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Monday, October 21
 

8:30am CDT

What the tech? Navigating K-12 computer science implementation in your district
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
310
Expanding computer science offerings throughout your district is a big undertaking.This session is geared for administrators and coaches interested in learning more about supporting your staff in implementing CS in all grade levels and content levels. We’ll share examples from Iowa districts and ideas on how to find success.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Dahlby

Samantha Dahlby

Director of K–12 Education, NewBoCo
Samantha Dahlby is a recovering software engineer with passions for public transportation, kids, and technology. She currently works at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), a nonprofit in Cedar Rapids, as the Director of K–12 Education. Samantha promotes and supports K–12 computer science education in Iowa, oversees NewBoCo’s K–12 programs for students and educators, and tries to find as much time as possible to play with technology and kids... Read More →
avatar for Barb Schwamman

Barb Schwamman

Superintendent, Osage Schools
Barb Schwamman is in her 8th year as Superintendent of the Osage Schools and is in her 6th year as a shared superintendent at the Riceville Schools in northeast Iowa. Before taking over in Osage, Barb served as PK-8 Principal at South Winneshiek from 2007-2015. Previously she taught/coached... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
310
  CSTA

8:30am CDT

How Science Courses Use Technology to Prepare Students for the Future.
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
319
Add your voice to the discussion as to how K-12 Science courses aid in students understanding of how technology shapes their lives.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Like

Christopher Like

Science Program Consultant, Iowa Department of Education
I taught high school science for fifteen years in Bettendorf before becoming the district's STEM Coordinator for eight years. I have been at the Iowa Department of Education since August 2022. In terms of specialties, I would include science education and research, computer science... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
319
  General

8:30am CDT

Less is More: Embracing Edtech Minimalism in the Classroom
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
318
This interactive workshop explores how the principles of minimalism can be applied to create calmer, more focused learning environments and instructional practices. Participants will learn strategies for decluttering physical & digital classroom spaces for efficiency, streamlining procedures and routines, focusing on essential skills and content, and cultivating calmness. The workshop incorporates small group discussions, hands-on activities, and mindfulness practices to further how teachers and administrators can focus on what is and isn't necessary for success.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Krause

Brian Krause

Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Brian Krause is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC). Brian coaches in the classroom in support of digital learning, digital citizenship, emerging technologies, instructional issues and trends, technology integration, and best practices... Read More →
Less is More Embracing Edtech Minimalism in the Clasroom (Fall 2024) pdf
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
318
  General

8:30am CDT

Student Voice: Best Practices for Building a Team of Social Media Content Creators
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
320
Would you like help in telling your school’s story? Do you sometimes wish you could clone yourself and be in two places at once? Dr. Jill will empower you to do this by creating and sustaining a social media team. From recruitment to retainment, learn how to select, train, and inspire the students and adults in your district to take ownership of telling their school’s story. Walk away with some great tips for motivating others to create content for someone other than themselves!
Speakers
JJ
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
320
  General

8:30am CDT

Winterset AI Journey
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
301
Learn about the Winterset CSD AI Task Force journey in developing an AI policy, crafting a AI tools & resources vetting rubric, empowering educators to use AI tools & resources, share classroom teacher experiences, and building AI prompt writing skills. Lots of resources to share & guide your district.

Session Slides (Gamma AI tool)
Session Resource Hub (GDoc)
Speakers
avatar for Reid Leichty
CB
CS

Chad Sussex

7-12 Assistant Principal, Winterset CSD
Currently serving as the 7-12 Assistant Principal at Winterset - and loving it! AI Task Force leader with representation from each building to successfully navigatig AI in education. We'll address district AI policies, a vision for AI in the district, and recommendations for AI tools... Read More →
Winterset AI Journey pdf
ITEC 2024 Winterset Resource Hub pdf
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
301
  General

11:00am CDT

Being a Middle School Math Student in a Building Thinking Classroom
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
315
Experience a day in the life of a Thinking Classroom student from entry to exit. Where do I sit? What do I use? What do I do? What do I write? What did I learn and how do I show it? For all grade levels and all content areas! 

