IETA 2023: Full Schedule

7:00am MST

Registration

Wednesday February 8, 2023 7:00am - 4:00pm MST
Lobby Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

8:00am MST

Making Digital Learning (Less) Work

The new education environment demands that students can access learning from anywhere and that schools can measure and understand engagement at every level. ClassLink provides critical tools districts need to overcome digital learning challenges, and relieves the tech department from manual, scripted tasks.

Access: ClassLink empowers 15 million students and staff with instant access to a library of 7,000+ single sign-on apps from in the classroom or at home. MFA included.

Analytics: ClassLink Analytics provides essential usage data, so educators can measure engagement and leaders can make informed purchasing and professional development decisions.

Identity Management and Rostering: ClassLink Roster Server and OneSync use automation and open standards to make rostering and provisioning easier, more secure, and less time-consuming.

Speakers

Anu Jokinen

Sr. Director of Instructional Technology, ClassLink

ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
100E 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner | IT/Technical, Beginner

8:00am MST

Effective Use of Microsoft Teams Beyond Class Teams

Have you thought about the many ways you can use teams for effective collaboration district wide? Let us show you the many ways we as a small district have used Microsoft Teams throughout K-12. This includes Class Teams, Parent Teams, Teams for collaboration among teachers, Teams for curriculum storage and resources, Teams for collaboration among office staff, Teams with information regarding Human Resources, and Personal Learning Community (PLC) Teams. Join us to learn the amazing potential of Microsoft Teams.

Speakers

Joanie Arendse

Technology Integration and Instruction, Cole Valley Christian Schools

Joanie Arendse is a technology integration coach and instructor at Cole Valley Christian Schools. She has been in education 40 years. Joanie has been a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator since 2015, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert since 2019, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator... Read More →

Brian Carnes

Technology Integration and Instruction, Cole Valley Christian Schools

Brian Carnes is a technology integration and instructor at Cole Valley Christian Schools. He has been in education for 25 years. Brian is a Google Certified Educator and a Leading Edge Certified trainer. Brian has been instrumental in expanding the use of Microsoft Teams at CVCS over... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

8:00am MST

Grow with Google

Grow with Google helps people across the United States gain digital
skills to grow their careers and businesses. In this session you will learn about Applied Digital Skills and the Grow with Google Partner Program.
The Grow with Google Partner Program provides access to free
resources, workshop materials, and hands-on help from the Google team.

Link to my resources:

https://wakelet.com/wake/QTGqlGprVewGGyEGJ22mU

Speakers

Penni Aufderheide Keck

Technology and Robotics Teacher, Jerome High School

Penni Aufderheide Keck has been a teacher for 27 years. She has presented at IETA and ISTEM. Her passion is integration of technology into all subjects. Mrs. Aufderheide Keck has received Excellence in Education Award 2018, VFW Teacher of the Year 2018 & 2019, Post VFW Teacher of... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110D 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

8:00am MST

The write way to annotate my documents - myViewBoard WhiteBoard App (Free) for all.

Are you wanting to have an easy software to annotate over your Google Docs, PowerPoint, PDF, or Images, look no further. We will walk through how to download and install the myViewBoard WhiteBoard App to be able to annotate over your current curriculum documents. We will explore best practices in being able to use the WhiteBoard app to write over the top of anything. For Windows users we explore how to write over websites quickly an easily. The software can be used with Windows, iPads, Macbooks (M1), and Chromebooks.

Speakers

Blake Everhart

Director of Professional Development, ViewSonic Corporation

Blake came from the education space with over 10 years as a practitioner in the classroom before moving into Technology Leadership roles at Yorktown Community Schools in Indiana. His vision helped to increase classroom engagement with technology tools paired with proper professional... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

8:00am MST

Coding in Minecraft- Middle Schoolers Learning JavaScript and Python

Students are learning to code at their own pace through problem solving on a platform they already love. Where can students go from here with experience in JavaScript and Python in middle school?

