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Monday, October 21
 

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

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
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Jamie Israel

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

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
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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

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
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
 
Tuesday, October 22
 

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.
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Doyle Massey

Teacher, West High School Davenport Iowa
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
310

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
avatar for Evi Wusk

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

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
DM

Doyle Massey

Teacher, West High School Davenport Iowa
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
309

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
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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 →
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Dominic Rondeau

Member, Waterloo Career Center/WCSD
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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 →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
310

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

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
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Katie Schroder

Instructional Coach (MS & HS), Sibley-Ocheyedan CSD
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
306

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
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Mark Culver

Technology Director, AGWSR Schools
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
319

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.
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Josh Reynolds

Technology and Innovation Manager, Iowa City Community School District
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Adam Kurth

Chief Financial Officer, Iowa City Community School District
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
315

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