BTC Presentation Link​​​
Speakers
avatar for Kirsten Stek

Kirsten Stek

Middle School Instructional Coach, Oskaloosa Middle School
avatar for Paige Pierson

Paige Pierson

Middle School Math Teacher, Oskaloosa Middle School
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
315
  General

11:00am CDT

Making Happiness a Priority
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
319
Happiness is a skill we can cultivate. Discover brain science-backed practices and EdTech tools to promote genuine well-being in staff and students. This engaging session offers actionable strategies to implement immediately, focusing on sustainable happiness without the pitfalls of toxic positivity.

Slides available at bit.ly/ITEC-Happiness
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Glade

Jeff Glade

Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
319
  General

11:00am CDT

Maximizing Your time and AI-bilities in the Classroom and Life
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
304
Teachers may feel crunched for time giving feedback, inputting grades, lesson planning, researching content, etc. This session will teach you how AI can support you while being your “assistant.” You will walk away with countless items to begin implementing tomorrow at school and at home.
Speakers
avatar for Hailee Bentley

Hailee Bentley

MS Instructional Guide, Nevada Middle School
Hailee is an educator and Instructional Guide for the Nevada Community School District. She has taught all grade levels 5-12 (literacy-focused) and currently serves as an IG implementing job-embedded professional learning for her colleagues. She assists teachers in using strong instructional strategies and improving their craft by implementing new and upcoming resources... Read More →
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
304
  General

11:00am CDT

Impact of Mentoring and Induction on Teacher Retention
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
306
Discover how mentoring and induction programs enhance teacher retention. This session explores effective strategies, real-world examples, and measurable outcomes supported by research and data from a school district’s mentoring program. Learn how support for new teachers fosters professional growth and stability.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Schroder

Katie Schroder

Instructional Coach (MS & HS), Sibley-Ocheyedan CSD
ITEC F24 Impact of Mentoring & Induction on Teacher Retention pdf
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
306
  Iowa Featured Speaker

12:00pm CDT

Using the Go1 Robot to enhance your CS curriculum
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
310
We will discuss how we use a Go1 Robot to enhance our curriculum. We will include how we use the Go1 Robot to excite MS students about the features and general use. We will then discuss how we can program the robot at the HS level. We will then discuss how it can be used for safety in our buildings.
Speakers
KM

Kelley Molitor

Tech Integration, K-12 Teacher Librarian, CS & LEAD Teacher, Osage Community School District
TM
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
310
  CSTA

12:00pm CDT

Three Keys to a 40-Hour Teacher Workweek
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
316/317
In this interactive session, teachers will explore three keys to navigating the unique challenges of teaching in order to maximize both their effectiveness and efficiency: setting boundaries, creating systems for both students and themselves, and leveraging their strengths to maximize their impact. With a focus on actionable strategies, teachers will explore ways to streamline both their class processes and workload to help them feel good about working their contract hours... making time for the things that are most important to them.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Manly

Jen Manly

CEO, Strategic Classroom LLC
Jen Manly is the CEO of The Strategic Classroom. She has taught middle school, high school, and university computer science and written curriculum. She is a skilled facilitator and has presented to thousands of educators at the local, state, and national levels, including at CSTA... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
316/317
  Featured Speaker

12:00pm CDT

Beyond the Blue Note (and other stories)
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
319
This session shares the story of Woodward-Granger's Innovation Team and how they are working to build capacity as a district to find integration opportunities for UDL, Computer science, and 21st Century skills within their core instruction. We will explore how this work aligns with instructional frameworks, and share how our team has identified core apps for effective integration.
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Petersen

Jamie Petersen

K-12 Tech Integrationist, Woodward-Granger
avatar for Cody Churchill

Cody Churchill

Director of Technology, Woodward-Granger Schools
Beyond the Blue Note ITEC 2024 pdf
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
319
  General

12:00pm CDT

Class Intercom: The new way of student led social media!
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
315
What is your school story? Hear how Harlan Community School District is sharing their district's story using Class Intercom. With various groups of student-led social media gurus, learn how HCSD is running their social media accounts, creating content on Canva, and setting up school media days to enhance their user's experience. From Authentic Learning, Clubs, and Project-Based Marketing, there is a fit for this experience in every district.
Speakers
avatar for Kyleigh Kumm

Kyleigh Kumm

Computer Science/ Technology Integration, Harlan Community School District
Kyleigh Kumm is a STEM educator extraordinaire. Her current role includes serving the Harlan Community School District as a technology coach and high school STEM/Computer Science teacher. She is passionate about sparking curiosity and igniting a love for STEM subjects in young minds... Read More →
JS

