ITD TALKS: Eric Sheninger TALKS About Leadership 2.0 and Anywhere, Anytime Learning

Eric Sheninger, Principal, New Milford High School, Bergen County, NJ
Leadership 2.0 and Anywhere, Anytime Learning
November 14, 2012, 8:00 – 12:30

Keynote: Leadership 2.0
The educational landscape is changing as a result of continuous advances in technology and changing learners. As a result, educational leaders must recognize this shift and lead by example in order to meet the diverse needs of key stakeholders in the 21st Century. The time is now to harness the power of digital tools and social media accessible today to improve communications, enhance public relations, establish a brand presence, increase student engagement, discover opportunity, and grow professionally like never before. ^

Breakout Session: Anywhere, Anytime Learning
Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s) have been around for centuries and can be defined as relationships that individuals leverage for learning. Come learn how 21st Century educators can utilize the Internet and Web 2.0 tools (micro-blogging services, social networking websites, social bookmarking tools, RSS feed readers digital forums) to create their PLNs and customize their “always-on” learning networks.

Please join us for a great opportunity to meet with our keynote speaker and network with other curriculum and technology leaders! Register here.

Eric Sheninger is the Principal at New Milford High School located in Bergen County, NJ. He is passionate about establishing and fostering learning environments that are student-centered, collaborative, flexible, and prepare all learners to succeed in the 21st Century.  As an educational administrator he firmly believes that effective communication, listening, support, shared decision making, and the integration of technology are essential elements necessary for the transformation of school cultures. Eric has emerged as an innovative leader in the use of social media and Web 2.0 technology as tools to engage students, improve communications with stakeholders, and help educators grow professionally. Eric is a NASSP Digital Principal Award winner (2012), Google Certified Teacher, ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar, co-author of "Communicating and Connecting With Social Media: Essentials for Principals", writer on education for the Huffington Post, co-creator of the Edscape Conference, and was named to the NSBA "20 to Watch" list in 2010 for technology leadership. He now presents and speaks nationally to assist other school leaders to embrace and effectively utilize technology. His blog, A Principal's Reflections, was selected as Best School Administrator Blog in 2011 from Edublogs.

Check out the New and Improved ITD!

The CNYRIC's ITD Team has been hard at working making technology integration more accessible to our teachers.  Check our new website,  http://itd.cnyric.org, where you will find links to

• mediaCONNECT:  Enhance your lessons withover 120,000 videos from Discovery, NBC, Learn 360 and more!
• Ask IT:  Ask us to prepare Virtual Resource Kits for your lessons, show you a new tool, or do a demo at your school!
• Workshops:  Attend workshops, webinars, or take an on-line course to keep your learning moving forward!
• You Have to See This:  View our full collection of cool video tutorials.

And don't forget about our User Groups and Events!  Mark your calendars to save the dates for various meetings and user groups to support your district's instructional technology initiatives.^


ITD TALKS
The goal for TALKS in 2012-13 is to target an audience of principals and other building and district leaders. Our line-up is filled with dynamic speakers who are blazing a trail for leadership and technology.

• November 14, 2012, 8:00 - 12:30 (tentative time):  
• Eric Sheninger, Principal, New Milford High School; Bergen County, NJ
• January 18, 2013, 8:00 - 12:30 (tentative time): 
•  George Couros, Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for Parkland School Division; Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada 
• March 14, 2013, 8:00 - 12:30 (tentative time): 
•  Dr. Howie DiBlasi, Digital Journey; Georgetown, TX

CNYRIC 'Appy Hour
Join us for quarterly iOS User Group meetings to share your favorite apps, tips and tricks, and integration strategies for iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad.
BYOD:  Bring Your Own Device
 

• October 25, 2012, 1:00 - 3:00
• December 6, 2012, 1:00 - 3:00
• February 14, 2013, 1:00 - 3:00 
• April 25, 2013, 1:00 - 3:00

Model Schools TIES
Model Schools TIES provides a forum for instructional technology specialists in the Central New York region to share best-practices for technology integration tools and teaching strategies with the goal of transforming teaching to meet the needs of 21st century learners.  The target audience includes teachers, teaching assistants, and/or administrators who are charged with supporting a district's technology integration goals.  The group will share technology tools, teaching strategies, and innovative approaches to technology integration. Instructional Technologists will, in turn, help support teachers' curricular initiatives through technology integration.

• October 12, 2012, 1:00 - 3:00
• December 7, 2012, 1:00 - 3:00
• February 8, 2013, 1:00 - 3:00
• April 12, 2013, 1:00 - 3:00

Save the Dates!

Check out the New and Improved ITD!