Speakers

Kaylene Hoyt

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education

Kaylene Hoyt spent a decade in the business industry before teaching business and graphic design courses at a public, secondary school in Idaho. Her passion to grow opportunities for students to be successful in a variety of technology careers led her to administration and now, the... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, 6th graders- 9th graders | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, 6th graders- 9th graders | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, 6th graders- 9th graders

8:00am MST

What Are the Skills That District Technology Leaders Need to Succeed?

Learn about the Framework of Essential Skills for district technology leaders. Tips for those who aspire to move up to be the district technology leader, as well as how those in the position can become a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL).

Speakers

Keith Krueger

CEO, COSN

Keith R. Krueger is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a nonprofit organization that serves as the voice of K-12 school system technology leaders in North America. CoSN’s mission is empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

8:00am MST

Everyone Can Create

Access to technology provides students with a multitude of ways to use their creativity to demonstrate what they think, what they want to know, and what they can do. This session will provide participants an opportunity to work through a student lesson from IDLA’s Everyone Can Create with iPads course, to learn how technology can be incorporated to support creativity in the learning process. Participants are encouraged to bring an iPad to the session if they have access to one. A limited number of iPads will be provided for those who do not already have access to one.

Speakers

Ashlee Kolar

Educational Technology Engineer, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

https://www.idahodigitallearning.org/team-member/ashlee-kolar/

Jeff Simmons

Director of Supervision and Instruction, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Jeff Simmons is the Director of Supervision and Instruction for the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA). In this position, Jeff works with IDLA’s Teachers, Principals, and Internal Professional Development teams. Jeff also coordinates with other teams to ensure IDLA continues... Read More →

Robert Selzler

Program Manager, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Robert Selzler is a Program Manager for Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA). In this role, Robert works with program partners to ensure that Idaho students have equitable access to program offerings, support, and technology. Robert holds an EdS in Educational Leadership from Northwest... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

8:00am MST

Building Esports Facilities: Hardware for Gaming & Streaming

In this session Bytespeed’s Esports and VR Solutions Director, Josh Knutson, will outline the essential hardware for building out your own esports facility. Josh will cover key steps in identifying a space at your school that can be utilized for esports and some common examples of gear and accessories to get you started, along with examples of how you can create a broadcast space in your facility and the hardware and software needed to start streaming.

Speakers

Josh Knutson

Gravity Gaming Solutions Director, ByteSpeed

Josh Knutson is the Gravity Gaming Solutions Director at ByteSpeed. Using his collegiate esports coaching career as the backdrop of experiences, Josh serves as a resource for high schools and colleges hoping to build and grow their own esports programs. He is an Advisory Board Member... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
440 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

8:00am MST

Establishing Essential Cyber Hygiene with GCP

We are hearing from the K-12 community that you are interested and looking for assistance in applying Implementation Group 1 (IG1), or essential cyber hygiene, across your networks to help comply with state privacy law as well as to improve cybersecurity across school districts. Essential Cyber Hygiene is comprised of technical and procedural safeguards that effectively defend against top threats such as ransomware. As many school districts are using Google products, learn how we are working with Google to help schools be compliant with Essential Cyber Hygiene “out-of-the-box”.

Come hear from Google and CIS on how Google is working to automate the implementation of Essential Cyber Hygiene for K12.

Speakers

Josh Franklin

Anthony Duncan

Solutions Consultant, Edu, Google Cloud, Google

Anthony works with strategic k-12 and Higher Education customers to create and execute on their security transformation vision. Before joining Google Cloud, Anthony served as a Cloud Security Architect at Microsoft Azure, and as a Lead Security Engineer at AWS. Anthony also has over... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

8:00am MST

Scaling Your Repair Process

In this session, we'll talk through your current repair process with Chromebooks and laptops. After sharing/hearing what is working and what isn't, we'll uncover ways to save time and headache on repairs. By the end of this session, you'll have the tools you need to create an efficient tech environment.

Speakers

Adri Jusczak

Senior Account Manager, Trafera

Adri has been in the Ed-Tech world for 4 years, helping districts with all technology needs with a specialty in pre-deployment services and easing the repair process. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor adventures with her Great Dane.

