9:15 a.m. Stage 1
PALS HELP
Point Pleasant Borough High School, Point Pleasant Borough School District
9:30 a.m. Stage 2
The Glasses Hat
Bridget Arnold, George J. Mitchell Elementary School, Little Egg Harbor Township School District
9:45 Stage 1
Point Pleasant Borough School Application
Point Pleasant Borough High School, Point Pleasant Borough School District
10:00 Stage 2
Flatulence Be Gone!
DeMasi Middle School, Evesham Township School District
10:15 a.m. Stage 1
Eco-Plastic
Westwood Regional Junior / Senior High School, Westwood Regional School District
10:30 a.m. Stage 2
Poison Proof Fit Bit
DeMasi Middle School, Evesham Township School District
10:45 a.m. Stage 1
Pop Furniture
Westwood Regional Junior / Senior High School, Westwood Regional School District
11:00 a.m. Stage 2
Road Rider
Franklin Borough School, Franklin Borough School District
11:15 a.m. Stage 1
Pet-O-Meter
Moorestown High School, Moorestown Township Public Schools
11:30 a.m. Stage 2
The Frozster
Harmony Township School, Harmony Township School District
11:45 a.m. Stage 1
Refugee Assimilation Initiative (RAI)
Moorestown High School, Moorestown Township Public Schools
12:00 p.m. Stage 2
A Disaster Relief Shelter
West Amwell Township Elementary School, South Hunterdon Regional School District
12:15 p.m. Stage 1
Tlaloc Water
Moorestown High School, Moorestown Township Public Schools
12:30 p.m. Stage 2
The InoTab
West Amwell Township Elementary School, South Hunterdon Regional School District
12:45 p.m. Stage 1
Cardio Pack
Moorestown High School, Moorestown Township Public Schools
1:00 p.m. Stage 2
KAM Pack
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School, Ocean Township School District
1:15 p.m. Stage 1
Talking Walking Stick
Cumberland Regional High School, Cumberland Regional School District
1:30 p.m. Stage 2
ReCraft
Ocean City Intermediate School, Ocean City School District
1:45 p.m. Stage 1
SecuriCap
Cumberland Regional High School, Cumberland Regional School District
TUESDAY
11:00 AM – Fusfoo
21st Century Education: Your High School is a Content Making Machine.
Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your school’s message and achievements online! Fusfoo shares tools and tips to connect your school to its community more effectively.
Dani Finkel, Creative Director, Fusfoo
1:00 PM - SHI
Future Ready Curriculum Enhancements with Virtual/Augmented Reality and more
Join Trevor Schubert as he navigates the products that make up Virtual/Augmented (VR/AR), Google Expeditions, Tango, and other STEM/STEAM products while tying each technology to a specific example within a curriculum.
Additionally, Trevor will touch base on the Google admin console from a pre-deployment specialists perspective. Sharing asset management tips, laser etching best practices and general ways to help ensure Google whiteglove requests go smoothly.
Trevor Schubert, Solutions Specialist, SHI
2:30 PM - iSchool
5 Steps to Building Team Culture & Inviting Students into Your Tech Initiative
Join us in this two part program as we discuss some keys to establishing a productive and positive team culture while inspiring and engaging students to create deeper impact and retention. Following this discussion, we will hear directly from the students of Belvidere Middle and High School about their journey, and some of their team's accomplishments.
Tim Wright, iSchool Initiative, Program Manager
Caralee Gately, Belvidere Middle School, Teacher & Tech. Specialist
Chris Carruba, Belvidere School District, Superintendent
Students from Belvidere Middle and High School
WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM - CrosStar
Lower Operating Expenses and Invest Money Back into the Classroom
Learn how your district can save 20 percent or more on monthly telecommunications through a no-cost a telecommunications analysis and inventory cost analysis as part of the NJSBA TEC program. During this session, CrosStar Network Solutions (CNS) will demonstrate ways your district can reduce monthly costs, eliminate unnecessary services, and upgrade to better, less expensive technology.
Eric Savitsky, Marketing Director, CrosStar Network Solutions
11:00 AM - E-Rate Consulting
E-Rate Basics – The Nuts and Bolts
This session will explore the fundamental concepts of the E-rate Program to provide school administrators and board members with the opportunity to learn the "nuts-and-bolts" of the E-rate Program. This session will include an overview of how discount rates are calculated; the different categories of service; eligible services and equipment; and common mistakes made during the application process that can jeopardize E-rate funding.
Vince LaForgia, President, E-Rate Consulting
1:00 PM - Microsoft
Unleash Classroom Collaboration and Student Engagement with Microsoft Teams
Learn about Microsoft Teams, a digital hub that brings conversations, content, and apps together in one place. Create collaborative classrooms, connect in professional learning communities, and communicate with staff – all from a single experience in Office 365 for Education.
Chuck Luey, Account Executive, Microsoft
Kristeen Kohrs, Account Technology Strategist, Microsoft
2:30PM - VMware/Carasoft
The Classroom Anywhere: Modernizing the Classroom to a Borderless Model
Many schools are facing the technology crossroad as their students quickly outgrow the technical capabilities provided by many schools. This brings the challenge to properly align the technology[remove comma] requirements with the deployment plan. If not done properly it can result in costly stalled initiatives. Join us to learn about the solutions available to all K-12 districts. We will cover common use cases, products and the cost effective services designed specifically for our schools.
Mario Spallarossa, Senior Systems Engineer- Public Sector – NJ, VMware
Stop by the I-STEAM Command Center and pick up your STEAM Passport to help guide you through the many demonstrators and exhibitors who can support your school districts STEAM initiatives.
