What you Will Learn
The IT Innovation Summit a must for anyone interested in or involved in Information Technology (IT) and New Media as well as those that teach. Benefits of attending the full day event include:
What you Will Learn
The IT Innovation Summit – Southern California is a must for anyone interested in teaching or involved in Information Technology (IT) and New Media as well as those manage and administer education programs in IT. Benefits of attending the full day event include:
* Network with education and industry, business professionals in a peer environment
* Find out where the IT and New Media Jobs are and what resources are available to help students land them
* Meet with and hear from acknowledged IT and New Media industry and community leaders
* Renew and/or develop industry and community contacts and partnerships
* Discover best practices in the classroom for teaching IT and New Media
* Share experiences, information and tips with peers
What Survey’s are telling us about IT and New Media Jobs
Attendees of this session will learn:
* Where the IT and New Media Jobs are
* Workforce job growth estimates
* Salary information
* Skills in the highest demand
Session: Building IT Programs that Work for All Students
Attendees of this session will learn:
* The latest in Green IT
* The latest in Health IT
* The latest in Computer Science
* The latest in Web Technologies
Lunch
Sponsored Luncheon and Special Presentation: The SchoolofWeb.org “Design-Technology-Business” initiative with Janine Warner, Principal at DigitalFamily.com and Executive Committee Member SchoolofWeb.org initiative.
Followed by the “IT and New Media Innovators” Award Ceremony
Session: IT Pathways, Articulation and Vision for the Future Panel
Attendees of this session will learn:
* Overview of available resources including academic and technical standards for IT
* Curriculum frameworks and online resources
* Professional development options
* Exploring options for IT articulation in your community
* Trends in CTE
* Advocacy tool kit
* Funding resources
* How Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) can benefit you and your students
* Resources for successful 2+2+2 connections
Session: Building Effective Partnerships and Community Relationships
In this session panelist will explore career pathways that prepare students for college and careers. Participants will also receive a package of resources that can be implemented today.
Attendees of this session will learn:
* About educator tool kits
* Articulation agreements and templates
* Key strategies for implementing them today
Why attend?
* Network with industry and business professionals in a peer environment
* Find out where the IT Jobs are and what resources are available to help students land them
* Meet with and hear from acknowledged IT industry and community leaders
* Renew and/or develop industry and community contacts and partnerships
* Discover vest practices in the classroom for teaching IT
* Share experiences, information and tips with peers
