ITEC Fall Conference 2024: Full Schedule

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8:30am CDT

Coding Connections: Enhancing Math Understanding in K-5 Classrooms

Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

Join us to explore the power of integrating computer science with elementary math concepts! Discover how integrating unplugged activities and Scratch can deepen student understanding of math content while increasing engagement. Gain valuable insights, resources, and inspiration to empower your students to become confident mathematicians and coders.

Speakers

Sara Whitt

Mackenzie Campbell

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 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
308

CSTA

Strand Computer Science, Instructional Practices
Audience Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

8:30am CDT

Unleashing Creativity with Block-Based Coding

Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

312

Come check out dynamic block-based coding tools such as Finch, Meowbits, Drones, etc. Students witness their code leap from the computer into a physical form , from robots to interactive games. It's education brought to life in an electrifying way!

Link to presentation

Speakers

Hilary Iehl

Classroom Teacher, Cedar Falls Community School District

Bridget Adam

Classroom Teacher, Cedar Falls Community School District

7th and 8th Computer Science Teacher Cedar Falls CSD

Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
312

Featured District

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

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

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

Agility & Authentic Learning in Elementary

Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

313

Sharing my philosophy of authentic learning in Elementary, and challenging educators to think deeper about how we can creatively engage students at a young age to develop an agile mindset, and engage in authentic learning opportunities around them.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1unOZEmQFS-0qeLHZx7AjbKEPdaH5L_xXH5NiesIxdWc/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Megan Johnson

Matthew Beatty

4th Grade Educator, Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary

Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
313

Iowa Featured Speaker

Strand Artificial Intelligence, Digital/Information Literacy, Instructional Practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Authentic Learning, Agile & Scrum
Audience Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers

11:00am CDT

Incorporating Computer Science into Literacy and Math

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

308

How can you use computer science and computational thinking to support math and literacy? In this hands-on session, you'll learn strategies to support your current teaching. We'll bring resources we've used with students to demonstrate how you can engage students in new ways while teaching them math and literacy.

Speakers

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 →

Alison Mohr

NewBoCo

Lori Randall

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
308

CSTA

Strand Computer Science
Audience Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers

11:00am CDT

Powerful Pedagogy for K-12 CS Classrooms

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

310

Explore dynamic, research-based computer science pedagogies designed for K-12 classrooms. This hands-on session offers modeling, practical application, and resources to help you engage students in meaningful sense making and collaborative CS learning. Whether you're integrating CS into elementary content or teaching HS cybersecurity, we've got powerful pedagogy for you!
Slides 🔗 bit.ly/ITEC24Pedagogy

Speakers

Emily Lewis

Owner & Consultant, Reboot Learning

Emily is elementary educator and educational consultant with 15 years of experiences across multiple grade levels. Her passion for equitable access opportunities, learning experiences, and computer science drives my work to serve building and district equity teams and leadership teams... Read More →

Corey Rogers

Computer Science Consultant, Reboot Learning Solutions

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
310

CSTA

11:00am CDT

STEM For Students, By Students

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

309

Join high schoolers from Team Neutrino, a FIRST Robotics Competition team! Experience our innovative STEM activities and curriculum, captivating and empowering diverse audiences. Hear our perspective as students teaching students and our mission to inspire STEM! Watch our robot in action and compete for a (gently used) Snap Circuits kit!

Speakers

Laura Wang

Anika Shrotriya

Ames Middle School

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
309

CSTA

11:00am CDT

Interactive A.I. Tutors for Students

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

312

Learn how to create custom A.I. chatbots for students to use, regardless of content area. Expect to leave this session with the confidence of coaching your students to use AI in an honest and safe way while also making progress towards learning targets.

Speakers

Andrew Beland

Tech Intergration Coach, Cedar Falls Community School District

Kenton Engels

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
312

Featured District

11:00am CDT

Empowering Parents: Partners in Digital Learning

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

316/317

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, collaboration
between educators and parents is more crucial than ever. This
informative and interactive session is designed to equip educators,
administrators, and school leaders with effective strategies and Future
Ready tools to foster a strong partnership with parents.

Speakers

Adam Phyall

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
316/317

Featured Speaker

11:00am CDT

How to Code for Your Class (Using AI - It's Actually Easy!)

