The first Blackboard K-12 Executive Symposium in Detroit, March 2, will feature Jamey Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Michigan Virtual, in a panel presentation with school superintendents from Utica, Gladstone, Fraser and Fall Creek, Wisc. The panel will be moderated by Gordon Freedman, President of the National Laboratory for Education Transformation.
The symposium for leaders in education will be held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center and will focus on the role of technology in helping to solve some of the greatest challenges facing K-12 today. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. in Joliet A and ends at noon.
The symposium is being held in conjunction with GES2, the 2015 Michigan Governor's Economic and Education Summits.
The agenda includes:
- Keynote address, “Three persistent challenges K-12 leaders face with technology adoption,“ by Gordon Freedman, President of National Laboratory for Education Transformation
- Regional leaders panel discussion
- Full breakfast
About Michigan Virtual
Michigan Virtual is a private, nonprofit Michigan corporation established by the State of Michigan in 1998 to serve as a champion for online learning. It is the parent organization of the Michigan Virtual for Students and Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute.
Michigan Virtual
For more than 27 years, Michigan Virtual has partnered with K–12 school districts across Michigan to expand learning opportunities for students and educators alike. Through our high-quality online courses, taught by Michigan-certified, highly qualified teachers, we empower students to learn anytime, anywhere. We also provide affordable, impactful professional development to help educators grow in their craft. Most recently, Michigan Virtual has been at the forefront of innovation and artificial intelligence in education, offering consultation services and professional learning to guide schools in thoughtfully integrating new technologies and learning pathways.