Themes, Strands, & Types

The Christa McAuliffe Transforming, Teaching, & Technology Conference (CMTC) is the ONLY ed tech professional learning event that convenes New Hampshire educators from across the spectrum of roles and responsibilities to envision the future of our schools. This diversity presents a unique opportunity for multiple perspectives to participate in engaging dialog and enhanced problem-solving. We seek proposals within the conference themes that hold the potential to educate and spur dialog across multiple audiences.

Themes

Innovative Learning

Exploring effective “how to” classroom strategies
Investigating emerging digital learning resources
Sharing your experiences and expertise with multiple audiences
Designing and supporting technology ecosystems in schools and classrooms
Addressing physical and digital security and privacy issues Developing processes, procedures, and guidelines

Pioneering Learning Environments

Designing and supporting technology ecosystems in schools and classrooms
Addressing physical and digital security and privacy issues
Developing processes, procedures, and guidelines

Visionary Leadership

Researching and addressing current challenges and opportunities
Creating the right team for impacting positive changes
Advocating for learner centered innovation and personalization

Digital Dexterity

Empowering responsible and ethical technology use
Facilitating a culture of understanding, collaboration, and responsibility
Building a community of fairness, equity, and inclusion

Strands

GenAI in the Classroom
GenAI for Leaders
HOT Tech Topics
Emerging Technologies (not AI-specific)
Strategies for Reengaging Students (not AI-specific)
Leading, Learning, & the Library

Types

Exploratory (concurrent) Session (50-minute)

Exploratory sessions (50-minute) are offered on Monday and Tuesday mornings. You are encouraged to submit a proposal for an interactive demonstration or panel discussion that promotes the conference themes.

Interactive Hands-on Workshops (60-minute, 70-minute, or 80-minute)

Interactive Hands-on Workshops (60-,70-, or 80-minute), are offered on Monday and Tuesday mornings. All of these workshops are offered in the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) format ~ participants bring their own device per the workshop description. Workshop topics are generally platform neutral, web-based, and/or device specific.

Fun-on-the-Run Adventure Zones

Fun-on-the-Run Adventure Zones happen on Monday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 immediately following the keynote luncheon. Adventure Zone topics include: Robotics, Extended Reality (XR)/Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR)/Assistive Tech (AT), and AI in Daily Life. Your Adventure Zone station will be located in one of three rooms where 3 to 4 stations will be clustered by topic. You will be provided with a table(s) and plenty of space to spread out your display. During these 60 minutes, conference attendees visit stations of interest to hear about what you are doing to engage your students or make life easier!