1. technology and computing

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MARYLAND & DC SCHOOLS
Retreat
May 3-5, 2015
Harbourtowne Resort
St. Michaels, MD
AIMS Technology Retreat 2015
A B O U T T H E R E T R E AT
MISSION STATEMENT
WHAT IS A FACILITATED SESSION?
The AIMS Technology Retreat, a gathering of colleagues
from AIMS member schools, is held each spring. Its goal
is to support those who are responsible for the
implementation of technology in their schools. Time for
collaborating in a fun, relaxed atmosphere is central to
the experience, as well as exposing participants to a wide
range of technology trends that support good teaching,
learning, and managing information systems in schools.
The retreat differs from a traditional conference in that it
primarily provides a rich learning environment with
opportunities for peer-to-peer networking rather than
hands-on training sessions.
A facilitated session develops cooperative interaction
among the assembled group of individuals. Based on
the idea that members of the group have sufficient
knowledge to self-learn, the role of the facilitator is to
guide a conversation and allow everyone the opportunity
to contribute.
WHAT IS A DIRECTED SESSION?
In a directed session, a presenter shares information with
a group of colleagues for about the first fifteen minutes.
The remaining time is often reserved for open discussion.
WHAT IS A PANEL SESSION?
WHAT IS A RETREAT?
A small group of professionals with varied experiences
and opinions lead a discussion on a particular topic.
The Oxford Dictionary describes retreat as “a period or
place of seclusion” or “to withdraw to a quiet or secluded
place.”
WHAT IS A HANDS-ON SESSION?
A hands-on session is an opportunity for guided
exploration of new tools and techniques in a fun and
relaxed atmosphere. Bring your device to these sessions.
WHY RETREAT?
The AIMS Technology Retreat is designed to provide the
time and place for inspiration, relaxation, and rejuvenation
…to experience the charm of a beautiful setting...to retreat.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dr. Mimi Ito
Mimi Ito is a cultural anthropologist of digital culture and an advocate for connected learning—learning
that is youth-centered, interest-driven, hands-on and social. Decades of research on geeks, gamers,
fans, activists, and artists has convinced Mimi that kids learn best when they are pursuing things they
care about with people who get and inspire them. Her co-authored book, Hanging Out, Messing
Around, and Geeking Out: Youth Living and Learning with New Media describes new opportunities for
interest-driven learning fueled by games, social media, and digital tools. In her report, Connected
Learning: An Agenda for Research and Design, Mimi and her colleagues map out how education can
embrace today’s technology to make meaningful learning available to all young people.
Dr. Ito pursues research and educational change as the Research Director of the MacArthur Foundation
funded Digital Media and Learning Hub at the University of California, Irvine. She is the MacArthur
Foundation Chair in Digital Media and Learning and Professor in Residence at the University of
California, Irvine with appointments in the University of California Humanities Research Institute, the
Departments of Informatics and Anthropology, and the School of Education. Her current passion
project is Camp Minecraft, a summer program she co-founded for all kids to have access to digital
production, community organizing, and coding.
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Danielle Martin
Danielle Martin is in charge of the knowledge-sharing strategy for the Intel Computer Clubhouse
Network. Based out of the Museum of Science, Boston, Danielle collaborates with colleagues from
the MIT Media Lab on the content, community-building, and outreach for the Clubhouse Village
intranet site. She also acts as the geographic liaison for the SouthWest United States Clubhouses.
From 2001 to 2005, she was the Computer Clubhouse Coordinator at the Charlestown (MA) Boys &
Girls Club. In 2010, she piloted an after-school program in Boston around conflict-transformation and
photo-journalism and co-created a research group within MIT’s Center for Future Civic Media focused
on the design of new mapping and mobile technology and methodologies to support youth as active
participants in their local communities. Most recently, as part of One Economy’s digital literacy initiative,
Danielle developed new strategies to scale up from 30 to over 100 after-school Digital Connectors
youth service programs nationally – and managed social media campaigns publicly and internally with
youth. Danielle has also served as an AmeriCorps VISTA at UMass Boston, and holds a Masters in City
Planning Degree from MIT and a BA in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island.
