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james charrel

Integrator

LFNY
@SylvainMalpaux

James Charrel is Integrator at the Lycée français de New York. Convinced of the usefulness of VR and AR in teaching, since 2021 he has been studying the metaverse and trying to see the educational applications that teachers can make of it. He works with many teachers and several companies specializing in virtual worlds. A specialist in NFTs and web3, he is also interested in the possibility for the blockchain to change the face of education, in particular by giving all its players a new and more equitable place within the school system.

Alicia Conroy

Technology Teacher

Rutgers Preparatory School
@tekbrarian_ali

I am a technology teacher at Rutgers Preparatory School. I teach Third through Eighth grades as well as two Upper School electives. Some of the technology that I teach include block and text-based coding, media, robotics, drones, and Virtual/Augmented reality. I am also the school’s First Technology Challenge coach and advisor to the Model Rocket Competition club.

Laura Hollis

Director of Technology

Saddle River Day School
@laurahollis525

Laura Hollis has been Director of Technology at Saddle River Day School since 2012 where she is responsible for overseeing all tech-related purchases, campus initiatives and integration projects. At SRDS, she teaches classes in the IDEAS lab makerspace and video production studio, founded the TEDxYouth club, and leads Gorls Who Code. She enjoys collaborating with students and teachers who are interested in using various tech tools to enrich lessons and projects. She lives in Mahwah, NJ with her husband and three sons.

Brendan Kelly

Innovation Coach

West Allis - West Milwaukee SD
@MrKelly027

My name is Brendan Kelly and I have been an Innovation Coach for the West Allis - West Milwaukee School District for the last 12 years. I have a passion for technology integration, creativity and creation. I am a maker at heart and am driven to give students opportunities to create and learn.

Andrew Kit

Network Administrator

Saddle River Day School

Justin Kosek

6th Grade Teacher

West Allis West Milwaukee Schools

I have been an educator in the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District for 11 years. In those years I have taught students in 4th and 5th grade, worked with students in math and behavior intervention, and most recently, I am a 6th grade social studies, ELA and science teacher. This is my first ISTE conference and look forward to learning and sharing with everyone.

sylvain malpaux

Physics and Chemistry Teacher

Lycée Français de New York

Sylvain Malpaux spent his childhood in Paris and became a chemistry and physics teacher in 2004. After a first expatriation in 2010 in Canberra, he joined the team of the Lycée Français in Shanghai in 2012 and then worked from 2013 to 2022 at the Lycée Condorcet in Sydney. Material science specialist, he taught physical sciences, mathematics, biology and technology and held the position of coordinator of the science department. Subsequently, he completed two degrees in education accredited by the Australian government and became a trainer for locally recruited colleagues. Sylvain is particularly interested in new technology and computing.

Dr. Kevin Merges

Chief Global Impact Officer

Saddle River Day School
@kevinmerges
@KevinMerges

Dr. Kevin Merges has presented at national and international conferences on the topic of communication through online environments. He works to bring AR/VR and Web3 resources to schools. Additionally, he advises Heads of School and Boards of Trustees on emerging technologies as they will impact schools in the future.

David Middleton

Dunn School

David L Middleton

STEM Adjunct Professor

Dunn School

David L Middleton with the use of the MIE Racing Program teaches students various elements of STEM to help develop the future wave of industry participants and leaders. The MIE Racing Program is a unique video based curriculum that combines sim racing with a well thought out applied STEM education. David has been in the automotive and motorsports industry previously and has seen a need to bring applied STEM into the classroom, supporting the disciplines learned in schools.

Dr. Muhsinah Morris

Metaversity Director/Professor

Morehouse College
@drmuhsinah
@chemystree

Dr. Muhsinah Holmes Morris is a BS chemistry graduate of the HBCU Clark Atlanta University. She obtained an MS & PhD from Emory University in Biomolecular Chemistry. She is an Assistant Professor of Education. Dr. Morris has been part of and Director of Morehouse’s Metaversity project since Spring 2021. Awards for Teaching Excellence at Morehouse College, Best Emerging Technology and Innovation from CBRE, First Place Unconventional Innovation in Industry by T-Mobile, and 2022 Educator of the Year by STEM Women Atlanta. She resides in McDonough, GA with her husband and five sons. More recently, she founded Metaverse United (unitethemetaverse.com).

