21st Century Learners Symposium

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The 21st Century Learners Symposium featured Keynote Speaker Dr. Don Knezek, CAE, Chief Executive Officer of the International Society for Technology in Education. Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, was the Luncheon Speaker, addressing participants on the annual "Speak Up" initiative.

Other Break-Out Sessions, including hands-on labs, covered a range of topics addressing technology and media integration in teaching, learning, and administration.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, at the U.S. Department of Education, and Dr. Glen Thomas, Secretary of Education for the State of California, were the speakers at an invitation-only Leadership Breakfast.

Platinum sponsors Digital Edge Learning, SMART Technologies, and Tech Ed Services were joined in the exhibit area by Gold sponsors Adobe, Epson, Vantage Learning, and Wimba. Digital sponsors Apple, Dell, and Saugus Union School District provided hands-on labs.

New in 2009:

More than 40 students contributed their voice to this year's Symposium as the event featured Student Productions, with local students reporting on the event at the Closing Session.

In addition, Symposium participants received the inaugural edition of Engage, an ITO publication that profiles national research, local best practices, and emerging developments in K-12 education technology.

The Technology Leadership Briefing, a pre-Symposium opening session, focused on the unique issues faced by private and charter schools. Panelists discussed how private and charter schools can effectively integrate technology and media into their schools.

The 21st Century Learners Symposium is one of many professional development opportunities offered by ITO and its CTAP 11, Multimedia Services, and Professional Reference Services units.

Keynote Speaker
Luncheon Speaker
Leadership Breakfast
Break-Out Sessions
Student Productions
Engage
Platinum Sponsors
Symposium Partners
Participants Survey (respond by Nov. 30)