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K E Y N O T E P R E S E N TAT I O N S
SUNDAY
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Connected Learning
Facilitator: Dr. Mimi Ito, University of California, Irvine
Today's social and mobile media offer new opportunities for meaningful, demand-driven, and socially connected learning, but only the
most activated digital learners are taking advantage of this potential. In our research, we found that young people are going online for
informal and interest-driven learning, but with few connections back to school and academic subjects. As educators, parents, and
learners, we are struggling to adapt to the new realities of a world of social media and free-flowing information. How can we best guide,
mentor, teach, and coach young people in an era of abundant information and social connection? What kinds of platforms, policies, and
technologies can best connect between in-school and out-of-school learning and between adult and young people's social worlds?
Audience: General Interest, Library, Technology
Division: All Grade Levels
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TUESDAY
10:45 am - 12:00 Noon
From Start to Keep Making
Facilitator: Danielle Martin, Museum of Science, Boston
The current buzz around making in both the education and workforce development fields, spurred by President Obama's 2013 call
for "broadening participation to inspire a more diverse STEM talent pool," has opened up opportunities for both formal and informal
education spaces to integrate new technologies and ideas, but also to focus on these spaces as forces of change for youth in our
communities, where ”equity lies in the how of teaching and learning." (Stanford University's FabLearn 2013)
Making culture values everyday experience, providing solutions arrived at collaboratively using your hands and readily available
materials and tools, as well as knowledge from peers and other non-traditional sources. These are all beliefs at the core of a creative
learning culture, fueled by interest in innovation and rooted in respect and trust. We see youth impacts in self-empowerment and
efficacy when young people identify as "makers.”
Through making, places like Computer Clubhouses and other young makerspaces have a renewed interest in documenting and
sharing best practices for facilitating interest-based learning, especially with girls and/or youth of color. Even though Clubhouses
and other well-known engineering and arts institutions like Museum of Science Boston have been creating pathways for youth and
communities to engage in STEM subjects for years, the current interest in Maker culture, especially Maker Faires, do-it-yourself
production, and new technologies like 3D printers and micro controllers (Arduino, Galileo, littleBits, and even Makey Makey) is
sparking more interest in life-long learning and collaborating among disciplines.
Audience: General Interest, Technology
Division: All Grade Levels
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 1
Monday
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8:30 am - 9:30 am
1A The Great Cloud Migration (F)
1D Minecraft in the Curriculum (D)
Facilitators: Glenn Kantz, St. Albans School; Anthony Lockley,
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Presenters: Meghan Jothen and Rachel Smith, Gerstell Academy
Minecraft is a popular online game that students of all ages love
to play. How can you capitalize on their interests in gaming with
engaging lessons? Information Technology classes at Gerstell
Academy have successfully integrated Minecraft into crosscurricular and digital leadership projects in their classrooms.
Topics includes: MinecraftEdu, Client/Server Configuration, using
Minecraft to teach Math, Science, Leadership, Language Arts,
Art and Information Technology. Creativity and academic
applications are limitless. Come learn how to build a Minecraft
project for your school and engage your students in a creative,
collaborative, gaming academic experience.
What is the role of academic and core technology personnel in
the implementation of Office 365 and GAFE applications as the
primary means of intra-school communication and content sharing.
During the session, we will discuss the different features of both
platforms and determine the roles of academic and core
technology personnel during the implementation process.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Technology Administrators
Division: All Grade Levels
1B How Do You Manage Printing in Your 21st Century
Environment? (F)
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Curriculum Integrators
Division: All Grade Levels
Facilitators: Louis Gephardt, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School;
Christopher Sibiski, Barrie School
1E Intentional Conversations with Digital Natives (D)
Presenters: Emily Dillard and Vicki Steinwurzel, Lowell School
In this session, we will look at the new age of printing in a BYOD
environment and what tools can be used to to solve printing
obstacles. We will look at how to print ubiquitously in a
multi-platform, multi level secured environment and discuss
various print management tools.
Do you really know how your students feel about technology?
