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

Co-Teaching Connection

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

Room 2006

In this innovative presentation educators will learn how to effectively communicate, and create a positive and enriching co-teaching environment. Jennifer will teach you the steps to successfully co-teach by looking deep into your personal practices. Throughout this workshop you learn how to excel in your strengths and communicate your needs to your co-teaching partner. A co-teaching partnership has special and unique work habits, strengths and ideas that when recognized can create a seamless co-teaching connection.

Speakers

Jennifer Mazzochi

Educator - Presenter - Consultant, Co-Teaching Connection

Jenn has worked in a multitude of co-teaching classrooms for over twenty years. Her expertise has transformed co-teaching teams from mediocre to exceptional. She has teaching experience in elementary and middle school and has taught regular and special education gaining valuable insight... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 2006

General Technology, General Technology

Grade Levels All
Audience Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Curriculum Staff, Administration
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 1

11:00am EDT

Reimagining Support for ML Newcomers & Families with AI

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

Room 2006

This workshop will explore how educators can utilize generative AI to support newcomer students and their families. We will uncover how schools and teachers can utilize AI tools to improve access to resources, streamline communication, and provide personalized support. This workshop aims to assist school leaders and teachers in creating a more inclusive and accessible learning environment for newcomer students and their families with the assistance of Generative AI.

Speakers

Noemi Rodriguez

Supervisor of Instruction, Pascack Valley Regional HS District

Noemí Rodríguez-Grimshaw (@team_lologramos) is a veteran language educator who has been sharing and supporting teachers across the globe since 2005. As an award winning teacher, she specializes in language curriculum, assessment design, technology integration, reading and communication... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 2006

General Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Grade Levels All
Audience Classroom Teachers, Administration (Superintendents/Principals), General (for All Audiences)
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 2

12:30pm EDT

Instructional Planning with MagicSchool and Diffit

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

Room 2006

This presentation will allow users to explore MagicSchool tools, dive into prompt engineering, and utilize Diffit to create instructional materials. We will also merge our tools to showcase how MagicSchool can partner with Diffit to offer differentiated lessons and materials.

Speakers

Danielle Polk

Educational Technology Coach, Kearny Board of Education

My name is Danielle Polk, and I am an instructional technology coach with the Kearny School District. This is my third year as an ed-tech coach, specializing in professional development, social media, and incorporating instructional technology platforms and equipment into the... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Room 2006

General Technology, General Technology

Grade Levels All
Audience Classroom Teachers, Tech Coaches, General (for All Audiences)
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 3

1:30pm EDT

Student AI Applications

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

Room 2006

Discover how students can harness AI to enhance their learning while maintaining academic integrity. This engaging 45-minute presentation explores practical applications of AI tools in education and provides actionable strategies to guide responsible AI use. Learn how to empower students to use AI as a learning companion—not a shortcut—ensuring technology supports, not replaces, meaningful education. There will be a Q&A discussion at the end of the session.

Speakers

Haley Scheerer

Media Specialist, Passaic Public Schools

As a Media Specialist with a passion for emerging technology and intellectual freedom, Haley Scheerer is happily working for Passaic Preparatory Academy and Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering. She was recently given the Governor's Educational Services Professional of the... Read More →

Emily Griesbach

Media Specialist, Passaic Public Schools

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 2006

AI Session

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Tech Coaches, Technology Supervisors or Directors, Library/Media Specialists, Curriculum Staff, Special Education Teachers, IT Staff, Administration (Superintendents/Principals), General (for All Audiences)
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 4