Technology Sessions

Fresh innovations to keep schools moving forward.

Friday, March 28
8:30 AM
Registration and Coffee
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
21st Century Learning Leadership Summit
Hosted by NSBA's Technology Leadership Network
Join some of the nation's leading voices to learn how to prepare your students with the 21st century skills they will need to excel. Learn what is meant by 21st century skills, how they can be assessed, and ways that building, district and state initiatives are addressing these skills. From forging partnerships supporting a community's economic development goals to teaching strategies that make learning more relevant, educators are embracing new ideas. Hear how the design, technology, and curriculum of the Ocoee Middle School in Orlando support 21st century learning. Discover how your decisions as a board can position your students and community to be successful in the increasingly global economy.

The fee includes lunch.

$125 Technology Leadership Nework & National Affiliate Members; $150 Non-Members

Saturday, March 29
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney World: Innovations in Technology SOLD OUT!
Hosted by NSBA's Technology Leadership Network
Depart from Convention Center
Join a Disney facilitator for a behind-the-scenes look at how technology innovations have transformed Walt Disney World. Take a peek at the technology behind innovations such as Photo Pass, biometrics at the turnstiles, Pal Mickey, and Fast Pass. Journey beneath the park to see how the Magic Kingdom's Utilidor System fulfills Walt's dream and visit the Central Shops to explore the world of the "can do" builders of Disney magic — from floats to rides. You'll even get to see where the AudioAnimatronics® figures are maintained and repaired. Learn how technology helps maintain the Disney look with a visit to their state-of-the-art laundry, one of the largest in the world. Be inspired to imagine how the right technology solutions could transform your district operations and prepare students for the future.

Sunday, March 30
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Organizational Creativity, Disney Style
Hosted by NSBA's Technology Leadership Network
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to infuse your personal leadership style with the lessons learned from The Walt Disney Company about how to create collaborative environments that foster creativity. Join Disney facilitators as you reflect on a leader's role to inspire organizational creativity while also supporting processes that lead to continual improvement and increased productivity. Targeted for education leaders, this special session provides participants with an individualized action plan to make "magic" happen in their world.

$180 per person

Site Visits Hosted by NSBA's Technology Leadership Network

Monday, March 31
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
NASA Tour and S.T.E.M. Resources SOLD OUT!
Launching Your Students into the Future
Depart from Convention Center
Join NASA educators for a two-part program that includes a behind-the-scenes education tour of the Kennedy Space Center and a hands-on session showcasing NASA's electronic education resources and distance learning experiences designed to inspire and motivate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.E.M.) careers. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how your district can tap into NASA's resources to change the lives of your students and their teachers.

Monday, March 31
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Florida Virtual School Visit and Lunch SOLD OUT!
Depart from Convention Center
If you have ever dreamed of delivering personalized instruction to your students, this is your chance to learn from the nation's leader in online education. Florida Virtual School was the first state-wide, Internet-based public high school when it was founded in 1997, and today is the only public school where funding is tied directly to student performance. Virtual schools spark lots of questions, from the rigor of courses and quality of instructors to issues of competition and funding. After lunch with your peers at FLVS headquarters, hear from teachers, students, and superintendents about their experiences with online learning. With more than 700,000 K-12 students involved in virtual school courses, it is essential that policy makers recognize online learning as an important element of a 21st century education.