GOTech Network

Time for an Update

⚙️ Systems Thinking 🪑 Seated 🆓 Free

  • Date: Apr 26, 2024

  • Time: 10 AM -12:30 PM

  • Location: Andy B’s Bowl Social, 1127 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield MO 65807

  • Intended Audience: Tech Directors

  • Registration Fee: Free and open to GOCSD Members and Nonmembers

  • Lunch: Provided by our partner, Seth Shockley, Howard Technology Solutions

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About this Network

Gain fresh perspectives, insightful strategies, and innovative ideas when you participate in our network for Technology Directors. This dynamic network delves into timely topics of their preference, while staying updated on cutting-edge solutions presented by our partners. This exceptional network serves as a gateway to fostering meaningful connections, gaining insights into the endeavors of districts across the region, and securing access to an invaluable, cost-free support system.

About this Session

Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate and network, plus enjoy some bowling.

Why Participate?

Customized Agenda for Your Needs: This event is all about catering to your interests and professional growth. We encourage you to add to our collaborative agenda, which will be shared with you after registering. This way, we can ensure that the topics discussed are exactly what you need, to address the challenges specific to your role.

Robust Support Ecosystem: Our Tech Director Network becomes your safety net. Engage in open discussions, share experiences, and tap into a wealth of collective wisdom to overcome hurdles and enhance your tech initiatives.

Expert Facilitator: Our networking sessions are facilitated by a regional expert in educational technology. Her expertise will guide the discussions, making the event engaging, informative, and incredibly valuable.

Regular Gatherings for Continuous Growth: We understand the importance of ongoing support and learning in the ever-changing technology landscape. That's why this network will meet multiple times throughout the school year. By meeting regularly, you'll establish strong connections with fellow tech directors, enabling continuous growth and fostering a supportive community.

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Facilitator

Dr. Michelle Brenner

Dr. Michelle Brenner
Director of Technology & Digital Learning
Branson School District

Michelle started her career at Reed Middle School in Springfield, MO teaching Science and PE and coaching VB at Hillcrest HS. She continued there until she was hired at Nixa High School as PE Teacher and head VB coach where she spent 8 years. She left Nixa to become the Assistant HS Principal at Branson High School for 8 years as well. She then moved to the Director of Digital Learning position for the district which morphed into the Director of Technology and Digital Learning in 2020. She loves tech and teaching teachers how to use it successfully in their classrooms and enjoys being a part of GOCSD and its many opportunities!

Event Sponsor

Howard Technology Solutions

We appreciate the GOCSD Partner sponsoring this event. We are thankful for their dedication to public education in our community.

Contact: Seth Shockley

GOLearn Professional Learning Framework

GOLearn

Our GOLearn PL Framework provides an overview of the learning experiences we offer. This systems approach supports continuous improvement and allows members to identify the offerings that meet their needs, providing a personalized experience. It includes three strands: Systems Thinking, Safe and Collaborative Culture, and Highly Effective Teaching and Leading.

We use the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning when designing our experiences to ensure that we provide professional learning that leads to high-quality leading, teaching, and learning for students and educators.

Review our GOLearn Framework to identify sessions that meet your needs, see what sessions are currently open for registration on our PL Events webpage, and access the content in our on-demand catalog to start learning now.

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