Global Accessibility Awareness Day — Webinar

Global Accessibility Awareness Day Free Webinar with CAST Thursday, May 15, 2025 12:00 Noon (ET) Did you know that Global Accessibility Awareness Day is Thursday, May 15th? The EdTech Leaders Alliance has teamed up with the awesome team at CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) to offer a free webinar called "Accessibility Got Talent!"  Kelli Suding, M.Ed. and Michelle Soriano from CAST are hosting an interactive showcase where they highlight Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), assistive technology (AT), and accessible technology that harmonizes to support students. Kelli and Michelle are an amazing duo! They know their stuff and they present with a sense of humor that will leave you sad when the webinar is over! Join us on May 15th at noon ET/9am PT Register

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Virtual Book Study: Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom

REGISTER NOW! BOOK STUDY DESCRIPTION MassCUE Member Virtual Book Study: Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom By Clare R. Kilbane and Natalie B. Milman Teachers who differentiate are instructional decision makers—educational designers who leverage pedagogical expertise and carefully cultivated insight to plan rigorous and respectful learning experiences for every student. In Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom, Clare R. Kilbane and Natalie B. Milman explain how to pair the principles of differentiation and quality instructional design with educational technology to ensure every learning experience is engaging, effective, efficient, and equitable. REQUISITES Audience Educators (technology and all curricular areas) Level K-12 Date July 8, 2025 July 15, 2025 with Authors Clare Kilbane and Natalie Milman July 22, 2025 Time 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Location Virtual MassCUE Members No Cost Not a MassCUE Member? Please join MassCUE to participate. BookEach participant is responsible for purchasing the book.  Please consider ordering from the ISTE+ASCD Bookstore to support the authors and get a 20% discount. Ordering is easy: Go to the book page on the ASCD.org website Click on the green "Add to Order" button to put the book in your cart Use the following code during checkout: MASSCUE25 Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom by Clare R. Kilbane and Natalie B. Milman PURCHASE BOOK AT THE ISTE+ASCD BOOKSTORE   We encourage participants to order the book directly from ISTE+ASCD.  Not only will you be receiving a 20% discount off the list price for purchase of the book through July 15, 2025, but you also will be supporting these two authors who graciously offered to attend our July 15th online session. Ordering is easy: Go to the book page on the ASCD.org website Click on the green "Add to Order" button to put the book in your cart For your 20% discount, use the following code during checkout: MASSCUE25 Direct Link to Book on the ASCD.org Book Page: Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom by Clare R. Kilbane and Natalie B. Milman   MEET THE AUTHORS Authors Clare Kilbane and Natalie Milman have graciously offered to attend the July 15, 2025, virtual session to discuss the book and answer your questions. Here is what the authors have said about coming to the July 15, 2025 session: “We’re excited to participate in this virtual book study and are looking forward to meeting with educators to talk about how they can more powerfully integrate technology to achieve the goals of differentiation.”   Clare R. Kilbane is a professor at the University of Notre Dame, where she educates future teachers, designs curriculum materials, and conducts research on education. She also serves as the director of research and development for online education at the McGrath Institute and is its senior learning designer. A former elementary school teacher, Kilbane has 20 years of experience working in teacher education.       Natalie B. Milman is associate dean of the Office of Students at The George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development and a professor of educational technology in the online Educational Technology Leadership Program. Milman is co-editor of the Current Practice section of Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, has published numerous journal articles, and is the co-author of several book chapters and books.     FACILITATOR: ALICE BARR Facilitator: Alice Barr Alice, who is a retired technology educator who is a Google Certified Innovator and past recipient of ACTEM's Achieve and the John Lunt Friend of Technology Awards, will facilitate the book study.   AFFILIATIONS MassCUE is collaborating with affiliates Vita-Learn (Vermont), NHSTE (New Hampshire), and ACTEM (Maine) to offer a summer book study. Organizing and implementing a differentiated classroom is a challenge no matter where you teach, so we look forward to reading this book together and sharing best practices.    REGISTRATION Virtual Book Study Registration July 8, 15, and 22, 2025 REGISTER NOW

