will learn how to make interactive augmented reality experiences that you can start using in your classroom immediately. Some apps that will be explored include HP Reveal, Quiver, & iDinosaur.

Speakers

Steven Lahullier

Technology Teacher, Robert Gordon School

Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:20pm - 3:20pm EST
Room 2026 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

General Session, Session 1

Grade Levels K-5, 6-8
Audience Beginner, Intermediate
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 4
Location Room 2026

2:20pm EST

The Quest to Game Master Status: Creating A Gamified Lesson

An interactive session that offers beginning strategies on how to implement gaming concepts in any classroom to help kids become addicted to learning and to modify behaviors. Come away with the tools needed to transform your classroom into a learning adventure!

Speakers

Dr. Shantel Scott

Teacher of English, Freeehold Regional High School District, Aberdeen Consultants, Inc.

Dr. Shantel Marie Scott is a passionate educator and Google for Education Certified Innovator changing lives, with technology, one classroom at a time. Dr. Scott has 15 years of experience teaching English in grades 7-12. With deep roots in innovating classroom instruction, Dr. Scott... Read More →

Claudia Soldiviero

Teacher of English, Freehold Regional High School District, Aberdeen Consultants, Inc.

My case was an interesting Breast Cancer Diagnosis. I was diagnosed with HER2New + on one breast and than two weeks later with Triple Negative on the other side. After chemo, time for genetic testing and find out that I am BRACA 1 positive. I do things BIG, I like to say Next came... Read More →

Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:20pm - 3:20pm EST
Room 3007 Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

General Session

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience Beginner
Type of Presentation 60 Minute Presentation
Session Session 4
Location Room 3007

12:30pm EST

STEM: Environmental Design

This hands-on workshop will center around some of the environmental issues that our population faces today. Participants will get an opportunity to test, design, and build the most efficient wind turbine, oil spill clean-up, and space mine with the help of a variety of materials including Lego Robots.

Speakers

Ryan Gilligan

STEAM Teacher, Valley Middle School, Oakland, NJ

In my 15 year teaching career in Oakland NJ, I've gotten the chance to build and develop some wonderful STEM based experiences for my students, and have gotten a chance to cover some amazing and important curricular content. My ever evolving curriculum is similar to my professional... Read More →

Wednesday January 9, 2019 12:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Montclair State University

Workshop

Grade Levels K-5, 6-8
Audience All Levels
Type of Presentation Post Conference Workshop
Location Room TBA

12:30pm EST

Flipped Classroom

The Flipped Classroom is a popular approach for maximizing class time for higher-level thinking activities and discussions. This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to create online tutorial videos to use in a flipped classroom setting. Attendees will learn how to implement various ways of delivering instruction through the videos. All attendees should come prepared with an iPad and classroom materials they can use to develop an upcoming lesson.

Speakers

Ashley Holton

Teacher/Mathematics Coordinator, Oakland Public Schools

Jennifer Wallace

Teacher/ELA Coordinator, Oakland Public Schools

Thursday January 10, 2019 12:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Montclair State University

Workshop

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience Beginner, Intermediate
Type of Presentation Post Conference Workshop
Location Room TBA