In-Person Professional Learning Resumed at the 2024 #NYCSchoolsTech Summit
11th NYCSchoolsTech Summit Returns with a Focus on Advancing Digital Learning
On Monday, March 11, 2023, the 11th NYCSchoolsTech Summit took place at Long Island University in Brooklyn, marking a return to in-person professional learning. Over 600 educators from across New York City attended the event, which was dedicated to advancing digital learning, tools, and opportunities.
NYC Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks welcomed attendees, urging them to bring what they learned back to their schools. The day's focus was on the latest educational technologies and strategies, with dynamic presentations on various topics such as taking paperless attendance, using Canva to elevate teaching and learning, and creating a safe and welcoming digital learning environment.
Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed a vendor meet-and-greet featuring over 60 creators of edtech solutions, products, and platforms. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Canva, Adobe, LEGO Education, Dell, Epson, and Promethean were present, showcasing their latest offerings.
The 11th NYCSchoolsTech Summit recognized 12 Summit Award winners for their contributions to education in New York City. Among the recipients were Staci Balice, Library/Media Teacher & SPOC at Space Shuttle Columbia P.S. 58; Erin Dietz, Technology Coordinator & SPOC at P.S. 103 - The Hector Fontanez School; Herson Pleitez, Technology Teacher & SPOC at P.S. 109 Sedgewick; Sparkle Peters, Ed Tech Coordinator at Virtual Innovators Academy; Deborah Paradise, Teacher, Tech Coordinator & SPOC at Leadership and Public Service High School; Matthew Gorin, a Model Teacher at P.S. K721 - Brooklyn Occupational Training Center; Thea Williams, a Grade 4 Teacher at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary; Steven Mudrick, Director of CTE Video Production & SPOC at The Theatre Arts Production Company School; Lisa Choi, Technology Teacher, Stars Programmer, Webmaster & SPOC at P.S. 7 Queens; and Ellen Perlow Phillips, Technology Teacher at The Grand Central Parkway School.
In addition, Rebecca Ramnauth, a graduate of NYC schools and LIU, gave a keynote speech about her work at the Yale Social Robotics Lab, where they are building robots to help students with autism learn human connections. The person who gave a speech from the Yale Social Robotics Lab was not identified in the provided search results.
Later in the day, the DIIT's Jose Perez and Anthony Casasnovas presented on the Battle of the Boroughs, a Minecraft education challenge, and the role of esports. The NYC Division of Instructional and Information Technology's CIO Intekhab Shakil and Deputy CIO Randy Asher also greeted those in attendance.
The final part of the event included Tech & Learning content director Christine Weiser awarding dozens of prizes from event partners. The 11th NYCSchoolsTech Summit was a successful gathering of educators, innovators, and technology leaders, with a shared goal of improving digital learning in New York City's schools.