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

8:00am MST

School Audio Video - From Safety to Stadiums

Jeremy has nearly 20 years experience in the audio video industry and a passion for design. As the head of education for the largest K-12 AV integrator in the state, he has overseen hundreds of integrations and understands the level of detail it takes to maximize the potential of both existing and new systems.

Speakers

Jeremy Waddell

Systems Integration & Sales, Marshall Industries

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
430B Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

8:00am MST

Securing your digital transformation from the edge to the cloud

The digital transformation in education continues to expose technical and procedural challenges as IT teams look to ensure consistent security through the transition to cloud technologies and services. Organizations seeking to adopt multi-cloud strategies, gain economic and operational advantages, and support teaching and research are becoming more dependent on cloud applications and environments. Security architectures are not keeping pace with cloud-based networking innovations and continuation of remote work only increases the attack surface. This presentation will show pathways to engage security at the service edge, allowing organizations to shift away from purchasing numerous point-products to secure different parts of their networks and adopt a more cost effective operational service model.

Speakers

Bob Turner

Field CISO for Education, Fortinet

Bob Turner is the Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Education at Fortinet, Inc. where he serves as a senior level strategic business and technical advisor responsible for the development of security thought leadership, strategy, threat, vulnerability & mitigation... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Intermediate

8:00am MST

Digital Photography and Video With Special Education Students

Explore the use of digital photography and video with special needs and general education students as a means to practice language and social skills in a context that is supportive and fun. I will share information about my method and equipment, how to organize files, how to reinforce skills, and how to share what is produced with others. This session is for anyone who’d like to learn more about using photography and video in the classroom.

Speakers

Dean Lake

High School Special Education Teacher, Bear Lake School District

I am a special education teacher at Bear Lake High School working with both resource and life skills students. Having spent thirty years working with students as a school librarian, elementary teacher, and high school special education teacher I am passionate about helping students... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

8:00am MST

Idaho STEM Action Center Maker Room

Do you want to get hands-on with current STEM tools and technology and engage with experts who are using these tools with youth of all ages? The STEM Action Center has assembled a group of passionate makers and STEM aficionados to share engaging, innovative tools and ways you can use them in your learning environment. The Maker Room will be open all day on the 5th and 6th, and you are encouraged to drop in and get hands-on with robotics, circuitry, coding, virtual reality, design challenges, and construction tools that can be used with a variety of grades and ages. The STEM Action Center will also share information on resources, funding opportunities, and more to support your innovative ideas.

Speakers

Erica Compton

STEM Program Manager, Idaho STEM Action Center

The Idaho STEM Action Center is an education and growth catalyst helping students, parents, educators, businesses, and communities create immediate and long-term paths to success. As an incubator, connector, and advocate of STEM thinking and initiatives, the center provides resources... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
Level 2 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, All levels.

8:00am MST

Launch Into Design Thinking: How to Bring Out the Maker in Every Subject

Creative work can be hard. It can be challenging. It can sometimes be overwhelming to try and plan and incorporate into the classroom. Yet, we know our students are going to have to be more creative than ever to successfully thrive in today’s world. This workshop shares how design thinking can provide a structure for creative teaching and learning, and how this process can empower our students to do remarkable work inside our schools right now.

Speakers

A.J. Juliani

A.J. Juliani serves as Faculty for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PLN) and former Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As an English teacher, football coach, and K-12 Technology Staff Developer, A.J. has worked towards innovative... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

8:00am MST

Learning with Apple

At Apple, we believe that great technology in the hands of many can change the world. And that begins with empowering every student with great learning experiences that are connected, collaborative, creative, and personal. We see these principles in today’s world, the workplace, and the most innovative schools. Join us to explore what’s possible with Apple technology in learning and discuss strategies for building the future of learning.

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh computer in 1984. Since then Apple has designed products and programs that help unleash the creative potential in every individual, no matter how they learn and what they love to do. Apple Education is... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

8:00am MST

Teach Cybersecurity Skills to all Levels Using Cyber.org

Go beyond digital citizenship by helping even the youngest students understand key fundamentals of cybersecurity. Cyber.org is a free K-12 curriculum designed to help teachers and students build skills and knowledge to prepare them for high-tech success. In this session, participants will create their free cyber.org account and explore resources relevant to their grade level.

