Connect with 21st Century Leaders Agenda

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am

7:30-7:40am Welcome & Opening Remarks
7:40-8:30am Implementing a 1:1 Computing Program

Success Story: Pennsylvania Classrooms for the Future
Holly M. Jobe, Project Manager, Classrooms for the Future Pennsylvania Department of Education, Harrisburg, PA

Classrooms for the Future is Pennsylvania Governor Rendell's bold high school reform initiative to put laptops on student and teacher desks of every English, math, science and social studies public classroom by 2009. The cornerstone of the project is professional development to change teaching and learning to meet the needs of 21st century students. In addition to face- to-face vendor workshops and a comprehensive series of on-line courses, each school has a part time technology integration coach to assist teachers in creating technology- rich lessons to fully engage students. One hundred and three schools in seventy-nine districts participated in the pilot phase of the project during the 2006-07 school year and teachers, students and administrators are excited, engaged and are looking forward to next year. Holly outlined the Classrooms for the Future program and highlight the first year's activities.

Read Holly Jobe's bio, see her photo, and download her presentation.

Success Story: Louisiana Archdiocese of New Orleans
Judy Mulla, Deputy Superintendent, Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA

Judy discussed how the decision to pilot a 1:1 computing program in the Archdiocese has and will affect the Archdiocese. She also discussed some of the key elements of the K-12 Blueprint including Professional Development, Leadership, and Results.

Read Judy Mulla's bio, see her photo, and download her presentation.

8:30-9:00am Question & Answer
Ask our expert presenters and technology solution providers how to take the next steps in implementing a 1:1 computing program in your school or district.