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AI Palooza

REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! SPONSORED BY:   AI PALOOZA DESCRIPTION Get Ready for an Exciting Summer Learning Adventure with MassCUE’s AI Palooza! Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding, this event is all about exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can empower K-12 education. Join fellow educators to learn, connect, and discover how AI can help save time, boost student engagement, and support responsible implementation in schools. We’ve got something for everyone, with four dynamic tracks to choose from: ✨ Intro to Generative AI for K-12 Educators 🛠 Designing with AI: Creative Tools for Planning and Differentiation 🧠 Building AI Literacy in Students 🏫 AI for School & District Leaders Come curious, leave inspired—AI Palooza is your launchpad into the future of teaching and learning! REQUISITES Audience Teachers and Administrators Level K-12 Date Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.  Registration and Lite Breakfast 9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.  Session 1 - Vendor Sessions  9:35 A.M. - 10:35 A.M.  Session 2 10:40 A.M. - 11:40 A.M.  Session 3 11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.  Session 4 12:50 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.  Lunch and Networking  (Includes Slam, Survey, and Raffles) Earn Participation Certificate for 6 Hours Location Holyoke Community College, Kittredge Center, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040 Member/Non-Member $75 Limit 95 Participants Breakfast Muffins, Coffee, and Tea Lunch Boxed Lunch: Sandwich, Drink, Fruit, and Cookie (vegan/gluten free options) PRESENTERS Karin Cloutier Karin Cloutier ​​has a background in Computer Science and a career spanning nonprofit, private, and public sectors. Karin brings a creative, student-centered approach to educational technology. Currently an Instructional Technology teacher with Natick Public Schools, She is passionate about helping students use technology to think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and take creative risks. Her work focuses on computational thinking, AI literacy and integration, promoting digital citizenship, and transforming learning through project-based experiences. She believes technology should be utilized to empower all learners. In her free time, Karin is an abstract artist who also loves to travel and camp with family and friends. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: Project-Based Learning with AI (Magic School and Canva) Canva AI -- Code for Me and More! Erin Foley Erin Foley is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and an experienced professional development instructor who has collaborated with MassCUE and other organizations to help educators integrate technology into teaching and learning. She has led PD sessions for seven years and has instructed students in the areas of digital literacy and computer science for over a decade. Erin believes in the power of technology to transform engagement, assessment, and teacher preparation in the K-12 environment. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: Google It! A Guide to Simplifying AI with Common Google Tools Dr. Rayna Freedman Dr. Rayna Freedman is a 5th grade teacher in Mansfield, MA, with over 20 years of experience in grades 3–5. She’s a Google Certified Trainer, EdTech consultant, and presenter at national and international conferences. A passionate advocate for student agency and community-driven learning, Rayna holds an Ed.D. from Northeastern University and is active in shaping district-wide educational vision. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: Ew, Low-Quality Clipart: Let's Make Our Own with AI Be Fearless: Using AI in the Classroom Rebecca Mazur, PhD Rebecca Mazur, PhD is an educational researcher and evaluator, and a former high school librarian. She has designed and conducted studies investigating a variety of educational phenomena including system factors that support or constrain student learning outcomes, teacher support networks, instructional interventions for adolescent learners, and organizational collaboration. Her scholarship has been published in a number of respected peer-reviewed journals including Educational Administration Quarterly, Evaluation and Program Planning, and Educational Management Administration and Leadership. Rebecca is part of a CES team that has completed extensive work to research emerging educational technologies including virtual reality and artificial intelligence, and provides consultation, professional development to K-12 educators, administrators, schools, and districts. