Vendor Showcase Sessions
Strategies to Teach UnTethered - The Truly Fluid Classroom
Presenter: Matt Barfield
"As teachers, we have many tools to choose from as we teach our classes and curriculum. Sometimes this can put us into overload mode. This session will introduce classrooms and schools to the new Promethean solutions and how teachers can build a more collaborative classroom. Participants will see Promethean's free ClassFlow software, Promethean's mirroring solution and the new Promethean ActivPanel v5. Please join us for good takeaways for your classroom! "
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR207
Marriage of Traditional IT and Managed Services
Presenter: Brad Goodman
Treating today's IT infrastructure with the same business practices of the past can lead to undesirable outcomes. As these IT platforms become more complex and organizations are forced into 24x7x365 support for end users, what options can educations institutions leverage to ensure the business of educating students stays the primary focus? We will discuss how managed services can avoid those potential pitfalls, overcome unforeseen obstacles, & augment staff to enable them to be more effective.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR208
5 things to look for when choosing an Interactive Flat Panel!
Presenter: Steven Gallant
"Educational technology represents a big investment for schools-so it makes sense to do your research before you buy. Interactive Displays are powerful educational tools that can support whole class instruction, student collaboration, and individual learning. Join us to learn the secrets, tips, & tools behind choosing an interactive flat panel. "
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: MR209
Engage, Inspire, Connect: Wireless Networking and Mobility Solutions for Education
Presenter: Jonathan Hurtt
Learn how Aerohive Network's scalable, simple, and secure wireless networking and mobility solutions can give your school or university a new platform to engage and inspire their students. From dozens of schools and universities in your state to some of the largest school districts in the country, Aerohive provides the Wi-Fi network infrastructure for the next generation of 1:1 programs and on-line learning, with gradual deployment and easy operations that leaves more budget for what matters.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR207
Teachers Deserve Data-Driven Instruction, Too!
Presenter: Lynn Gershman
"Soft skills determine up to 80% of professional success, and yet the skills gap in education and business is astonishing, impeding ability to recognize blind spots and achieve success. We would like to share 2gno.me (To know me), an award-winning soft skills platform that enhances self-awareness to strengthen EdTech teaching skills and personalize professional learning for every teacher, at scale. Methodology based on the ISTE Standards for Educators."
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR208
Pear Deck: The Google App for Formative Assessment & 100% Student Engagement
Presenter: Robert Yoo
Do you find it difficult to achieve 100% student engagement in your 1:1 classroom? Designed for formative assessment and data driven instruction, Pear Deck helps teachers deliver powerful learning moments by effortlessly leveraging student devices. In this immersive session we will examine some of the research around engagement while learning Pear Deck's top features.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 2:15 - 3:15
Room: MR209
Virtual Reality in the Classroom
Presenter: Sabrina Mayaan
The real world is not flat, so why constrain our classrooms to experience the digital world on a flat screen? The shift from 2D to 3D immersive learning is as natural as adding color to movies and as television was in the 1950's. VR is transforming education, the possibilities are endless and the impact on education is beyond our imagination. Learn how to bring your classroom to the cutting edge of 21st century learning.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR207
Marriage of Traditional IT and Managed Services
Presenter: Brad Goodman
Treating today's IT infrastructure with the same business practices of the past can lead to undesirable outcomes. As these IT platforms become more complex and organizations are forced into 24x7x365 support for end users, what options can educations institutions leverage to ensure the business of educating students stays the primary focus? We will discuss how managed services can avoid those potential pitfalls, overcome unforeseen obstacles, & augment staff to enable them to be more effective.
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR208
5 things to look for when choosing an Interactive Flat Panel!
Presenter: Steven Gallant
"Educational technology represents a big investment for schools-so it makes sense to do your research before you buy. Interactive Displays are powerful educational tools that can support whole class instruction, student collaboration, and individual learning. Join us to learn the secrets, tips, & tools behind choosing an interactive flat panel. "
Date: 10/25/17
Time: 9:15 - 10:15
Room: MR209
Are you the ACTIVATOR who is involved in the learning process of every student, Why Not?
Presenter: David Price
Learn how one tool can transform you from instructor or facilitator to Activator who is engaged and directly involved in the learning process of every student. The same tool can assist you in your own self-reflection and listen to the teaching of others to learn new techniques and methods.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR208
Building Ad Hoc Reports in Enrich Assess (for teachers and administrators)
Presenter: Julie Lott
"Join us if you've been wanting to build your own reports in Enrich Assess, but you just needed help getting started. We'll introduce the basic concepts of report building: students, assessments, columns, filters, and managing reports. You'll get a quick reference hand-out to help you remember what you've learned. "
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Room: MR209
The Power Behind Asset Management
Presenter: Beverly Bell
"The Power Behind Asset Management -Participants will be provided a quick tour of the icon-based Parago Software inventory management platform. Learn how IT & Inventory Tracking, Helpdesk Ticketing, and Contract Management is made easier and more cost-effective. We'll also feature iPhone & Android app functionality for auditing and reporting."
