Online Proposal Submission Process
Submitting a presentation proposal is simple!
Only Share-A-Thon proposals are being accepted now.
1) Review the Conference Themes, session types ( Concurrent, Share-A-Thon, Workshops),
Presenter Benefits, and Presenter Responsibilities below.
2) Login to the Presentation Proposal process.
3) Provide us with your Contact Information.
4) Select the type of session you are proposing.
4) Complete a session proposal form for as many sessions as you would like to submit.
5) Return at another time to submit additional proposals.
You will receive an email confirming each session you submit for consideration.
 
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Invitation to Submit a 2012 Proposal
You are invited to submit a proposal(s) for a presentation at the 2011 Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference. This year's conference offers participants a wide variety of presentation options. Please review the selection of opportunities listed below. Individuals representing all academic disciplines, all instructional levels, and all aspects of instructional technology are encouraged to submit proposals.

You may submit more than one proposal.
CMTC Presentation Opportunities
2012 Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference Themes:
Engaged & Interactive Learning ~ Authentic & Innovative Ideas in the Classroom
Emerging Technologies ~ Web 2.0, eLearning, & Mobile Computing
21st Century Skills & Global Citizenship ~ Reaching Out
Student Data & Decisions that Increase Achievement
One-Hour Concurrent Conference Sessions
100+ Opportunities Available
1-hour presentations occur during four concurrent time blocks on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You are invited to submit a proposal for a project presentation, panel discussion, or other type of session that significantly promotes the conference themes and emphasizes the impact of instructional technologies on student achievement. We plan to continue the "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) concurrent session category. For the BYOD sessions, presenters are encouraged to incorporate "follow-along activities" for participants on their own device as a component of the session. The BYOD rooms offer wireless access and are configured with tables to accommodate the devices. We are also adding "Birds-of-a-Feather" (BOF) sessions this year. If you want to facilitate an informal dialog with a group of your colleagues, let us know and we will schedule a space for you.
Thursday Share-A-Thon Sessions
20 Opportunities Available
The 2012 Share-A-Thon highlights the use of instructional technology tools and resources that engage and empower students to enhance learning. We are seeking approximately 20 presenters to demonstrate technology-enhanced projects using online interactive tools such as podcasts, blogs, wikis, social networking, video libraries, any of the Google tools, or online conferencing to get students excited about and involved in their learning. For ninety minutes on Thursday morning, attendees may walk around and chat with Share-A-Thon presenters at your individual booths. The rest of the day you may enjoy the conference offerings. The process is relaxed, comfortable, and easy for all parties involved. The Share-A-Thon continues to promote classroom best practices of New England’s outstanding educators.
Two- and Three-Hour Hands-on or Large Group Work Sessions (PSDC);
35+ Opportunities Available
The intensive, hands-on workshops that comprise the onsite Professional Skills Development Center (PSDC), range from 90 minutes to 5 hours in duration. Due to their popularity, we are scheduling these hands-on workshop sessions beginning Monday and continuing throughout the conference. Monday features full-day, five-hour institutes focusing on a variety of topics. Workshops on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will run from 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the topic. NEW FOR 2011: All of these workshops are planned as "Master It & Take It" (MITI) OR "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) workshops. Participants will receive a device or bring their own device per your session description, as that is the preferred trend we have observed in the past two years. We will no longer be setting up Windows and Mac OS labs, so your workshop topic needs to be platform neutral, webbased, and/or device specific. Any software necessary will need to be available via the web. PSDC rooms will provide projection capacity, Internet connectivity, and a comfortable environment for in depth learning.
Conference Themes & Suggested Presentation Topics
Throughout the conference, the program seeks to feature presentations highlighting our 2012 conference themes. Please consider submitting proposals that address the suggested topics below:
Engaged & Interactive Learning ~ Authentic & Innovative Ideas in the Classroom
  • Creative ways to use existing resources to their full potential ~ tips and techniques
  • Experiences that get students excited about and engaged in learning across all content areas
  • Project-based learning that links science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with creative problem solving and the arts (STEAM)
  • Interdisciplinary units and authentic projects that bring meaning to learning
