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CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSION V
T101: Transformative Leadership: A Case Study from Down Under (Spotlight Session)
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision
Greg Whitby, described by The Bulletin magazine as “Australia's smartest, most innovative and creative person working in education today,” will examine the six interlocking qualities of transformative leadership required for 21st century schooling. This leadership is supported by new pedagogies which embrace social networking software to improve learning outcomes, strengthen the interpersonal nature of learning, and build powerful learning networks. The presentation will also share case studies of schools in Australia where this is occurring.
- Gregory Whitby, Executive Director of Schools, Catholic Education Office Parramatta, Australia
T102: SIFA and Your School District
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Systems Management, Information Management, Business Leadership
At this session, get the latest update on the Schools Interoperability Framework Association (SIFA), including its partnership with ADL and the use of Core SCORM for Schools. Hear how Horry County (SC) Schools has created a proof-of-concept based on the SIF standard by utilizing a dynamic XML-based ETL tool that extracts data from its student information system and assessment stores. The proof-of-concept will show how South Carolina districts can create a single sign-on portal, connecting SASIxp, WinSnap, Destiny, Classxp, HealthOffice, PeopleSoft HR, PeopleSoft Financials, and Assessment data (MAP, PCAT, HSAP, SAT, and ACT) via SIF. In addition, the district is working with the South Carolina Department of Education to create a SIF-enabled vertical integration with the state’s data warehouse. Learn too about Virginia’s plans to expand the statewide implementation of a SIF-based student records exchange to improve the efficiency, reliability, cost and security of sending and receiving student records between LEAs and the Virginia Department of Education. Discuss procedures for protecting the security of data, processes for involving stakeholders and gaining early buy-in for the program, the implementation process, the initial results, and the next steps for the future of electronic student records exchange in Virginia.
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- Jill Abbott, Learning Strategist, Schools Interoperability Framework Association (SIFA) (Moderator)
- Bethann Canada, Director of Educational Information Management, Virginia Department of Education
- Jeri Fawcett, Coordinator, IT Special Projects, Horry County Schools, SC
- Richard Nadeau, Executive Director, Technology, Horry County Schools, SC
T103: How Technology Helps Address the Long Tail Problem in Education
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Business Leadership
Efficiency requires that teachers spend most of their time teaching in ways that are most effective to the largest number of students. As a result, schools traditionally teach to the head of the long tail of student learning. To leave no child behind, however, requires that we address the learning needs of each individual student. This introduction to the long tail philosophies, within the context of student ideas on technology in education, will help school leaders develop the vision necessary to address the individualized learning needs of the students of today and tomorrow.
- Julie Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Project Tomorrow - NetDay
- Karen Greenwood Henke, Consultant, Nimble Press
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- Holly Sagues, Chief Information Officer, Florida Virtual School
T104: Transforming Schools with Technology: What Leaders Need to Do!
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision
Technology changes teachers’ job descriptions and schools’ procedures. This session will offer a clear, persuasive set of reasons why digital tools are essential to transform schools into more effective, responsive and respected institutions. These tools are helping educators meet important goals set for schools by federal, state and local governments. Participants will examine the contribution of digital tools in meeting these goals and consider how to apply the information about the value of educational technology.
- Andrew Zucker, EdD, Author, Transforming Schools with Technology: How Smart Use of Digital Tools Helps Achieve Six Key Education Goals (Harvard Education Press) & Senior Research Scientist, The Concord Consortium
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T105: From Standards to Building Visionary Technology Leadership
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Team Building and Staffing, Education and Training
Participants in this session will understand the role that ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators, Fullan's Theory of Change, CoSN's Vision to Action and Vision to Know and Do Initiatives, and CoSN's Tech Planning and TCO materials played in the development and delivery of the Principal Technology Leadership Institute (PTLI). PTLI is a year-long hybrid online cohort with the goal to provide leadership experiences that transform administrators into technology visionaries. These leaders learn how to create and implement a shared technology integration vision for teaching and learning and build their capacity to implement data-driven decision-making processes with technology. Discussion will include the use of strategic collaboration between the Office of Principal Preparation and Development and ITS eLearning to create the Chicago Principal Competencies and the Chicago Data Competencies to develop the content, process, and appropriate use of technology for PTLI cohorts. Participants will learn the essential questions that frame the content of PTLI, recommended methods of delivery, and the role of technology in its implementation. An open discussion of assessment methods, results of the assessments, and future recommendations will close the session.
