MANCHESTER, NH —The 2019 Christa McAuliffe Transforming Teaching Technology Conference to be held in Manchester, kicks off Tuesday December 3 following a full day of Monday pre-conference programs. Named after Christa McAuliffe, New Hampshire teacher-turned-astronaut who lost her life in the 1986 Challenger space shuttle explosion, the conference will highlight best practices of integrated technology in education aligned to the Future Ready themes. The conference will be hosted at the Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown and will run through Wednesday December 4.
In honor of Christa’s memory and dedication for the pursuit of education, science and technology, #CMTC19 serves as a forum for educators to share stories of successful technology implementation in the classroom with fellow colleagues. Tips, best practices, technical solutions and instructional strategies will be highlighted at the two-day event.
Co-sponsored by NH School Administrators Association (NHSAA) and New Hampshire Society for Technology in Education Affiliate (NHSTE) and partnering with the NH School Libraries (NHSLMA) and NH CoSN affiliate (NHCTO Council), CMTC19 will offer transformative workshops and keynote speakers each day. Over 40 concurrent sessions are offered each day targeting the Future Ready themes. A BYOD (bring your own device) policy is encouraged for all educators who wish to attend the BYOD technology workshops.
Note: Seats for BYOD sessions are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so early arrival is encouraged! Teacher showcases will be featured every morning with student showcases to follow in the afternoon. Edtech playgrounds and learning booths will be present each day as well. The Partner Pavilion showcases a wide variety of Solution Partners who seek to help New England administrators and educators address their priorities and challenges.
Again for 2019, families are invited to the fifth annual FREE Parent Forum offered as part of the conference. Join co-authors Cynthia Merrill and her daughter 12-year-old Liv Van Ledtje (aka LivBits) who share five key ideas that matter for connected learners. Hear how Liv’s work as a “book activist” has gone global. Be inspired by how Liv has come to know her place in the world through technology creation and connected learning opportunities. This mom and daughter’s dynamic presentation will give you much to consider about YOUR child’s digital life. Parents and K-8 students are invited to attend this presentation. Parents may RSVP by Friday, November 22 for the Parent Forum, scheduled for Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m.
Tuesday Keynote Speaker
Olivia Van Ledtje
@TheLivBits, Keynote Speaker, Book Activist, Dreamer
Olivia Van Ledtje (“LivBit”) is an eleven-year-old reader, thinker, and kids’ voice believer. Using technology to inspire empathy, equity, and activism, Olivia’s mission is to share messages with the world that are hopeful, kind and true. Olivia is the creator of LivBits—short videos for kids and teachers about reading, thinking, and life. Her work is featured internationally as a model for digital citizenship and kid creation. She is a seasoned keynote speaker, with her own podcast, The KidLit Show, and co-author of Spark Change: Making Your Mark in a Digital World. Recently, Olivia was honored at Google Headquarters in San Francisco, CA with a Digital Rock Star award as well as a #Digital4Good award for her work on LivBits. Olivia looks forward to engaging with authors and educators who share her drive to promote reading, thinking, and digital citizenship for kids. Above all, Olivia prides herself in creating “heartbeeps” for the world. Connect with Olivia on her social media accounts @thelivbits or by visiting her website: www.theLivBits.com
Wednesday Keynote Speaker
Pernille Ripp
Teacher. Author. Creator. Speaker. Mom.
Pernille Ripp is an expert in literacy and technology integration and passionate advocate for education. She dedicates her research and practice to developing engaged and empowered students and communities. In 2010, Pernille founded The Global Read Aloud, a global literacy initiative that began with a simple goal in mind: one book to connect the world. From its humble beginnings, the GRA has grown to connect more than 4,000,000 students in more than 80 different countries. Pernille has authored multiple books focusing on creating learning spaces and communities where students thrive and all stakeholders are empowered and passionate about learning. Her work has been featured in many print and online journals including Edutopia, School Library Journal, The Guardian, and MiddleWeb. You can follow Pernille’s work on Blogging Through The Fourth Dimension, her personal blog and a frequent Teach100 top-rated education blog. With her mentoring, her own students’ blogs have had more than 600,000 unique views since they began. Pernille’s current research interest is in creating passionate literacy environments within the restriction of our current educational systems to helping students fall in love with literacy again. She uses her own classroom as a laboratory, as well as learns from the many educators she works with across the world. Pernille is a Skype Master Teacher; recipient of the 2015 WEMTA Making IT Happen Award; and the 2015 ISTE Award for Innovation in Global Collaboration.
Conference Links
Online Conference Registration
Submit a Teacher/Student Showcase
Call for Solution Partners Brochure
For more information, registration and a full schedule of speakers and events, please visit http://www.nhcmtc.org/. Other inquiries can be made by emailing info@nhcmtc.org or by calling 603-225-3230.