We are Ben Smith and Jared Mader, of EdTechInnovators.  We have been working for the past nine years to provide you with all of the resources for the successful integration of technology into your district’s classrooms.


We hope to see you in 2013 at one of the conferences listed below or CONTACT US to schedule a workshop in your own district.  We can work with you and your district or consortium to build and effective and dynamic professional development program, catered to meet the specific needs of your organization.  Visit some of the testimonials about the quality and effectiveness of our workshops. 


Ben was recently featured for two interviews:  daily edventures and Technology with Intention.

Our goal is to help educators integrate technology into their curriculum in meaningful ways.  Here are some ways that we can help:

  1. BulletProvide specific staff development training on different types of software

  2. BulletCreate templates for teachers/students to be used in real-time classrooms

  3. BulletCreate step-by-step tutorials (text or video) on software use

  4. BulletDetermine how to best use technology within your content area(s) with both teachers and with students

  5. BulletAssist in planning purchases on technology for district-level technology funding

  6. BulletHelp develop a philosophy or vision of technology use within a district

  7. BulletBring an enthusiasm to your staff regarding technology integration

2012-13 Presentations

  1. BulletISTE Webinars - 2012-13 School Year

  2. BulletNortheastern SD - August 2012

  3. BulletSan Ramon Valley Unified School District - Sept 2012

  4. BulletNCTET Event, Washington DC - October 2012

  5. BulletConcept Schools, Columbus OH - October 2012

  6. BulletOnslow, NC Schools - November 2012

  7. BulletPASCD 2012, Hershey PA - November 2012

  8. BulletPETE&C 2013, Hershey PA - February 2013

  9. BulletNSTA 2013, San Antonio, TX - April 2013

  10. BulletOnslow, NC Schools - May 2013

  11. BulletISTE 2013, San Antonio, TX - June 2013

ETI NEWS


  1. BulletCONGRATULATIONS... At ISTE 2011, Ben was awarded a Making IT Happen Jacket.  The award is an internationally recognized program for educators and leaders in the field of educational technology in K-12 schools.


  1. BulletMR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON... Ben participated in the 2012 NCTET event which included a panel discussion and teaching a mini lesson to congressional staff.


  1. BulletCOACHING... Ben is a co-author on the recently release ISTE white paper on coaching called Coaching, Technology, and Community.  Click here to download.

  2. BulletETI GOES INTERNATIONAL... In 2010, Ben worked with the Ministry of Education in Singapore.   While there, he trained the leadership cadre who are developing an ICT mentoring program. After returning, Ben worked on a monthly basis through a distance.  In April 2010, Jared worked on behalf of ISTE, at the Global Forum on Technology & Innovation in Teaching and Leading in Dubai, UAE  Ben also travelled to St. Thomas to work with the private schools in 2010 and 2011.

  3. BulletJARED OFFERS FEATURED SESSION...  Jared presented a featured live streamed session at the 2012 PASCD Conference.  This conference is comprised of curriculum developers from all over the state of Pennsylvania.


  1. BulletL&L...  We also serve as the Science Curriculum Specialists for Learning and Leading, ISTE’s flagship journal.  Click here to read some of our most recent work.