In addition to the “STEAM Tank” Challenge, the I-STEAM Command Center will feature several new and expanded activities:
Camden County Technical Schools Robotics Team- As it heads into its 20th year of competition, learn how the award winning Camden County Technical School Robotics Team has been the catalyst for STEAM initiatives in the district and throughout the county.
New Jersey Technology and Engineering Educators Association (NJTEEA), educational leaders in project based learning practices, presents this year's Maker Space! This innovative space educates and encourages attendees with a hands-on experience. Each person will create a product from start to finish utilizing the same design process as students in a integrative K-12 technology, engineering and design education program. While this is just one version of a makerspace and each is created differently to meet the needs of the community it serves, NJTEEA’s space demonstrates the fundamentals of a successful technology, engineering, and design facility. Come join a handful of the state’s top technology, engineering, and design educators from NJTEEA to learn about all the great things maker spaces have to offer!
Liberty Science Center presents StarLab: Crawl into a portable planetarium to watch the constellations come alive. Our state-of-the-art digital StarLab allows exploration of the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and the repeating seasonal pattern of constellations. The presentations will be occurring inside the dome of the StarLab. We will be meeting the participants outside and guide them in for the experience. Each presentation will be approximately 20 minutes.
U.S. Army STEM Lab features STEM in the Army. Featured at this lab are Army Engineer Robots, Army Medical, and Team Building Activities. Come check it out!
All attendees who join us for any of the sessions in the NJSBA Services Area on Tuesday or Wednesday will be entered into prize drawing for the day of attendance. The more sessions you attend that day, the more chances you have to win!
Tuesday October 24th
10:00 NJSBA Grants Support Program & Going After Foundation Grant Funding
Private and corporate foundations give away millions of dollars in support of education grant projects every year. Join Grants Office LLC, NJSBA’s partner for grant services, as we discuss strategies for seeking foundation funding, tips for building relationships with these funders, and best practices on how to make your request. We’ll even cover how districts can leverage the NJSBA Grants Support Program to pursue foundation, state, & federal grant opportunities!
12:15 Creating efficiencies in board meetings - Why it matters!
Creating more effective and streamlined board meetings is an essential task in today’s fast-paced world. Having a streamlined meeting for board members is important, but also just as crucial staff, students and the community to understand the objectives of the Board. View first-hand how your peers are using technology to establish great efficiency when conducting board meetings while becoming more transparent with the community and why these components matter.
2:15 Daily Prize Drawing
Wednesday October 25th 2017
10:00 Reduce Your Energy Costs
Learn ways that school districts can implement sustainable energy projects that save money and reduce expenditures. Stop by to learn more about how your district can start saving money on its energy expenses!
12:15 Making your Policy Manual Environmentally Friendly
Learn how technology can be utilized to dramatically improve how your board policy manual can be managed and accessed while playing a key role in the effective governance of your school district, improve communication with the community and how these improvements will save you money and demonstrate your commitment to the environment.
2:15 Daily Prize Drawing
Once again this year, the Sustainable Schools Center features a variety of government agencies and non-profit organizations that showcase programs and resources that lead to healthier learning environments at lower operating costs.
Along with school districts that will showcase their best practices in sustainability, the Sustainable Schools Center will feature a few new activities this year! There will be a Walkway showing how each system of school can engage in sustainable practices. There is an opportunity for Sustainability Champions to share their successes as well as new pledges for sustainability to be made. In addition, there will be a “Sustainability On Demand” Theatre to view best practice videos and webinars on specific topics, great learning opportunity. Additionally, there is a “Green Grants Garden” area that will provide information on available grants from various sources that can directly support your sustainability efforts.
Information on cost savings and statewide green resources can be found in this location on the Exhibit Floor. Also featured in the Center, is the Sustainable Schools Passport, that gives participants the opportunity to collect initials around the Exhibit Floor from subject matter experts that can boost your knowledge in sustainable practices, products and services.
9:15 a.m. Stage 1
The Charging Chest
Atlantic County Institute of Technology, Atlantic County Vocational School District
9:30 a.m. Stage 2
A Creation for the Braced
Alder Ave Middle School, Egg Harbor Township School District
9:45 a.m. Stage 1
Electricity Generating Sneakers
Palmyra High School, Palmyra School District
10:00 a.m. Stage 2
Robo Doggie
Westampton Middle School, Westampton Township School District
10:30 a.m. Stage 2
The "Save Me" Bottle
Garwood Bacon, Cinnaminson Middle School, Cinnaminson Township School District
11:00 a.m. Stage 2
Extremely Cozy Pet Bed
Randall Carter Elementary School, Wayne Township Public Schools
11:30 a.m. Stage 2
Music Sheet Pager
Lafayette Elementary School, Wayne Township Public Schools
12:00 p.m. Stage 2
Traposquitoe
P.S. 28 Christa McAuliffe, Jersey City Public Schools
12:15 p.m. Stage 1
The Exo-Controller
Manasquan High School, Manasquan Public School District
12:30 p.m. Stage 2
Filter Frenzy (Tank Bio-filter)
P.S. 28 Christa McAuliffe, Jersey City Public Schools
12:45 p.m. Stage 1
The Outdoor Eco-Track
Manasquan High School, Manasquan Public School District
1:00 p.m. Stage 2
SmartBrush+
Howell Middle School South, Howell Township School District
1:30 p.m. Stage 2
FlexRing
Howell Middle School South, Howell Township School District
2:00 p.m. Stage 2
YourPath
Howell Middle School South, Howell Township School District
