ITEC Fall Conference 2024: Full Schedule

8:30am CDT

What’s New in Education from Apple

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

Great teachers and effective technology are a powerful combination. Apple designs innovative solutions for the classroom that put the power of technology to work. Join us to learn about the latest Apple products, tools, and programs for education, including what’s new for productivity and collaboration.

Speakers

Katie Morrow

K-12 Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education

Kyle Pace

Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education

Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
321

Exhibitor

10:15am CDT

Exhibit Hall

Monday October 21, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Hall B

Monday October 21, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Hall B

Exhibitor

11:00am CDT

"You need your business & I need my money" Voicemail from a hacker

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

301

The cybersecurity market is growing exponentially and every vendor proclaims their products are the most “advanced,” “next-gen,” and “paradigm-shifting” products ever to be proposed to a potential client.

We're all for having great tools, but our cybersecurity team is often tasked with consulting with IT Departments before and after cyber incidents to determine how they might be better protected.

Speakers

Kevin Fuller

ThinkGuard

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
301

Exhibitor

11:00am CDT

Accessibility: Empowering All Learners

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

321

Given the range of learning styles and abilities of students today, educators need technology and resources to accommodate and personalize learning. Apple builds accessibility features into every product, so everyone can use them in ways that work best for them. Join us to discuss how Apple allows all students and teachers to explore, communicate, and create.

Speakers

Katie Morrow

K-12 Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education

Kyle Pace

Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
321

Exhibitor

11:00am CDT

Are you upgrading your network this year? See why Ruckus is the right choice for your AP’s and Switches!

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

311

With Ruckus, the future is all about 6 GHz and Wi-Fi 7 as education shifts to the new Realm for Education Networks! The unveiling how this cutting-edge technology can revolutionize connectivity in educational environments, enhancing student engagement and streamlining IT management. Imagine a world where every student has seamless access to digital learning tools — Wi-Fi7 is making that a reality!

Speakers

Chris McDaniel

Ruckus

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
311

Exhibitor

11:00am CDT

Generative AI and Hāpara - Leverage the power of AI and Hāpara to Innovate teaching and learning

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

320

In this session, we will delve into the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and web monitoring/filtering, exploring the innovative possibilities that arise when these technologies converge. We will discover how generative AI can be used to create content and how Hāpara can be leveraged to innovate instruction.

Speakers

Lisa Monthie

Engagement Manager, Hāpara

Monday October 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
320

Exhibitor

12:00pm CDT

Choice-Driven Classrooms: Cultivating Creativity and Confidence

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

320

Discover strategies to use student choice to boost engagement and achievement. Learn research-based methods to personalize learning, improve behavior management, and enrich assessments. Participants will receive free resources, including customizable choice boards, to support a student-centered approach that enhances learning outcomes for all.

Speakers

Niki Smith

Professional Development Specialist, Bluum

Niki was a teacher for 24 years prior to joining the Professional Development team at Bluum two years ago. She taught a variety of grade levels and content areas throughout her teaching career ranging from elementary P.E to 11th grade ELA. Niki loved using technology in the classroom... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
320

Exhibitor

12:00pm CDT

Hands-on Workshop: Scavenger Hunt to Investigate a Compromised Account

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

311

Bring your laptop to this hands-on workshop where we’ll take you on a scavenger hunt to track down a group of hackers that have compromised a school account. This session will empower you to take the initiative to safeguard your school’s cloud data and foster a safe and secure learning environment.

Speakers

David Waugh

Cybersecurity Champion for Education, Managed Methods

ManagedMethods is the leading Google and Microsoft cybersecurity, student safety, and compliance platform for K-12 school districts. We monitor district email, file sharing, chat, and video apps 24/7/365.

Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
311

Exhibitor

1:00pm CDT

Telecor "A Day in the Life"

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

311

Telecor deals in Mass Communications,PA/Intercom and Mobile Duress Devices to keep our students and staff safe. Look at our layered approach with NO Licensing or Recurring Fees

Speakers

Cynthia Soma

Telecor

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
311

Exhibitor

1:00pm CDT

The 90's called, and they want their email security back!

