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Conference Info

MECA Conference

February 21-23, 2024 at the Jackson Convention Center

Upcoming Events

MECA (MS Educational Computing Association) provides for the sharing and exchanging of ideas, techniques, materials, and procedures for all persons interested in technology in education including instructional applications, administrative applications, and computer science education.

This year we are going “Back to the Basics” for our grooviest MECA yet on February 21-23, 2024!  We will be back at the Jackson Convention Center in Jackson, MS for some far-out sessions. Registration is open.

 

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

Super Early Bird Registration - $110 through Oct. 30, 2023

Early Bird Registration - $135  Oct. 31, 2023  - Dec. 11, 2023

Regular Registration - $160  Dec. 12, 2023 - Jan. 26, 2024

Onsite Registration - $185

 

Help us spread the word.  Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/mecams, and follow us on Twitter @msmeca or Instagram @meca_mississppi. Share your photos, thoughts, and passion for educational technology! Don't forget to use a MECA 2024 hashtag, #backtobasics, #meca2024 or #groovymeca.

MECA App Guidance (Coming Soon!)

  1. Download the EventMobi App from the Google Play or iOS App Store.

  2. Open the Event Mobi app on your device.

  3. Add the MECA event to your app using event code meca2024.

  4. Enter the email address you used to register for the event. Click continue.

  5. Create a password for the app. Click continue.

  6. A confirmation email will be sent that must be verified before you can login.

  7. After verification, the app will reload. Login by re-entering your email address and password.

  8. Once inside the app, navigate to the top left menu to view the app features or select any of the buttons on the app home page.
     

CEU/SEMI Information

CEU/SEMI info will be updated after the schedule is completed.

Hotel Information (2024 Conference Info)

The hotel is Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Downtown (King Edward)

The room rates are inclusive of valet parking for one vehicle per guest room.  Additional vehicles will be provided at the normal rate of $20.00 plus tax.

 

To make reservations, call 1-877-782-9444.  Identify yourself as a member of MECA for the group rate.  Reservations must be made by January 29, 2024. 

 

If payment is to be made with a district check, a tax exempt letter must accompany the payment.  Tax exemption will only cover the state tax of 11%. An Occupancy Fee of $.75 per rooming night is not covered under the Tax Exemption and it must be included in the payment along with the room total.If you would like to verify the totals before cutting a check for your stay, please call 601-353-5464, Ext. 3 for Accounting. PLEASE mail payment two weeks before arrival. Payments can be sent to the address below. If the check cannot be mailed two weeks prior to arrival, please email the tax exempted letter to jantw-salesadm@hilton.com 

 

Hilton Garden Inn

235 W. Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Attention: Accounting- MECA 2023

The room rates are:

Aug 2, 2023

Registration

Join us February 21-23, 2024 for the MECA Conference!

Aug 15, 2023

Vendor Registration

Vendors, join us February 21-23, 2024 for the MECA Conference!

Feb 21, 2024

MECA 23

Join us February 21-23, 2024 for the MECA Conference!

Room
Single Rate
Standard King
$139.00
Queen/Queen
$149.00
Schedule

2023 Schedule

Note: the 2024 schedule posted once it has been created. We will work to update this area of the site as possible. 2024 Generic Schedule. 

