THE Journal Distance Learning Summit
Campus closures have led education institutions everywhere to scramble to move instruction to an online format. The THE Journal Distance Learning Summit will provide insight, ideas and information for education IT decision-makers grappling with the need for continuity of teaching and learning in these unprecedented times. In two hour-long editorial-led sessions, ed tech experts and practitioners in the trenches will share their best practices and engage attendees with a live Q&A. Attendees will also have the opportunity to join the conversation at #THEJournalSummit on Twitter!
9:00 – 10:00AM PT
Session 1: Supporting Teachers in a Time of Pandemic
The entire teaching force in the United States suddenly found itself working from home this spring. Many were not — and still are not — prepared to make the adjustment. But school appears to be out for the long haul, not just for this semester but beyond, into the summer and fall in some cases. Teachers must adapt now. We focus on the tools, technologies, resources and training teachers need now to continue delivering instruction to the nation's 56 million students.
Presenter:
- Lisa DeLapo is Director of Information & Instructional Technology at Union School District in San Jose, CA. She is also a board member at CUE and an instructor at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College. Lisa is a Microsoft Innovative Educator and Google for Education Certified Innovator. She's on Twitter at @LisaTeachesTech.
Moderator:
- David Nagel, editorial director and editor-in-chief, THE Journal
10:00 – 10:15AM PT
Twitter Chat
Join the conversation at #THEJournalSummit
10:15 – 11:15AM PT
Session 2: How to Support Teachers While Delivering Distance Learning
IT Specialist Rick Bray will discuss how K-12 district IT leaders can support teachers during this extended period of remote learning, providing actionable tips and advice for other IT specialists, educators and districts to ensure distance learning is being delivered effectively and efficiently.
Presenter:
- Rick Bray, Instructional Technology Professional Development Specialist, Professional Learning and Innovation Center at Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
Moderator:
- David Nagel, editorial director and editor-in-chief, THE Journal
11:15 – 11:30AM PT
Twitter Chat
Join the conversation at #THEJournalSummit
11:30 – 12:30PMPT
Session 3: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Remote Learning
Distance learning and e-learning aren't about recreating what goes on inside the physical classroom. This session, presented by an expert in blended and online learning, will reveal the pitfalls educators and institutions need to avoid; spotlight best practices in distance learning; and provide discussion for meeting the needs of disadvantaged students.
Presenter:
- Dr. Caprice Young is the National Superintendent of Learn4Life, a network of nonprofit public schools that serves Opportunity Youth and formerly disengaged high school students.
Moderator:
- David Nagel, editorial director and editor-in-chief, THE Journal
12:30 – 1:00PM PT
Editorial Led Twitter Chat
Join the conversation at #THEJournalSummit