This session will focus on engaging in informal, proactive
discussions with students regarding digital citizenship,
responsible use, and safe-guarding their reputations. We will
share processes used at Lowell School, as well as examples
from other schools. Participants will walk away with strategies
for opening lines of communication with children and tips for
helping them share their technology concerns and successes.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Network Administrators
Division: All Grade Levels
1C Appy Hour for Middle School Humanities
Classroom (F)
Audience: General Interest, Technology
Division: All Grade Levels
Facilitator: Sarah Cooney, Green Acres School
This workshop is designed to share forward thinking ways
of integrating technology into a Humanities classroom. The
presenter will provide sample activities, templates, time for
questions and answers and, most importantly, time for app
exploration. Participants will work individually or in small groups
to create or modify lessons and activities using the apps
presented.
1F How Can We Support Connected Learners? (F)
Facilitator: Dr. Mimi Ito, University of California, Irvine
In this interactive session, Keynote Mimi Ito will build on the
keynote presentation by diving deeper into case studies of
specific connected learners. Participants will be guided in an
ethnographic exploration of how teens are learning with new
technologies in order to reflect on what today's learning ecology
looks like from a young person’s point of view. These reflections
on learner needs and perspectives will be paired with group
discussion on what kinds of practices and innovations could
better connect young people’s informal out-of-school learning
and educational environments.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Curriculum Integrators
Division: All Grade Levels
Audience: General Interest, Library, Technology
Division: All Grade Levels
LEGEND
(D) Directed - Presenter for about 15 minutes, remainder open discussion.
(F) Facilitated - Facilitator for about 5 minutes, majority open discussion.
(H) Hands-on - Interactive sessions with fun in mind. Bring your device.
(P) Panel - Panel for about 20-30 minutes, remainder open discussion.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 2
Monday
•
10:00 am - 11:00 am
2A GAFE and Chromebooks - It's Not Just iPads
Anymore (F)
2D The Challenges of Tracking, Monitoring, and
Assessing Project-Based Learning (F)
Facilitators: Alecia Berman-Dry, St. John's Episcopal School;
Simon Kanter, Siena School
Facilitator: Nic Ryba, Green Acres School
Managing work flow, keeping all students productive, and
tracking student progress during project based learning can
seem daunting. Technology eases collaboration, and helps
mitigate the problems associated with extended group work.
This session introduces some tried and tested tools including;
discussion boards, blogs, file sharing, and social media. There
will be ample opportunities to brainstorm best practices and
technology innovations that allow students to successfully share
and reflect on their progress.
iPads have been around for a few years now, but recently
Chromebooks have been outselling iPads in the education
market. Google Applications for Education, Google Play Store
and Chrome Web store, and Chrome Extensions have given
some schools a cost-effective alternative to iPad use. Join us
as we look at how GAFE, Chromebooks, and the Chrome Web
store can work in your school’s environment.
Audience: Foreign Language, Technology, Technology
Administrators
Division: All Grade Levels
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Curriculum Integrators
Division: Middle School, Upper School
2E How Can We Make it FUN to Facilitate InterestBased Learning? (F)
2B Cloud Security for Cloud Application Integration (P)
Panel: Juliette Goldman, Guest; Jason Platt, Washington
Episcopal School; Jennifer Schneider, St. Paul's School
Facilitator: Danielle Martin, Museum of Science, Boston
In this interactive session, Danielle Martin will share the experience
making into existing Computer Clubhouse programs,
of integrating making
through the Start Making! @ Clubhouses initiative in almost 40
locations in just two years. It’s an evolving program designed to
introduce youth, ages 10-15, to the basics of circuitry, coding,
crafting, and engineering through progressive introductory spark
activities combined with facilitated individual and small group
“open make” self-designed projects. She’ll also share reflections
and preliminary evaluation reports on how Start Making! created
new opportunities to (1) engage young people’s interests, (2)
build capacity in the community-based organizations that host
Clubhouse spaces through engaging new volunteers,
parents/guardian, and partners, and finally (3) empower existing
educators and facilitators to co-produce curriculum and
professional development training both in-person and virtually,
supplemented by new documentation and evaluation
competencies, tools and techniques.
Are your digital citizens affecting your School’s cyber security?
