[YEP-DC] ED TECH: HYPE OR HOPE? AN EXPLORATION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR

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ED TECH: HYPE OR HOPE? AN EXPLORATION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR

WHAT: Join a distinguished panel of experts and school-based tech users as they discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with new technologies in K-12 public education, and then participate in interactive product demonstrations with companies from the ed tech industry

WHERE: iStrategyLabs, 1630 Connecticut Ave NW, 7th Floor (Accessible via Dupont metro station)

WHEN: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

RSVP:  http://bit.ly/V5Xgza  (please indicate questions you would like asked during the panel, as well as your top 3 preferences for the product demonstrations---attendees will rotate to see 3 out of the 4 demos)

"Ed tech" is one of the hottest topics in public education today. But how much of the current buzz is overblown hype and how much is of real value in improving instruction and student achievement? What are the most promising products, processes and services that have arisen in recent years and what makes them distinct from previous rounds of technological innovation? And, how do these technologies work in applied practice, especially at the classroom, school, and district level?

This YEP-DC event will offer attendees the opportunity to participate in a discussion on these and other issues, and to engage with multiple ed tech products through "show-and-tell" demonstrations given by company representatives.

FORMAT

6:00-6:30  Registration

6:30-7:15  Panel Discussion

7:15-8:00  Product "Show-and-Tell"

8:00-8:30  Networking

PANELISTS

Dr. Elias Carayannis, Professor of Science, Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, George Washington University

Abbey Goldstein, Education Elements

Laurel J. Horn, Special Education Teacher, Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Maura Marino, Principal-DC Schools Fund, New Schools Venture Fund

Kijana Mayfield, Academic Data Manager Specialist, EdOps

COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES FOR PRODUCT "SHOW-AND-TELL"

Fahad Hassan, Founder, AlwaysPrepped

James Stoffer, Senior Director of Sales, Hobson's

Elise West, SchoolForce Consultant, Acumen Solutions

Eric Westendorf, Founder, LearnZillion

Light refreshments will be provided. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for additional details!

 Thank you to iStrategyLabs for hosting this event.

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