TechForum08



Schooling for the 21st Century: Unleashing Student Passion A passionate student is a learning student. As the people of the world are becoming increasingly connected, the nature, use, ownership, and purpose of knowledge are changing in profound ways. Our goal as educators is to leverage these connections and changes as powerful means to improve teaching and learning in our schools. Come listen as Sheryl stirs a sense of urgency for shifting classroom practice toward more engaging approaches that unleash the passion that lies within each learner.
 * 8:00am - 9:15am Welcome and Opening Keynote**

Reaching All Students [| Meg Ormiston] (moderator); [|Darlene Ruscitti], [|Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach] This presentation will highlight effective teaching practices and promising applications of digital media for students in traditionally under-served or at-risk populations. Come hear about ways of broadening your technology program's reach and effectiveness for a full range of students, including those how have the most to gain from successful implementations.
 * 9:30am - 10:45am** **Breakout Sessions**