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Monday, October 21
 

8:30am CDT

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

Christopher Like

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

8:30am CDT

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

Brian Krause

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

8:30am CDT

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
MJ
avatar for Matthew Beatty

Matthew Beatty

4th Grade Educator, Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
313
  Iowa Featured Speaker

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
avatar for Andrew Beland

Andrew Beland

Tech Intergration Coach, Cedar Falls Community School District
KE
Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
312
  Featured District

11:00am CDT

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

BTC Presentation Link​​​
Speakers
avatar for Kirsten Stek

Kirsten Stek

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

Paige Pierson

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

11:00am CDT

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

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

Jeff Glade

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

12:00pm CDT

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

Jamie Petersen

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

Cody Churchill

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

12:00pm CDT

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
avatar for Patrick Donovan

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

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
avatar for Kim Cawelti
AL
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
312
  Featured District

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
avatar for Jen Manly

Jen Manly

CEO, Strategic Classroom LLC
Jen Manly is the CEO of The Strategic Classroom. She has taught middle school, high school, and university computer science and written curriculum. She is a skilled facilitator and has presented to thousands of educators at the local, state, and national levels, including at CSTA... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
316/317
  Featured Speaker

2:40pm CDT

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

🔗 Session Resource
Speakers
avatar for Lynn Kleinmeyer
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
304
  General
 
Tuesday, October 22
 

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.
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Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
308
  General

11:00am CDT

The EdTech Collaborative
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
305
The EdTech Collaborative (ETC) began last year as a learning network for Heartland AEA area instructional technology leaders. Last year's attendees included Tech Integrationists, Instructional Coaches, Teachers, Tech Directors, Curriculum Leaders, and Administrators! With the changes in the AEA system, we've opened up to a statewide audience with our Zoom meeting (both the F2F and virtual meetings run simultaneously and with the same agenda).

 Come join our mini session at ITEC and get a taste of what the EdTech Collaborative is all about.  As a group, we will network, discuss a group decided topic (or two), and learn as a group.  
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Israel

Jamie Israel

Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
305
  General

12:00pm CDT

Power Up your Authentic Learning Projects
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
313
In this session participants will learn about two technologies that will streamline project visualization and ideation. With the help of AI and the Clearinghouse for WBL, elementary students have a plethora of opportunities to engage in 21st Century Learning. Be inspired and leave with ideas to launch! 
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Beatty

Matthew Beatty

4th Grade Educator, Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary
Agility & Authentic Learning in Elementary Education Beatty Koehn ITEC 2024 pdf
Power Up Your Authentic Learning Projects Beatty ITEC 2024 pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
313
  Iowa Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Digital Photography: See Life Differently
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
312
Digital Photography is intuitive and accessible to students of all ages. Learn how to spark a creative challenge to connect to any content or essential question and engage learners at the highest level of Bloom's Taxonomy. View examples of photography collections from many contemporary artists from diverse backgrounds that are appropriate for elementary viewers. Learn how to teach and manage a workflow of digital files that drive accountability during work time and foster a community of learners.
Speakers
avatar for Lynsie Maynard

Lynsie Maynard

Elementary Art Teacher
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
312
  Featured District

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
avatar for Brian Krause

Brian Krause

Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Brian Krause is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC). Brian coaches in the classroom in support of digital learning, digital citizenship, emerging technologies, instructional issues and trends, technology integration, and best practices... Read More →
UDL and Accessibility (ITEC) pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
318
  General
 
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