Recap: SPARK Seattle 2015

Recap by Darren Hudgins Last week in Seattle, Washington I was given the amazing opportunity to plan, organize (along with a great team at OETC) and participate in an event called SPARK. In less than a school day educational leaders discussed a myriad of complex topics that impact the future of education every single day. …


Announcing AcceleratED PDX 2015

AcceleratED PDX 2015 February 25, 2015 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel Portland, Oregon Walk away with knowledge, not just a to-do list. AcceleratED is a one-day, hands-on conference that addresses the challenges faced by administrators integrating technology into education. It offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with facilitators and other leaders, develop practical strategies for technology integration, and even bring …


Announcing IntegratED PDX 2015

IntegratED PDX 2015 February 25–27, 2015 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel Portland, Oregon Building community. Empowering educators. IntegratED is a two-day teaching and learning conference focused on technology integration strategies. Its mission is to improve education by offering educators the time and support to develop practical strategies in a collaborative environment. Reserve your spot and join the IntegratED community. Learn More …


Technology in Transition: Where We Are and Where We Need to Be

Corin Richards, an Administrator for Instructional Technology in the Beaverton school district, describes herself as “an educator-mom-cyclist promoting 21st century skills, knowledge and tools in today’s educational system.” Richards’s influence in the world of technology integration branches out across the web, promoting and discussing the use of technology in Oregon classrooms; but whether in the …