Managing a network and the data that resides on a network or
in the cloud can be stressful. In most cases, the end-users are
the biggest vulnerability. What precautions should be taken to
guarantee personal safety and data protection? The panel will
share their experience and discuss the challenges related to
keeping its network and end users safe and informed.
Considering best practices, the group will discuss long term
goals for developing a security matrix.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Network Administrators
Division: All Grade Levels
2C Technology Beacons: Mentoring Colleagues (D)
Presenters: Erika Eason and Annie Schutte, Maret School
Maret School has been taking a hard look at how professional
development is done as it relates to technology. Ways to expand
on available options in order for faculty to learn and grow new
skills were also investigated. In the 2013-14 school year, the
Technology Beacons Mentorship Program was initiated, which
pairs up interested faculty with fellow on-campus mentors for
one year. The program was successful and has continued this
year. Presenters will share this and other approaches taken to
provide different types of technology-related professional
development to their faculty.
Audience: General Interest, Technology
Division: All Grade Levels
(P)
2F Gotta Cite That! Online Bibliography Generators (F)
Panel: Terry Darr, Loyola Blakefield; Pat Semple, Bullis School; Sarah Stonesifer,
Facilitator: Sarah Stonesifer, St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School; Anne Wisniewski, Notre Dame Preparatory School
Want to learn more about how subscriptions to citation websites
such as EasyBib or Noodletools can help with information literacy
and documentation? This panel will be an open discussion on
how this digital approach has created different classroom
opportunities for note-taking, research practices, and analysis
of sources while also shifting the role of a librarian. Panelists will
share their experiences with middle and high school
implementation, setting expectations, and the teacher and
administrative tools.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Curriculum Integrators
Division: All Grade Levels
LEGEND
(D) Directed - Presenter for about 15 minutes, remainder open discussion.
(F) Facilitated - Facilitator for about 5 minutes, majority open discussion.
(H) Hands-on - Interactive sessions with fun in mind. Bring your device.
(P) Panel - Panel for about 20-30 minutes, remainder open discussion.
Audience: General Interest, Library, Technology
Division: Lower School, Middle School, Upper School
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 3
Monday
•
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
3D Time to Tinker: 3D Printing (H)
3A Creating a Roadmap for Appropriate Database
Integration Across Your School (F)
Presenters: LeRhonda Greats and Emily Letras, The Bryn Mawr
School
Facilitators: Saba Alavi-Parham, Green Acres School;
Justin Curtis, The Bryn Mawr School
In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to take an
idea from concept to 3D print, including the basics of popular 3D
design software. Time will be provided for participants to actually
create a 3D design of their own. The session will conclude with a
discussion about meaningful ways to integrate 3D printing into
the curriculum with multiple disciplines; examples of 3D printing
work and lessons from classes at The Bryn Mawr School will be
shown. Participants will have the opportunity to see the 3D
printer in action and ask questions about the process.
Modern IT departments have become the drivers towards our
schools systems sustainability. With changes in the service
provision landscape, we can afford greater access to information
and services. Whether you are considering cloud based, local,
or partial integration of your systems, we will work to create a
roadmap to appropriate system integration throughout our
schools.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Technology Administrators
Division: All Grade Levels
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Curriculum Integrators
Division: Middle School, Upper School
3B Cloud-Based App/Device Management System
(MDM & MAM) (P)
3E PBL: Exploring the Power of Social Media (F)
Facilitator: Maria Johnson, McDonogh School
Panel: Pam Bilger, The Odyssey School; David Darefsky, Green
Acres School; Artur Morka, Lowell School; Tuan Nguyen,
Georgetown Day School; Mark Smith, Bullis School
Join us for a discussion on approaches and experience with
current Cloud-Based App/Device Management System (MDM,
MAM & MIM) Topics include: workload flow, distribution,
responsibilities and potential pitfalls related to the differentiated
work flows. Bring your questions, and spend time learning about
our experiences, and sharing your’s, so we can all make better
plans for the future.
Discover how student “consultants” explored the power of social
media to advise real-world clients on developing strategies to
meet their organizational goals. In this session, participants will
learn how project based learning provides a framework in which
students are empowered to help solve authentic problems.
