Schedule
Schedule at a Glance
2009 Conference Schedule at a Glance
2009 Conference Schedule
Conference Highlights
Keynote and Featured Speakers
eTech Ohio is pleased to present national and international experts and leaders in the educational and technology fields at the 2009 Educational Technology Conference. We will post keynote and featured speakers here as they are confirmed.
P-20 Collaboration Showcase Sessions
New this year, the Conference will offer sessions that highlight innovative work across the P-20 continuum. Come see how teachers and faculty are focusing on students to improve learning outcomes, expand educational offerings, and use technology to its fullest.
Online Conference Planner
Available in January, use the Conference Planner to browse or search through the entire menu of Conference 2009 sessions and displays. Log in to Hall Pass to create a personalized schedule of events using the My Schedule option. Print, save a list of sessions and/or download a vCalendar file to import into your Microsoft Outlook, Palm, iCal or other calendaring program.
Sessions and Displays
The Conference provides a variety of educational programming. Sessions offer examples of effective classroom integration, technology support, administrative, broadcasting and asynchronous practices or opportunities. Displays are booth-style, table-top presentations that provide an opportunity to share and showcase technology projects and best practices.
- Concurrent sessions
A single presenter conducts a 45-minute classroom-style session.
- Panel sessions
Three to five presenters conduct a 45-minute classroom-style session.
- Videoconference sessions
A single presenter conducts a live 45-minute distance-learning session.
- Exhibitor sessions
Available for exhibitors who have purchased silver, gold or platinum level booth packages. These are 45-minute educational sessions conducted by exhibitors.
- Student Displays
Together, teachers and students showcase their class projects and units of study for a full day in the Technology for Learning Center.
- Teacher Displays
Teachers present their technology-rich projects for a full day in the Technology for Learning Center.
- Technology Displays
Technology coordinators and other educational technology staff share technology-related support issues and new or evolving technologies for a full day in the Technology for Learning Center.
- Content Provider Displays
Agencies and organizations demonstrate their content delivery services for interactive video distance learning for all three days in the Technology for Learning Center.
What is the Technology for Learning Center?
The Technology for Learning Center, located in Hall C of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, houses additional Conference educational opportunities in unique display and demonstration settings. These informal settings allow for one-to-one and small-group discussions.
What are Conference Strands?
The conference provides sessions and displays that are organized by a broad category of common topics or similar themes called Strands. Strands help attendees identify and determine which Conference sessions or activities might best match an individual's background or interests.
