2025 NJECC NJ Educational Technology Conference: Full Schedule

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

11:00am EDT

Ways AI Can Help Students Do Responsible Research

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

Room 2004

In this presentation, media specialists and teachers will learn different ways students can use AI to decide what to research and then help them do responsible research without cheating or plagiarizing. We will also discuss some "best practices" that teachers should be doing when assigning research, writing, and presentations to mitigate cheating with AI.

Speakers

Laurie Floyd

District Media Specialist, Freehold Regional High School District

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 2004

AI Session, Library

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Library/Media Specialists
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 2

12:30pm EDT

AI Enhanced Storytelling

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

Room 2004

This session will discuss aspects of AI and fostering a culture of ethical use within the classroom. In addition to learning about a variety of resources, participants will have the chance to experience a variety of differentiated hands-on activities that they can bring back to their classroom and be ready to introduce to their students that touch on space education, and digital storytelling, all while using a variety of AI tools.

Speakers

Dana Mason

Adjunct Professor, NJCU

Dr. Mason is an educator with 18 years of experience in K-12 education, who started her career as a music teacher and now integrates the arts and technology into every learning environment. She is part of the Educational Technology Department at New Jersey City University, and is... Read More →

Danielle Degraw

Technology Coach/STEAM Teacher, Livingston Public Schools

Tuesday March 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Room 2004

AI Session

Grade Levels All
Audience Classroom Teachers, Tech Coaches, Library/Media Specialists, Curriculum Staff, Special Education Teachers, General (for All Audiences)
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 3

1:30pm EDT

Leveraging Educational Technology for Effective Academic Interventions in K-12: A Collaborative and Hands-On Approach

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

Room 2004

In this session, participants will explore how technology can enhance K-12 academic interventions, implementing targeted digital interventions, and monitoring progress for struggling students or students identified through the MTSS process. Attendees will gain experience using tech tools for intervention planning and data analysis and be able to walk away with strategies and materials to use in the classroom tomorrow. Expect to learn practical strategies for integrating technology in interventions, fostering cross-role collaboration, and creating intervention plans to support diverse student needs effectively.

Speakers

Jamie Rifkowitz

District Technology Facilitator, Kenilworth Public Schools

Jamie Rifkowitz is currently in her 12th year in education. As a former middle school math teacher turned district technology facilitator/coach, she has been able to bridge the gap between students, teachers and technology. A Google certified coach, trainer and level 1 & 2 educator... Read More →

Alexis Pawlowski

District Intervention Coordinator, Kenilworth Public Schools

I have been in education since 2010. I began my career as a Special Education Teacher. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education at East Stroudsburg University, and my Master’s in Reading at Rowan University. I am also Orton-Gillingham certified through... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 2004

General Technology

Grade Levels All
Audience Classroom Teachers, Tech Coaches, Technology Supervisors or Directors, Library/Media Specialists, Curriculum Staff, Special Education Teachers, Administration (Superintendents/Principals), General (for All Audiences)
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 4