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Technology Conference 101:Creating a Technology Conference that Wows
Your Participants
AESA ConferenceAustin, TX
December 5, 2009
Diane JacksonPrairie Lakes Area Education Agency
Why have a tech conference? Difficult for teachers/administrators to
attend during the school year Student proficiency in technology literacy
was hit and miss Pockets of technology integration The only tech conference in the state was
held in October in either Des Moines or Iowa City
Create vision for your conferenceOur vision…
Teachers and administrators will develop an awareness and knowledge of technology needs for the 21st century learning environment.
Where to start? Decide purpose of conference and
outcomes Get the right people “on the bus” Conference dates – how many days Create a budget Venue Keynote Intended Audience
Outcomes: Build knowledge of available technology tools Increase technology into instructional practices Learn ways to provide access to technology tools Ethical and legal aspects of technology
integration Everyone leaves with the knowledge that use of
technology will increase student learning Prepare our students for the future Develop networking resources for support Technology leadership
Strands Policies and Finances
Superintendents, principals, board members Technical Management
Tech coordinators Classroom Implementation-differentiate
Teachers, curriculum directors, teacher/librarians
Survey intended audience
Keep it short! Two or three questions Google forms
Survey results – Question 1 From the respondents, majority were
excited about the conference and planned to attend
Reasons for not attending Summer School Money
Survey Results – Question 2 Web 2.0 Tools
Social Networking Video Conferencing Twitter/Flickr
SmartBoards Google Docs Toys to Tools
iPods, Cellphones, MP3 players
Assistive Technology Application Read-Write Gold
Digital Storytelling Cyber bullying Moodle Video Production Copyright Iowa AEA Online, PD360
Committees Keynote Presenters Program Vendors Publicity
Registration Bookstore Hospitality Door Prizes Evaluations
Participants want… Licensure renewal credit Coffee and rolls in the morning Lunch included in registration fee Practitioners as presenters Time built into the conference to work with
their team
Conference Items Program Reflection Journal Action Plan Presenter token of appreciation Bags for participants NETS for students Educational Leadership Magazine
Evaluations Keynote and sessions
How well was the content of the presentation delivered? How much do you predict that the ideas and information
presented today will impact you personally as a professional?
Do you feel information from this session will enhance student achievement in your classroom?
Can you use this information to enhance your leadership in your building or district?
Overall Conference
What we learned… Attend state/national conferences Planning committee meet monthly Have conference at one venue Ask vendors for door prizes or help with
refreshments Keep registration open as long as possible Debrief at the end of each day Have daily announcements Review conference
Added benefits… Partner with the state conference Participants and presenters statewide Provide NW Iowa educators with the latest
technology tools and strategies Districts have developed and implemented
their technology action plans
2010 Conference More sessions repeated More double sessions More signage Registration through Google forms Scheduling Session evaluations
Word Clouds!!!
Contact Information
Diane JacksonPrairie Lakes Area Education [email protected] Ext. 2049
Conference forms: http://ticl.wikispaces.com/