  • Strategies for effectively turning data into information for learning using graphing calculators, probeware, sensors, spreadsheets, and databases
  • Resources to create exciting, focused, effective, and SAFE online learning environments
Emerging Technologies ~ Web 2.0, eLearning, & Mobile Computing
  • eReaders, tablets, netbooks, Wii ~ what are you experimenting with and what are the results?
  • Low-cost and no-cost Web 2.0 resources, harnessing their potential in education
  • Ideas that explore and integrate the power and potential of the newest technologies
  • One-to-one access and on-demand learning for students and staff with mobile devices
  • Strategies to support virtual learning, distance learning, and other blended learning environments
  • Artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, and future trends in educational technology
  • High-speed web access combined with convergence and consolidation ~ where are we headed?
  • Online learning opportunities for administrators, teachers, and staff ~ what works?
21st Century Skills & Global Citizenship ~ Reaching Out
  • Aligning ICT literacy skills with content standards to create original portfolio artifacts
  • Information literacy ~ finding, evaluating, analyzing, and using information, today’s challenge
  • Legal and ethical implications for students and teachers in a global learning community
  • Strategies for evaluating and managing digital portfolio artifacts and enabling the creation of meaningful and memorable e-portfolios by students
  • Approaches for updating your Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to address emerging technologies
  • Preparing our students to compete successfully in a “flat world” and global economy
  • Participation in global learning projects, helping students become contributors and initiators
Student Data & Decisions that Increase Achievement
  • Strategies for educators to get the most from Performance Plus product suite
  • Using student assessment data to guide daily instructional decisions and planning
  • Linking assessment data to teaching and learning strategies and resource selection
  • Special education solutions, helping ALL students achieve Adequate Yearly Progress
  • Data warehouses, decision-support systems, learning management systems, strategies for pulling the data together via portals, and web-based solutions
  • Policy and legal issues related to confidentiality, internet safety, and cyberbullying
HINT FOR PRESENTERS:
 Teachers who highlight a specific software application during their session are encouraged to seek the sponsorship of our local software distributors. They may be willing to help pay for conference expenses, such as handouts, travel, hotel, and/or provide you with price sheets, samples, and demonstration disks. Our conference database of exhibitors contains information on many companies. Please feel free to contact Ellen Cole at ellen@nhsaa.org for the name and contact information of our local sales representatives.
Presenter Benefits
1-hour concurrent and Share-A-Thon session presenters receive 1 free registration (includes lunch) to the conference on the day of their presentation.
1.5-hour and 2-hour PSDC Workshop presenters have the option of a $50.00 honorarium OR 1 free conference registration (includes lunch) on the day of their choice. Lunch is also provided for presenters on the day of their session (meal not included for evening or Monday session presenters).
3-hour PSDC Workshop presenters have the option of a $100.00 honorarium OR 1 free conference registrations (includes lunches) on one other conference day of their choice. Lunch is also provided for morning and afternoon presenters on the day of their session.
5-hour Monday PDSC Institute presenters have the option of a $200.00 honorarium OR 2 free conference registrations (includes lunches) on the conference days of their choice..
PLEASE NOTE: The conference is able to provide these registration benefits for a maximum of Two (2) presenters for each session. (Additional presenters must register for the conference.)

The honorarium is only available for One (1) presenter and is given in lieu of any Free days.
Presenter Responsibilities
All presenters are responsible for the following:
copies of any participant handouts as needed* including, but not limited to:
1. one-page abstract of the presentation including your name and school/group contact information and information about the technology resources needed to replicate the project
2. sample(s) of student generated project work, if applicable
3. web-site links for participants to acquire more detailed information about your presentation
* Presenters are encouraged to post their handouts and student samples in the Conference Extensions section of the CMTC website to save on duplication costs and natural resources as appropriate.
computer/laptop/computing device/peripherals/software required for your presentation

projection capacity is provided in all presentation rooms, additional AV equipment including but not limited to TV/DVD may be available upon prior request

Share-A-Thon Presenters:Internet access will be available but projection devices are not offered for Share-A-Thon sessions. The Share-A-Thon coordinator will help presenters with projection strategies.

web-site/e-mail links for participants to acquire further information or more detailed information about your presentation
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