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We are pleased to announce the MassCUE and M.A.S.S. 2016 Annual Technology Conference, co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE) and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.). Both organizations recognize the benefits of a collaborative partnership that focuses on the collective interests of our school districts.  We will be providing educators from across the Commonwealth and New England with exciting ways to enhance teaching and learning with technology.  
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Thursday, October 20
 

10:00am EDT

Communicate. Collaborate. Innovate: One District’s Journey in 1:1 Learning
The Mendon-Upton Regional School District has been a 1:1 district for all middle and high school students since 2013.  It has been a journey to consistently integrate technology in a smart, purposeful way, but 1:1 learning is being used to leverage the improvement of professional practices. How curriculum, instruction, and assessment have been dramatically shaped will be explored.

Presenters
avatar for Dr. Maruszczak

Dr. Maruszczak

Superintendent of Schools, Mendon-Upton Regional School District
Dr. Joseph Maruszczak serves as the Superintendent of Schools of the Mendon-Upton Regional School District (MURSD).  For the past four years, all MURSD students in grades 5-12 have been using the 1:1 Learning Program (http://www.mursd1to1.com/) to communicate, collaborate, and innovate across the curriculum. A former high school principal and chemistry teacher, Joe has been passionate about smart, purposeful technology integration for many years. Over a decade ago, he led the design and implementation of a successful school-wide, online portfolio system as part of a proficien... Read More →


Thursday October 20, 2016 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
Red Level 69

10:00am EDT

Ditch That Textbook Tomorrow!
You've heard the need to keep instruction relevant, effective and efficient so we can best prepare students for the future. But how do we do it? Learn about several practices we can use to upgrade the classroom and how they're helping to revolutionize education.

Presenters
avatar for Matt Miller

Matt Miller

Education Consultant, Ditch That Textbook
Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the six books, including Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your... Read More →


Thursday October 20, 2016 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
Red Level 79

10:00am EDT

Gamifying Education
Meet kids where they already are.  Making education fun by the use of computer games & self guided learning programs.  Finding the educational aspects of varied games that engage users and provide intrinsic motivations.

Presenters
avatar for Collin Keegan

Collin Keegan

Collin is a 10 year old, 5th grader who is passionate about learning and loves science, engineering, math, computers, aeronautics, sailing, history, and writing. In 2014 he began working with Captain Tom Ellis of the Schooner Lannon and reknowned photographer/filmmaker Nubar Alexanian... Read More →


Thursday October 20, 2016 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
Red Level 77

10:00am EDT

Toward Innovation that Works - CueByte Follow up
Dr. Dockterman will explore in more depth how innovation can be effective and sustaining

Presenters
avatar for Dr. David Dockterman

Dr. David Dockterman

Chief Architect, Learning Sciences, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Dr. David Dockterman operates at the intersection of research and practice. In 1982 he helped found Tom Snyder Productions, an early pioneer in educational technology, while getting his doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Over the last 30 plus years, he has continued... Read More →


Thursday October 20, 2016 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
Red Level 75
 


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