Speakers

Erin Downey

Professional Learning Specialist, NCCE

I am the District Consulting Librarian for the Boise School District, and a new Professional Learning Specialist for NCCE. I am passionate about providing professional learning opportunities for teachers, trainers, and coaches that embody the teaching practices we want to see in the... Read More →

Kiersten Kerr

Conference Program Director, NCCE

I have worked as a Teacher Librarian at Coeur d'Alene High School for the past 13 years, am a Professional Learning Specialist for NCCE, and I also serve as the Conference Program Director for NCCE. I am passionate about the importance of a strong school library in every school. I'm... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

8:00am MST

Using Blooket in the classroom

Show how educators can use blooket in their classroom. A fun game to review concepts that have been taught in class.

Speakers

Tate L. Swensen

3rd Grade Teacher, Fremont County School District 215

I am a third grade teacher. I previously taught middle school Science. I love using technology as a tool in my classroom. Technology can be a great way to, create a hook for a lesson, review, assess, and take brain breaks. It can also be a tool to help me be more efficient. I love... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner

9:00am MST

Keynote-Intentional Innovation for Leaders: How to Guide Risk-Taking, Build Creative Capacity and Lead Change

As the world changes, how do we educate differently so students, teachers, and staff are empowered to thrive in this environment? In this new talk from bestselling author A.J. Juliani, you’ll learn a clear process to guide risk-taking and lead change so you can be intentional about innovation in your classroom, school, and life. Juliani shows why we need intentional innovation and how to implement it effectively using the PLASMA framework:

• What to Praise, Look For, and Assess
• Support What is Different
• Make Time for Creative Work
• Allow for the New and Unknown

You’ll also gain insights on celebrating failing and learning, creating conditions for creativity, and leading the change. Whether you are a technology and innovation coach, a teacher, or an administrator, Intentional Innovation will motivate you to take risks, be up to date on the latest research, and manage strong working relationships designed to help students succeed beyond school doors. It’s not just about technology for change, but about fostering relationships to motivate, inspire, and challenge us to step out and lead in a future that is exciting and unknown.

Speakers

A.J. Juliani

Wednesday February 8, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am MST
400 Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Keynote

10:00am MST

Exhibit Break

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am MST
100ABCD 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Exhibit Hall

10:00am MST

Keynote-A.J. Juliani-Book Sales & Signing

Speakers

A.J. Juliani

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am MST
400 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Keynote

10:00am MST

Exhibit Hall Open

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:00am - 3:30pm MST
100ABCD 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Exhibit Hall

10:45am MST

E-rate Workgroup: What’s New, and Your Feedback

Learn about what’s new with E-rate this year, and share your feedback about the program with the Idaho Program Coordinator. Daniel Vogt will host a discussion with attendees about their experience with the program, what challenges they’re currently facing, and what kind of support they would like to see from the E-rate in the near-future.

Speakers

Daniel Vogt

Broadband and E-rate Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education

Daniel Vogt is the Idaho State E-rate Coordinator for schools, and manages the Broadband Program at the State Department of Education. Every year the program reviews hundreds of documents from Idaho schools and districts supporting each step of the broadband procurement process: planning... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

10:45am MST

Movie Time! Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience

Filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston uses a personal lens and professional eye to help us all flip the script on stress, anxiety, and depression. We follow Delaney as she finds herself at a loss on how to help her own teens as they struggle with their emotional wellbeing. Ruston sets out to understand these challenges in our current screen-filled society, and how we as parents and schools empower teens to overcome mental health challenges and build emotional agility, communication savvy, and stress resilience.

We witness Delaney as she finds her way from ineffective parenting to much-improved strategies. We follow other personal stories of families from an array of backgrounds with a spectrum of emotional challenges. We also observe approaches in schools that provide strategies relevant beyond the classroom setting. Interwoven into the stories are surprising insights from brain researchers, psychologists, and thought-leaders that reveal evidence-based ways to support mental wellness among our youth. The impact of social media and screen time in general is incorporated in topics brought to our attention in Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER, how it may be impacting our teen’s mental health, and what we can do to help support youth in the face of struggles.