Jacie Stuerman

A, Harlan Community High School
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
315
  General

12:00pm CDT

Esports 101 - How to Start Esports at Your School
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
314
Wanted to start an esports team, but didn't know how? Come to this informational meeting hosted by the Iowa High School Esports Association where you will learn all about how to start a program at your school!
Speakers
LL
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
314
  General

12:00pm CDT

Iowa Canvas Admin
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
305
Are you a Canvas LMS Admin?  Looking to network and learn with others who support Canvas also?  Join us for this roundtable discussion about best practices with Canvas, supporting Canvas within your district, professional learning, and more!
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Israel

Jamie Israel

Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
305
  General

12:00pm CDT

AI Assisted Leadership: Tools and Strategies for Working Smarter, Not Harder
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
306
Explore how AI tools like Chat GPT, Goblin Tools, and Canva can streamline school leadership. Learn to enhance productivity, improve collaboration, and implement AI responsibly. Gain practical strategies for integrating AI into your school’s workflow, fostering innovation, and ensuring ethical use.

Presentation

Handout

Contact Information - Linktree
Speakers
avatar for Caleb Bonjour

Caleb Bonjour

Superintendent, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
306
  Iowa Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Authentic Learning Powered by Agility: The Improvement Game Edition
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
305
It’s time to level up! New year, new resources! This session is designed to inspire and validate the super hero educator that you are and equip you with tools to change trajectories! Discover the power of Agile classrooms and the game changing returns of authentic learning experiences. This session also includes a chance to win a free book! #PK12 #AgileEdu #PBL  Slides found here. 
Speakers
avatar for Laura Williams

Laura Williams

21st Century Learning Specialist/Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning Coordinator, AEA Learning Online
Laura is a certified Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Classroom Teacher Trainer, and loves project management. Over the past 10 years, she’s dedicated herself to transforming education through incorporating authentic learning experiences with area partnerships into PK-12 classrooms... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
305
  General

1:00pm CDT

Engineering Machine Design Contest - A low-cost, high-engagement STEM program to bring real-world problem solving to your classroom.
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
314
EMDC Presentation and Resources
A low-cost STEM program that tasks groups of 3-12 students to build a complex machine using everyday objects. Students utilize their science and engineering, public speaking, critical thinking, teamwork, time management, artistic skills, and so much more to present for judges from industry, all while having fun and building memories.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Price

Amy Price

High School Science and Engineering Teacher
My name is Amy Price and this is my 10th year of teaching. My first two years were spent at Northwood-Kensett and ever since then I have been at Sumner-Fredericksburg High School, Sumner, IA. I currently teach Physical Science, Physics, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
314
  General

1:00pm CDT

Esports Noobs to Nerds: How We Built Our Program, Corralled Our Team (of Chaos Gremlins), and Qualified for State Without Ever Playing a Game
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
315
Join us for an exciting and humorous journey into high school esports. Discover how two coaches who never played a game turned a team of "chaos gremlins" into state qualifiers. Learn our strategies, challenges, and hilarious moments, proving that you can succeed in esports even without gaming experience.
Speakers
MD
avatar for Ashton Linnell

Ashton Linnell

Teacher & Esports Coach, Iowa Valley Jr./Sr. High School
Teacher of business, computers, technology, and TAG for Iowa Valley Community School District. Floundering co-founder of the surprisingly somewhat successful Iowa Valley Esports program.Specializing in getting the message of Iowa Valley out to the community (near and far) since 2016... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
315
  General

1:00pm CDT

Turing Tumble
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
301
Struggling to find an unplugged activity that teaches problem-solving and meets standards? Join this session to explore Turing Tumble! One of the 2024/25 STEM Scale-Up programs for Iowa, Turing Tumble challenges students to learn coding principles hands-on, screen-free, by building marble-powered computers.
Speakers
avatar for Heath Mueller

Heath Mueller

3rd, 4th, and 7th Grade Computer Science/8th Grade Financial Literacy and Career Development, Marion Independent School District
avatar for Anna Riechers

Anna Riechers

Director of Education & Outreach, Upper Story
Turing Tumble (ITEC) pptx
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
301
  General

1:00pm CDT

AI in Practice: Hands-On Strategies for The Smarter School Leaders
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
306
Gain practical experience with AI tools in this hands-on session. Explore Chat GPT, Goblin Tools, and Canva through guided exercises and live demonstrations. Brainstorm and implement AI strategies to streamline school processes, share insights, and develop integration plans for enhanced school leadership.

