iLearnNYC+Innovation+Institute+2015

=iLearnNYC Innovation Institute 2015 =

Date: November 3, 2015 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Location: High School of Economics and Finance 100 Trinity Place, NYC NY 10006 Target Audience: All Schools media type="custom" key="27921151"

=**Keynote: Jeff Mao**=

__// From Surviving to Thriving in a Tech-Rich School or Classroom //__
The landscape of learning in New York City has changed. The department has lifted the ban on cell phones and other student devices. Companies are able to restore old computers to new Chromebooks at minimal cost. Devices are now less costly than school supplies. What does this mean for the staff and students at our schools?

Jeff Mao will provide practical tips and advice in three important areas:
 * Device Management: Managing a device rich-school and classroom by harnessing the power of students in your school and putting smart systems in place.
 * Student Learning: How do we know we are supporting student achievement and which digital resource is the right one? Jeff will explain how the SAMR model can help you identify effective learning and how Graphite can help you find the right resource.
 * Family Outreach: Families know digital literacy is important, but many are not prepared to support their children. Jeff will share ways tech-savvy staff help change that.

About Jeff Mao
Jeff Mao provides strategic consulting to states and districts on the effective implementation of digital learning programs. Jeff joined Common Sense Education in the fall of 2014. Prior to that he served as the Learning Technology Policy Director for the Maine Department of Education. In that role, he provided leadership and education technology policy support to four Commissioners of Education, and he was directly responsible for the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI). He oversaw all aspects of the program including vision, implementation, policy, professional development, procurement and contract management.

Jeff has served on the Board of Directors of the State Educational Technology Directors Association for six years including two as Chair of the Board. Common Sense Media named him Educator of the year in 2012, and SETDA named him Leader of the Year in 2013. Click here to view Innovation Institute Breakout Sessions.



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