Technology Showcases
"Tomorrows Future"
Future Tech Idaho 2009
Boise
Student
208-426-4636
Steering Committee Members
David O'Neill - Executive Director of OIT - Boise State University
Dr. Reid Cornwell - Chief Scientist - The Center For Internet Research
Donna Hutchison - CEO - Idaho Digital Learning Academy
Emerson Maxson - Emeriti Professor - IT Management Dept - Boise State University
Alice Rupe - President - AITP
Paul Alderson - IT Director - Caldwell School Dist
Dr. Jerry Reininger - IS Director - Meridian School Dist
Craig Miller - Professional Technical - Education Coordinator Dist 91 & 93
JoAnne Anderson - IS Coordinator - Emmett School Dist
Dr. Steve Tyree - CIO - Boise School Dist
Earl Faulkner - Dean - ITT Technical School
Sara Seely - Asst Professor/Librarian - Boise State University
Wayne Davis - Executive Director - Idaho Association of School Administrators
Gary Larsen - Executive Director - Idaho Science and Technology Charter School
Agenda
Dale Bower - Chief Academic Officer - Idaho State Board of Education:
This talk will present our efforts to pioneer the generation and distribution of high quality educational webtexts that will serve both as source materials for a student's learning and, as well, provide an adaptive environment that scaffolds the learner's journey as he or she masters a standards-based body of knowledge. Presented By Chris A. Heidelberg, III, Ph.D., Executive Director - The Center For Internet Research & Loyola Dr. Chris A. Heidelberg III will provide an interactive, upbeat and informative presentation that will define edutainment and convergence, the guiding principles behind edutainment and convergence, and how edutainment and convergence has already transformed learning, business and the global village. At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
Keynote Speaker: David O'Neill Executive Director, OIT Boise State University
The Idaho Regional Optical Network (IRON), was created in late 2007 for the sole purpose of facilitating advanced networking among institutions of research, higher education, healthcare, state government and partner organizations that support research, education and economic development in Idaho. This Idaho non-profit corporation provides high bandwidth access to Internet2, National Lambda Rail and cost-effective high bandwidth access to other regional, national and international research and education networks. As IRON’s President and CEO, David O’Neill will share a brief history, a current status and a vision for this rapidly expanding network in the state of Idaho.
10:00 - 11:00 AM
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Math has become the gatekeeper to success in school and in our global marketplace. This presentation explores an alternative to the current underutilization and potential misuse of technology as a change vehicle for math instruction. As a former school superintendent steeped in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) Dr. Johnson describes how a robust, web-based math program can improve critical thinking from the classroom to the boardroom. He poses a structure for utilizing technology to improve test scores as a by-product of mathematical thinking and suggests strategies for overcoming the cultural roadblocks inherent in P-12 and higher education reform.
