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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

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

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
Monday October 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
319

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
avatar for Sandi Ellis

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

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
avatar for Cory Houghton

Cory Houghton

Technology Director / CS Teacher, Earlham Community Schools
ITECv3 pdf
Monday October 21, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
319
 
Tuesday, October 22
 

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

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
avatar for Emma Rose Courington

Emma Rose Courington

Studernt Fellows Specialist, Ed Farm
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
319

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
avatar for Mark Culver

Mark Culver

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

1:00pm CDT

Graphic Grudge Match: Adobe Express vs. Canva Rap Battle Royale
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
319
Get ready to witness the ultimate design showdown! Join us for a high-energy rap battle as Adobe Express and Canva go head-to-head. From pixel-perfect punches, slide sweep-kicks to video vindication, discover which platform reigns supreme in this epic creative clash!
Speakers
avatar for Cassidy  	Peterson

Cassidy Peterson

Instructional Coach of Technology, Pleasant Valley
Cassidy Peterson is a secondary Innovative Technology Coach for the Pleasant Valley School District in Bettendorf, Iowa,  where he works everyday with teachers and students to think differently about how they learn. His driving force is to make an educational world where his children... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
319

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