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: AI and Information Literacy: New Skills for a Synthetic Media World Vanessa Miller Vanessa Miller is the district technology integration coach bridging the gap between curriculum and technology and supporting the implementation of a K–12 CS continuum in Narragansett, RI. She chairs the digital equity working group (DEWG) for the district and has taught robotics and Computer Science at the middle and high school levels. She is a facilitator for Code.org Computer Science Discoveries, an adjunct professor at URI (Teaching of Computer Science) and board member for EdTechRI (formerly RISTE) and CSTA-RI. Independently, Vanessa leads workshops on how Artificial Intelligence is impacting Education for districts around Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: Intro to Gen AI for Teachers From Prompt to Practice: Making AI Work for You One District's Journey Toward Organizational Learning and AI Implementation Pamela Santerre Pamela Santerre is an educator and educational technology leader who empowers teachers to use technology with heart, humor, and humanity. A former secondary ELA teacher with over a decade of classroom experience, she now serves as an education consultant with LEARN (CT), and a Lead Trainer for the Building Capacity in Generative AI in K–12 Education project for AESA and CoSN, supporting school and district leaders across the country in adopting edtech and AI tools responsibly and equitably. Since the release of ChatGPT, her journey has evolved from early concerns about plagiarism and data privacy to embracing generative AI as a creative, collaborative partner — a shift that inspired her to co-design her own custom AI assistant, Alvy. Together, they’ve explored everything from designing professional learning to analyzing multimedia texts — including decoding Taylor Swift Easter eggs as a form of modern literary analysis. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: From Readiness to Reality: Leading Ethical GenAI Integration in K-12 Schools AI Abstinence is Failing our Students: Teaching Literacy, Not Fear In My AI-Assistant Era: What Happens When an Educator Builds a GPT That Reflects Her Values, Her Voice, and Her Taylor Swift Obsession Marina Solovyov Marina Solovyov is the CMO of a creative AI agency that helps brands and startups harness AI for storytelling, engagement, and behavior-driven strategy. Based in Boston, she also works in investor relations, advising teams exploring emerging technologies—including edtech—and bringing a sharp, real-world lens to what’s working, what’s scalable, and what’s next. A graduate of UMass Amherst with a dual degree in International Marketing and Cultural Studies (focused on Spain and Japan), Marina’s global career has included launching a retreat center in Tokyo, founding a communications agency in Morocco, and consulting on high-impact campaigns in NYC’s tech scene. She’s taught students from kindergarten to college in Spain and Japan, which shaped her learner-first approach and curiosity about attention, motivation, and how students emotionally connect with content.. Marina regularly reports on AI trends, consults with AI-first startups, and designs creative strategies for behavior-driven education and storytelling. She believes AI can help rewire attention and deepen learning—and she’s on a mission to make that transformation accessible, actionable, and human. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: From Overwhelm to Ownership: Teaching AI in a Way that Sticks, Excites, and Empowers Torrey Trust, Ph.D. Torrey Trust, Ph.D. is a Professor of Learning Technology in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her work focuses on empowering educators and students to explore and critically investigate current and emerging technologies and make informed decisions about their use in teaching and learning. Dr. Trust has received the University of Massachusetts Amherst Distinguished Teaching Award (2023), the College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award (2020), and the ISTE Making IT Happen Award (2018). More recently, Dr. Trust has been a leading voice in exploring GenAI technologies in education and has been featured by several media outlets in articles and podcasts, including Educational Leadership, U.S. News & World Report, WIRED, Tech & Learning, The HILL, and EducationWeek. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: Creating and Analyzing AI-Generated Images, Audio, and Video to Enhance Teaching and Learning Exploring the Latest Changes and Advancements in GenAI Tools REGISTRATION AI Palooza Registration August 6, 2025 at Holyoke Community College REGISTER NOW VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES: All Sponsorships Have Been Sold! Would you like to sponsor this event? How we use artificial intelligence in our schools is an important topic that needs to be addressed for K-12 educators. At this special learning event we expect approximately 75 educators and administrators to attend. Three sponsorships are available, first-come, first serve. Each sponsor would be offered the following: Six foot table at the breakfast/lunch area Present a one-minute introduction at the beginning of the day Mingle with participants during during breakfast and lunch Present one session Offer a prize for the Tip Slam during lunch

