ITEC Fall Conference 2024: Full Schedule

8:30am CDT

What the tech? Navigating K-12 computer science implementation in your district

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

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

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 →

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

Strand Computer Science
Audience Administrators, Instructional Coaches

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

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

Jill Johnson

Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
320

General

Strand Digital/Information Literacy, Social Media
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Teacher Librarian

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

Reid Leichty

Corey Bradley

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

Strand Artificial Intelligence, Educational Policy and Leadership, Professional Development
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Instructional Coaches

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

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

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

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

Strand Professional Development
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Instructional Coaches

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

Kelley Molitor

Tech Integration, K-12 Teacher Librarian, CS & LEAD Teacher, Osage Community School District

Thomas Meier

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
310

CSTA

Strand Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science
Audience Administrators, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Instructional Coaches

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

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

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 →

Jacie Stuerman

A, Harlan Community High School

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
315

General

Strand Assistive Technology, Instructional Practices
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers

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

Levi LaRue

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
314

General

Strand Esports
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Technical Management- IT Personnel

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

Jamie Israel

Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
305

General

Strand Instructional Practices, Utilizing Tech to Maximize Your Impact, Technology Infrastructure
Audience Administrators, Technical Management- IT Personnel

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

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

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

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

Strand STEM/STEAM/Maker Movement
Audience Administrators, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers

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

Mindy Driscoll

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

Strand Esports
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Technical Management- IT Personnel

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

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

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

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

Lynn Kleinmeyer

ITEC

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

Cory Houghton

Technology Director / CS Teacher, Earlham Community Schools

ITECv3 pdf

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
319

General

Strand Artificial Intelligence
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers

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

8:30am CDT

Equity in CS Education: Shaping a Future for All

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

309

This session will share ideas and strategies for teachers to use to increase the equity and inclusiveness of CS education to better prepare students to be successful computer scientists in our global CS environment.

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 →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
309

CSTA

8:30am CDT

Integrating AI into your upper level Computer Science classes

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

310

AI has drastically changed the role of Software Engineers. This session will showcase different tools for computer programmers and explain how to use them effectively.

Speakers

Doyle Massey

Teacher, West High School Davenport Iowa

ITEC Presentations 2024 docx

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
310

CSTA

Strand Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Instructional Practices
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian, Technical Management- IT Personnel

8:30am CDT

Better Photos & Videos for School Social Media

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

320

Social media is incredibly visual, which means your photos and videos can make a huge difference when its comes to whether your audience engages or just keeps scrolling. In this session, we’ll provide tips for getting great photos and videos for social posts, plus insights on creating systems that help you empower students, teachers, and staff to collect and submit that content.

Speakers

Jill Johnson

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
320

General

Strand Digital/Information Literacy, Digital Citizenship/Social Media
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Teacher Librarian

8:30am CDT

Fostering Constructive Dialogue: Integrating AI Literacy into Teacher

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

319

Knowledge about AI matters, but productive conversations around its use might matter more. Come learn how to create constructive dialogue around AI. The Spider Web discussion approach (Wiggins, 2017) can help leaders envision and create conversation around AI that moves districts forward with curiosity and thoughtfulness among multiple stakeholders.

Speakers

Evi Wusk

Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, Peru State College

Dr. Evi Wusk, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology at Peru State College, draws from over 17 years of classroom experience. Her roles include High Ability Learning Coordinator, 7-12 Language Arts and Journalism Teacher, fifth-grade classroom teacher, and certified PK-12 Librarian... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
319

General

Strand Artificial Intelligence
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Technical Management- IT Personnel

8:30am CDT

Little Feet, Big Future: Teaching Media Literacy to K-5

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

318

Students spend more time on devices in and out of school. With tablets in classrooms and at home becoming more common, are children prepared to interact safely online within school, home, community, and the world? Common Sense Media's news and media literacy lessons prepare impressionable learners to take on the digital world safely and confidently.

Speakers

Brian Krause

Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

ITEC Little Feet, Big Future (2024) pdf

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
318

General

Strand Digital/Information Literacy
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

11:00am CDT

CS Apprenticeship Student Panel

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

309

Students that have participated in the John Deere Software Engineer Apprentice will talk about their experiences in the program and answer questions.

