The Education Experience
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA
FREE Keynotes
FREE Sessions for Educators
FREE Expo Area
THE KEYNOTES
Wednesday, May 14
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Chris Anderson
Editor-in-chief
Wired Magazine
Author of
The Long Tail
Thursday, May 15
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor
State of California
Teri Takai
State Chief Information Officer
State of California
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Scott McNealy
Chairman & Co-founder
Sun Microsystems
Friday, May 16
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Vinton G. Cerf
Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist
Google
THE EDUCATION SUMMIT
The Secret About the Future: A Discussion on Economic Prosperity Through Education
WEDNESDAY, May 14: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Room 204
The Center for Digital Education's economic prosperity summit will offer guests an opportunity to experience and discuss how education programs are having a positive effect on California's future economy.
You will have an opportunity to participate in three small presentation groups sharing California projects focused on science, math, and emerging technologies. Please join us for an afternoon coffee, sweet treats, and an event you'll remember as we explore how to make a difference through education.
THE AGENDA
1:30 p.m. -- Welcome to the Future!
Cathilea Robinett, executive vice president, eRepublic Inc.
Marina Leight, vice president of education, the Center for Digital Education, and publisher, Converge magazine
2:00 p.m. -- The California Experience Rotation
Math, Time for Class: Welcome to class! Learn about engaging math strategies that are helping students around the world improve their skills in this vital subject. Research will be shared showing significant test score improvements through the utilization of technology in the classroom.
Technology for Science Teaching and Learning: Being a scientist today is different than it was even 10 years ago. As the world works together through virtual labs and as the need for green engineering increases, this discussion will offer a look at how hands-on, minds-on science is what we need on California campuses.
The California Science in Education Initiative (CSEI) will also discuss funding 21st century science education.
Emerging Technologies: There is nothing more exciting than to watch a new technology application -- developed with millions in research and development funds -- become a new tool for learning. This presentation will share what's new, available and designed to make a difference.
3:00 p.m. -- Education Pavilion Tour
Behind-the-scenes tour of activities in the Conference on California's Future
SPECIAL SESSIONS FOR EDUCATORS
THURSDAY, MAY 15th
ROOM 317/318
The Conference on California's Future will feature FREE education sessions focused on IT policy, strategy, leadership and learning for California.
After the keynote addresses on the 15th, there will be four educational sessions specially focused on providing insight, information and the possibilities of the future. While these sessions provide specific information for educators, they will also provide insights to government officials, decision-makers and suppliers to the education framework and industry.
The current schedule includes:
12:00 -- 1:00 CENIC. Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California
CENIC. Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California will lead a conversation on designing, implementing and operating CalREN, the California Research and Education Network, a high-bandwidth, high-capacity Internet network specially designed to meet the unique requirements of these communities, and to which the vast majority of the state's K-20 educational institutions are connected.
Speaker: Janis Cortese, Manager of Publicity & Communications, CENIC
1:00 -- 2:00 Mobility: Shaping a Vision for Education and Communities.
Would you like to check out a sea otter? Then come to this exhilarating discussion led by the CSU Monterey Bay Wireless Education & Technology Center (WeTEC). Their expertise on infrastructure, deployment, training, funds and applications are bound to provide an educational, exciting and interactive hour.
Speaker: Arlene Krebs, Director Technology Development, CSU Monterey Bay/Wireless Education & Technology Center
2:00 -- 3:00 The California State University's Accessible Technology Initiative
This exciting discussion provides an opportunity to understand how to make information technology resources and services accessible to all CSU students, faculty, staff and the general public regardless of disability. This discussion provides an opportunity - for educational entities, governmental decision-makers and suppliers - to understand how to create a culture of access for an inclusive learning and working environment.
Speaker: Sam Ogami, Accessible Technology Expert, California State University Chancellor's Office, Information Technology Services
3:00 -- 4:00 Technology, Policy, Possibilities and the Future.
Several companies are on the leading edge regarding effective use of technology for student results. Join SMART Technologies as they lead us through a conversation on technology, policy, possibilities and the future. All will find something of interest - educators, government workers and the private sector.
Speaker: Mick Adkisson, Manager, Education Advocacy, SMART Technologies
EXPO AREA: THE EDUCATION PAVILION
May 14 and 15: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day
May 16: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
While you are exploring the show floor, make SURE to stop by the education pavilion! The pavilion will provide an opportunity to interact with educational innovators who will spark your imagination and provide you with a whole new realm of possibilities. This pavilion will feature the "theatre of the possible" stage and a comfortable seating area. This area will have a schedule of very interesting activities and 30-minute presentations from experts that will (tentatively) include:
CSU Monterey Bay
CSU Chancellor's Office on Accessible Technology
SMART Technologies
PASCO
Symantec
Intel Corporation
California Community Colleges
And more...
Additionally, there will be an ongoing "Career Pipeline" sharing mini documentaries about the careers of the future.
The education pavilion will be lively and interactive with a hands-on science lab. Check it out!
STAY TUNED!
We are continually updating our program, so please check back again soon for more information on the Education Experience at the Conference on California's Future.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Expo and keynotes only - FREE
Expo, keynotes and education sessions - FREE
The Education Summit - FREE
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