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Fall Conference 2025

October 15-16, 2025 The 2025 MassCUE Fall Conference is set for October 15-16, 2025, at Gillette Stadium. Watch this space for more information about premier education technology conference in New England. This two-day event features workshops, demonstrations and presentations by thought leaders and preeminent educators on how to enhance teaching and learning with technology.  Hundreds of education technology companies and nonprofit organizations participate in this event, sharing the latest in education technology advances with educators and administrators from across the region. For educators who want to connect with their peers and learn the latest in edtech, the Fall Conference has it all! EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS INFORMATION Exhibitor Registration -- Fall Conference 2025 Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the MassCUE Fall Conference. May 1 through May 7:  Registration open to MassCUE Corporate Partners May 12 through May 20:  Registration open to 2024 Exhibitors May 21: Registration opens to all and link posted on conference website If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor at the conference, please email Delaney Event Management at sales@delaneymeetingevent.com. Exhibit Hours Tuesday, October 14th 8:00am-10:00am: Exhibitor Set-Up for Corporate Partners and Large Sponsors with Pre-Approval from Delaney Management Exhibitor Set-Up: 10:00am - 7:00pm (Capital's Desk is open 10-5) Vendor Reception: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wednesday, October 15th Exhibit Hall Open: 7:30am - 4:00pm Thursday, October 16th Exhibit Hall Open: 7:30am - 3:00pm Exhibit TearDown: 3:00pm - 5:00pm   2025 Fall Conference Exhibitors Guide Important Exhibitor Details Coming in August Exhibitors & Sponsors Brochure Exhibitors & Sponsors General Info and Opportunities Brochure View Brochure Floor Plan Exhibitor area located in East Club View Floor Plan Exhibitor Registration Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration for Fall 25 Conference Register to Exhibit Nonprofit Presenters NonProfit Info and Registration for Fall 25 Conference Learn More Conference Stats MassCUE24 Attendee Information Learn More Accommodations MassCUE has secured special pricing at several area hotels. LEARN MORE FAQs Exhibitor FAQs for Fall 25 Conference Learn More ATTENDEE INFORMATION/REGISTRATION The excitement is building for the 2025 MassCUE Fall Conference.  We are currently working hard on getting all the details mapped out. Can't wait to see you at Gillette on October 15th! Register Registration & Pricing Information REGISTER Conference Schedule Overview Times for Start, Sessions, Lunch, Speakers View Accommodations MassCUE has secured special pricing at several area hotels. LEARN MORE SCHEDULE, SPEAKERS, EXHIBITORS, INTERACTIVE SPACES, MASSCOT SPEAKER: Wednesday Keynote Dr. Adam A. Phyall III Learn More SPEAKER: Thursday Keynote Dr. Sabba Quidwai Learn More SPEAKERS: Featured and Spotlight Speakers Hear from innovative educators! COMING SOON SPEAKERS: Session Speakers Learn more about our Speakers and their Session COMING SUMMER 2025 MassCOT MassCUE Classroom of Tomorrow Learn More MassCUE Connections (Interactive Space) 1:1 Knowledge-Sharing Opportunities Learn More MassCUE Forward Thinking Playground (Interactive Space) Informal Presentation Space led by Educators Learn More MassCUE Student Forward (Interactive Space) Digital Learning Frontiers Learn More MassCUE LIVE (Interactive Space) Broadcast Booth Learn More ESports Arena sponsored by CDW Education (Sponsored Space) Explore the world of ESports Learn More STEM Playground sponsored by Teq (Sponsored Space) Explore the latest STEM technologies for learning through hands-on experiences. Learn More   MEDIA MEDIA Press MassCUE welcomes coverage of the MassCUE conference. Learn More Social Media Become a Social Media Ambassador Learn More PRESENT AT MASSCUE SESSION PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS NOW CLOSED RFP EMAILS HAVE BEEN SENT RFPs are now closed.  We are overwhelmed by the amount of presentations submitted for the Fall Conference.  Thank you for taking the time to submit.  Our team has reviewed each proposal and emails have been individually and personally sent by Dr. Rayna Freedman (rfreeedman@masscue.org).  Please check your email.  If you have not received your email, reach out to rfreedman@masscue.org.   Non-Profit Exhibitors Please note if you are a non-profit exhibitor and you are interested in presenting a session, visit the Non-Profit section under the EXHIBITORS and SPONSORS section.