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

302/303

Join the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Donnie Piercey to discover how AI and coding can enhance your classroom. Perfect for beginners—no coding experience needed! Learn simple, innovative ways to engage your students and enrich your teaching with AI tools.

Speakers

Donnie Piercey

Teacher & Keynote, Fayette County Public Schools

Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and he specializes in using technology to promote student inquiry and engagement. Over the past sixteen years of teaching, these interests have given him the chance to represent his class all around the world, including a National... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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Featured Speaker

11:00am CDT

Artificial Intelligence: More than a Pretty Database

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

307

AI: More than a Pretty Database

This presentation shares artificial intelligence resources and ideas on how to use them in the classroom. AI tools can be used for text, voice, images, presentations from YouTube videos, and so much more! AI is being integrated into many platforms and is changing at an infinite pace. Educators must be aware of AI in education just to keep in the present.

AI: More than a Pretty Database

Speakers

April Kleinschmidt

Hello, I am a person with many hats. Before joining the Charles City Schools team as the K-12 teacher librarian, I was a 6th-grade social studies teacher, 8th-grade Spanish teacher, and secondary social studies curriculum coach. I have an MAE as a K-12 reading specialist... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
307

General

Strand Artificial Intelligence
Audience Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Teacher Librarian

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

Kirsten Stek

Middle School Instructional Coach, Oskaloosa Middle School

Paige Pierson

Middle School Math Teacher, Oskaloosa Middle School

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
315

General

11:00am CDT

Empowering Education: Harnessing AI Tools for Student Success

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

314

In this session, participants will begin with a concise overview of Artificial Intelligence's (AI) fundamental concepts. Next, a hands-on exploration of free AI tools will be provided. Through this interaction, educators will witness firsthand how these innovative technologies empower personalized learning experiences, fostering academic growth and student engagement.

Speakers

Paula Johnson

MCSD, MCSD

Empowering Education Harnessing AI Tools for Student Success ITEC24 pptx

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
314

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

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

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 →

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

Igniting Young Minds: From Blank Space to Thriving STEM Lab/Maker Space

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

313

This session will be your one-stop shop for launching a successful STEM Lab/Maker Space! We'll delve into simple STEM concepts and explore engaging Maker ideas to get your space up and running. Join us on a journey, following the transformation of a blank canvas into a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation. Discover how you can embark on this journey yourself and empower your students to become the next generation of problem-solvers and inventors.

Slide Deck Link: https://bit.ly/4888Gfj

Speakers

Kim McCoy-Parker

Classroom Teacher, Southeast Polk Community School District

Dr. Kim McCoy-Parker is in her tenth year of teaching fifth grade at Four Mile Elementary in the Southeast Polk CSD. She also serves as the STEAM lab coordinator and model teacher. In 2022, Kim was awarded the PLTW Outstanding Teacher Award. She completed her doctorate degree... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
313

Iowa Featured Speaker

Strand STEM/STEAM/Maker Movement
Audience Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Teacher Librarian

12:00pm CDT

Computer Science Connections

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

309

Computer science is everywhere! In this session, we’ll share ways to integrate CS into other subject areas including math, language arts, and social studies. We’ll dive into free, new resources from Code.org to help reinforce learning across content levels with engaging projects and lessons.

Speakers

Samantha Dahlby

Director of K–12 Education, NewBoCo

Alison Mohr

NewBoCo

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
309

CSTA

Strand Computer Science
Audience Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers

12:00pm CDT

Special Olympics and Peer STEM

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

308

We will talk about how we have grown our Special Olympics and Peer STEM class to encompass robotics, movement, engineering challenges, and computer science all while teaching about empathy, friendship and inclusion.

Speakers

Megan Jackson

Terri Smith

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
308

CSTA

Strand Computer Science, Instructional Practices, STEM/STEAM/Maker Movement
Audience Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Instructional Coaches

12:00pm CDT

Canva: Going beyond the basics to increase student creativity and engagement

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

312

Are you a Canva beginner who's ready to go beyond the basics? This session will briefly cover some basics for educator accounts and then dive into ways you can use Canva to bump up student creativity and engagement.