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 8:30-9:30
Room: MR207
Whole-Brain Instruction and STEM: A Perfect Fit!
Presenter: Melissa Hughes
"Whole-brain instruction is taking center stage with educators striving to engage students with experiential activities that improve cognition and critical thinking. STEM is a perfect fit in the whole-brain classroom! Join us to explore the fundamental elements of whole-brain instruction and STEM-Fuse - a kinesthetic approach through 3D Printing. "
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR207
Are you the ACTIVATOR who is involved in the learning process of every student, Why Not?
Presenter: David Price
Learn how one tool can transform you from instructor or facilitator to Activator who is engaged and directly involved in the learning process of every student. The same tool can assist you in your own self-reflection and listen to the teaching of others to learn new techniques and methods.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR208
Beyond Google Forms - Let Cognito Forms Take You to the Next Level
Presenter: Stephen Wilson
Between all the registration forms, permission slips, and volunteer signups, there are quite a lot of forms to fill out and keep track of throughout the school year. This year, eliminate all those piles of paper and track student information more effectively - for free - with Cognito Forms.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 9:45 - 10:45
Room: MR209
Whole-Brain Instruction and STEM: A Perfect Fit!
Presenter: Melissa Hughes
"Whole-brain instruction is taking center stage with educators striving to engage students with experiential activities that improve cognition and critical thinking. STEM is a perfect fit in the whole-brain classroom! Join us to explore the fundamental elements of whole-brain instruction and STEM-Fuse - a kinesthetic approach through 3D Printing. "
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: MR207
Knowing Your Environment is the Key to Security
Presenter: Leo Chavez
"To determine where ""to go from here"", we must first understand where we are today. Customers often jump right into deploying firewalls or endpoint protection without building requirements around what they are protecting. Knowing your environment is key to knowing normal, and securing normal requires knowing what is abnormal. "
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: MR208
Digital Access and Equity: Why Single Sign-On Matters More Than Ever
Presenter: Gary LoMonaco
With the rapid rise of digital learning resources comes the rising need for easy, fast, and equitable access for all students, no matter the resource and no matter the device. So let's talk about how South Carolina tech leaders can ensure access for all without sacrificing security.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Room: MR209
"Making Your School a ""Safe School"""
Presenter: Tom Holloway
During this session you will see the latest technology innovations designed to transform your school and/or district into safe learning environments. These advances are designed to eliminate all security guess work and allow school personnel to focus on other responsibilities.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR207
Knowing Your Environment is the Key to Security
Presenter: Leo Chavez
"To determine where ""to go from here"", we must first understand where we are today. Customers often jump right into deploying firewalls or endpoint protection without building requirements around what they are protecting. Knowing your environment is key to knowing normal, and securing normal requires knowing what is abnormal. "
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR208
Enhance IT Security through Managing all End User Devices
Presenter: Jerry Hook
In todays business world employees use 2 or more devices to perform work functions. They require access to corporate applications and data from anywhere. This creates a challenge for companies to keep corporate systems and data secure. We will discuss how IT can enhance security by managing these devices whether they are on the corporate network or on a standard internet connection, while making it easier for the end user.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Room: MR209
Elevate the Digital Classroom Experience
Presenter: Erik Heinrich
"No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher's dirty looks..." Well, Alice Cooper got two out of three right. As schools shift to digital learning alongside 1:1 and BYOD initiatives, teachers (and students) remain frustrated by repeated logins to portal pages, lost passwords, and slow or dropped connections. Fortunately, Ruckus solves all the top pain points for K-12 and wins strong praise from schools who have made the transition to 100% digital curriculum along with 1:1 student devices.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: MR207
Customizing Your Web Experience
Presenter: Sandra Strickland
See the granularity that Smoothwall's Content Aware Web Filter has to offer. Our unique filtering gives Smoothwall an edge over traditional URL web filters. Learn how to create custom categories, build filtering policies, run reports and more. Our innovative Safeguarding reporting suite scans for at risk behavior. The web is always changing, so why use a web filter that isn't?
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: MR208
Enhance IT Security through Managing all End User Devices
Presenter: Jerry Hook
In todays business world employees use 2 or more devices to perform work functions. They require access to corporate applications and data from anywhere. This creates a challenge for companies to keep corporate systems and data secure. We will discuss how IT can enhance security by managing these devices whether they are on the corporate network or on a standard internet connection, while making it easier for the end user.
Date: 10/26/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Room: MR209