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MassCUE Annual General Meeting 2025

MassCUE Members: Join Us! Please join us Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 5:00-6:30pm for the MassCUE Annual General Meeting. This event will be your opportunity to meet our interim leadership team and hear about MassCUE’s plans moving forward. We will discuss special elections, recommended bylaw changes, and the overall financial health of the organization. We also plan to answer any questions about the direction of the organization. To be sure your questions are answered, please email questions ahead of time directly to Shelley Chamberlain, Transition Director. Light appetizers will be served, and we will have options for those celebrating Passover. You won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with other members and help shape the future of the organization. This FREE event is for current members only. If your membership has expired, you must renew before you complete your registration.  If you are not a MassCUE member, please join before registering! Register Location: Optum Field Lounge, Gillette Stadium View Map of Parking and Directions to Gillette Please Note that the Map shows 2 entrances.  E3 is the only entrance that can be used to get to the Optum Field Lounge. Directions: Enter via P1 Drive.  Continue along P1 Drive towards the Security Check Point.  Take your first right into Lot 6 and enter via the E3 Dell Technologies Suite entrance.  Lighted electronic boards and directional signs will direct you to your event.  

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Tech & Learning Leadership Summit

Tech & Learning Leadership Summit "Reset & Reimagine: Planning for Tomorrow's Education" Friday, May 2, 2025 Tech & Learning is hosting a Leadership Summit, taking place at The Connors Center, on May 2, 2025, and district administrators are invited to apply to attend for no charge. This is an intimate, invitation-only event for district leaders that includes interactive workshops and panel discussions designed to support school planning. Register here and attendees will receive a complimentary two-night hotel stay. Tech & Learning will also be hosting the "Innovative Leader" Awards as part of the Summit. All finalists will be invited to the Summit and the winners will be announced at the event. Nominate yourself or a colleague here. Location The Connors Center, 20 Glen Street, Dover, MA Schedule 8:30AM-4:30PM Register

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New England Book Study

Book: EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI Author: Dr. Monica Burns Online Sessions: 3/6, 3/20 & 4/3 from 4:30-5:30pm MassCUE is pleased to continue its longstanding commitment to professional development. We have been invited to join educators from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine for a virtual winter book study of EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI. The book study will be conducted over four Zoom gatherings facilitated by Alice Barr, a retired technology integrator from the Yarmouth School Department in Maine. Although the first session of the study started on 2/13/25, participants will have the opportunity to watch the recorded session. There are three more sessions and the author, Dr. Monica Burns, will present at the last session. MassCUE is offering this opportunity at no charge to the MassCUE Community. If you are interested in attending this book study, please sign up by 2/27/25. We hope you enjoy studying with other educators in New England. Register Congratulations to the first ten educators who registered! We will be contacting you to let you know you will be receiving a free copy of the book. All remaining registrants are responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book. We will be reading the second edition of EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI.

