2023 Summer Technology Institute

Embracing Inquiry, Diversity, and Growth: Innovations in Education

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August 1 – 3, 2023 | Virtual Event

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Please join us for this dynamic community event on August 1 – 3, 2023.

This virtual conference will have workshops, plenary sessions, community building, networking, and learning. We will be inspired by leaders from the Maine Department of Education, educational technology specialists from as far as California and Texas, researchers from the University of Maine, and experts across diverse disciplines. Come participate and share in this experience.

For more information, contact mia.morrison@maine.edu.

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This event is sponsored by the collaborative Master of Education in Instructional Technology program, an effort between the University of Maine, the University of Maine at Farmington, and the University of Southern Maine.

Plenary Speakers

Carla Jefferson

Principal, Darlington Virtual Academy Darlington, South Carolina 

Session: Relax, Relate, Reconnect!

Emma-Marie Banks

Learning Through Technology Coordinator, Maine Department of Education

Session: Innovative Educational Technology Leadership in Maine

Aaron Schorn

Head of Community and Growth, Unrulr

Session: Learner Documentation is a Superpower

Strand Leaders

Universal Design: Simplify DEI, Grow Interest, Gain Access

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Jae Allain

A photo of Jodi Jeanette

Jodi Jeannette

Exploring Assessment to Encourage Growth and Creativity

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Joyce BabBitt

A photo of Neal Rioux

Neil Rioux

Teacher Leadership and DEIJ

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Rebecca Buchanan

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Cam McDonnell

Computational Thinking for Collaborative Problem Solving

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Jeff Bailey

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Dan Ryder

Workshop Leaders

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Workshop: Teach Writing Thru Video

A photo of Jodie Deinhammer

Workshop: Teaching Beyond the Classroom 

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Workshop: Using Multimedia in Mathematics

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Workshop: Weaving a Digital Tapestry: Creating Safe and Sustainable Web-Based Learning Experiences 

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Workshop: SEL Responsive Instruction 

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Workshop: Building Classroom Community Through Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

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Workshop: Creating Changemakers: Teaching Students to Make a Difference

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Picture of Aaron Schorn

Workshop: The Power of Living and Breathing Portfolios

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Workshop: Engaging Reluctant Students to Have a Voice 

Event Schedule

12:00 Welcome

12:15 Strand Session

2:00 Workshop Session #1 (see options below)

3:15 Break

3:30 Strand Session

5:30 Dinner Break

6:30 Network  

7:30 FIKA (optional ~ social time)

8:00 PLENARY SESSION – Emma Marie Banks

8:45 Strand Session

10:45 Break

11:00 PLENARY SESSION – Aaron Schorn

12:00 Lunch Break

1:00 Workshop Session #2 (see options below)

2:15 Break

2:30 Strand Session

4:30 Presentations

5:30 Dinner Break

6:30 Ed CAMP

7:30 FIKA (optional ~ social time)

8:00 Welcome – Mia Morrison

8:10 Strand Session

9:50 PLENARY SESSION – Carla Jefferson

10:50 Break

11:00 Workshop Session #3 (see options below)

12:15 Lunch Break

1:00 Strand Session

2:30 Closing