Join K-12 education leaders and other IMS members to discuss processes for setting priorities and making decisions regarding the evolution of your district’s digital learning ecosystem. Collaborate with like-minded leaders to take advantage of emerging technologies while ensuring the best possible impact on learning.
Note: This session is only for K-12 attendees and invited Diamond and Platinum sponsor representatives. Admission for sponsors designated by color-coded name badge ribbons.Agenda11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM: Welcome, Introductions and IMS’s Commitment to K-12
Rob Abel, CEO, IMS Global
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Making the Commitment to Implement Open TechnologiesHear from district education leaders who have worked together across divisions to implement open integrated technologies that are lowering costs and maximizing the efficiency of their digital learning environments.
Faciliator: Tim Beekman, President, SAFARI Montage
Panelists: Kyle Berger, Chief Technology Officer, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (TX); Tony Hunter, Chief Technology Officer, Broward County Schools (FL); LaTanya McDade, Chief Academic Officer
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM: How We Are Achieving “Going Digital on Day One of Learning”Baltimore County Public Schools’ Executive Director of Information Technology, Lloyd Brown, and Ryan Imbriale, Executive Director of Innovative Learning, will share how, with collaboration and leadership from all divisions within the district, they were able to transform into a 21st century technology learning environment including redesigning the curriculum while placing a stronger emphasis on critical thinking and analytical skills.
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM: Table Discussion: Moving the Market to Open StandardsJoin us for a lively and engaging exploration of what district educational leaders can and should do to require more interoperable solutions, including policies and practices in response to the questions.
Panelists: Dr. Barbara Nesbitt, Executive Director of Technology, Pickens County Schools (SC); Duane "Patches" Hill, Chief Information Officer, Delaware Department of Education; Paula Maylahn, Consortium of School Networking
- How can the RFP process be used to change the available products and in what ways in the RFP process creating challenges to getting the products you want?How should IMS Global provide leadership in this area?
- How can CTOs work collaboratively with Curriculum and Instructional leaders to develop a shared vision for purchasing?
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM: Wrap-up
Note: This session is closed session for K-12 Districts and invited Diamond and Platinum sponsor representatives. Admission for sponsors designated by color-coded name badge ribbons.
