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Steve Dembo
Course designer and Adjunct Professor for Wilkes University. Cass instructor for the Internet Tools for Teaching course within the Instructional Media degree program.
BIO
A former kindergarten teacher and school Director of Technology, Steve Dembo is a pioneer in the field of educational social networking. He served as Discovery Education’s Director of Social Media Strategy and Online Community for ten years and was instrumental in the explosive growth of the Discovery Educator Network. Dembo was among the first educators to realize the power of blogging, podcasting, Twitter, and other Web 2.0 technologies in connecting educators and creating professional learning communities. Dembo is the co-author of the book Untangling the Web: 20 Tools to Power Up Your Teaching. The National School Board Association named him one of 2010's "Twenty to Watch," a list honoring individuals finding innovative ways to use technology to increase classroom learning. In 2013 he began serving the Skokie/Morton Grove District 69 as a member of the School Board. Dembo is a course designer and adjunct professor for Wilkes University where he serves as class instructor for the Internet Tools for Teaching course within the Instructional Media degree program.
Pauline Maas
Owner 4PIP Netherlands, Author, Specialist in Coding and Makerslab Education
YouTube
BIO
Pauline Maas has a long previous career in IT. Some ten years ago however, she decided to switch to media education, working for a variety of non-profit organizations. She developed educational tools like "Internet kwartet" (internet quartet) and "Internet memory" (Internet memory card game) card games to teach children a more conscious and discerning way to use the internet. She is the author of "GameMaker4You" and "GameMaker4School", books that teach children to create their own computer games. Since 2014 Pauline is fully focussed on Maker Education, programming, and teaching digital skills to students as well as teachers. Specialties: help desk, software implementation, media wisdom, teaching materials for safe internet use, game maker.
Cheryl Peltier-Davis
Librarian
University of the West Indies
Integrating Technology in Education: Social Media Tools and Mobile Apps for Administrators and Policy Makers
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BIO
Cheryl Peltier-Davis is Digital Initiatives, Cataloguing and Metadata Services Librarian at the Alma Jordan Library at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. She has given conference presentations on a diverse array of library-related topics including Web 2.0 and libraries, core competencies for librarians, digitizing library collections, information management, and Caribbean public libraries. Her continued interest in emerging technologies has led to the publication of two volumes of The Cybrarian's Web, a guide written to assist librarians and other information professionals keep current with social media tools and mobile apps.
Amanda Murdoch
Teacher
Omololu International School
Jordan Scheer
Head of School
Omololu International School
BIO
Mr. Jordan Scheer and Ms. Amanda Murdoch have almost 30 years of primary school experience between them. They currently work at Omololu International School in Anguilla.
Georgiana Henriquez
Technology Coach Public Education
BIO
Georgiane Adriana_Henriquez holds a Masters and a Bachelors degree in education from the University of the Virgin Islands and has been an educator since 2000. Presently stationed at Division Public Education, Adriana works as a Technology Integration Coach, Public Education Schools.She has spent spent the past eight years vigorously bringing about awareness and change as far as it pertains to ICT in learning and teaching in public education, has served as a member on the first Caribbean Technology & Education Conference (C-TEC) was held in 2015, and is presently a team member of the ICT in Education project.
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Johan Drenth
Remdial Teacher
Sister Regina School - SKOS
BIO
My name is Johan Drenth. This is my 2nd year on Sint Maarten. In 2014 I moved from the Netherlands to Sint Eustatius and in 2015 I moved to Sint Maarten. I finished the teacher Education in 2013 and I finished my Pedagogical study in 2011. In my first year as a teacher, I worked as an substitute on several schools in The Netherlands. In my second year I taught grade 3 and 4 on Statia and in my 3rd year I taught the special education class for the Catholic schools on SInt Maarten ( kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2) . Currently I work as remedial teacher at 3 different schools on Sint Maarten.
YouTube
Nancy Nouwen
Educational Coordinator
Hillside Christian School
BIO
After working in finance and coaching for 10 years Nancy pursued her studies in education. She has worked on Sint Maarten as a teacher and in Peru as teacher and principal of the Dutch School. After the implementation of DigiKidz in her school her aim is to enhance the 21st century skills of students and teachers.
Google Docs & Other
Kendell Rodney
Technology Educator
Iinternational School of PORT of SPAIN
BIO
I am currently the Lower Elementary School and Grade 9/10 MYP Digital Design teacher at the International school of Port of Spain. I’ve been working here for 10 years. I studied Information System Development at the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) and I also studied Computer Science at CTS College of Trinidad and Tobago. I a category 3, International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years and Middle Years Program (PYP/MYP) educator.
Frank Reinders
Director, iCoach, IT consultant, Trainer
Schoolupdate
Daniel Rense
IT Manager Education
Meerkring Onderwijs te Amersfoort
BIO Frank
Extensive experience with the use of IT in education. I like challenges, education and work with people. It is my vision that the use of IT can enhance the quality of education. In my current role, I am much on schools involved in providing training and workshops on learning with technology.
See www.schoolupdate.nl and www.ixperium.nl
BIO Daniel
Extensive experience with the use of IT in education. I like challenges, to develop new products and work with people. It is my vision that the use of IT can enhance the quality of education. In my current position I’m responsible for the IT integration in 33 primary schools.
Hodder Education
Katie Mackenzie Stuart
Workshop manager
Hodder Education
Katie.mackenzie-stuart@
hodder.co.uk
BIO
Katie Mackenzie Stuart has taught English, Maths and Science and has over 20 years experience as a publisher of textbooks for Primary and Secondary schools. Since 2011, she has been running workshops for teachers in many parts of the world including the Caribbean, the Middle East, and India.
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Christine Cummings
Kindergarten Teacher
Gloria Butcher
Teacher
Seventh Day Adventist School
BIO Christine
I am currently teaching second grade after working for 9 years in kindergarten here on St. Maarten. I am enjoying my classroom experience and have a burning desire for student success. Technology has been trending upward and therefore has captivated my attention to such a degree that I am seeking ways to learn and grow more in this area. I am willing to share my knowledge and I am also open to new ideas about ways to enhance student learning. I am delighted to be a part of this digital society!
BIO Gloria
Extensive experience with the use of IT in education. I like challenges, to develop new products and work with people. It is my vision that the use of IT can enhance the quality of education. In my current position I’m responsible for the IT integration in 33 primary schools.
Robert Aarts
Project Engineer
Yousician - World's largest music educator
Yousician - Playing in the Park
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BIO
Robert Aarts is a software engineer at the Finnish company Yousician, which makes a top ranked educational application to teach music. His has a background in science and engineering but also regularly teaches sailing and swimming. Born and raised in the Netherlands he has lived and worked for 30 years in Finland, well known for its excellence in education and for global gaming hits such as Angry Birds.
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Gail Lovely
Teacher/Learner/Author
Suddenly It Clicks!
BIO
Gail Lovely holds a Masters Degree in Educational Technology and was an inner city PreK – 8th grade teacher prior to moving into school and district positions in professional development. She has worked as a staff development leader for local schools as well as for state, national, and international organizations. Gail has served as a consultant in technology integration, early learning, literacy, and classroom management in a wide variety of settings. Gail’s unique perspective on the relationships between teaching, learning, and technologies and her skill at making the complex manageable has made her a popular professional development consultant and presenter at conferences large and small. She has presented at education and library conferences throughout the United States as well as in Asia, Australasia, and the Caribbean including The Bahamas and USVI. Gail is the co-author of “Using an iPad with Your Preschooler”.