Presentation

Handout

Contact info - Linktree
Speakers
avatar for Caleb Bonjour

Caleb Bonjour

Superintendent, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
306
  Iowa Featured Speaker

2:40pm CDT

Computational Thinking in Uganda
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
309
What does computer science and computational thinking look like in different settings? Oftentimes we worry about different educational settings, different student needs, cultural relevancy, and more. This summer I had the chance to test this out on a larger scale through a pilot partnership to bring computational thinking to educators and students in Uganda. Join me to hear what we learned, and how this can inform what we do in the US.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Dahlby

Samantha Dahlby

Director of K–12 Education, NewBoCo
Samantha Dahlby is a recovering software engineer with passions for public transportation, kids, and technology. She currently works at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), a nonprofit in Cedar Rapids, as the Director of K–12 Education. Samantha promotes and supports K–12 computer science education in Iowa, oversees NewBoCo’s K–12 programs for students and educators, and tries to find as much time as possible to play with technology and kids... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
309
  CSTA

2:40pm CDT

Power up your K-12 CS program with partnerships & grants
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
310
Not sure how to grow your district's CS program to include all students at all grade levels? Come learn how one district set their sites on being a model CS school and has made incremental changes through intentional use of PD, partnerships, and grants. We'll share our successes and challenges on the journey. Leave with inspiration and resources to take back to your district.
Slides 🔗 bit.ly/MarionITEC24

Speakers
avatar for Peggy Murphy

Peggy Murphy

Tech Director, Marion Intermediate School District
avatar for Corey Rogers

Corey Rogers

Computer Science Consultant, Reboot Learning Solutions
Corey Rogers is a Computer Science Consultant and co-owner of Reboot Learning Solutions. Corey has experience as a middle school STEM & Computer Science Teacher, Media Specialist, and Area Education Agency School Improvement, Digital Learning, and Computer Science Consultant. She... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
310
  CSTA

2:40pm CDT

Accessible Aesthetics
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
304
Graphic design gone wrong is more than just a beauty blunder! It can distract and disengage learners! In this session, we'll explore the intersection of graphic design and accessibility, exploring how educators can use design to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences for all learners. We'll cover the principles of accessible aesthetics and share practical tips for designing with a purpose.

🔗 Session Resource
Speakers
avatar for Lynn Kleinmeyer
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
304
  General

2:40pm CDT

AI Bootup
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
319
Struggling to wrap your head around bringing AI to your building? I'll share tips, tricks and tools to help navigate this new landscape.
Speakers
avatar for Cory Houghton

Cory Houghton

Technology Director / CS Teacher, Earlham Community Schools
ITECv3 pdf
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
319
  General

2:40pm CDT

What's Your Line with AI?
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
307
This interactive session invites educators to explore their beliefs about artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom and beyond. Participants will engage in discussions to articulate their perspectives on AI's role in education and hear other's viewpoints that may differ. Participants will also work to ensure that the integration of AI is effective, ethical, and aligned with their educational goals and beliefs.
Session Resources
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
avatar for Hailee Bentley

Hailee Bentley

MS Instructional Guide, Nevada Middle School
Hailee is an educator and Instructional Guide for the Nevada Community School District. She has taught all grade levels 5-12 (literacy-focused) and currently serves as an IG implementing job-embedded professional learning for her colleagues. She assists teachers in using strong instructional strategies and improving their craft by implementing new and upcoming resources... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
307
  General

2:40pm CDT

Instructional Coaching on a SWIVL
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
306
Explore the innovative use of a SWIVL robot in instructional coaching. This session demonstrates how technology enhances teacher feedback, supports professional development, and improves classroom practices. See how an instructional coach leverages SWIVL technology in coaching cycles, mentoring and induction, and district-wide professional development initiatives.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Schroder

Katie Schroder

Instructional Coach (MS & HS), Sibley-Ocheyedan CSD
ITEC F24 Instructional Coaching on a SWIVL pdf
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
306
  Iowa Featured Speaker
 
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