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Corporate Partner, Quizizz – “AI & Data-Driven Instruction”

AI & Data-Driven Instruction Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm ET Data-driven instruction doesn’t have to be a time-consuming cycle. With Quizizz AI, teachers and administrators have a suite of tools at their fingertips to make data-driven instruction easy. In this webinar, you will learn: How to build a data-driven instruction cycle How to automate instructional data analysis How to adapt your instruction based on your data REGISTER HERE!

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Corporate Partner, Quizizz – “Using Technology to Automate Standards Alignment”

Using Technology to Automate Standards Alignment Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm ET Teachers are always looking for new resources to support their students, but not everything out there is high-quality and standards-aligned. With Quizizz, teachers can take any resource and easily align it to standards in minutes to create a cycle of standards alignment from resource to reporting. In this webinar, you will learn: How to align any curriculum resource to your standards How to report on standards mastery to your administrators REGISTER HERE!

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Better Together – November 2024

All Hands on Deck: The Shared Responsibility of Student Well-Being Virtual Panel Discussion November 21, 2024 7:00-8:30pm FREE Join us for Better Together, a dynamic panel discussion that unites educators from METAA, MassCUE, MSLA, CES, CSTA, and MASCD to explore the critical question, "Whose responsibility is it to keep K-12 students safe?" The answer: "All of us!" This engaging conversation will dive into pressing issues such as cell phone bans in schools, access to social media, data privacy, and cybersecurity. The panel will focus on how we can collectively prioritize the digital, physical, and psychological well-being of students, ensuring that schools remain safe environments for learning. With expert insights and a human-centered approach to security, this discussion will offer valuable perspectives on safeguarding students both in and outside of the classroom. PANELISTS Julia Sabourin, Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Ronna Zigmand, Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Megan Bounit, Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Suzy Brooks, Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (MASCD) Trisha Leary,  Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA) Laura Gardner, Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) REGISTER HERE

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Corporate Partner, Teq – “The Connection Between Innovation and Mental Health”

The Connection Between Innovation and Mental Health Tuesday, October 29, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET Innovation demands a level of creative thinking that goes beyond routine tasks, but when mental health is compromised, our capacity to innovate diminishes. In this session, we’ll explore how mental well-being directly impacts innovative thinking and discuss the dangers of expecting constant innovation without proper support. Both teachers and administrators will gain insights into creating a balanced environment where innovative thinking can thrive without leading to burnout. Presented by Mandy Froehlich REGISTER HERE!

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Corporate Partner Webinar: Secure Your Share of the FCC’s $200M Cybersecurity Funding

    ClassLink Webinar: "Secure Your Share of the FCC's $200M Cybersecurity Funding" Date:  Tuesday September 10, 2024 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EST) Join ClassLink's webinar to learn how to maximize your chances of securing funding for the $200 million FCC - Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.  Determine your qualifications and get a resource guide to help with the "application." Register Now! REGISTER HERE

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Corporate Partner FORTINET: Schools and Libraries FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Overview

Webinar: Schools and Libraries FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Overview August 8, 2024 1:00pm (ET) Join Fortinet on…

