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

From Classroom to Career: AI-Powered Tools for Real-World Success

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

Room 3004

Step into the future of career readiness with Defined Careers! Discover how our AI tools like virtual internships, mock interviews, and resume feedback bring real-world careers to life. Try hands-on activities, explore localized job boards, and see how aptitude assessments spark student engagement. Create a demo account and experience how Defined Careers makes preparing students for an AI-driven workforce both exciting and impactful. Let’s redefine career-connected learning—together!

Speakers

Kim Murray

Educational Partnerships, Defined

As a former Director of College and Career Counseling, I’ve spent my career helping students navigate their postsecondary pathways. Now, I support districts in building K-12 career-connected, deeper learning experiences that align with their strategic goals. I work with schools... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 3004

Vendor Session, Artificial Intelligence

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12
Audience Tech Coaches, Technology Supervisors or Directors, Curriculum Staff, Administration (Superintendents/Principals)
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 1

11:00am EDT

Deeper Learning Through Career-Connected Project-Based Learning

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

Room 3004

Experience how Defined Learning supports deeper learning through career-connected PBL. Explore hands-on tasks and standards-aligned resources paired with robust teacher supports like AI-powered differentiation, ready-made projects, and rubrics. Participants will discover how PBL fosters critical skills, equity, and student success while simplifying implementation for educators.

Speakers

Kim Murray

Educational Partnerships, Defined

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Room 3004

Vendor Session, General Technology

Grade Levels K-5, 6-8, 9-12, 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 2

12:30pm EDT

The Game-Changing Power of Aptitudes in Education With YouScience

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

Room 3004

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, it's essential for educators and technology specialists to stay ahead, equipping themselves with tools that not only adapt to change but also revolutionize the learning experience. Join us in this dynamic session as we explore the transformative power of aptitudes and discover how leveraging these tools can be a game changer in the realm of education and student success.

Speakers

Trevor Perkins

National Sales Director, YouScience

Enable student success... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Room 3004

Vendor Session, General Technology

Grade Levels All
Audience All
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 3

1:30pm EDT

Sounding the Alarm: The Impact of Bells, Paging, Alerts, and Security on IT Operations and Workflow”

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

Room 3004

We will discuss the shifting responsibility from Facilities to IT for Bells, Paging, Alerts and Security. Topics will include: Defining clear paths of responsibility for maintaining Bell Schedules; Who maintains the system(s) and what tools should they have available; What can be done to ensure teacher safety and how does the communication flow work in the event of an emergency; How do you make disparate systems work cohesively; What expectations should you have for cost of ownership; Platform considerations, what are the advantages of open platform communication systems; Considerations for Audible and visual alerts.

Speakers

Farah Ihsan

Education Consultant, Boxlight

Farah Ihsan is a former classroom teacher now transitioned into the ed-tech world. Direct classroom experience allows Farah to help teachers and students utilize their new technology in innovative ways.

Jim McHarg

Regional Sales Manager, Boxlight

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 3004

Vendor Session, IT

Grade Levels All
Audience IT Staff, Technology Supervisors, Technology Supervisors or Directors, Administration, Administration (Superintendents/Principals), and IT Coordinators/Directors
Type of Session Presentation
Session Session 4