Day
Time
End Time
Event
Room
2/8/23
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
MECA Registration
Registration Desk
2/8/23
3:00 PM
4:20 PM
Slides to Guide
Ballroom A
2/8/23
3:00 PM
4:20 PM
Survival of the Techiest
Ballroom B
2/8/23
4:30 PM
5:50 PM
Cancelled - The Future of Education
Ballroom A
2/8/23
4:30 PM
5:50 PM
Robotics in the Classroom: Learning CS and Making Connections to Other Subjects
Ballroom B
2/9/23
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Premiere Event
Ballroom C
2/9/23
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening / Breakfast
Exhibit Hall A
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Let’s Get Visual! Using Infographics to Visualize Student Learning
Ballroom A
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Greatest H.I.T.S. - High Impact Teaching Strategies
Ballroom B
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Seesaw- The Ins and Outs for Everyday Use
Ballroom E
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
What Do You Mean by "High Quality" STEM Integration?
Room 201
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Immersive Learning
Room 202
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Aruba Networks – What’s New and How can Your K-12 Network Benefit?
Room 203
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Join the Stars with CSTA
Room 204
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Mississippi EDLA Contract Member Districts - Who Helps Tech Support? We Do! (Focus on Google)
Room 205
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Where Do We Go from Here? Lessons Learned and Potential Future Directions Regarding Technology in Education in Mississippi
Room 206
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
30 Tips and Tricks for Teachers
Room 207
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Integrating Video-clips into Curriculum
Room 208
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Cybersecurity in Middle and High School CS Courses
Room 210
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Supporting High School Math Students with Freckle
Room 211
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Giving Meaningful Feedback in a Paperless Classroom
Room 212
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
Project-Based STEAM Learning
Room 213
2/9/23
9:15 AM
10:10 AM
METIS: MSIS 2.0 - Planning for the Future
Theater
2/9/23
9:15 AM
9:40 AM
Using Google Docs & Excel for Effective Data Tracking
Tech Playground
2/9/23
9:30 AM
11:05 AM
Dare to Be Creative: Using Apple apps and Everyone Can Create in the classroom
Ballroom D
2/9/23
9:30 AM
11:05 AM
Tech Tools to Boost Reading Comprehension in Your Elementary Classroom
Room 216
2/9/23
9:30 AM
11:05 AM
Express Yourself: Promote Self-Expression and Creativity Using Canva
Room 217
2/9/23
9:40 AM
10:10 AM
Maximize Engagement with Mentimeter
Tech Playground
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Vocab Vibes
Ballroom A
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Hype Up Learning with HyperSlides
Ballroom B
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Meet the new Promethean V9 ActivPanel and Say Hi to Merlyn Mind!
Room 201
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Why have ESports?
Room 202
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
A Whole Approach To A Cyber Safety Ecosystem
Room 203
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
State Sponsored Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB), and Autodesk (ACU) Certifications
Room 204
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Google Workspace Admin Best Practices
Room 205
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
First Steps in Coding Through Mathematical Thinking and Game-Based Learning
Room 206
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Authentic Assessment
Room 207
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Nearpod - Create a lesson in 15 minutes
Room 208
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Elementary Computer Science Integration
Room 210
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Not Stuck in the Middle-Thanks to Freckle
Room 211
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Let's Look Into the Future: Cybersecurity Threat Predictions
Room 212
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
Digging Into the Data!
Room 213
2/9/23
10:15 AM
11:10 AM
METIS: Cloud Identity Management
Theater
2/9/23
10:15 AM
10:40 AM
Using the Sway In the Classroom
Tech Playground
2/9/23
10:40 AM
11:10 AM
Google Toolbox 2023
Tech Playground
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
First Dive into Wakelet
Ballroom A
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Your Creative Learning Experience: Google Drawings
Ballroom B
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Easy as 1, 2, 3! Simplifying School Processes with Tools Already at your Fingertips
Ballroom D
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
These are a Few of Our Favorite Things…TLC Style
Room 201
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Moving that Bottom 25% on up!
Room 202
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Lenovo and K-12: Product/Services/Support Overview
Room 203
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Rethinking of a new way to provide eBooks & audiobooks your students want access with the Mississippi Shared Digital Consortium (MS-SDC)
Room 204
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Using Virtual Reality to Build Background Knowledge in the ELA Classroom
Room 206
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Augmented Reality
Room 207
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
The Future of Education
Room 208
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Absolute "Lost and Found"
Room 209
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Problem Solving with Paper
Room 210
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Are We There Yet? The Star to Nearpod Connection