Participants will explore various training resources, instructional
strategies, and ways to apply these elements into their curriculum.
The presenter will share student final project presentations,
criteria, expectations, rubrics, and lessons learned.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Network Administrators
Division: All Grade Levels
Audience: General Interest, Technology
Division: All Grade Levels
3C Let's Go Paperless! (D)
3F Formalizing a Technology Scope and Sequence for
Your School (F)
Presenter: Jessica Nelson, Gilman School
Facilitator: Anne McGraw, Calvert School
This session will offer participants an opportunity to explore the
facets of transitioning to and managing the paperless classroom
for Middle Schoolers. We'll define a paperless classroom, share
apps to support a paperless classroom, and demonstrate how
students manage the paperless classroom through photos,
videos, and personal testimony. We hope to see you there for a
discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of this approach.
Most of us agree technology integration benefits all areas of our
school’s curriculum, but do you have a formal plan in place?
Technology has the potential to enhance a child’s learning
experience and can foster curiosity and problem solving skills.
In this session, we will discuss effective ways to develop a
technology scope and sequence for your school to best fit the
needs of your students, your teachers, and your school’s
mission. We will look at sample technology curricula, we will
discuss how to successfully implement such a plan, and we will
share experiences to help people avoid common pitfalls.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Curriculum Integrators
Division: Middle School
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Curriculum Integrators
Division: All Grade Levels
LEGEND
(D) Directed - Presenter for about 15 minutes, remainder open discussion.
(F) Facilitated - Facilitator for about 5 minutes, majority open discussion.
(H) Hands-on - Interactive sessions with fun in mind. Bring your device.
(P) Panel - Panel for about 20-30 minutes, remainder open discussion.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
AIMS TECH UNPLUGGED
Monday
•
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
What exactly is AIMS TECH UNPLUGGED?
This portion of the retreat was created to allow you to experience an Unconference– or Edcamp
style session – a loosely structured gathering that emphasizes the informal exchange of ideas
and information, rather than a structured format.
At the Unplugged sessions, there are no planned programs. Instead, topics of interest can be
suggested by you on Monday and then you choose which conversation to attend. Anyone can
lead a conversation. Following the Law of Two Feet, if the session you first chose no longer
interests you, you can move on to another session. Expect conversations to be free-flowing and
energizing in this organic portion of the AIMS Technology Retreat.
“Love, Love, Love the Unconference.”
“The Unconference sessions were fantastic!”
“Liked the Unconference sessions - thought they were a refreshing change.”
“Liked the Unconference informality and collaborative problem solving approach.”
“I love Edcamp - the format and self-directed learning.
I love how organized it is - no leader - but rich discussions.”
“I found the Unconference time valuable as it allowed me to
explore whatever interested me at that particular moment.”
2014 Retreat Attendees
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 4
Tuesday
•
9:00 am - 10:00 am
4A What Does Your Disaster Recovery Plan Look
Like? (P)
4D A Daily Dose of Digital Ethics (F)
Panel: Chuck Anders, Norwood School; Juan Ramirez, Connelly
School of the Holy Child; Michael Robertson, Holton-Arms School
With digital tools in every class, we’ve learned that one-shot
immunization from a rockstar speaker on digital citizenship no
longer does the job of protecting students from their own
mistakes and those of others. Our students need a daily dose of
digital ethics to teach or review ethical and behavior issues that
might arise during classes. In this workshop we will brainstorm
“just in time” lessons in digital citizenship, and get ahead of the
game so that students enter each project aware of the behavior
expectations and potential ethical pitfalls. We will discuss how
tech integrators can help teachers look ahead and prepare
before a digital dilemma arises.
Facilitator: Jenni Swanson Voorhees, Sidwell Friends School
The modern IT office has to support many different types of
technology. From firewalls to phone systems, each piece of
hardware has its limitations. With the introduction of the cloud
and virtual environments, how do you provide reliable consistent
services? Join us as we discuss our disaster recovery plans and
the need for redundancy in our environments.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Technology Administrators
Division: All Grade Levels
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Curriculum Integrators
Division: All Grade Levels
4B Advanced Network and Endpoint Monitoring (P)
Panel: Mark Colburn, Bullis School; Henry Dunning, Country
School; Joshua Wells, Sidwell Friends School
4E Workflow 101 (F)
Our network systems have become very complex. The integration
of new technologies into our environment have made it a priority
to continually evaluate and monitor our network operations. In
this session we will talk about advanced networking concepts to
use in our complex environments and introduce tools to help
monitor our networks and endpoint devices.
