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

Game Creation, Storytelling and the Library (K-5)

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

Room 2011

Tech curious, but also dedicated to the art of storytelling in the library? Learn ways to incorporate both computer science and game development with fundamentals of storytelling. I will make the case that a good video game depends upon a well constructed story and libraries are the place to explore both.

Speakers

Jennifer Latimer

School Media Specialist, South Orange Maplewood School District

I am the School Media Specialist at Clinton Elementary and the recipient of the Ruth Toor Outstanding Library Media Specialist award in 2021 and the Making IT Happen award in 2019. I believe that there is power in positive teaching and that libraries are vital parts of our schools... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 2011

General Technology, Library

Grade Levels K-5
Audience Library/Media Specialists
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 1

11:00am EDT

Fresh Features, Familiar Apps: Updates & Upgrades to Your Favorite EdTech Tools

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

Room 2011

Stay ahead with K-12 edtech tools by exploring the latest updates on key educational websites and applications. In this session, educators will discover new features and time-saving tools on various platforms, learning how to enhance student engagement and support differentiated learning. We’ll cover innovative updates across popular sites and apps, such as Screencastify, Padlet, Pear Deck, Canva, Kami, and more. Attendees will leave with practical ways to incorporate these updates into their routine and maximize tech’s potential.

Speakers

Robert Kalman

Supervisor of Technology Integration, Mahwah School District

Robert Kalman is the Supervisor of Technology Integration for the Mahwah Township Public Schools. Before his role in Mahwah, Robert was a Middle School Computer Science Teacher and Tech Integration Coordinator for the Ramsey School District. Robert’s passion is empowering both educators... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 2011

General Technology, General Technology

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

12:30pm EDT

Using a Survivor’s Lens to Address Human Trafficking Education

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

Room 2011

The Internet and almost every app/gaming app has made it easy for traffickers to hide their identity, connect directly with victims and build a relationship that may lead to a meet-up, coerce victims into sharing explicit images, etc. Since the pandemic online trafficking has increased 200%. Education is one of the most effective tools in the prevention of human trafficking. Attendees will be empowered with information about human trafficking, red flag indicators, grooming techniques from a NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking member (retired teacher) and a survivor of human trafficking. Additionally, you will be introduced to our free lesson plans.

Speakers

Patti Pfeifer

New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking Outreach Co-Chair, Speaker's Bureau, Education Committee, New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking

Patti Pfeifer has a BA in Education and an MA in Guidance Counseling. She has been a member of the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking for 8 years and serves on the Speakers Bureau. Patti has Coalition leadership roles as the Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee and Director of the... Read More →

Gina Cavallo

Consultant & Vice-President Board of Trustees for the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT), New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking

Tuesday March 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Room 2011

General Technology, Internet Safety

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience Classroom Teachers, 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 3

1:30pm EDT

Maximize the benefit of using trigonometric functions in our real- life situations

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

Room 2011

Apply trigonometric formulas such as sine and cosine laws to real-life situations by allowing students to estimate the earth's diameter, using sticks, shadow reading in their schools and other schools with different latitudes.
Students will develop an understanding of scientific concepts using facts, theories, principles, and models. New mathematical concepts are proven to estimate the radius of the earth of objects that are impossible manually to measure.

The audience will watch the experiment, analyze data and learn how to apply it in their classroom. The final target of this presentation is to simplify the use of trigonometric functions for students.

Speakers

Ahmed Salama

Teacher of mathematics, STEM Innovation Schools, Orange, NJ

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 2011

General Technology, Math

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Technology Supervisors or Directors, Administration (Superintendents/Principals)
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 4