SIIA: Ed Tech 2008

Year in Review: Rewarding Innovation

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:56:32 -0700

A trio of business and finance experts share their insights on three of 2007-08's major education technology and content transactions. This session takes a case study approach, considering both the selling-side and buying-side view of transactions.

What Really Impacts our Nation's Urban Schools?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:54:47 -0700

Dr. Casserly shares his views on the role of federal programs, innovation and education technology in the nation's large school districts at the 2008 Ed Tech Industry Summit in San Jose California.

Profiles in Innovation

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:02:24 -0700

What are the elements of successful partnerships for developing innovative products and services for the education market? Representatives from the non-profit arena and the for-profit world explains how and why they are collaborating with each other.

Integrating Innovation: Changing Engines in Mid-Flight

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:51:04 -0700

In an industry where publisher's are pushed out by "buy and kill" strategies and where other companies become too successful to invest in new products; what practices can be implemented to change the status quo?

Innovation and Business Efficiency to Help Maximize ROI

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:20:16 -0700

Innovation is not only about products and markets; it's also about innovation in business practices and company infrastructure. This panel looks at some of the new products, services, and approaches that help companies maximize ROI.

Education Foundation Leaders: How Innovation is Supported

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:13:10 -0700

Mark Nieker, Milten Chen, Paige Kuni and Bernie Trilling discuss the need for innovation in schools and describe success stories around the development and implementation of innovative products and services.

Business Profiles K-12

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:50:32 -0700

The business profiles sections is designed to locate and provide visibility to innovative developers of education technology products or services. This section focuses on the K-12 or postsecondary market.

Acquiring Innovation

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:50:53 -0700

Innovation can be totally home-grown--or it can be acquired, either product by product or in one fell swoop. This discussion focuses on the decisions a company makes when feeding a steady pipeline of innovative products.

K-12 Educators Speak Out

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:31:28 -0700

Eliot Levinson, Bijaya Devkota, Ken Eastwood, Sharnell Jackson and Kate Kernker discuss innovative practices, forecast the needs for future innovation and discuss what role the software industry will have on that innovation.

Leadership and Innovation: Fostering a Culture of Innovation

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:02:19 -0700

In light of recent research, leadership is becoming recognized as an accurate indicator of innovation performance and traction. In this session, panelists share their perspectives for encouraging innovation across the education technology industry.