- Gerald Beimler, eLearning Director, IMPACT Training and User Support, Information & Technology Services eLearning, Chicago Public Schools, IL
- Linda Shay, Professional Development Manager, Office of Principal Preparation and Development, Chicago Public Schools, IL
T106: The Very Best of iPod and Podcasting
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Education and Training, Communication Systems
The dynamic duo of iPod and podcasting are to education what Batman and Robin are to Gotham City! More and more educators are embracing and realizing the potential of these tools in the hands of students from 1st graders practicing reading to high school students reviewing lectures. This session will explore best practices of using iPods and podcasting in the classroom, and will guide educators in best practices of implementation. Participants will gain numerous ideas for utilizing these technologies in education, from the application of this technology in improving student achievement, to increasing home-school communication, to allowing 21st century learners a means of collaboration. Classroom and administrative applications will be discussed, and the network infrastructure necessary to be successful will be addressed. It's time to rethink how content is distributed to students and teachers.
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- Joseph Morelock, Director, Network and Information Services, Canby School District, OR
- Kathy Shirley, Director, Technology and Media Services, Escondido Union School District, CA
T107: Superintendent's Role in A Culture of Transformation With Technology
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision
How will the world change over the next five years and what does that mean for superintendents and our school districts? CoSN has worked with top superintendents to identify their pressing issues and what they need to meet these challenges. This session will (1) describe the skills and attributes of a successful 21st century superintendent; (2) explain why district leaders need to engage, or reengage, on the issue of technology to support teaching and learning; and (3) identify practical information, resources, and best practice examples that will enable superintendents and senior district leaders to improve their effectiveness. In addition, the session will explore how technology can help address key challenges of student achievement, personal productivity, organizational efficiency, teacher quality, teaching and learning, and accountability. Hear tips for school district technology personnel on how they can help their superintendent and other district leaders develop a vision for systemic use of technology to improve teaching and learning.
- Lillian Kellogg, Vice President, Client Services, Education Networks of America (Moderator)
- Milt Dougherty, President, Milt Dougherty & Associates, LLC
- Chuck Kimball, EdD, Superintendent, Lake Washington School District, WA
T108: Why Won’t Our Parents Log On?
Essential Skills: Information Management
Sponsored by:
Discover the hidden secrets of high-percentage parent participation. With the introduction of NCLB and Web-based solutions, new demands are being placed on districts to provide online access to daily student progress. Today, a plethora of portal solutions are available to districts, but all too often these solutions result in only limited participation. This can be an expensive embarrassment for districts that struggle to bridge the home-school connection. Come join us for this informative session and learn from one Nebraska district that enjoys more than 90% access to its parent Web portal. Discover the positive impact that high percentage parent/student participation has had on this rural school district.
- Sharlene Karbowski, Coordinator of Student Information and Web Service, Westside Community School District, NE
- Paul Smith, Product Marketing Manager, Pearson School Systems
T109: Evidence vs. Emotion: The Importance of Data Management and Analysis (Spotlight Session Hosted by Dell, Inc.)
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Systems Management, Information Management, Business Leadership
Educating our children is one of most critical roles in America, if not the world. Often times the requirements to go about this task can lead to very emotional based discussions in determining the best approaches. Because of this, the task of the IT department goes well beyond deploying basic systems and services but also the capture of solid data and analysis that enable the district to make informed decisions that impact curriculum, funding, compliance, as well as technology. All of which are the bricks and mortar of educating our kids.
- Robert Runcie, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services, Chicago Public Schools, IL
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