Some General Thoughts on Technology Tactical Plan

This is just a quick, off the top of my head, draft but something to get us started.  You can view it here and I have shared it read/write to the committee. Add your thoughts, let's make it a lively discussion. (Please remember to use Suggestion Mode for comments/additions).

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Technology Leadership Conferences of Interest

Tech & Learning Live is back in Boston on Friday, April 29 . This year’s program is all about professional development for tech lead learners—those edtech leaders who bridge the gaps between classroom and administration, curriculum and technology, school and home. This full day of workshops and discussions is specifically designed to “train the trainers” with shared best practices, workshops, and discussions that attendees can take back to their districts and put into action. This is your chance to network with others who care deeply about the future of education. More info ... 

The LearnLaunch Across Boundaries conference taking place on January 21-22, 2016 aims to promote dialogue about digital learning. Our 4th annual conference will examine the following question: “Are we digitizing past practice or moving toward personalized learning?” The conference brings together a diverse set of voices to discuss the most challenging questions facing teachers and the edtech industry today. We expect over 700 attendees who are passionate about transforming learning.

The target audience are entrepreneurs, educators, education administrators, investors, developers, students, and industry experts who are interested in the future and current state of educational technology in early education, K-12 education, higher education or continuing education should attend.

MassCUE spring conference, Leading Future Learning 2016, will be held March 11 & 12 at Holy Cross in Worcester. MassCUE and EdTechTeacher have joined forces for the 4th year to bring together educational technology leaders, administrators, and classroom educators

As technology and globalization transform our civic and economic spheres, educators must confront the challenge of preparing students for an ever more complex and cognitively demanding world. School leaders face both challenges and opportunities in encouraging classroom innovation and instructional progress while upholding academic rigor and student performance.