ABOUT
The EdTechTeacher Boston Summit is a unique learning experience that brings together tested and practical edtech strategies for the classroom, as well as thought leaders to explore what is next in education and edtech.
From iPads & Chromebooks to Project Based Learning, Gamification, Virtual Reality and Coding, the EdTechTeacher Boston Summit is the ideal event to learn, connect and share.
There are three unique and meaningful strands in the event focused on addressing a certain aspect of education and edtech.
EdTechNow
Designed specifically for the classroom teacher that is getting started in a 1:1 environment or is in the early stages of thoughtful technology integration and implementation.
EdThought
Designed for educational leaders, administrators, and educators that want to explore innovation in education. The strand is for those specifically interested in big picture ideas.
EdTechNext
Designed for the technology savvy educator that is looking for next steps, advanced strategies and creative approaches to technology integration.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
DR. AYANNA HOWARD
Keynote Speaker
Roboticist, Maker
THOMAS DACCORD
Co- Founder EdTechTeacher
MONICA BURNS
Apple Distinguished Educator & Founder of @ClassTechTips
GREG KULOWIEC
EdTechTeacher instructor and coined “AppSmashing”
AVRA ROBINSON
EdTechTeacher Director of Online Learning
JUSTIN REICH
EdTechTeacher Co-Founder and MIT Professor
PRE CONFERNCE WORKSHOPS
Join us for a day of hands-on learning with our expert instructors for an in-depth educational experience.
Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality
Fostering Innovation and Engagement in EDU
Learn how to create your own immersive experiences and help foster student creativity with immersive technology.
Google and G Suite in the Classroom
Finding Creative and Innovative Approaches
From innovative uses of the core Google tools, to creating multimedia with new Chrome apps and extensions, we will explore powerful and innovative ways to empower students to demonstrate and share their learning.
Design Thinking & Making
Walk away with a thorough understanding of the Design Thinking model, practical application of the Design Thinking process as well as the ability to construct design challenges.
Project Based Learning
In this intensive workshop, participants will learn the essential design elements of PBL, meaningful ways to integrate technology as an integral component in student engagement and motivation, and instructional strategies to support student learning.
iPads in Elementary Classroom
This workshop will focus specifically on iPad innovation at the K-5 level, as we will explore apps and strategies specific to younger learners that empower them as creators of their own learning artifacts.
Leading Teachers
From Monday to Someday
Join us and explore how innovative leaders in the U.S., Canada, and other countries think beyond a device or platform and promote conscientious innovation with learning technologies.
Playful Practice
We will play a variety of teacher learning games, from BalderMath to MetaRubric, and then develop prototypes for new playful learning experiences that you can take back to PD sessions at your own school.
SCHEDULE
PRE CONFERENCE
WORKSHOPS
NOVEMBER 5
8:00 – Coffee & Registration
8:30 – Morning Session
12:00 – Lunch on your own
1:00 – Afternoon Session
DAY 1
NOVEMBER 6
8:00 – Coffee & Registration
8:30 – Keynote
9:15 – Session #1
10:30 – Session 2
11:30 – Lunch on your own
12:45 – Session #4
2:00 – Session #5
3:15 – Session #6
DAY 2
NOVEMBER 7
8:00 – Coffee & Registration
8:30 – Ignite Talks
9:15 – Session #7
10:30 – Session 8
11:30 – Lunch on your own
12:45 – Session #9
2:00 – Session #10
VENUE INFORMATION
The EdTechTeacher Summit Boston will be hosted at the Revere Hotel in the heart of Boston near the Commons.
HOTEL INFORMATION
132 Terry Road,
Hartford, 06105
Connecticut
PARKING INFORMATION
Onsite self-parking or valet is available from $30 or $50/day.
RATES & BOOKING
Call 1-855-673-8373 or Book Online by Oct 5 to receive the special $299 plus tax Summit rate.
