OETC24 Session Proposals can be submitted via the Session Presentation Portal
OETC Session Presentation Portal
Session Proposals will be accepted through September 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Conference Theme:
Syzygy
Aliging the Innovations of Teaching, Learning and Technology
Conference tracks:
- Instruction
- Information Technology
- Leadership
- Library/Media Specialists
Important Dates:
Session Proposals Open – July 24
Session Proposals Close – September 15
Session Reviews Complete – October 15
Schedule Finalized – October 31
Session Authors Notified – November 1
Session Authors Registration – November 1-18
Waitlisted Authors Notified – November 21
Conference Tracks and Keywords:
Instruction
The Instruction track provides sessions for anyone in Primary through 20 educational roles (teachers, instructional technologists, educational coaches, pre-service teachers, curriculum leaders, professors) with a front row seat to innovative technology learning experiences. Sessions cover a wide range of topics useful in the education environment. Sharing best practices is encouraged.
Instruction Keywords:
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• Accelerated Learning (Literacy and Numeracy)
• Digital Teaching Tools |
• Family and Community Engagement
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Information Technology
The Information Technology track provides information for anyone in the IT fields and learning experiences. Sessions focus on a range of topics and training. Innovative technology is welcome along with best practices supporting student success.
Information Technology Keywords:
| • Artificial Intelligence • Budgeting • Collaboration • Computer Science • Communications o Social media • Customer Service • Cyber Safety • Cyber Insurance • Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion • Drones • E-Rate/Emergency Connectivity Fund • Esports/Gaming • Evaluating Technology Staff • Evaluating Technology • Infrastructure • Innovative Technology • Instructional Supports • Learning Management Systems • Leadership |
• Overcoming Obstacles to Learning
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Leadership
The Leadership track provides sessions for those in leadership roles in education (superintendents, principals, treasurers, district administrators, business officials, operations managers, facilities manager). Sessions focus on topics related to leadership, social media, family engagement, student wellness and technology.
Leadership Keywords
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• Accelerating Learning (Literacy and Numeracy) |
• Pathways to IT |
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Library and Media Specialist
The Library and Media Specialist track provides sessions geared toward library and media specialists. Topics focus on technology in collaborative spaces, literacy, family engagement, social media and more.
Library and Media Specialst Keywords
| • 21st Century Skills, Employability Skills, Life Skills • Accelerating Learning (Literacy and Numeracy) • Artificial Intelligence • Coaching Techniques/Strategies • Collaboration • Curating Resources and Tools • Cyber Safety/Security • Design Thinking • Differentiated Instruction • Digital Literacy, Digital Citizenship • Digital Storytelling • Digital Teaching Tools • Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion • Esports, Gaming • Evaluating Curriculum and Instructional Materials • Family and Community Engagement • Fostering Student Creativity • Fostering Student Leadership |
• Information Literacy • Innovation in the Library • Inquiry Teaching and Learning • Learning Management Systems • Learning Space Design, Makerspaces • Literacy • Media Literacy • Overcoming Obstacles to Learning • Personalized Learning • Professional Development • Preparing Students for Future Success • Problem Based/Project Based Learning • Social Emotional Learning • STEM/STEAM • Student Data Privacy • Student Wellness • Universal Design for Learning • Workforce Readiness |
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Additional information, important dates, session selection and tips can be found in the OETC24 Comprehensive Guide to Submitting a Session Proposal.
