Tuesday PreConference Workshops

CMTC24 is excited to offer the following PreConference Workshops onsite on Tuesday, 12/3/24.

• PreC01 ~ GenAI for Teacher Productivity
• PreC02 ~ Empowering Leaders: K-12 Cybersecurity Readiness, Assessment, & Awareness

Details:

• Full-day BYOD PreConference Registration fee: $140
• Workshops run from 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Continental breakfast is included in the registration fee
• 1-hour long break for “lunch-on-your-own”
• Workshops are BYOD ~ Bring Your Own Device ~ any special requirements are included in the workshop descriptions below

PreC01 ~ GenAI for Teacher Productivity presented by Gaby Richard-Harrignton

Join our SpotLight speaker, Gaby Richard-Harrington, to discover how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) can revolutionize your teaching and enhance your productivity. Whether you are eager to learn or share your own experiences with GenAI, this workshop is designed specifically for teachers like you. Dive into the exciting world of GenAI and explore its applications in education. Learn how to differentiate reading materials, pull questions from text, create quizzes or open prompts, create slides, create lesson plans and unpack standards, create learning objectives, ask deeper and more critical questions. Engage in hands-on activities and discover innovative tools that can elevate your teaching practices. You do not want to miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and empower yourself with cutting-edge GenAI knowledge. Gaby presented this workshop at ISTE24, she is both a visionary and lover of learning!

Equipment/Software: Computing device (laptop or Chromebook) with a keyboard & Internet browser

About the presenter . . .

Gaby currently serves as a Computer Science Teacher at the Greater Commonwealth Virtual School. She is a digital, life-long learner who over the past 12 years has achieved the following:

• Massachusetts Supervisor/DirectorPrincipal/Assistant Principal licenses (PK-12)
• CoSN/METAA Technology Director Certification
• Apple/Microsoft/Google Level I and II Certified
• One of the first 100 ISTE Certified Educators in the VIP Cohort
• Moved Hampshire College online in March of 2020.

Gaby also leads at the regional level as the President of New England ISTE (NEISTE), spearheading a successful webinar series with over 60 archived presentations that includes a badging program, exit tickets, and certificates.

Her career has been filled with exciting and diverse teaching and consulting positions in school districts across Massachusetts. She creates innovative, Universally Designed, personalized, project/problem-based activities that give learners (students and adults) more ownership of their learning. She incorporates GenAI in planning and creation of course materials.

PreC02 ~ Empowering Leaders: K-12 Cybersecurity Readiness, Assessment, & Awareness presented by Sheryl Abshire & Donna Williamson

Explore strategic approaches to evaluating and enhancing your district's cybersecurity posture, including policy development, resource allocation, and risk management. Ed Tech leaders of educational institutions play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and safety of their schools' digital infrastructure. This workshop is designed specifically for IT leaders, focusing on the critical aspects of K-12 cybersecurity readiness, assessment, and awareness. The workshop also highlights the importance of cultivating a culture of cybersecurity awareness among students, staff, and the community, ensuring that everyone plays a part in maintaining a secure learning environment. By the end of this workshop, EdTech Leaders will be equipped with actionable insights and strategies to lead their districts toward comprehensive cybersecurity preparedness, ultimately protecting sensitive data and fostering trust within their communities.

Key Takeaways:

• Strategic overview of K-12 cybersecurity challenges and solutions.
• Methods for conducting district-wide cybersecurity assessments.
• Effective policy development and resource management for cybersecurity.
• Building and maintaining a culture of cybersecurity awareness.
• Engaging stakeholders in proactive cybersecurity practices.

Session Highlights:

• Case studies of successful cybersecurity implementations in K-12 districts.
• Interactive discussions on overcoming common cybersecurity challenges.
• Practical guides for developing district-specific plans

Equipment/Software: Computing device (laptop or Chromebook) with a keyboard & Internet browser

About the presenters . . .

Sheryl and Donna are both retired CTO's and continue to be very active in the national edtech community as leaders and thought partners. Sheryl is the former Chair of CoSN, a longtime board member, and facilitator for the CoSN Early Career K12 CTO Academy. Donna is also a former CoSN board member and the Project Director for the CoSN Academy. They recently authored The Savvy Edtech Leader
for ISTE on edtech leadership!