- Monday Virtual Panel
- Tuesday LIve Stream Keynote
- Wednesday LIve Stream Keynote
- Wednesday ONSITE Closing Session & Raffle
- Thursday VIRTUAL Closing Session & Raffle
- Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar Raffles
- ONSITE Solution Partner BINGO
- VIRTUAL Engagement Madness
Join us for an engaging virtual panel discussion on Monday, 11/29, from 4:15 to 5:45 [Eastern Time] representing the multiple perspectives in our educational community . . .
Lessons Learned During the COVID Virtual Pivot
This diverse panel of educators representing the voices of school administrators, library media, technology, classroom teachers, students, and the research community convenes to discuss lessons learned during the COVID transition to remote learning. What “take aways” resulted in better teaching, learning, and communicating? The three questions presented to our panel members for consideration include:
- What did we learn we “could NOT” do without?
- What did we learn we “could” do without?
- How will this experience change education moving forward?
We are excited to introduce our 8 panel members . . .
Bill Carozza is currently an elementary principal in the Hopkinton NH school district, a position he has held for over 20 years. He is also an adjunct professor at Keene State College and New England College. Bill is a past NHASCD president and a NHSTE Susan Janosz Technology Impact Award recipient.
Christina DiMicelli is the Technology Integration Specialist at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH with 14 years of experience in education. She is a Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator #LAX18, and ISTE Certified Educator.
Julie Seven Sage, 17, is a student at Nashua HS North. She loves all science but is especially interested in astrophysics. Julie produces a YouTube channel 7 Sage Labs, where she posts videos for her four shows. Her goal is to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math through her show and other various outreach activities. Julie is our first CMTC Student SpotLight speaker this year!
Justine Thain has served as the Director of Library Media Services for the Hooksett NH school district for nearly 15 years. Shis the current President of NHSLMA and a past CMTC Steering Committee member.
Dolores Fox is currently the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Moultonborough School District. A certified English teacher, she taught middle and high school English for over 20 years in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She has presented for NELMS and is a GSLA fellow.
Roshni Lakhi is a Partner at The Learning Accelerator, where she works closely with school leaders and districts to capture and share innovative K-12 practices. Prior to TLA, she taught middle school math in RI and was a personalized learning coach throughout New England.
Susan Lengel is a preschool teacher in the Moultonborough NH school district. She was a critical team member in helping her early learner colleagues at the Moultonborough Central School pivot to remote learning in March of 2020.
Etienne Vallee is the Director of Technology for the Moultonborough NH school district. He has been working in education since 1998 and served as a library media specialist prior to his current position. Etienne is a member of the CMTC21 Steering Committee and has been instrumental in facilitating this panel presentation.
We are excited to announce that our Tuesday luncheon keynote will be streamed live from the DoubleTree for our virtual attendees and recorded for those not able to attend real time onsite or virtually.
Kate Darling, PhD.
Leading Expert in Social Robotics & MIT Media Lab Research Specialist
Tuesday Keynote: 11:30am to 1:00pm
The Future of Human-Robot Interaction
The robots are coming! They are getting smarter, evolving from single-task devices (think Roomba) into machines that can make their own decisions and autonomously navigate public spaces. From transportation systems, hospitals, and the military, to the robotization of our workplaces, households, and schools, robots will be everywhere and will increasingly interact with people.
Whether you find it exhilarating or terrifying (or both), progress in robotics and related fields like AI raises new ethical quandaries and challenges legal codes created for a world in which a sharp line separates man from machine.
Drawing from her recent work exploring humans’ emotional responses to robots, Dr. Kate Darling considers questions like:
- What happens when robots begin interacting with humans?
- What opportunities and challenges are anticipated in human-robot interactions?
- Why do people treat robots like living things, and why does that matter?
- What can and can’t robots and AI do?
- What societal challenges (ethical, legal, social) will we face in a future with robots?
Dr. Darling examines why people fear some robots and empathize with others, while also prompting – and answering – questions about what our relationship with these robots could look like in the future of work, education, and society. Dr. Darling’s keynote is in part an examination of the technology itself, but ultimately, offers a window into how it is poised to change the way we relate to each other and our own humanity – and why it matters.
We are excited to announce that our Tuesday luncheon keynote will be streamed live from the DoubleTree for our virtual attendees and recorded for those not able to attend real time onsite or virtually.
Kate Darling, PhD.
Leading Expert in Social Robotics & MIT Media Lab Research Specialist
Tuesday Keynote: 11:30am to 1:00pm
The Future of Human-Robot Interaction
The robots are coming! They are getting smarter, evolving from single-task devices (think Roomba) into machines that can make their own decisions and autonomously navigate public spaces. From transportation systems, hospitals, and the military, to the robotization of our workplaces, households, and schools, robots will be everywhere and will increasingly interact with people.
