2025 NJECC NJ Educational Technology Conference: Full Schedule

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NJECC’s 39th Annual Technology Conference ~ March 11, 2025 - March 12, 2025

10:00am EDT

Build, Code, Innovate: Exploring the Engineering Design Process

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Room 2046

Ignite student creativity and critical thinking skills through the engineering design process. This hands-on workshop will explore how to integrate robotics and coding into your classroom to solve real-world problems. Participants will learn practical strategies for guiding students through the design cycle, from problem identification to prototyping. Discover how to foster innovation, collaboration, and computational thinking while empowering students to become creators and problem-solvers.

Speakers

Jason Caputo

Senior Learning Leader, Eduscape

Jason is a Senior Learning Leader with Eduscape. Before joining Eduscape, he taught Italian to grades 6-12 for eleven years. Jason earned his Bachelor's Degree in Italian at Rutgers University and his Master's Degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Maryland.

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 2046

General Technology

Grade Levels All
Audience Administators, Classroom Teachers, All
Type of Session Workshop
Session Session 1

10:00am EDT

Are you AI Ready?

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Room 3008

Evaluating AI applications and ensuring organizational readiness for your classroom, school, or district. With the unprecedented surge in AI solutions for education, it’s vital to consider factors to ensure that this new technology aligns with educational goals and benefits both students and educators and also incorporates the required guardrails for safety, ethics, and long-term sustainability.

We will guide participants through Data Privacy and Security, Model Performance and Accuracy, Bias and Fairness, Interpretability and Explainability, Scalability and Sustainability as well as Interoperability and Training for implementing AI in a district. We will provide guidance on how schools and districts can be thoughtful and prepared for AI adoption and use. This will be a workshop format and provide materials for districts to use with teams back in their schools and districts.

Speakers

Joel Lathrop

Education Strategy Director, PowerSchool

For over 30 years Joel has held roles with Microsoft US Education, AWS US Education, NuSoft US EDU Solutions where he advised, consulted and supported school districts, colleges and State Departments of Education throughout the US. Joel's roles have included: US Education Systems... Read More →

Amy Knighten

Senior Solution Engineer, PowerSchool

Amy Knighten, Senior Solutions Engineer, has 25 years supporting K-12 education. Beginning her career as a Special Education Teacher, she transitioned into roles supporting both school-based and district level instructional initiatives. Over the past 12 years she has supported customers... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 3008

Vendor Session, Artificial Intelligence

Grade Levels All
Audience Tech Coaches, Technology Supervisors or Directors, IT Staff, General (for All Audiences), Administration (Superintendents/Principals), Administators
Type of Session Workshop
Session Session 1

11:00am EDT

Supporting Classroom Instruction with Notebook LM

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Room 2046

This interactive session is designed for Educators who aim to leverage AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and support educational innovation across their districts. AI-driven tools have the potential to significantly streamline administrative processes, allowing educators to focus more on planning and improving student outcomes. Notebook LM allows for a higher level of customization, enabling educators to develop AI solutions that integrate directly with their internal data systems and workflows. Participants will learn how to design AI tools that meet the unique needs of their classroom—from automating administrative tasks to supporting data-driven decision-making and enhancing student learning outcomes.

Speakers

Jason Caputo

Senior Learning Leader, Eduscape

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 2046

General Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Grade Levels All
Audience Administators, Classroom Teachers, All
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 2

1:30pm EDT

Explore Game-Based Learning with AI

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

Room 2046

Join us for an exciting exploration of game-based learning (GBL) platforms that are enhanced with artificial intelligence! In this interactive session, all participants will engage in hands-on gameplay using a variety of innovative platforms. After the gameplay, we’ll provide an informative overview of each tool, discussing its features, functionalities, and unique parameters. We’ll dive into the science behind game-based learning, examining how these platforms boost student engagement and improve retention rates. This session is designed to be dynamic and participatory, so come prepared to play and immerse yourself in the world of game-based learning! Whether you’re an experienced educator or just starting to explore GBL, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your teaching practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how play can transform the learning experience for your students! Join us and unlock the potential of game-based learning in your classroom.

Speakers

Dee Kalman

STEM Educator, Hackensack Public Schools

Dee Kalman (She/Her/Hers) is a STEM educator & technology facilitator at Hackensack Middle School. This is her 16th year teaching in New Jersey Public Schools! Ms. Kalman is the proud club advisor of the Gay-Straight Alliance, a member of the District Equity Team, and a member of... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 2046

AI Session, General Technology

Grade Levels All
Audience Administators, Teachers, All
Type of Session Workshop, Presentation
Session Session 4

1:30pm EDT

NotebookLM (from Google Labs) in Education: Think Smarter, Not Harder

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT

Virtual Session 4

Discover a whole new way to explore information with AI. You may have heard of NotebookLM, a Google Lab project that offers a glimpse into the future of AI. Upload recordings, book chapters, research papers, and even your notes, and ask NotebookLM to connect the dots, reveal hidden insights, and spark new ideas. Check out the cool "podcast" feature to turn those materials into dynamic "Deep Dive" podcasts. It's all possible with NotebookLM.

Speakers

Samantha Morra

Technology Integrator and Computer Science Teacher, The Elisabeth Morrow School

Samantha Morra is an educator with over 25 years of experience as a K-12 teacher, technology coordinator, graduate professor, and educational consultant. She has been recognized as a leader in educational innovation as a Certified Apple Learning Coach and Google Certified Innovator... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual Session 4

General Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Grade Levels All
Audience Administration (Superintendents/Principals), Administators, Classroom Teachers, curriculum developers, All
Type of Session Workshop
Session Virtual Session 4