RIDE Office of Multiple Pathways

Office of Multiple Pathways

Virtual Learning and Instructional Technology

Holly Walsh, E-Learning and Instructional Technology Specialist

Innovation Powered by Technology Conference - February 11, 2012
RIDE hosted the statewide Innovation Powered by Technology Conference held at Rhode Island College on February 11, 2012 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. National and local guest speakers joined over 300 Rhode Island educators and interested stakeholders in the conversation about strategies enabling the next generation of learning through online and blended learning. The conference conversation and resources will support all schools including those interested in applying for the Model School Grant opportunity open to public schools in Rhode Island. It was clear to me from the conference that Rhode Island is ready to embrace digital learning – it’s not a question of “if,” it’s a question of how soon. ~ Commissioner Gist National Guest Presenters: Anthony Kim, Founder and CEO of Education Elements Conference Presentation - Blended Learning Made Easy Kipp Empower Video Alliance BLAST Ed Tech Market Map Michael Horn, Executive Director of Education at Innosight Institute, co-author of Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns Conference Presentation - The Rise of Blended Learning New Ventures Fund Market Map Jeff Mao, Learning Technology Policy Director for the Maine Department of Education Conference Presentation - Maine Learning Technology Initiative Allison Powell, Vice President for State and District Services of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) Conference Presentation - Operating a High Quality Online Program iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Courses, Teaching and Programs Tom Vander Ark, Author of Getting Smart: How Digital Learning is Changing the World and founder of GettingSmart.com 10 Things School Leaders Should Do to Boost Blended Learning 10 Benefits and Concerns About Digital Learning Gov. Bob Wise, President of Alliance for Excellence in Education and former governor of West Virginia Conference Presentation - Education's "Constructive Turbulence": How Innovation and Technology Can Help Power Improved Student Learning Digital Learning Day National Town Hall Meeting Rhode Island Guest Presenters: Hersh Cristino, Teacher Technology Coordinator, Pawtucket Schools Conference Presentation - Best Practices for Successfully Leveraging Digital Curriculum Michael Ferry, Knowledge Officer at RIDE, formerly the Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Woonsocket Education Department Rosetta Stone Demo Dave Fontaine, Online Instructor for the University of Rhode Island and Librarian and Information Specialist, Middletown High School Conference Presentation - Learning About Open Educational Resources - OER Jim Monti, Director of Educational Reform, Compliance and Technology, West Warwick Public Schools Conference Presentation - BYOD - "Bring Your Own Device" West Warwick Bring Your Own Device Policy Chris Savastano - Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning, Middletown High School Conference Presentation - Enhancing Your Program of Studies through Virtual Learning Middletown VHS Policy Middletown VHS Student Agreement Middletown VHS Student Contract Middletown VHS Site Coordinator Contract Middletown VHS Site Coordinator Responsibilities Middletown VHS Teacher Contract

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