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

320

In today's fast-paced digital world, relying on outdated email protection is like leaving your front door wide open.

Join Check Point Software Security SME - Kyle Pomering and BlueAlly’s - Nick McInerney as we explore cutting-edge solutions that go beyond basic filters and firewalls, ensuring your organization stays one step ahead of modern cyber threats. Don’t let your security stay stuck in the past!

Speakers

Nick McInerney

Sales Senior Client Executive, BlueAlly

Nick has 25 years of experience delivering quality technology products and solutions within the Public Sector and is well versed in common initiatives, requirements, contracts and programs specific to K-12 and Higher Education. BlueAlly helps clients scale, optimize, and manage their... Read More →

Aaron Bennis

Territory Manager - Iowa, Check Point Software

As a Territory Sales Manager at Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., I have over a decade of experience in providing cyber security solutions to state and local governments and education institutions (SLED) in Iowa and Nebraska. I am a certified cyber security specialist with expertise... Read More →

Kyle Pomering

Security Engineer, Check Point Software

Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
320

Exhibitor

2:40pm CDT

Alleviating Chronic Absenteeism with eduCLIMBER

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

311

We understand that school districts are in search of strategies to reduce student absenteeism. The goal is to quickly address attendance issues before they become chronic. In this session, we will: • Explore the four root causes of absenteeism across K‒12 • Help you gather the right data to assess each student’s level of risk • Provide aligned tiered resources and supports to best engage students • Help improve communication with families and communities to reverse common misconceptions about absenteeism

Speakers

Heather Miller

Consultant, Renaissance Learning

Renaissance® applies its proven, data-driven educational technology to amplify the effectiveness of classroom teachers so that students of all levels can achieve their full potentials. By giving teachers the right insight, tools, and resources, Renaissance helps teachers teach better... Read More →

Tim Butterfield

Renaissance Learning

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
311

Exhibitor

2:40pm CDT

Engaging Learners with Sphero Blueprint

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

320

Get hands-on with Sphero Blueprint. Build a quick model and explore how it can make an engineering concept like gear ratios come to life for middle and high school students. Then explore how electronic components, or Bits, can be layered into builds to learn about control systems in a programming- free environment. Preview standards-aligned curriculum designed for flexible use in grades 7-10 to start students on a CTE pathway and inspire a future career.

Speakers

Tod Johnston

Sphero

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
320

Exhibitor

2:40pm CDT

Infinite Campus Workflow Suite

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

301

This product gives Infinite Campus districts advance attendance and appointments eliminating manual attendance taking; hall pass that can restrict student groups; and events and actions for alerts and notifications when a specific event occurs in Campus.

Speakers

Sherri Davis

Regional Sales Manager, Computer Information Concepts/Infinite Campus

Sherri Davis, Regional Sales Manager with Computer Information Concepts, Inc. channel partner of Infinite Campus for the past two years. Before moving over to sales, I managed over 85 Infinite Campus customer accounts for two years covering Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. Prior to... Read More →

Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
301

Exhibitor

8:30am CDT

Best Practices for Integrating and Enhancing Creativity in the Classroom

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 8:50am CDT

321

Creativity is critical to effective problem solving, analytical thinking, and collaboration. But it can be challenging to clearly define —much less cultivate — in the classroom. Join us to discuss best practices for integrating creativity into your school’s curriculum.

Speakers

Katie Morrow

K-12 Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education

Kyle Pace

Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 8:50am CDT
321

Exhibitor

8:30am CDT

Engineer & Design Mechanical Circuits with Spintronics

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

301

Spintronics is a new STEM game that teaches circuits and electricity with tangible parts: feel the pull of voltage, hear the current, and see the current. Engage in the engineering design process through play and discovery, and get equipped to teach the often abstract concepts of electricity and circuits.