Speakers

Tara Nielsen

Classroom Teacher, Cedar Falls CSD

Colleen Nelson

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
312

Featured District

12:00pm CDT

Going Cross Curricular with Google Earth (K-8)

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

302/303

Want to see what else your students can do with Google Earth OTHER than finding their house in Street View? The world of Google Geo (Earth & Maps) have some powerful teaching and instructional tools built right in! Come learn some create and cross curricular lessons, activities, and apps that you can start implementing in your classroom right away!

Speakers

Donnie Piercey

Teacher & Keynote, Fayette County Public Schools

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
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Featured Speaker

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

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

Jamie Petersen

K-12 Tech Integrationist, Woodward-Granger

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

Consuming & Creating Books in your Learning Space

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

307

This session is designed to give teachers/librarians more ideas on how students can consume & create books in their learning spaces.

Speakers

Tricia Louis

District Technology Integration Professional, Richland School District

Tricia Louis is an #edtech advocate. In her position as the Technology Integration Professional at the Richland School District, she brings individual & group training to the 200+ staff employed there. Tricia is proud to be a part of the Google For Education Certified Trainer, Apple... Read More →

Consuming & Creating Books in Your Learning Space ITEC October '2024 pdf

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
307

General

12:00pm CDT

UDL - The Konami Code for Student Learning

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

304

Cheat codes in video games grant success; similarly, UDL and effective technology in classrooms can overcome learning barriers, turning challenges into easy wins. By using UDL and simple tech tools, we can help students achieve maximum success in learning.

Resources: https://donovanscience.com/presentations/student-accessibility-tools/

Speakers

Patrick Donovan

Instructional Coach, Ames CSD

Instructional Coach at Ames High School in Ames, IA and Esports coach at Ames High School. Past Board President of the ITEC Board. Former Technology Integrationist, HS Science Teacher, Director of Technology.

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
304

General

Strand Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Audience Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Instructional Coaches

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

Caleb Bonjour

Superintendent, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
306

Iowa Featured Speaker

12:00pm CDT

Using AI to Level up Elementary Learning

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

313

In this session, participants will learn some immediate applications of AI in the classroom, showcasing examples from my 4th Grade Classroom from teacher planning, creating engaging learning materials, to impacting the way students engage in learning.

Speakers

Matthew Beatty

4th Grade Educator, Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary

Using AI to Level up Elementary Learning Beatty ITEC 2024 pdf

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
313

Iowa Featured Speaker

Strand Artificial Intelligence
Audience Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Instructional Coaches

1:00pm CDT

Convincing your Administrator to Go All In with CS

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

309

Administrators are crucial to implementing an effective Computer Science program, but they sometimes need some help seeing the value of it. Learn about how you can use a tool from the CSTA Equity Fellowship work to have conversations to help administrators come to their own conclusions about why implementing Computer Science is important.

Speakers

Michelle Meier

Computer Science and Information Solutions Consultant, Iowa Department of Education

Michelle is the Computer Science and CTE Information Solutions Program Consultant at the Department of Education, working with K-12 and community colleges. Previously she worked in the AEA system for over ten years, helping districts implement and integrate computer science and... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
309

CSTA

1:00pm CDT

How do computers work? Explore computing basics with young learners

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

308

Early learners can start understanding how computers work using tactile materials. We’ll explore how to teach pixels, binary, and sequencing using resources from Learning Beautiful and other tools you can create in your classroom. Students can strengthen their mathematical understanding by exploring how data and information is used in computers.

Speakers

Samantha Dahlby

Director of K–12 Education, NewBoCo

Alison Mohr

NewBoCo

Kim Smith

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
308

CSTA

Strand Computer Science
Audience Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers

1:00pm CDT

Teaching coding with "Sensemaking" routines

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

310

Some of teachers' favorite instructional routines - usually found in math and other core content areas - also work beautifully for teaching coding! These routines generate student talk, grow classroom culture, and create space for seeing and thinking differently as students learn new programming concepts. Get a first-had taste of sensemaking routines you can incorporate into your instruction immediately.
Slides 🔗 bit.ly/ITEC2024Sense

Speakers

Corey Rogers

Computer Science Consultant, Reboot Learning Solutions

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
310

CSTA

1:00pm CDT

Hook, Line, and Sinker: Have students create a BreakoutEDU game!

