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The 2009 NCTI Technology Innovators Conference, Educational Futures — Powered by Technology, will focus on how learning and assistive technologies can supercharge education for all students.

With “must-attend” keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, powerful presentations, and the extraordinary opportunity to network with fellow leaders and innovators representing exciting programs across the country…this is YOUR conference! Register now.

Over 200 nationally recognized leaders from academia, corporations, government and the media will examine the big ideas that have emerged to strengthen teaching and learning through the effective use of technology. The presentations will focus on best and emerging practices to ensure that all students, particularly struggling learners, fulfill their academic and social potential.

Invited Speakers

• Mark Barlet, Leader, AbleGamers.com
• Daphne Bevalier, Professor, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Center for Visual Science; Director, MindSpace Virtual Reality Laboratory, University of Rochester
• Alan Brightman, Senior Policy Director of Special Communities, Yahoo!
• Andy Carvin, Social Media Strategist, National Public Radio
• John Castellani, Associate Professor, Teacher Development and Leadership, Johns Hopkins University
• Jennifer Corriero, Executive Director of TakingITGlobal
• Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President, Disability Policy (invited)
• Jillian Darwish,  Executive Director, Institute for Creative Collaboration, KnowledgeWorks Foundation
• Dan Domenech, Executive Director, American Association of School Administrators
• John Foley, Associate Professor, Physical Education; Co-Director Exergame Lab, State University of NY-Cortland
• Barry Gordon, MD, Therapeutic Cognitive Neuroscience Professor and Director of The Memory Clinic,  Johns Hopkins University
• Steve Hargadon, Founder, Classroom 2.0
• John D. Kemp, Principal, Powers Pyle Sutter & Verville, PC
• Gary E. Knell, President and CEO, Sesame Workshop
• Michael Levine, Executive Director, Joan Ganz Cooney Center
• Debbie Moss, Specialist Technical Expert in Autism, Los Angeles Unified School District
• Lee Rainie, Director, Pew Internet & American Life Project
• David Rose, Founder and Chief Education Officer, Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
• Michael Russell, Associate Professor, Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation Department, Boston College
• Martha Thurlow, Director, National Center on Educational Outcomes, University of Minnesota
• Arthur VanderVeen, Executive Director, Educational Technology and Knowledge Management, Division of Accountability and Achievement, New York City, Department of Education
• Larry Wexler, Director, Research to Practice, Office of Special Education Programs
• Christina Whalen, Co Founder, TeachTown
• Stephen Yang, Assistant Professor, Physical Education; Co-Director Exergame Lab, State University of NY-Cortland
• Yong Zhao, University Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University, Founding Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning as well as the U.S.-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence
• Representatives from U.S. Department of Education and Congressional Educational Committees