Speakers

Doyle Massey

Teacher, West High School Davenport Iowa

ITEC Presentations 2024 docx

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
309

CSTA

Strand Computer Science, Educational Policy and Leadership
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Technical Management- I, Teacher Librarian, Technical Management- IT Personnel

11:00am CDT

IT Community Engagement in our classrooms

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

310

Cybersecurity Student & Community engagement; IT Help Desk, competitions, and more

Speakers

Samantha Dahlby

Director of K–12 Education, NewBoCo

Dominic Rondeau

Member, Waterloo Career Center/WCSD

Kyle Kuhlers

Instructor, Waterloo Career Center/WCSD

I love technology and finding ways to connect my students technology interests to our community. My students get active in Work Based Learning in the Cedar Valley and I find amazing value in it. Our local employers are great to communicate and work with. Ask me what we do to... Read More →

2024 ITEC Leveraging local businesses classroom, internships, & WBL pdf

2024 ITEC Leveraging local businesses classroom, internships, & WBL pptx

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
310

CSTA

Strand Computer Science, STEM/STEAM/Maker Movement
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Technical Management- IT Personnel

11:00am CDT

Designing Accessible Courses in Canvas

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

308

You have a Canvas course created or are ready to create one, but how do you design it to meet the needs of all learners? Join us for a session where you'll discover how to design and create accessible courses for all learners, without sacrificing quality. Effective instructional design and content are vital for all students. Empower your courses with intuitive tools and practices to take the guesswork out of the design and easily meet all learners' needs.
Slide Deck

Speakers

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
308

General

11:00am CDT

Esports 102 - You now have a program...what's next?

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

314

So you have an esports team, but want to get into some of the nitty gritty when it comes to coaching, funding, and streaming of your program? Hosted by the Iowa High School Esports Association, this will be for schools that already have teams.

Speakers

Levi LaRue

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
314

General

Strand Esports
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Technical Management- IT Personnel, Teacher Librarian

11:00am CDT

Growing Digitally Fluent Learners and Cultivating Change in Communities

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

319

Come and explore how Challenge Based Learning and the agile framework can empower educators to cultivate digitally fluent learners. Engage in hands-on experiences with podcasting, app development, and virtual reality, and discover how to transition all learners from tech consumers to creators and contributors. Then together we will collaborate on how Challenge Based Learning can impact communities as students create real products for authentic audiences, fostering meaningful connections between classroom learning and real-world challenges.

Speakers

Samantha Swanigan

Emma Rose Courington

Studernt Fellows Specialist, Ed Farm

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
319

General

Strand Computer Science, Digital/Information Literacy, Instructional Practices, STEM/STEAM/Maker Movement
Audience Administrators, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarian

11:00am CDT

Practice What We Preach in PD

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

306

Explore the need for professional development to be as engaging and effective as classroom instruction. This session advocates for interactive, application-based professional development that moves beyond the traditional sit-and-get methods to ensure teachers actively learn, engage, and apply best practices effectively.

Speakers

Katie Schroder

Instructional Coach (MS & HS), Sibley-Ocheyedan CSD

ITEC F24 Practice What You Preach in PD pdf

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
306

Iowa Featured Speaker

Strand Professional Development
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Technical Management- IT Personnel

12:00pm CDT

CS Integration is Elementary!

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

308

This session talks about the work of the elementary teachers at Woodward-Granger elementary and how they have found ways to integrate CS concepts into their core instruction. Ideas and resources include unpacking CS standards and making connections to core, instructional coaching methods for success, and unit/lesson examples from all elementary grades!

Speakers

Jamie Petersen

K-12 Tech Integrationist, Woodward-Granger

Lauren Holmes

CS Integration is Elementary ITEC2024 (1) pdf

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
308

CSTA

12:00pm CDT

Building a Strong Foundation: Our Computer Science Course Sequence

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

309

Presentation

Are you looking to strengthen your school's computer science program? Join us for a look into our course sequence that equips students with the essential skills to succeed in the digital age.