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

312

Learn about how 5th graders in Cedar Falls created and designed their own in person BreakoutEDU! You'll see tentative plans for implementing this in your classroom as well as examples that 5th graders have created after going through their unit.

http://bit.ly/BreakoutITEC24

Speakers

Denise Aalderks

Teacher, Cedar Falls Schools

Luke Wagner

Technology Integration Coach, Cedar Falls CSD

Hi! This is year 20 for me in public education. For the first 11 years of my teaching career, I was a 2nd grade teacher at Hansen Elementary in Cedar Falls. I took on the job of Tech Integration for coach for 3 years- then became a full time virtual 2nd grade teacher during Covid... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
312

Featured District

Strand Digital Teaching Tools and Game-Based Learning, Instructional Practices
Audience Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

1:00pm CDT

Demystifying AI in the Classroom: Tools and Strategies for K-12 Education

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

316/317

This session will distill the complex concept of AI into
manageable insights, demonstrate practical time saving tools, and
provide effective strategies for classroom integration. We'll discuss AI's
role in personalized learning, student engagement, and streamlined
assessment, explore ethical considerations, and highlight real-world
applications.

Speakers

Adam Phyall

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
316/317

Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

AI Yi Yi: How Do I Even Get Started with ChatGPT?

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

319

Discover practical ways to integrate ChatGPT into lesson planning and writing, library management, and personal productivity. Learn from a high school librarian's year-long experience and get actionable tips for using AI to enhance your educational and organizational workflow. Perfect for beginners!

Speakers

Sandi Ellis

Teacher Librarian, Dallas Center - Grimes Middle School

I am a former 8th grade language arts teacher turned middle school teacher librarian. I love road trips and greyhounds, but I can become wiggly excited about most other things.

AI Yi Yi How Do I Even Get Started with ChatGPT Oct2024 pdf

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
319

General

Strand Artificial Intelligence, Librarianship
Audience Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Teacher Librarian

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

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

Digital Play, Serious Talk

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

318

Join us for a playful journey into the world of interactive learning, creation, and inquiry! Discover practical approaches for selecting age-appropriate games to align with curriculum objectives and gain insights into monitoring and managing screen time effectively. Unleash the power of digital games in your elementary classroom!

Speakers

Brian Krause

Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Digital Play, Serious Talk (ITEC, 2024) pdf

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
318

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

Heath Mueller

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

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

🤫Shhh........Google Secrets

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

304

This exciting and fast-paced session, primarily focused on Google Tools, will be filled with A-ha moments. Explore and learn how to maximize your device with tips and tricks to make you more organized, efficient, and engaging.

Session Resources

Speakers

Andrew Fenstermaker

Instructional Tech Coordinator, Iowa City Schools

Andrew Fenstermaker currently serves as the Instructional Technology Coordinator for the Iowa City School District. Even though he is short on hair, he is full of creative ways to inspire and build the capacity of others with innovative practices that leverage the 4Cs and empower... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
304

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

Caleb Bonjour

Superintendent, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
306

Iowa Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Supercharge Your STEAM Program: Multi-Grade Collaboration for Deeper Learning

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

313

Ready to take your STEAM initiative to the next level? Feeling overwhelmed by the transition to STEAM education? This session is designed to ignite your creativity! This session delves into the power of multi-grade level collaboration! We'll equip you with resources and strategies to design engaging, cross-curricular projects that bridge age groups. Discover how to leverage different grade levels' unique strengths and perspectives, fostering a dynamic learning environment where students can support and learn from one another. Join us as we explore the magic of multi-grade collaboration and unlock more profound learning experiences for all your students!

Slide Deck Link: https://bit.ly/3NsIYsz

Speakers

Kim McCoy-Parker

Classroom Teacher, Southeast Polk Community School District

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
313

Iowa Featured Speaker

Strand STEM/STEAM/Maker Movement
Audience Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Teacher Librarian

2:40pm CDT

Brick by Brick: Cultivating Collaboration and Camaraderie with LEGO Spike Essential Kits

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT

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Unlock the potential of LEGO Education Spike Essential kits to revolutionize STEM and computer science education for all ages! Join us for a hands-on session exploring an innovative way to integrate LEGO builds into your Social-Emotional curriculum. Learn how to inspire collaboration, creativity, and encourage problem-solving. Leave with Legos in hand and dreams for your classroom.