Speakers

Alyssa Boswell

CEO, Upper Story

I am an educator, a robotics coach, and I spend most of my time teaching computational thinking skills with our unplugged games: Turing Tumble and Spintronics. I love water sports, knitting, reading, and spending time with our three boys. My least favorite activity is accounting... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
301

Exhibitor

8:30am CDT

Hands-On STEAM: Mastering Color Code Magnets with Ozobot

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

314

Hands-On STEAM: Mastering Color Code Magnets with Ozobot is led by Janice Beard, Ozobot-certified educator and STEAM STARZ founder. Designed for Pre-K to 3rd grade students, educators will explore coding fundamentals using color-code magnets and Ozobot EVO robots, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and STEAM skills through an engaging, hands-on classroom environment.

Speakers

Janice Beard

STEAM STARZ

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
314

Exhibitor

8:30am CDT

Howard Industry

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

304

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
304

Exhibitor

8:30am CDT

Support and extend organizational messaging and emergency notifications

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

311

Advanced digital signage for emergency notifications, daily messaging, live audio paging and synchronized time scheduling.

Quickly schedule bells, audio alerts and countdown timers
Create or change time-synchronized schedules with just a few clicks
Schedule and deliver daily news and emergency information to your whole organization when needed
Organize and schedule EverAlert displays by zone, department, wing, or classroom to deliver tailored messages

Speakers

Mark Culver

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
311

Exhibitor

10:15am CDT

Exhibit Hall

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Hall B

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Hall B

Exhibitor

11:00am CDT

Automate While Customizing? It’s Not Impossible! - Rostering, Provisioning, and Web App Access

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

301

Learn and discuss how technology services teams around the country are rostering students, provisioning new users, and distributing web apps in a way that is both automatic and customized.

Vastly improved district onboarding and offboarding procedures for all users, ensured seamless, accurate access to relevant applications for students, and even improved basic user security practices for all staff.

Major Points of Discussion

• Why it is important to move away from laborious in-house systems to a customizable single sign-on option for students and teachers

• How automated provisioning improves onboarding and offboarding experiences for staff

• How the expansion of curricular resources is driving the need for quicker, more flexible rostering and simpler authentication

• How a single app dashboard can improve security and recovery of accounts

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
301

Exhibitor

11:00am CDT

Bring Interactive Learning to the Next Level with Promethean's ActivPanel Apps

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

311

Join us for an interactive journey with Promethean's ActivPanel apps! Discover cutting-edge features, explore engaging content, and learn how to enhance classroom experiences. From collaborative activities to dynamic presentations, the Promethean's ActivPanel apps empower educators and students alike. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of interactive learning!

Speakers

Lindsay Draper

Education Consultant, Promethean

Lindsay Drager is a Promethean Education Consultant supporting the Midwest. She earned a B.S. in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, an M.A. in Elementary Education from the College of St. Scholastica-Duluth, and an M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology... Read More →

Cory Williams

Partnership Manager, Promethean

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
311

Exhibitor

11:00am CDT

Level Up Technology in the Classroom

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

321

Whether you purchased devices recently or have had them for years, it’s undeniable that technology has become firmly embedded in the classroom. Now leaders can leverage technology to improve student engagement and success. Join us to discuss the changing role of devices in the classroom and how you can level up technology in your school with Apple iPad.

Speakers

Katie Morrow

K-12 Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education

Kyle Pace

Education Leadership Executive, Apple Education

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
321

Exhibitor

12:00pm CDT

Accessibility for All

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

320

Teachers will learn strategies and best practices for creating accessible, inclusive classrooms. Discover tools and features that enhance accessibility for students with diverse needs, ensuring equitable learning experiences for all.