Wen-Lin Su

Education Consultant

Wen-Lin Su Education Consultant

Wen-Lin Su is an experienced Chinese language and culture teacher with a keen interest in innovation and technology education. Currently teaching at a school in NJ. With a background in teaching Mandarin at various schools and universities in the US and Taiwan, Wen-Lin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her classroom. Alongside her passion for language and culture, she actively promotes innovation and technology in education, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills among her students. Wen-Lin's dedication to providing a comprehensive and forward-thinking educational experience makes her a valued educator in the field.

Anthony Tan

Saddle River Day School

Victoria Walters

Tech Integrator

Saddle River Day School

Originally from the UK, Victoria has lived and worked in Hong Kong and the US, teaching middle school technology and later moving into Educational Technology coaching. She recently joined Saddle River Day School as the Technology Integrator. Victoria lives in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ with her husband and two young children.

Jason Xu

Saddle River Day School

Ruoyu Xu

Saddle River Day School

Session description

This playground will offer educators a chance to engage peers using emerging technologies in the classroom. Virtual reality, simulations, machine learning, digital certificates, blockchain and more will be presented. Educators at all levels will be able to participate.

Purpose & objective

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Outline

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Supporting research

Merges, K. (2012, November). An ipad app for elementary math teachers. Presentation delivered at NCTM – Regional, Hartford, Connecticut.
Merges, K., & Ahluwalia, A. (2012, July). vBlocks: an ipad app used to teach patterns and combinatorics in early childhood education. Paper presented at International Dynamic, Explorative and Active Learning (IDEAL) Conference. Bayburt, Turkey.

Merges, K. (2011, November). Virtual Manipulatives: An iPad app for Elementary Math Teachers. Presentation delivered at NCTM – Regional, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Merges, K. (2011). Tracing Knowledge Transfer Through A Wiki In An Online, Synchronous Environment. Rutgers, The State University, New Brunswick, NJ.

Powell, A., Bairral, M., Lai, F., & Merges, K. (2010, November). Interactive Development of Mathematical Reasoning in a Virtual Space. Presentation delivered at NCTM – Research Presession, Denver, Colorado.

Merges, K Powell, A, Lai, F., & O’Hara, K. (2009, September). Integration of Knowledge Through Wiki Use in an Online, Synchronous Environment. Paper presented at PME-NA, Atlanta, Georgia

Powell, A., Bairral, M., Lai, F., O’Hara, K., Merges, K., & Wesley, T. (2009, July). Online, Collaborative Mathematical Problem Solving: Researching Models, Potentials, and Constraints. Presentation delivered at CIEAEM 61, Montreal, Canada.

Lai, F. Powell, A, Merges, K., O’Hara, K, & Wesley, T. (2009, May). Online, Collaborative Mathematical Problem Solving: What Urban and Suburban Secondary Students Accomplish. Presentation delivered at NCTM – Research Presession, Washington, DC.

Maher, C & Merges, K. (2009, May). Polynomiography as a Visual Tool: Building Meaning from Images. Presentation delivered at DIMACS – Algorithmic Art, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Powell, A., Lai, F., & Merges, K. (2008, March). Collaborative Development of Mathematical Ideas, Heuristics, and Reasoning in a Computer-Mediated Communication Environment. Paper presented at AERA, New York, New York.

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Session specifications

Topic:

Emergent technologies

Grade level:

PK-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Library media specialists, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Science, STEM/STEAM

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Leader

Model for colleagues the identification, exploration, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning.

Facilitator

Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge or connections.

Playground: Emerging Technology

, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Playground B

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