Facilitators: Shannon Cheston, Calvert School;
Shannon Montague, The Bryn Mawr School
Every day we are bombard with emails, calendar items, student
assignments, and other information. Whether you serve as a
classroom teacher, administrator, or in another role, it can be
overwhelming to manage, store, share, and find all of the
information. Come to this session to hear how some of us are
managing workflow. Be prepared to share the different software,
systems, and tools you can use. From administrative duties to
assessments, we hope to cover it all!
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Network Administrators
Division: All Grade Levels
4C Get @ppy! Animate-Me! (D)
Presenter: Linda Midwig, The Highlands School
Audience: General Interest, Technology
Division: Middle School, Upper School
Many case studies have demonstrated how apps are being used
to engage students in the classroom. The apps introduced in
this lesson are not the only apps that are available to accomplish
writing, drawing, and self-expression of a student. The
Animate-Me lesson will demonstrate how to use a variety of
iPad apps to assist the student to become a digital story teller,
animator, and/or a creator of a stop-motion movie. The app to
be used is based on grade/skill level. This lesson is aligned with
the English Language Arts/Literacy Standards as well as the
ISTE Standards for Students.
4F Designing/Redesigning Library Spaces for the 21st
Century (D)
Presenters: Domi Long, Lowell School; Anne Macdonell,
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Is your school planning to design or re-design a library space?
Wondering how to put your library at the intersection of maker
culture, design experiments and connected learning? We will
share our own experiences and ideas and hope to have a great
discussion about the confusing yet exciting possibilities of
planning library and tech spaces (and programs!) for a future
that is hard for us to imagine.
Audience: General Interest, Technology, Curriculum Integrators
Division: Lower School, Middle School
Audience: General Interest, Library, Technology
Division: All Grade Levels
LEGEND
(D) Directed - Presenter for about 15 minutes, remainder open discussion.
(F) Facilitated - Facilitator for about 5 minutes, majority open discussion.
(H) Hands-on - Interactive sessions with fun in mind. Bring your device.
(P) Panel - Panel for about 20-30 minutes, remainder open discussion.
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R E T R E AT E X H I B I T O R S
AIMS would like to thank our exhibitors for their support of the AIMS 2015 Technology Retreat.
Be sure to visit with the exhibitors during the retreat.
Aruba Networks
DSR, Inc.
1344 Crossman Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408-754-8462
www.arubanetworks.com
921-P Mercantile Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
410-579-4508
www.dsr-inc.com
Contact: Brad Hogan
[email protected]
Contact: Donnie Orndorff
[email protected]
Aruba Networks is a leading provider of next-generation
network access solutions for the mobile enterprise.
DSR has supported the computer technology needs of
schools for 25 years. They help you select, implement,
and maintain your technology program.
Bennet Communications, Inc.
Tricerat
12900 Cloverleaf Center Drive, #B
Germantown,MD 20874
253-534-5644
www.bencomm.com
11500 Cronridge Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-715-4226
www.tricerat.com
Contact: John Cibula
[email protected]
Contact: Michele Hertel
[email protected]
Bennet Communications offers design installation and
support for telecommunications, cabling, and video
conferencing as well as customized technology services
that support business growth, reduce risks, and
minimize costs.
Making IT simple for IT Administrators by automating
mundane tasks for a trouble-free user experience,
including printing, scanning, monitoring, and cloud
backup and recovery.
CTI
HCGI Hartford
235 Schilling Circle, Suite 100
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
410-568-7210
www.webcti.com
10480 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
410-375-2412
www.hcgi.com
Contact: Andy Dalton
[email protected]
Contact: Bill Hottman
[email protected]
An IT systems integrator specializing in the design,
procurement, and installation of software and hardware
solutions, including VMware, Microsoft, Cisco, NetApp,
HP, APC, and more.
