Good morning, everyone.
I warmly encourage you to consider submitting a proposal to present at the CEN Conference on May 5 **in person** at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The
deadline for doing is December 31. Visit the event Web site to learn more at
https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/8cf6f3a1-20b1-423a-8088-111891684808.
As you think about submitting a proposal, consider one or more of the following topics:
Library
- Library- grants- hotspots, and how to circulate chrome books (this could be part of best practice)
- Libraries: Digital Literacy Skills for Adults. Does the average adult have adequate digital literacy skills?
This could work with the 4-library grant under community best practice. Focus on senior citizens, this is especially needed when telehealth is becoming more prevalent and using kindle books, etc.
- Help library patrons learn about cybersecurity.
- Innovative ways to bring a community together
Technologies that Support Teaching and Learning
- New Educational Tools and best practices for daily use in the classroom
- Collaboration using technology for teaching: example Danbury and Ridgefield schools have a book club
- Ubiquitous learning: learning anywhere, everywhere. Meaningful learning experiences should be at home as well,
how do we bridge that gap?
- Artificial Intelligence and its impact on teaching and learning
- Immersive learning, VR, can equal the playing field for all students
- Virtual fieldtrips without VR headsets
- Assessments and technology that support grading larger classes
- Leveraging technology to support strategies for social-emotional learning
- Innovative practices for using technology for early childhood, how is it used appropriately. How can it be
leveraged to meet/communicate with parents? Examples: Office of Early Childhood, distributing iPads to families.
Pedagogy
- Pedagogy before technology, incorporate technology to enhance learning. Strong alignment between curriculum
and tech integration.
Professional Development
- Focus Groups/Community of Practice for professional development
- Teach Teachers to help students successfully collaborate remotely
Student Focused
- Incorporate the student voice and choice in how they use the technology
- Career pathways into technology for students, bring in the vendors from the floor, Career Technical Education
(CTE), Workforce Strategic Plan
Accessibility
- Accessibility for everyone in digital environments
Best,
Doug
Doug Casey | Executive Director
Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology
Department of Administrative Services
55 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
Office: (860) 622-2224
www.CT.gov/CTEdTech