Discover how our curriculum seamlessly transitions students from foundational concepts to advanced topics. Learn about our courses:

Block-Based Coding: Introduce students to programming concepts in a visually engaging way.
Intro to Python: Build upon these foundations with a practical introduction to Python, a versatile programming language.
AP Computer Science Principles: Explore the broader impacts of computing and develop computational thinking skills.
AP Computer Science A: Dive deeper into Java programming and object-oriented design.
Data Structures and Algorithms: Master essential problem-solving techniques and data structures.

Get a sneak peek into each course, including sample assignments, projects, and assessments. Learn about the equipment needed for each course and the resources we use to support us, as educators.

Speakers

Briana Goodenbour

Teacher, Cedar Falls Community School District

Julie Kirkpatrick

Teacher, Cedar Falls Schools

I teach Math and Computer Science at Cedar Falls High School, and I'm the head coach of 525 Swartdogs Robotics. People (my students) tend to describe me as fun, delightfully nerdy, and short. My passion is getting students to engage and think for themselves through creation and collaboration... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
309

Featured District

Strand Computer Science
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers

12:00pm CDT

AGWSR Security Initiatives

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

319

A months long deep dive into security options was similar to drinking from a fire hose. The final plan included improved physical security, comprehensive campus communication technologies, tools for all staff and faculty, and a means for instantaneous communication with law enforcement. Session includes an overview of the technologies, roadmap for the future, and round table sharing from other districts.

Speakers

Mark Culver

Technology Director, AGWSR Schools

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
319

General

Strand Security
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Technical Management- IT Personnel

12:00pm CDT

Building and Funding a Robust School Technology Program

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

315

Discover how to build a strong school technology program with tips on staffing, leveraging services, and boosting cybersecurity. We'll also share creative funding ideas to support these efforts. Join us for practical insights and strategies to effectively manage and fund technology in your school.

Speakers

Josh Reynolds

Technology and Innovation Manager, Iowa City Community School District

Adam Kurth

Chief Financial Officer, Iowa City Community School District

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
315

General

Strand Educational Policy and Leadership, Technology Infrastructure
Audience Administrators, Technical Management- IT Personnel

12:00pm CDT

Planning Social Media Content: Strategic Tips for Schools & Districts

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

318

Struggling to plan engaging and effective social media content? Whether you’re a content team of one or part of a group, the process of brainstorming, slating, designing, approving, publishing, and tracking social media content can feel a bit daunting. What should you post about and how often? How far ahead should you be planning? How can you source content from across your school or district? How can you step up your photos and videos? You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers.

Speakers

Jill Johnson

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
318

General

Strand Digital/Information Literacy, Digital Citizenship/Social Media
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Teacher Librarian

12:00pm CDT

Re-Imagining the System

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

305

Join DMPS Technology Director and the new Instructional Technology Specialist, as we embark on a journey to reimagine our school district’s instructional technology program. We’ll share our process, the reasons behind our changes, and our goals for the future of DMPS students and teachers. Discover how we’re transforming education for the better!

Speakers

Jeff Glade

Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA

Jamie Israel

Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA

Lisa Irey

Technology Director, Des Moines Public Schools

Microsoft Office Certified MasterMicrosoft Innovative EducatorCertified Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer

Carrie Schurman (Jacobs)

Instructional Technology Specialist, Des Moines Public Schools

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
305

General

Strand Educational Policy and Leadership, Utilizing Tech to Maximize Your Impact, Instructional Practices
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Instructional Coaches

12:00pm CDT

Story Power: The Art of Storytelling in Schools

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

306

Discover the transformative power of storytelling in education. Learn how to craft compelling narratives, engage stakeholders, and foster school spirit through a marketing club initiative. This session will provide practical strategies to create a unified, vibrant school community.

Speakers

Corissa Snider

Gladbrook-Reinbeck CSD

Caleb Bonjour

Superintendent, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
306

Iowa Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Computer Science Career Tech Student Organizations

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

309

This session will talk about the different Career Tech Student Organizations that are recognized by the State of Iowa for Perkins requirements.

