New Experiences to Discover at FETC 2019

For nearly 40 years, the Future of Education Technology Conference has gathered the most dynamic and creative education professionals from around the world for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues. Its impact has been felt by thousands of districts, schools, educators — and ultimately students.

Your colleagues at FETC may come with different experiences and expertise, but they share your challenges and goals. School and district administrators, classroom teachers, IT professionals, special education directors, curriculum and media specialists, and other educators with roles or interest in ed tech, attend FETC year after year to find the professional learning, technology solutions and connections they need to transform learning in and out of the classroom. Join them for four days of collaboration, innovation and learning, and discover new ways to spark change with technology. Here are some of the experiences you’ll find at the 2019 conference…

Discover 600+ diverse and relevant learning opportunities you won’t find anywhere else! Select from 175+ intensive workshops and 425+ targeted sessions in 5 program tracks tailored to the needs of each role in your school’s or district’s digital transformation: Future of Ed Tech Educator, Future of Ed Tech Administrator, Future of Ed Tech Information Technology, Future of Ed Tech Inclusion & Special Education and Future of Ed Tech Early Learning.

Explore new tools you can use to engage students, enhance learning and spur student achievement. Get up-close and hands-on with today’s most innovative technologies and applications at the Future of Education Technology Expo. Check out the offerings of companies leading the ed tech charge, including CDW-G, Epson, Lenovo, Microsoft, Safari Montage, Promethean, Renaissance Learning, HP, Pearson, Scholastic and more! Experience exciting Expo features like:

  • Early Learning Pavilion
    You can explore modern early learning tools that support developmentally appropriate learning goals and help lay the foundation for academics, socialization and more
  • Game Based Learning Pavilion
    Play games, ask questions and brainstorm new ways Game Based Learning can be used in your classroom
  • Hands-On Technology Lab
    You’ll be able to see, touch and familiarize yourself with the latest software, gadgets and hand-held technologies for preK-12 settings
  • Pitchfest
    Hear the next generation of trailblazers share their cutting-edge products and services that may be the perfect solution for your district, school or classroom needs
  • Startup Pavilion
    You can discover 20+ emerging companies, demo original products and meet the entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing the ed tech market 

In addition to new Expo activities, FETC 2019 will start on Sunday, Jan. 27, giving you the opportunity to participate in professional development Workshops without time away from your students or staff. And, without incurring the cost of a substitute!

You’ll have the opportunity to find fresh ideas and real-world solutions because the FETC program has the unique advantage of being curated by an experienced former educator and knowledgeable program chair, Jennifer Womble; a highly-regarded former Superintendent and education thought leader, Dr. Robert Avossa; an ed tech innovation expert and former State Educational Technology and Data Coordination Director, Bruce Umpstead; and Program Chair of the Future of Ed Tech Inclusion & Special Education Track, Jennifer Herseim along with the expert editorial staff at LRP Publications.

For 40 years, LRP’s resources have provided real-world implementation ideas and expert advice in education administration, law and technology. With the help of FETC’s Program Review Committee, the FETC Program Chairs hand-select each speaker and presentation to ensure the content is timely and addresses the real challenges educators face. Learn more about LRP Publications.

Register today to get the lowest rate — Save $150.00 when you reserve your seat now! You don’t want to miss out on the gathering of the most dynamic and creative education professionals from around the world for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues at FETC 2019! To register visit fetc.org.