2:00 - 3:00 PM The Digital Generation and Distance Learning
Chris Rapp - Director of Curriculum and Instruction - Chris Rapp's Biography
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Supporting Sponsors
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ITT Educational Services, Inc. ("ESI") is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs. ESI operates more than 105 Technical Institutes in 37 states, which predominantly provide career-focused degree programs of study in fields involving technology to approximately 61,000 students. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis, ESI has been actively involved in the higher education community in the United States since 1969. Idaho College in Boise |
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TCFIR - The Center for Internet Research is a Tran disciplinary research organization created with the purpose of systematically investigating the vast intersection of Internet technology and the human experience. This exploration is taking place from a variety of perspectives including information technology, computer science, humanities, ethics, psychology, commerce, politics, public policy, anthropology, semiotics, sociology, andragogy, and pedagogy with projects that span the industrial, government, scientific and academic domains. Learn more about TCFIR at
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Idaho Association of School Administrators
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TurningPoint audience response system integrates 100% into Microsoft PowerPoint and allows audiences and students to participate in presentations or lectures by submitting responses to interactive questions using a ResponseCard keypad or other hand-held/computer devices. Using a TurningPoint audience response system, your PowerPoint presentations become powerful data collection and assessment tools that collect real-time audience responses and dramatically improves productivity and results for your business or educational organization. Author, deliver, assess and report without ever leaving PowerPoint. Engage participants, assess learning, gather data, or enhance presentations with TurningPoint. Learn more about us at www.turningtechnologies.com |
Sponsors
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Aventa Learning is a leading provider of online curriculum and instruction for high schools and middle schools. We offer over 100 courses including core, elective, world language, AP®, and AP® Exam Review. Additionally, our credit recovery courses are diagnostically driven, testing students at the start of each unit to ensure repetition only of the material the student did not master the first time through the course. Visit our booth at the Future Tech 2009 conference to view a demo of our online courses and to learn more about how you can expand the course offerings at your school. |
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Carnegie Learning is a leading publisher of secondary and postsecondary math curricula software and text solutions that are helping all students everywhere to learn math. These solutions are based on over 20 years of proven research into how students really learn and have consistently shown significant improvement on student learning. Learn more abot Carnegie Learning at www.carnegielearning.com |
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CK-12 Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to reduce the cost of textbook materials for the K-12 market both in the |
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If your school system is in need of implementing small or large scale technology plans, CIM’s experienced staff can help you meet your objectives. CIM can provide your school with solutions that are easy to use from a teacher |
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CTL provides resellers, government, and education institutes with a local resource for all of their computer needs. Nexus brand of television is one of CTL specialties www.nexuselectronics.com. CTL is committed to expanding International and domestic operations by continually evolving to meet the needs of an ever-changing market. For more information about CTL and its products, visit www.ctlcorp.com. |
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A trusted name in education for over 40 years, Curriculum Associates publishes high quality, yet affordable, supplemental materials for reading, writing, language arts, mathematics, science, test prep, and special education assessment programs that are guaranteed to help students succeed. Learn more about Curriculum Associates at www.curriculumassociates.com |
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EducationCity is the most engaging, on-line resource for children today. With thousands of activities, mapped to each State’s Curriculum Standards, EducationCity provides core-curriculum activities in language Arts, Math and Science. Whiteboard interactive, EducationCity is effective for whole-class learning. The resource also provides differentiated learning segments for individual students. Learn more about EducationCity.com at www.educationcity.com |
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LanSchool Technologies develops the original classroom management solution, LanSchool v7.3. Computers are amazing educational tools, but can also be a huge distraction to students. LanSchool improves learning in a computer-based classroom by returning control back to the teacher with an inexpensive, reliable software solution. Learn more about LanSchool at www.lanschool.com |
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M86 Security is a global provider of Web and messaging security products, delivering comprehensive protection to more than 20,000 customers and over 16 million users worldwide. As one of the largest independent internet security companies, we have the expertise, product breadth and technology to protect organizations from both current and emerging threats. Our appliance, software and cloud-based solutions leverage real-time threat data to proactively secure customers’ networks from malware and spam; protect their sensitive information; and maintain employee productivity. The company is based in |
