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

Beyond AI - Understanding How Artificial Intelligence Works for Teachers and Students

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

Room 2002

Teachers have been focused on how to use Artificial Intelligence in their classrooms. The next step in the process is for teachers to understand the basics of how artificial intelligence works. We will discuss items such as neural networks, machine learning, classification, and dimensionality and provide modeling for how to make these concepts relatable for both students and teachers as we learn about these concepts together!

Speakers

Amy Arsiwala

Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Franklin Township Public Schools

Dr. Amy Arsiwala is the Supervisor of Instructional Technology in Franklin Township Public Schools (Somerset). She is also an adjunct professor at Drew University. She has a background in ed tech, special education and math. Amy is a graduate of Rutgers University (BA) and NJCU... Read More →

Ted Samaras

Instructional Technology Coach, Franklin Township Public Schools

Ted Samaras is an Instructional Technology Coach in Franklin Township Public Schools (Somerset, NJ). He is a Google for Education Trainer and Innovator, co-leader for GEG New Jersey and mentor for GEG Taiwan and Google’s Innovator program. Ted is also an Apple Learning Coach and... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 2002

AI Session, Artificial Intelligence

Grade Levels All
Audience All
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 1

11:00am EDT

Playful Pathways to Data Literacy

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

Room 2002

Discover how kindergarten students are embracing data literacy through playful exploration using technology. By integrating nursery rhymes, songs, and weather reports with tools like Google Slides and Google Sheets, children are empowered to collect, organize, and analyze data in meaningful ways. Learn how this aligns with Mathematics and Next Generation Science Standards, fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and discovery in young learners. Join us for an inspiring look at how young learners play their way to data literacy!

Speakers

Jessica Twomey

Classroom Teacher, Washington Township Schools, Morris County

Jessica Twomey, currently a Kindergarten teacher in Washington Township Schools, Morris County, has over 17 years of experience teaching preschool through first grade. She holds an M.Ed. from Rutgers University in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, with a focus on integrating... Read More →

Caralee Gately

District Technology Coordinator, Washington Township Schools, Morris County

Caralee Gately is the District Technology Coordinator for Washington Township Schools, Morris County. With a background as a School Library Media Specialist, she has taught Elementary and Middle STEM. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from New Jersey City University... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 2002

General Technology

Audience Classroom Teachers, Tech Coaches, Technology Supervisors or Directors, Curriculum Staff
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 2

12:30pm EDT

Navigating the AI Landscape: A Roadmap for Educators and School Leaders

Tuesday March 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

Room 2002

This session will explore the practical steps to integrate AI into your district's educational landscape. Topics will include how to form an AI committee of stakeholders, train early adopter teachers, pilot AI programs, and develop robust AI policies and classroom guidelines. We'll delve into the new federal government's AI toolkit to ensure safe, ethical, and equitable AI integration.

Speakers

Julie Spoerl

Elementary Technology Coordinator, New Providence School District

Julie Spoerl is an elementary technology coordinator and has been teaching with technology since 1995! She holds a master’s degree in Computing in Education from Columbia and a NJ Supervisor’s certification. Integrating technology into the curriculum and empowering others is her... Read More →

Nick Zipeto

Building Technology Coordinator, New Providence School District

Nick Zipeto is a dynamic technology coordinator with a passion for problem-solving and innovative solutions. A former teacher for fifteen years, he uses classroom experience to be in-tune with what works in the classroom for students and teachers alike. He embraces new challenges... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Room 2002

AI Session, General Technology

Grade Levels All
Audience General (for All Audiences)
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 3

1:30pm EDT

Optimizing Your Time to Teach: Classroom Management Strategies and How Technology can Enhance them

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

Room 2002

We all know that a teacher's time is incredibly precious. It shouldn't be consumed by endless discipline issues or tedious paperwork. That's where Time to Teach comes in, offering research-backed strategies that can bring
efficiency, reduce frustration, and encourage self-reflection among students.

Our approach centers on five key components: 1. **Self-Control Strategies:** We help teachers understand that calmness is infectious, and silence can be a powerful tool. 2. **Classroom Design Techniques:** We show you how to arrange your classroom strategically to minimize distractions and maximize learning potential. 3. **Teaching to Appropriate Behaviors:** We encourage students to truly grasp what appropriate behavior means. 4. **Accurate and Timely Consequences:** We equip you to handle minor issues promptly, preventing them from escalating into major conflicts. 5. **Student-Teacher Relationships:** We focus on building trust and rapport, creating a positive classroom atmosphere.

Speakers

Adnan Ezad

Instructional Specialist/Time to Teach Trainer, Newark Board of Education

Adnan Ezad is a Doctor of Educational Technology Leadership and an educational technology influencer (YouTube page A Ezad) who demonstrates how educators can leverage technology to optimize their own efficiency and provide authentic contexts to which content-related skills can be... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 2002

General Technology

Grade Levels All
Audience Administration (Superintendents/Principals)
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 4