Room 211
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Who's Merlyn and More!
Room 212
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Lead By Example: Introducing STEAM Products to Apprehensive Faculties
Room 213
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
METIS: MDE Cyber Security Guidance to Getting Cyber Insurance
Theater
2/9/23
1:15 PM
2:10 PM
Book Signing - Cancelled
Tech Playground
2/9/23
2:10 PM
2:40 PM
Exhibit Hall Break
Exhibit Hall A
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Creating Single Tab Learning
Ballroom A
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Google House Party
Ballroom B
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Digital Citizenship: Building a Positive School Culture for Tech Integration
Ballroom D
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
The Infused Classroom - Understanding the Power Behind Blended Learning
Ballroom E
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
STEAM: Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy.
Room 201
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Level Up Your Inclusion Class with iPad
Room 202
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Getting the most from your Campus Security System
Room 203
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Tech Team Enrichment Through Robotics
Room 204
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Protecting District Data and Driving Adoption with Google Workspace for Education
Room 205
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Accelerating Math for All Students and Making Math Matter!
Room 206
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Accessibility
Room 207
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
The Digital Hall Pass For The Future
Room 208
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Getting Started with VR
Room 210
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
A Comprehensive Reading Assessment Suite(STAR CBM Reading and Star Phonics)(K-12+)
Room 211
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Education First, Campus Security Always
Room 212
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
Good Vibrations Can Light Things Up! Ronel Schodt
Room 213
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:35 PM
METIS: Network Engineer Q&A
Theater
2/9/23
2:40 PM
4:15 PM
Exceptional I.D.E.A.S: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility for All Students
Room 216
2/9/23
2:40 PM
4:15 PM
Law and Order: DCU (Digital Citizenship Unit)
Room 217
2/9/23
2:40 PM
4:15 PM
"Engage, Enhance, and Extend Student Learning with Book Creator"
Room 218
2/9/23
2:40 PM
3:05 PM
Are you a Red Carpet Freckler
Tech Playground
2/9/23
3:05 PM
3:35 PM
Canva In The Classroom
Tech Playground
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
friEd's Hall of FAME: Favorite Apps Mashups & Extensions
Ballroom A
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
The Flip side of learning
Ballroom B
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
Nerd Alert - Simple Tech for the Secondary Classroom
Ballroom D
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
The Perfect Blended Lesson
Ballroom E
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
Hit the Goldmine with Google
Room 201
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
Ransomware Readiness – Don’t Assume You Can Recover. Know You Can.
Room 203
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
METLA Meet Up: Room to Debrief and Catch Up
Room 204
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
Mississippi EDLA Contract Member Districts - Who Helps Tech Support? We Do! (Focus on Google)
Room 205
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
Recipe for Engaged Learning: Essential Ingredients to Spark Student Engagement
Room 206
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
30 Tips and Tricks for Teachers
Room 207
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
8 Tips for Protecting Student Privacy & District Data in EdTech
Room 208
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
Creating Interactive and Personalized Instructional Materials with Genially
Room 210
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
How to Engage Students and Develop Literacy Skills through Reading Practice
Room 211
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
Doing More With What You Have!
Room 212
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:35 PM
Education Takes Flight With Drones
Room 213
2/9/23
3:40 PM
4:05 PM
Being Extra - One Thing to Help Your Students
Tech Playground
2/9/23
4:05 PM
4:35 PM
The "New" Traditional Classroom
Tech Playground
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
Breakfast
Exhibit Hall A
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Practical Magic: Useful Tips You Never Knew You Needed!
Ballroom A
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Power up your PowerPoint
Ballroom B
2/10/23
8:00 AM
9:35 AM
Slay the Day With EduProtocols
Ballroom D
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Blended Learning in a Chromebook Infused Classroom
Ballroom E
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
All Things FBLA
Room 202
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Simple, Secure, and Reliable networks with Aruba Edge Services Platform (ESP)
Room 203
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Technology Team: Where Do I Begin? How Far Can It Go?
Room 204
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Tech-Infused Tips for Practical Parent Support
Room 206
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Creating Digital Content in the Classroom
Room 208
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Engage Every Learning in Differentiated Practice with Freckle ELA(K-5)
Room 211
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Building Future-Ready Skills
Room 213
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Next Level Networking with SD-WAN