Session Slide Deck: Canva Link

Speakers

Jen Van Wyk

2nd Grade Teacher/Elementary CS Lead Teacher, MOC-Floyd Valley Schools

Rachel Honken

4th Grade Teacher, Elementary Tech Innovation Leader, MOC-Floyd Valley CSD

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
308

CSTA

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

Samantha Dahlby

Director of K–12 Education, NewBoCo

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
309

CSTA

Strand Computer Science
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

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

Peggy Murphy

Tech Director, Marion Intermediate School District

Corey Rogers

Computer Science Consultant, Reboot Learning Solutions

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
310

CSTA

2:40pm CDT

Empowering Elementary Education: Tech Integration to Support Core Learning

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT

312

We will be covering the process of incorporating technology to support core learning. This session will include but is not limited to Goosechase, BeeBots, Sphero Indi Cars, and more. Come learn about how seamless this process can be!

Speakers

Kim Cawelti

Aerial Linder

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
312

Featured District

2:40pm CDT

Pedagogy and Podcasts: Connecting Content to Great Stories

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT

302/303

Podcasts provide students with a unique approach to narrative: there’s no bright flicker of a computer screen, no attention-grabbing dancing GIFs -- it’s just story, and every kid loves a good story. Come learn how to go beyond just pressing play, and explore how to connect existing narrative podcasts to your content. Attendees will also learn how to create their own podcasts, with tips on getting started, equipment needed, and more.

Speakers

Donnie Piercey

Teacher & Keynote, Fayette County Public Schools

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
302/303

Featured Speaker

2:40pm CDT

The Student-Led Classroom Toolkit

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT

316/317

Learn tangible tools and strategies to help transform your classroom into a place where students do work that matters to THEM right now. Through classroom management methods that empower student coaching and collaboration, assessment tools that amplify and inspire creativity, tips for building student tenacity, and strategies to manage 100+ unique projects all at once without losing your mind, you'll leave this session ready to transform your classroom from student-centered to student-led.

Speakers

Jen Manly

CEO, Strategic Classroom LLC

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
316/317

Featured Speaker

2:40pm CDT

Accessible Aesthetics

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT

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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

Lynn Kleinmeyer

ITEC

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
304

General

2:40pm CDT

AI: Teacher Tool for Efficiency and Productivity

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT

315

Discover how AI can enhance classroom efficiency and productivity for teachers. Learn practical applications to streamline lesson planning, grading, and student engagement. Explore AI tools for personalized learning and administrative tasks, empowering educators to optimize teaching practices effectively. Join us to harness AI's potential for seamless educational enhancement.

Slide Deck

Speakers

Emily Lewis

Owner & Consultant, Reboot Learning

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
315

General

2:40pm CDT

Teaching in the Age of AI

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT

305

Artificial intelligence is transforming education—how can we adapt? This interactive session will explore strategies for teaching in the age of AI. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of AI, tips for classroom integration, ethical and practical concerns, and creative uses, all while emphasizing the importance of human interaction in learning.

Speakers

Alex Glade

Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
305

General

2:40pm CDT

The Magic of Books & Resources Together with TeachingBooks

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT

313

Need ideas to promote your books, digital ebook and audiobook collections? Experience how TeachingBooks’ resources bring books to life while connecting students to their favorite titles, authors and genres. We’ll demonstrate a handful of book hooks, including Shelf Talker book trailers, featuring QR codes, read-along audiobook excerpts, and book-related games, videos and activities. Access to TeachingBooks provided to accredited public and non-public PreK-12 schools via AEA.

Speakers

Mary Ellen Graf

Implementation & Training Specialist, TeachingBooks, OverDrive

Mary Ellen Graf is an Implementation and Training Specialist for TeachingBooks and a licensed educator with a master's in teaching. She taught in a variety of settings before beginning her role with TeachingBooks in 2016. She has presented at the conferences such as Wisconsin Library... Read More →

ITEC 2024 Session The Magic of Books & Resources Together with TeachingBooks pdf

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
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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

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools

Hailee Bentley

MS Instructional Guide, Nevada Middle School

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

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