Schools experienced a massive expansion of technology over the past few years. They put in place 1-to-1 computing programs and are now using a record number of digital learning tools in schools and at home. But that expansion raises important questions: Is the availability of all these new technologies transforming schools to make them more relevant to the needs of students? Or is it an investment that is simply not paying off in the ways schools hoped it would? Join us for a lively discussion about the ways that technology is being used to improve schools and how it is falling short.
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Agenda
2:00pm ET
Welcome and Introduction
We’ll review key takeaways from recent reporting on technology in schools.
Lauraine Langreo is an Education Week staff writer, covering education technology and learning environments.
2:10pm ET
Interactive Session: What Educators Have to Say About Technology
Hear key takeaways from our annual Technology Counts report and findings from our recent surveys of teachers, principals, and district leaders. Get insights on how schools are integrating technology into teaching and learning.
Arianna Prothero covers technology, student well-being, and the intersection of the two for Education Week.
2:20pm ET
Industry Perspective
Content provided by ViewSonic
2:30pm ET
Panel Discussion: What Happened When a District ‘Messed With High School’ and Prioritized Computer Science
If high school indeed needs a shake-up, districts across the country are better positioned to experiment than ever before. Far more now have 1-to-1 computing environments and swift broadband connections, thanks to billions in federal pandemic-relief dollars. Educators have had a chance to see the possibilities of a different kind of school in action. The Mineola school district in New York is trying to seize this moment to rethink what high school should look like by putting in place an initiative that combines technology and social-emotional learning principles, as well as requiring that all high school students take an AP computer science class.
Alyson Klein is an assistant editor for Education Week.
3:15pm ET
Industry Perspective
Content provided by Promethean
3:25pm ET
Panel Discussion: Good and Bad Uses of Educational Technology: How to Do It Right
Educators love it when technology is easy to use, boosts student learning and engagement, and generates a good return on investment of time and money. But they hate it when it is complicated and glitchy, has little impact on student performance, and wastes time and money. Bad or misguided use can sour educators on the potential of technology to enhance learning. But good uses can inspire educators to identify new and better ways to help students learn. Join us for a discussion about how to use technology effectively to improve instruction.
Kevin Bushweller oversees coverage of educational technology and learning environments for Education Week.
3:55pm ET
Industry Perspective
Content provided by Microsoft
4:05pm ET
Interactive Session: Let’s Talk About Tech
What are the biggest opportunities and challenges in using technology to improve K-12 instruction? We will survey the audience to find out what participants think are the best and worst uses of educational technology, as well as how artificial intelligence is likely to shape teaching and learning.
Arianna Prothero covers technology, student well-being, and the intersection of the two for Education Week.
4:15pm ET
Closing Thoughts
Hear the big takeaways from the Forum.
Lauraine Langreo is an Education Week staff writer, covering education technology and learning environments.