Room 212
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
METIS: MDE Cyber Security Guidance to Getting Cyber Insurance
Theater
2/10/23
8:00 AM
9:35 AM
TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY: INTEGRATING SPECIAL SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, AND TIER INSTRUCTION
Room 216
2/10/23
8:00 AM
9:35 AM
More than Words: Feedback that Promotes Student Achievement
Room 217
2/10/23
8:00 AM
9:35 AM
Showcasing Student Work With Canva
Room 218
2/10/23
8:00 AM
8:25 AM
Esport 101: Why and How to start an Esports program
Tech Playground
2/10/23
8:25 AM
8:55 AM
Game On: Cultivating Student Ambassadors in your school!
Tech Playground
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
Create Space by Organizing your Google Drive
Ballroom A
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
iPad Treasure: Unlock the Hidden Secrets
Ballroom B
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
Taking Your Formative Assessments Digital
Ballroom E
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
Google for Education Adaptive Learning Lab
Room 201
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
"You can be a Techie Leader too!"
Room 202
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
K-12 RUS GRANT - Deep Dive
Room 203
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
I Didn't Know ClassLink Could Do That with West Jasper School District
Room 204
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
Live Broadcast like a Rockstar without Breaking the Bank!
Room 206
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
And the nominees are...Instructure's Five Fundamentals for Teachers Instructure
Room 208
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
Captivate Every Learner in Differentiated Practice with Freckle Math
Room 211
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
I'm Game! Are You???
Room 212
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
Modernized Math Manipulatives Are An Equation for Success
Room 213
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
Theater
Theater
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:25 AM
And We're Live! Ideas to Get Started With Student Led Video Morning Announcements
Tech Playground
2/10/23
9:00 AM
9:55 AM
Student Computer Science Expo
Gallery
2/10/23
9:25 AM
9:55 AM
Using Technology to Enhance Room Transformations
Tech Playground
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Creating and Accommodating with Microsoft & Google Tools
Ballroom A
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Google Sheets for Beginners
Ballroom B
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Digital Design for the Classroom
Ballroom D
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Chat GPT and AI in Education
Ballroom E
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
What Do You Mean by “High Quality” STEM Integration?
Room 201
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Differentiate Student Learning Using Canvas Mastery Paths
Room 202
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Current Cyber Threats and How to Defend your Organization
Room 203
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
METLA Meet Up: Room to Debrief and Catch Up
Room 204
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Coding starts early with VEX Robotics
Room 206
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Survivorship Bias in CyberSecurity
Room 209
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
myON Enhanced Digital Reading Resources (Pre-K-12)
Room 211
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Communicate More Effectively with Online Tools
Room 212
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Screen-free Coding Through Mathematical Thinking and Game-Based Learning
Room 213
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
METIS: Cloud Identity Management
Theater
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:55 AM
Mix It Up with Math: Create EdTech Recipes
Room 216
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:55 AM
You Read That Right! Immersive Reader & Read&Write to Support Literacy
Room 217
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:55 AM
Nearpod vs. Pear Deck: The Communication Showdown
Room 218
2/10/23
10:20 AM
10:45 AM
Creativity with 3D Pens
Tech Playground
2/10/23
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
Student Computer Science Expo
Gallery
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
International Super Spy: Creating the Connected Classroom
Ballroom A
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Fantastic Searches and How to Complete Them
Ballroom B
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Game Time - Making formative assessments fun with Blooket
Ballroom D
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Meet the new Promethean V9 ActivPanel and Say Hi to Merlyn Mind!
Room 201
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Cultivating a Culture of Digital Citizenship: Year One Review
Room 202
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Getting the most from your Campus Security System
Room 203
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Using Podcasting To Enhance Student Learning
Room 204
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Toss the Toolbox: Implementing Alternate Approaches to Professional Development
Room 206
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Flipgrid in the elementary classroom
Room 208
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Science of Reading with Lalilo
Room 211
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Classroom Tech Trivia!
Room 212
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
Intermediate Coding Through Mathematical Thinking and Game-Based Learning
Room 213
2/10/23
11:20 AM
12:15 PM
METIS: MSIS 2.0 - Planning for the Future
Theater
2/10/23
12:20 PM
12:50 PM
MECA Business Meeting
Exhibit Hall B
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