Saturday, August 29, 2015

B. F. Skinner on education

B.F. Skinner Panel about "Beyond Freedom & Dignity"

No to Behaviorism in Classrooms

The psychology of self-motivation | Scott Geller | TEDxVirginiaTech

Why are so many of our teachers and schools so successful? John Hattie a...

What 60 Schools Can Tell Us About Teaching 21st Century Skills: Grant Li...

The 5 principles of highly effective teachers: Pierre Pirard at TEDxGhent

The power of student-driven learning: Shelley Wright at TEDxWestVancouverED

WatchGuard FireBytes! Integrating Active Directory

Introducing the Ruckus R 700 - 802.11ac access point

Ruckus SmartZone 100 Controller

Columbia Public Schools Rides a New Wave of Ruckus Wi-Fi

Lodi USD Gets Smart about Ruckus Gigabit 802.11ac WiFi

Reimagining Learning: Richard Culatta at TEDxBeaconStreet

School Sleuth: The Expert Files: Richard Culatta Part 1

School Sleuth: The Expert Files: Susan Patrick Part 1

The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 6: Personalizing Education

The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 9: Are Teachers Ready?

The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 10: Technology: The Dos and Don’ts

The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 7: Efficiency vs Deeper Learning

The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 4: Producers vs Consumers

The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 2: Is Technology a Silver Bullet?

The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 5: The Digital Divide

The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 3: Screen Time: How Much is Too...

Richard Culatta, Director of the Office of Educational Technology

Using Technology to Close Equity Gaps

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

2015 State Curriculum and Technology Directors Conference - August 12, 2015

2015 State Curriculum and 
Technology Directors Conference -
August 12, 2015

Registration closes August 6, 2015 for the 2015 State Curriculum and Technology Directors Conference sponsored by MACUL, MAEDS, MAISA, MDE, REMC, and TRIG:

2015 State Curriculum and Technology Directors Conference Agenda:

8:30 - 9:00    Registration
9:00 - 9:20    Welcome and Housekeeping, Auditorium
                 Mark Smith,  MACUL Executive Director
9:20 - 9:40    View on Michigan Education, Senator Goeff Hansen
9:40 - 10:30   MDE Perspective on the 2015-16 School Year
Venessa Keesler, MDE Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services,

10:30 - 10:50 Break/Networking

10:50 - 11:50 Breakout Sessions #1 (3 presentations)
  • Technology Rich Environments--Drama Room
Michelle Ribant, MDE  Director of 21st Century Learning
  • Student Academic Early Warning Systems--Band Room
Kathy Miller, Shiawassee RESD Director of Instructional Services
  • Balanced Assessment--Choir Room
Amy Scott-Kronemeyer, Sault Area Schools Director of Academic Achievement
Jason Kronemeyer, Director of Technology, EUPISD

11:50 - 12:50 Lunch/Networking, Cafeteria

1:00 - 2:00 Breakout Sessions #2 (3 presentations)
  • Balanced Assessment--Choir Room
Amy Scott-Kronemeyer, Sult Area Schools Director of Academic Achievement
Jason Kronemeyer, Director of Technology, EUPISD
  • LEA Technology Planning Process--Band Room
Ann-Marie Mapes, MDE Technology Planning Coordinator and Communications Consultant
Diane Fleming, MDE School Improvement Consultant
Diane Joslin-Gould, MDE School Improvement Consultant
Karen Ruple, MDE Program Manager
Kathy Miller, Shiawassee RESD Director of Instructional Services
  • Online Course Data--Drama Room
Jamey Fitzpatrick, Michigan Virtual University, President and CEO

2:00 - 2:15 Break/Networking

2:15 - 3:15 Breakout Sessions #3 (3 presentations)
  • Logistics Updates to M-STEP & More--Band Room
Dave Judd, Division of Accountability Services, Director
Office of Systems and Integration
  • State Tech Plan--Drama Room
Michelle Ribant, MDE  Director of 21st Century Learning
  • MTSS/K-3 Literacy Systems--Choir Room
Laura Colligan, Ingham ISD Supervisor, Student Instructional Services
John Endahl, Ingham ISD Data Services Specialist

Click on Events and then use the drop down to find the 2015 State Curriculum and Technology Directors' Conference

Please share this invitation with technology and 
curriculum leaders who may be interested!