Whether you find it exhilarating or terrifying (or both), progress in robotics and related fields like AI raises new ethical quandaries and challenges legal codes created for a world in which a sharp line separates man from machine.
Drawing from her recent work exploring humans’ emotional responses to robots, Dr. Kate Darling considers questions like:
- What happens when robots begin interacting with humans?
- What opportunities and challenges are anticipated in human-robot interactions?
- Why do people treat robots like living things, and why does that matter?
- What can and can’t robots and AI do?
- What societal challenges (ethical, legal, social) will we face in a future with robots?
Dr. Darling examines why people fear some robots and empathize with others, while also prompting – and answering – questions about what our relationship with these robots could look like in the future of work, education, and society. Dr. Darling’s keynote is in part an examination of the technology itself, but ultimately, offers a window into how it is poised to change the way we relate to each other and our own humanity – and why it matters.
The CMTC21 onsite Closing Session and Raffle will take place on Wednesday afternoon in the Four Rivers Ballroom immediately following the conclusion of the last concurrent session around 3:45pm.
Join us to win the following prizes provided by our conference co-sponsors and partners:
- $250 VISA GC
- Roam Shadow Black ~ Portable, Waterproof, Bluetooth Speaker
- $25 Amazon GC
- $25 Double MIdnight Comics GC
- Finger Flyer Drone
- Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar
Along with additional prizes from our sponsors and solution partners. You MUST be present to win.
The CMTC21 virtual Closing Session and Raffle will begin in Remo following the conclusion of the last concurrent session around 3:45pm.
Join us to win the following prizes provided by our conference co-sponsors and partners:
- $250 VISA GC
- $150 VISA GC
- $25 Amazon GC
- $25 Double MIdnight Comics GC
- Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar
Along with additional prizes from our virtual solution partners. You MUST be present in REMO to win.
To honor Christa McAuliffe's memory, vision, and legacy, CMTC has secured a number of Christa McAuliffe commemorative silver dollars that will be raffled each day of the conference in the following manner . . . all coins, except the onsite closing session coin, will be mailed to the winners following the conference.
- One presenter from all our presenters (both onsite and virtual, but not including our solution partners) will be selected each day to receive a Christa McAuliffe coin.
- A raffle for a Christa McAuliffe coin will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to select a virtual attendee engaging in Remo. The more times you check into Remo throughout the day, the greater your chances of winning, please see the details below.
- A raffle to receive a Christa McAuliffe silver dollar will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday to select an ONSITE attendee who posts a selfie with one of our solution partners using the hashtag #cmtc21selfie.
- One Christa McAulliffe coin will be included in both the onsite and virtual closing session raffles.
Join the fun and engage with our Solution Partners by playing CMTC BINGO. Without their participation, CMTC21 would not be possible.
Here are the directions:
➔ Visit at least 10 solution partner booths to learn about their services or products.
➔ Make sure to get your card initialed by the exhibitor at each booth.
➔ Drop the completed card in the prize box by the conference registration desk by lunchtime (11:30am) on Wednesday (12/1).
The Grand Prize Drawing for a $150 Visa Gift Card will be drawn during the closing raffle on Wednesday, December 1st. You do NOT need to be present to win.
Download and print your CMTC BINGO card here, or pick one up onsite.
Join the virtual fun and engage with colleagues and our Solution Partners by participating in the Daily Madness Raffle and the Solution Partner 20 Questions Madness
Daily Madness Raffle
Daily Prizes ~ Each day, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday of virtual CMTC21, we will be awarding a $25 Amazon gift card and a Christa McAuliffe commemorative silver dollar for Remo engagement.
Here are the directions:
- Earn the opportunity to enter these raffles for each Remo group session you attend.
- The more sessions you attend real time, the better your chances are in the raffle.
- Entries will be date stamped to prevent multiple entries per session.
- Only those registered for the Virtual Conference only are eligible to win. Please enter by completing the information requested on the Daily Madness Raffle form and clicking SUBMIT.
- Here is the link to the Daily Madness Raffle form.
20 Questions Madness
Grand Prize Drawing ~ Attendees who correctly answer the most questions will be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for a Personalized Video for You or Your School by our Featured Comedian Devon Siebold. The Grand Prize will be drawn at the virtual closing session on Thursday. You do not need to be present to win.
Here are the directions:
- Each day Monday through Thursday of virtual CMTC21, one of our solution partners will give a short description of their product(s) and service(s) at the opening Remo session. These four daily descriptions include the answers to a total 12 of the 20 questions (3 per day).
- The answers to the remaining 8 questions will come from the live streamed keynote speakers on Tuesday and Wednesday, conference activities, or the CMTC21 website ~ www.nhctc.org. Watch for hints on Facebook and Twitter.
- Submit your completed form by 2:00pm on Thursday, 12/2 to be eligible for the Grand Prize.
- Here is the link to the 20 Question Madness form.