The CNYRIC's ITD Team has been hard at working making technology integration more accessible to our teachers.  Check our new website,  http://itd.cnyric.org, where you will find links to

• mediaCONNECT:  Enhance your lessons withover 120,000 videos from Discovery, NBC, Learn 360 and more!
• Ask IT:  Ask us to prepare Virtual Resource Kits for your lessons, show you a new took, or do a demo at your school!
• Workshops:  Attend workshops, webinars, or take an on-line course to keep your learning moving forward!
• You Have to See This:  View our full collection of cool video tutorials.

And don't forget about our User Groups and Events!  Mark your calendars to save the dates for various meetings and user groups to support your district's instructional technology initiatives.^


ITD TALKS
The goal for TALKS in 2012-13 is to target an audience of principals and other building and district leaders. Our line-up is filled with dynamic speakers who are blazing a trail for leadership and technology.

• November 14, 2012, 8:00 - 12:30 (tentative time):  
• Eric Sheninger, Principal, New Milford High School; Bergen County, NJ
• January 18, 2013, 8:00 - 12:30 (tentative time): 
•  George Couros, Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for Parkland School Division; Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada 
• March 14, 2013, 8:00 - 12:30 (tentative time): 
•  Dr. Howie DiBlasi, Digital Journey; Georgetown, TX

CNYRIC 'Appy Hour
Join us for quarterly iOS User Group meetings to share your favorite apps, tips and tricks, and integration strategies for iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad.
BYOD:  Bring Your Own Device
 

• October 25, 2012, 1:00 - 3:00
• December 6, 2012, 1:00 - 3:00
• February 14, 2013, 1:00 - 3:00 
• April 25, 2013, 1:00 - 3:00

Model Schools TIES
Model Schools TIES provides a forum for instructional technology specialists in the Central New York region to share best-practices for technology integration tools and teaching strategies with the goal of transforming teaching to meet the needs of 21st century learners.  The target audience includes teachers, teaching assistants, and/or administrators who are charged with supporting a district's technology integration goals.  The group will share technology tools, teaching strategies, and innovative approaches to technology integration. Instructional Technologists will, in turn, help support teachers' curricular initiatives through technology integration.

• October 12, 2012, 1:00 - 3:00
• December 7, 2012, 1:00 - 3:00
• February 8, 2013, 1:00 - 3:00
• April 12, 2013, 1:00 - 3:00

CNYRIC Appy Hour: iOS User Group

CNYRIC 'APPY HOUR

Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 26, 1:00 - 3:00 at the CNYRIC. This will be the final "Appy Hour" of the year. Be prepared to share your favorite apps, tips and tricks, and integration strategies for the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad. BYOD: Bring Your Own Device Register: http://register.ocmboces.org Join the Wiki: http://cnyricappyhour.pbworks.com

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ITD TALKS: Dr. Donna DeSiato TALKS About Transforming the Environment—21st Century Skills in Action

Dr. Donna DeSiato, Superintendent
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
Transforming the Environment--21st Century Skills in Action
March 15, 2012, 8:00 - 12:30
ESM High School

Transformation is the challenge and priority for all school districts to become exemplary 21st century learning environments whose graduates are prepared to excel in a complex, interconnected, changing world. Learn how the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, through its Strategic Plan in partnership with students, parents, business, higher education and community organizations, is designing and implementing innovative, sustainable and transferable 21st century learning experiences. ESM team members will share the strategies for developing initiatives such as a student-led credit union, innovative course offerings (alternative sources of energy, clean water educational research, digital literacy, game design, pharmaceutical development, robotics, media and video communications) and STEM development Pre-K – 12.

Please join us for a great opportunity to meet with our keynote speaker and network with other curriculum and technology leaders! Register here.

A respected leader in the field of public education, Dr. Donna DeSiato proudly serves as Superintendent of the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District. Dr. DeSiato’s professional experiences include building, district, and state level involvement in strategic planning, organizing and developing comprehensive programs, designing professional development and leading systemic reform. As the Superintendent of ESM since 2005, the District has realized significant gains in student achievement, experienced a continual increase in the graduation rate and developed educational models with business partnerships in financial literacy including a student-led credit union, RχeSearch: An Educational Journey with Bristol Myers Squibb and STEM development supported by Siemens, SUNY-ESF, OCC, Syracuse University and Le Moyne College. Most recently ESM was recognized nationally by the College Board on their 2011 AP Achievement list. Dr. DeSiato serves on the New York State Council of School Superintendents Curriculum and Instruction Committee and is a member of the University of the State of New York Technology Council, in addition to her national involvement in EdLeader21. She is a Trustee for Onondaga Community College, serves on the Success by 6 Policy Council, Crouse Hospital School of Nursing Advisory Board, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Le Moyne College Education Advisory Board, Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Board, Syracuse Regional Airport Authority , the Syracuse University Study Council and is a proud graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse, Class of 2005. Dr. DeSiato is highly regarded in education and in the business community at all levels for her expertise and leadership in 21st Century learning and preparing graduates for our global society.