Speakers

Doyle Massey

Teacher, West High School Davenport Iowa

Kyle Kuhlers

Instructor, Waterloo Career Center/WCSD

ITEC Presentations 2024 docx

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
309

CSTA

Strand Computer Science, Educational Policy and Leadership
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Instructional Coaches

1:00pm CDT

Tackling Computer Science Integration in the Elementary Classroom

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

308

Does looking at your classroom schedule leave you wondering how you will teach CS in addition to all the other required components of an elementary school day? Don’t just add computer science to your day, integrate it with what you are already teaching. Join us for a session that will focus on giving elementary teachers and others tons of resources, ideas, and activities that they can start implementing tomorrow.

Speakers

Sabrina Edsen

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
308

CSTA

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

1:00pm CDT

Tech Support Tango: Get Your Groove On With Your IT Department

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

315

Tired of feeling like you're speaking a different language than your IT department? Ready to transform tech frustration into a harmonious collaboration? Join us for a lighthearted session designed to help teachers and administrators build a better relationship with their IT partners.

Speakers

Shane Wheeler

Supervisor of Technology, Newton CSD

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
315

General

1:00pm CDT

UDL and Accessibility: Tips to Make Tech Work for All Learners

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

318

Exploring principles and best practices for designing instruction is crucial for using technology and digital media for learning. Discover how to design with digital accessibility in mind, tailoring to elementary-aged users with all abilities and learning needs. Let's innovate and include together!

Speakers

Brian Krause

Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

UDL and Accessibility (ITEC) pdf

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
318

General

2:00pm CDT

Making AP CSP accessible to all

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

309

This session we will be talking about our experience with co-teaching AP CSP. We will talk about the tools that we use to help all students, especially Special Education and ELL students.

Speakers

Michelle Martens

Special Education Facilitator, West High School Davenport Iowa

Doyle Massey

Teacher, West High School Davenport Iowa

Ed McEleney

Classroom Teacher, Davenport West High School

ITEC Presentations 2024 docx

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
309

CSTA

Strand Computer Science, Instructional Practices
Audience Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Instructional Coaches

2:00pm CDT

AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

319

This session, led by an educator and an attorney, will explore the legal implications and complexities related to AI in our schools. We will discuss privacy concerns, data protection, and compliance with COPPA, FERPA, and other relevant laws. We will also cover copyright, licensing, and ownership issues relevant to educators and students, and provide guidance on how to navigate these challenges responsibly while fostering student innovation and creativity in the classroom.

Speakers

Rachelle Dené Poth

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
319

General

2:00pm CDT

Beyond the Classroom: Expanding Learning Horizons with Canvas

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

304

Canvas supports education beyond the classroom in our district, enhancing extracurricular activities, professional development, and more. This session explores how we leverage Canvas to create a comprehensive learning environment that enriches education in diverse, non-traditional settings.

Speakers

Jamie Bratvold

Math Curriculum Facilitator, Sioux City Community School District

Jamie Bratvold is a K-12 Technology and Instructional Coach for Sioux City. She specializes in analyzing data, classroom management, instructional strategies and building fun in the classroom.

Mike Crawford

Online Learning and Assessment Technology Specialist, Sioux City Community School District

Canvas whiz, integration guru, and assessment enthusiast. Making edtech a breeze for teachers and students. Let's connect and level up the learning experience! 📚🚀

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
304

General

2:00pm CDT

Dashboards can do what?!

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

305

Are you looking for ways to better anazlyze data in your classroom, building, or system? In this session, we will explore ways to utilize Google Forms, Sheets and Looker Studio for everyday use.

Speakers

Tyler Hellmann

Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA

I'm a Digital Learning Consultant at Heartland AEA. I work in Region 8 which spans from Southeast Polk towards Newton.

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
305

General

2:00pm CDT

From Livestreaming to Repairs - How to Start a Student Tech Team at Your School

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

314

Want to get students involved in the technology at your school? Learn how to get a Tech Team started at your school. Included are how to get livestreaming set up with student help as well as how to create a repair program for your students to help save you time and money.

Speakers

Levi LaRue

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
314

General

2:00pm CDT

Get creative with MagicSchool’s tools! (AI for teachers)

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

320

This innovative AI platform is designed specifically for educators, offering over 60 tools to streamline teaching tasks, create engaging resources, and enhance classroom experiences. With user-friendly features, MagicSchool empowers teachers to focus on what truly matters: inspiring and educating their students. Come join this presentation and get resources you can start using today!

Speakers

Sabrina Edsen

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
320

General