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Coach Bootcamp 2024

REGISTER DESCRIPTION This workshop aims to support educators aspiring to become Technology or Instructional Coaches, and also supports coaches who are relatively new in their coaching role.  The workshop aims to provide coaches with structure, tools, resources, and a PLN that they can access for support. Coach Jen will discuss best practices and will support attendees who are interested in incorporating the Google Coaching model into their professional practices. This workshop will be asynchronous with three synchronous meetings. REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  8/2/2024 REQUISITES Audience Instructional Coaches (technology and all curricular areas) Level K-12 Instructor Jen Thomas Dates August 5, 12 and 19  Asynchronous with three synchronous online meetings Time Live Virtual Meetings TBD based on participants' availability Earn 15 PDPs   Location Online MassCUE Member Cost $150 Non-Member Cost $190 Limit 25 Participants Prerequisites Interest in or currently in an Instructional or Technology Coaching Role Optional Graduate Credit 1 Graduate Credit through Bridgewater State University (pending approval) INSTRUCTOR Jen Thomas is the Professional Learning and Program Coordinator for MassCUE. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Bates College in 2000, a Master of Arts degree in Musicology from Tufts University in 2002, and a Master of Science degree in Library Science from Simmons College in 2005. A passionate technology educator, she began her career as a library media specialist and later shifted into the role of instructional technology specialist. After almost two decades working in schools, she decided it was time to give back to an organization that supported her career and is now thrilled to be part of the MassCUE team. Jen is dedicated to empowering teachers and students and has a strong interest in planning and delivering professional development in all aspects of educational technology. Jen is a Google Certified Educator, Google Certified Coach, and Google Certified Trainer. She resides in Rhode Island with her husband, Charlie, and their three children, Cooper, Noah, and Caroline. COURSE OUTLINE Week 1: Building Relationships with teachers and administrators Week 2: Communication and Coaching Week 3: Campaigns and Initiatives ISTE STANDARDS ISTE Standards Coaching Standards 1: Change Agent 1a) Create a shared vision and culture for using technology to learn and accelerate transformation through the coaching process. 1b) Facilitate equitable use of digital learning tools and content that meet the needs of each learner. 1c) Cultivate a supportive coaching culture that encourages educators and leaders to achieve a shared vision and individual goals. 1d) Recognize educators across the organization who use technology effectively to enable high-impact teaching and learning. 1e) Connect leaders, educators, instructional support, technical support, domain experts and solution providers to maximize the potential of technology for learning. 2: Connected Learner 2a) Pursue professional learning that deepens expertise in the ISTE Standards in order to serve as a model for educators and leaders. 2b) Actively participate in professional learning networks to enhance coaching practice and keep current with emerging technology and innovations in pedagogy and the learning sciences. 2c) Establish shared goals with educators, reflect on successes and continually improve coaching and teaching practice. 3: Collaborator 3a) Establish trusting and respectful coaching relationships that encourage educators to explore new instructional strategies. 3b) Partner with educators to identify digital learning content that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and aligned to content standards. 3c) Partner with educators to evaluate the efficacy of digital learning content and tools to inform procurement decisions and adoption. 3d) Personalize support for educators by planning and modeling the effective use of technology to improve student learning. 4: Learning Designer 4a) Collaborate with educators to develop authentic, active learning experiences that foster student agency, deepen content mastery and allow students to demonstrate their competency. 4b) Help educators use digital tools to create effective assessments that provide timely feedback and support personalized learning. 4c) Collaborate with educators to design accessible and active digital learning environments that accommodate learner variability. 4d) Model the use of instructional design principles with educators to create effective digital learning environments. 5: Professional Learning Facilitator 5a) Design professional learning based on needs assessments and frameworks for working with adults to support their cultural, social-emotional and learning needs. 5b) Build the capacity of educators, leaders and instructional teams to put the ISTE Standards into practice by facilitating active learning and providing meaningful feedback. 5c) Evaluate the impact of professional learning and continually make improvements in order to meet the schoolwide vision for using technology for high-impact teaching and learning. 6: Data-Driven Decision Maker 6a) Assist educators and leaders in securely collecting and analyzing student data. 6b) Support educators to interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform their decisions and support individual student learning. 6c) Partner with educators to empower students to use learning data to set their own goals and measure their progress. 7: Digital Citizen Advocate 7a) Inspire and encourage educators and students to use technology for civic engagement and to address challenges to improve their communities. 7b) Partner with educators, leaders, students and families to foster a culture of respectful online interactions and a healthy balance in their use of technology. 7c) Support educators and students to critically examine the sources of online media and identify underlying assumptions. 7d) Empower educators, leaders and students to make informed decisions to protect their personal data and curate the digital profile they intend to reflect. REGISTRATION Coach Bootcamp Registration Online Workshop (Optional Grad Credit) August 5, 12 and 19, 2024 REGISTER   REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2024

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