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Attaining robust wireless network performance with a secure, seamless connection can be difficult. But Meru Networks assures application delivery, even in the most challenging environments. As the leader in workplace mobility infrastructure for demanding wireless voice (VoIP), data, and video applications, Meru’s standards-based wireless networks provide a business-critical solution that’s both simple to deploy and easy to maintain.Meru Networks not only achieves unprecedented performance for wireless networking through assured application delivery, but also combines toll-quality telephony with robust data and video. This quality of service is due to Meru’s patented, uniquely engineered Air Traffic Control technology. Designed within prevalent 802.11 standards, Air Traffic Control addresses the critical elements for deploying enterprise-class WLANs that most networks lack. Now, high capacity data can finally coexist with toll-quality wireless VoIP calls. This single infrastructure is a result of Meru’s patented algorithms. Learn more about us at www.merunetworks.com |
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Since its founding in 1997, mimio has empowered teachers to enhance learning through innovative technologies that advance collaboration. Powerful, yet easy-to-use, mimio products have won more than 25 industry awards and are now in the vanguard of interactive teaching tools, worldwide. Our company’s goals are to Develop interactive teaching technologies that streamline the way teachers work and collaborate, Help teachers reach students with diverse learning styles and unique needs, Help schools, districts, and countries bring affordable interactivity to every classroom. Learn more about us at www.mimio.com |
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For more than three decades, Scantron has helped education, commercial, and government organizations worldwide measure and improve effectiveness with assessment and survey solutions. The company is best known for defining the market for the rapid, accurate and reliable capture of student performance data. Scantron continues this trend with innovative software and survey solutions that leverage our expertise in world-class forms printing and scanner manufacturing. Today, approximately 80% of schools in the |
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SchoolDude is the nation's #1 provider of on-demand operations management solutions designed exclusively for the unique needs of schools, colleges and universities. Backed by the industry's only Legendary Service Program, our integrated suite of solutions for technology, business, and facility operations is revolutionizing the way educational professionals manage their organizations. SchoolDude's on-demand tools for operations management are easy to use and affordable, helping both small and large educational institutions save money, increase efficiency and improve services. www.schooldude.com |
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Established in 1989, SHI a global provider of information technology products and services. Dynamic, scalable, innovative solutions delivered with world class customer support have made SHI the complete IT solution provider we are today. SHI’s dramatic growth is completely organic and the result of long-Term relationships forged with our most ardent supporters: our customers. Learn more about SHI at www.shi.com |
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Intelligent Web Content filtering that blows away the competition on both price and performance! Visit SmoothWall's booth to see how Guardian™ leads the pack with real time detection of zero hour exploits and anonymous proxies. Now with SSL filtering and full mobile client to protect your laptops when away from School! Learn more about Smoothwall at www.smoothwall.com |
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Spectrum Industries is the premier manufacturer of furnishing products that facilitate learning by incorporating innovative designs with technology and communications equipment. As an SBA-certified small business based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Spectrum specializes in the manufacturing of Laptop, Notebook, Netbook and Mini-Laptop Storage Carts, Integrated Audio-Visual (A/V) Lecterns, Multi-Media, Video Conferencing and Remote Learning Instructor's Carts and Cabinets, Computer Lab Desks, Multi-Use Furniture, Training Tables, Classroom Furniture, Office Furniture, Mobile Carts, Chairs and Seating. Learn more about Spectrum Industries at www.spectrumfurniture.com |
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WolfVision manufactures high-resolution cameras known as Visualizers. Used in classrooms and training centers, Visualizers are revolutionary teaching tools. Because of its ability to capture high-quality motion, Visualizers can be used to display your formulas, notes, objects or experiments in real time to any display device, such as an LCD/plasma monitor, data projector or video-conferencing equipment. These images can also be scanned to your computer via USB or networking connections. |
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Xythos Software is the leading developer of Secure Document Management and Collaboration software for academic and research institutions. Designed for the education market, Xythos Administrative and Research Document Management Software Solutions have become the first choice among K-12 schools, colleges and universities which need to safely store and publish their content, collaborate on research projects and reduce administrative costs. Xythos technology is being used together with learning management systems and as a stand alone solution for administrative and research document management, enabling education institutions to securely collaborate and protect their valuable institutional content. Learn more about us at www.xythos.com |
Door Prizes, Raffles and Give Aways
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Free 6 Month Subscription to Maps101 ($312.00 value) |
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2 - StudentMate Units ($429.00 each value) |
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2 - GoVenture Entrepreneur Board Games ($125. 00 each value)
GoVenture educational games and simulations are an exciting way to develop business and financial literacy skills in people of all ages. Engage students, improve test scores, and increase enrollments with GoVenture software simulations and applications, mobile games, board games, social networks, and more. Product information, demonstration videos, fully-working trial versions, and many free resources are available on www.goadventure.net |
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50.00 dollar gift certificate |
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