Speakers

Niki Smith

Professional Development Specialist, Bluum

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
320

Exhibitor

12:00pm CDT

From the Classroom to the Browser to the Inbox - Classroom Management, Content Filtering, and Cloud Security for Google & Microsoft

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

311

Join this session to learn how ManagedMethods can help create a safe and secure digital learning environment by providing visibility and control in multiple areas.
We will cover:
- How to help teachers create a controlled digital learning environment on student devices in the classroom
- Ways to monitor and control sites and detect student inputs within the browser
- How to gain insight into Gmail, Outlook, Drive, and OneDrive

Speakers

David Waugh

Cybersecurity Champion for Education, Managed Methods

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
311

Exhibitor

12:00pm CDT

Orchestrating School Safety Technology by Layering Security

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

301

School security Technology has been traditionally siloed and focused on implementing disparate technology systems. Utilizing the guidelines set forth by the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools we will explore:

Layers of Protection for your school community
How to move from siloed technology systems to an integrated ecosystem
Best practices for school security
School safety and security use cases

Speakers

Randy Welch

Senior Sales Director - Education, Motorola Solutions

Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
301

Exhibitor

1:00pm CDT

A Guide to Classroom Transformation for the Modern Classroom

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

301

Join CDW as we go through the journey to create a modern, flexible, and engaging learning environment for both students and staff. We will speak to all the components that go into bringing your classroom into the modern era of teaching and learning.

Speakers

Rachel Swanson

Austin Wilson

Merlyn Mind

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
301

Exhibitor

1:00pm CDT

Edpuzzle - Making Learning Interactive

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

313

Turn any video into an interactive lesson. Learn how to use Edpuzzle to personalize the learning experience for students and maximize the effectiveness of tech integrated in your classroom.

Speakers

Megan Childs

Edpuzzle

Megan, a Minnesota local and previous science teacher, is an Edpuzzle school partner connecting Minnesota schools with Edpuzzle, a video-lesson platform where teachers can take any video and turn it into an interactive lesson. While video is many students' preferred method of learning... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
313

Exhibitor

1:00pm CDT

Meet Merlyn: intro to voice-enabled AI

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

306

◦ Join this 101 session to learn the basics of Merlyn Origin, the award-winning, voice-enabled classroom assistant purpose-built for K12 classrooms.
◦ Classroom teachers and school leaders will walk away with a high-level understanding of how Merlyn works seamlessly across commonly used technologies, plus key features for getting started.
• Real Time Savings: it’s not magic, it’s Merlyn
◦ Ready to save time during instruction and prep? Join this session to learn how using Merlyn saves time naturally during instruction, as well as how to supercharge your class preparation. We’ll explore why saving time matters, and tips on how to maximize those extra moments.

Speakers

Kevin Schaefer

Twotrees Technologies

Tim Josefowski

Merlyn Mind

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
306

Exhibitor

1:00pm CDT

Securing Our Future: Leveraging the Cloud and AI for Proactive School Safety

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

305

Lance Lennon (Director of Technology - Eagle Grove Community School District) highlights the practical use of his newly implemented cloud-based security platform and how they have streamlined district safety and security on a day-to-day basis as well as in the case of an emergency.

Speakers

Zach Smekal

Verkada

Lance Lennon

Eagle Grove School District

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
305

Exhibitor

1:00pm CDT

The Double Secret Probation Blueprint for Cyber Resiliency and Data Recovery from a Ransomware Attack

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

310

Time to grab your Guitar, smash it against the wall and start a food fight because you can join Bluto and Otter…Sorry - I mean join Dan Christensen, Data Protection SE and expert on best practices around Cyber Resilience, to learn the Blueprint of how to ensure that you can recover your data after a Ransomware attack!!

During the session, Dan will cover why they can’t do that to our Pledges…only we can do that to our Pledges! Also, how to be Proactive and help you prepare for When, not IF, your School(s) get hit by Ransomware and other Cyber Threats. Dan will also cover the 3-2-1-1-0 rule, how important Data Flexibility is in a comprehensive Data Resilient Solution and how to ensure that the chosen solution is a cost-effective solution regardless of the size of your school/school district!

Speakers

Nick McInerney

Sales Senior Client Executive, BlueAlly

Dan Christensen

Veeam Software

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
310

Exhibitor