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Interview with Will Magid Will Magid is a trumpeter, producer and DJ based in San Francisco, California. His musical performance blends and blurs the lines between technology and art, and he has toured and collaborated with many talented artists from diverse genres of music, such as Afrolicious, Bonobo, Solomon Burke, Erykah Badu, Pretty Lights, Kenny …

Sold Out Events We are pleased to announce that both IntegratED and AcceleratED Portland 2015 are now sold out. Tickets went even faster than we expected this year, and we regret the limited space—we know there were many people looking forward to the events that couldn’t get tickets. If that’s you, you can contact us …

IntegratED PDX 2015 provides high-quality professional development credits for Oregon and Washington educators as well as two Portland State University graduate-level courses. For full information, visit our Continuing Education webpage. PSU College Credit At IntegratED PDX a 1-credit course and a 2-credit course are offered cooperatively by Portland State University and OETC. Educators have the …

We can use the technologies around us to help everyone achieve their potential Leigh Graves Wolf is a teacher-scholar, innovator, and a staunch believer in the power of community and collaboration. She has been a network administrator, a teacher, an instructional technologist, and a professor, and has worked across the spectrum from K12 to Higher …

Less about the technology, more about the curiosity—especially for grown-ups DK is an advisor, speaker, producer and blogger with a resume that spans professions as well as the globe. He is the current producer of TEDxWellington, founded the social media consulting agency MediaSnackers, and has worked with a vast clientele including BBC, The Gates Foundation …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Technology is not just a tool; it’s a catalyst. Ramsey Musallam’s students at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory School know him as a chemistry teacher who sends his class videos of himself launching objects across the room or setting things on fire. The education world knows him as a TED speaker, an independent ed-tech blogger, and …

Big data is coming to education; the next step is figuring out how to use it. Horace Dediu is an expert at using big data to understand technology’s accelerating development. He has been interviewed by Forbes, Fortune, and various other news sources as an Apple expert, and his independent blog, Asymco, is filled with facts …

Four world-class talks on the future of education, technology, and leadership; one afternoon at Impact Hub. Ideas will fly. November 7, 2014 12:00—5:00 p.m. Impact Hub, Seattle, WA Check-in and appetizers start at 12:00 p.m. Introductions begin at 12:30 p.m. It takes vision to see the big picture. Spark is place for big ideas. It …

The right technology is only the first step to enhancing education. Transform your classroom with integration strategies sourced from our dedicated community of educators. IntegratED San Francisco 2014Oct 3-4, 2014 – San Francisco, CA IntegratED is a two-day teaching and learning strategies conference focused on technology integration. It is an opportunity for educators to meet …

The cadre has been a fourteen year, amazing partnership between OETC (Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum) and ODE (Oregon Department of Education). Bringing together educators from many walks of life to enrich our skills with tried and true technology integration, and instructional strategies while pushing personal boundaries around innovative ideas. To give back, the …

October 3–4, 2014 Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory San Francisco, CA integratED is a teaching and learning conference for educators and administrators who want to integrate technology into the classroom. Meet and collaborate with other educators in the hands-on sessions and workshops. Attendees will gain classroom centered strategies for integrating iPads, using google apps and Chromebooks, …