Delivering low cost solutions from the leading computer
manufacturers.
Exhibit Hours and Location:
Sunday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 10:45 am
Look for Exhibitors in the Crook area across from Prospect Bay (Keynote room) or across from Shaw Bay, past the bar.
“Very well organized! I learned a great deal to take back to my school.”
2014 Retreat Attendee
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SCHEDULE
COMMITTEE
Sunday, May 3, 2015
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Registration
Buffet Dinner at Harbourtowne
Visit Exhibits
Doors Open for Seating
Dr. Mimi Ito, Keynote
Informal Time/Cash Bar
Committee Chair
Shannon Cheston, Calvert School
Breakfast
Visit Exhibitors
Breakout Session 1
Break/Visit Exhibits
Breakout Session 2
Break/Visit Exhibits
Breakout Session 3
Lunch
AIMS Tech Unplugged
Free Time
Informal Time/Cash Bar
Seated Dinner
Informal Time/Cash Bar/Makerspace
Committee
David Darefsky, Green Acres School
Jonathan Fichter, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School
Shannon Montague, The Bryn Mawr School
Pamela Nolin, Association of Independent Maryland
& DC Schools
Jenn Schneider, St. Paul’s School
Mark Smith, Bullis School
Retreat Chair
Mary Coutts, Severn School
Retreat Co-Chair
Domi Long, Lowell School
Monday, May 4, 2015
7:00 am - 9:00 am
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
8:30 am - 9:30 am
9:30 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 11:15 am
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
7:00 am - 9:00 am
8:00 am - 10:45 am
9:00 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 10:45 am
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Breakfast
Visit Exhibits
Breakout Session 4
Break/Hotel Check Out
Danielle Martin, Keynote
Evaluations/Doorprizes
Lunch
Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools
890 Airport Park Road, Suite 103
Glen Burnie MD 21061
Contact: Pamela Nolin
[email protected]
410-761-3700
ENJOY HARBOURTOWNE and ST. MICHAELS
Harbourtowne is near the heart of St. Michaels, Maryland. If you’ve ever visited St. Michaels, then you are familiar with its
charm. If not, you will find it relaxing and quaint with plenty of history and character.
For more information, visit www.harbourtowne.com or www.stmichaelsmd.org.
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AIMS Technology Retreat 2015
REGISTRATION FORM
Deadline: March 28, 2015 • No refunds after this date
Name
Job Title
School
Email
PLEASE CHOOSE ONE PACKAGE 1
A $100 late fee applies after deadline date - no exceptions.
Cancellation Policy
AIMS Rates
•
❑ Complete Package (2 nights)
$800 Single occupancy
Cancellations are only accepted
before the deadline date.
Important Information
❑ Complete Package (2 nights)
$675 Double occupancy 2
•
ALL communications regarding
reservations must be through AIMS,
not Harbourtowne!
•
No Onsite Registration!
•
Dress is Casual
Roommate’s Name
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
❑ Day Package (2 days)
$425
Non-AIMS Rates 3
❑ Complete Package (1 night)
$975 Single occupancy
❑ Complete Package (1 night)
$850 Double occupancy 2
Roommate’s Name
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
❑ Day Package (2 days)
$575
Breakout Session Choices 4
(Choose ONE letter for each Session you will attend)
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
❑A
❑A
❑A
❑A
❑B
❑B
❑B
❑B
❑C
❑C
❑C
❑C
❑D
❑D
❑D
❑D
Monday’s Dinner at Harbourtowne (seated)
First Timers
❑E
❑E
❑E
❑E
❑F
❑F
❑F
❑F
❑ Crabcakes
❑ Chicken
❑ Vegetarian
❑ This is the first time I am attending this retreat.
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1 Complete Package and Day Package include entire program and meals. AIMS members: Your school will be billed for your registration.
2 Double occupancy is ONLY available if your roommate registers concurrently, otherwise a single rate charge will automatically apply.
3 Non-AIMS members must pay in advance.
4 AIMS reserves the right to cancel a session due to low attendance. In this event, you’ll be notified by email. Email addresses are for AIMS use only.