After the film, we'll spend about 20 minutes discussing key themes and takeaways.

Speakers

Seth Deniston

Director of Technology, IETA

Seth Deniston, Director of Technology, Coeur d’Alene School District Seth oversees technology operations and instructional technology, collaborating with teachers and administrators on utilizing technology with our students to improve student learning and engagement. He also oversees... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
100E 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership

10:45am MST

Surviving the Switch to Standards-Based Grading

A Principal and a secondary teacher from a district who recently switched to standards-based grading will reflect on their experiences and will share the tips and tricks of moving to standards-based grading. Topics will include how to respond to kick-back from staff and community, common misconceptions, steps to launch, things to do and not do, and how they use Otus to support the Standards-Based Grading Process. Opportunities will be given for teams to discuss amongst themselves and ask questions.

Speakers

Kyle Johnson

Elementary Principal & Federal Programs Coordinator, West Jefferson School District

Amanda Erickson

7th & 8th Grade English, West Jefferson School District

Michelle George

Client Experience Partner, Otus

I am a Senior Client Experience Partner and Product Specialist for Otus. Prior to joining Otus, I was an elementary teacher for 11 years, building administrator for 4 years, and a district level administrator for 9 years. I have had multiple experiences using data to drive instruction... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
120C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership

10:45am MST

Unlocking the Power of Apple in Education: Exploring Innovative Strategies from Kindergarten to Medical School

Explore how three Apple Distinguished Schools - Sherman Elementary School, Wilder Schools and ICOM - are leveraging Apple technology to revolutionize education. Through hands-on and experiential learning, content mastery, creativity and innovation, they are pushing the boundaries of teaching and learning. Learn how they are pioneering new approaches and inspiring students of all ages to reach their full potential.

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership

10:45am MST

Trends in video surveillance and school security

Designing School security measures can be a daunting task. Every month there is another incident to make us rethink our existing and future security provisions. This session will review the notable security incidents during the past few years and explore how we could do better. What areas provide the best protection for project dollars spent and how schools around the country are improving security. Time will be given at the end of the session for a group discussion on the topic.

Speakers

Robert Prady

Area Technical Manager West, Axis Communications

Robert is a security systems professional with over twenty years experience in the security, law enforcement and military arenas. His experience includes security risk analysis, security systems design, project management, security consulting, investigations and forensic video enhancement... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
110C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Intermediate, Advanced

10:45am MST

Technology- supported STEM learning: Perspectives from research and practice

This session will discuss why (from the research perspective) and how (from the practice perspective) technology can support STEM learning with first-hand knowledge from both STEM educational researchers and practitioners/teachers. It will begin with an overview of the advantages of technology-supported STEM learning drawing from educational technology and STEM educational research, which includes enhanced student motivation in learning as well as enhanced student learning of STEM subject content (Yang & Baldwin, 2020). The presenters will then discuss some practical approaches towards the use of technology to support STEM teaching and learning, such as using technology to provide an authentic learning environment and to create content (Yang & Baldwin, 2020). Additionally, the presenters will discuss teacher professional development on using technology to support STEM learning. Finally, the presenters will demonstrate the use of some most popular technologies such as robotics, drones and microchips that are employed in assisting students in learning STEM. Conference attendees will walk away with not only theoretical but also practical knowledge of technology-supported STEM learning.

Speakers

April Burton

Instructional Technology Content Leader, Francis Howell School District

April Burton is an Instructional Technology Content Leader for the Francis Howell School District. Her role is to support PK-12 teachers to pair great teaching with great technology. April continuously works with teachers to “think differently” about instruction and assessment... Read More →

Dazhi Yang

Professor, Boise State University

Dr. Dazhi Yang is professor in educational technology with joint/adjunct appointment in the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Her current research interests include technology- supported STEM education, engineering and computing education, online and distance learning... Read More →

Dr. Kellie Taylor

Elementary Educator, Boise School District

Dr. Kellie Taylor is an elementary teacher in the Boise School District. She currently teaches 2nd and 3rd GATE at Hawthorne Elementary. Kellie served as a 2018-2019 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., a 2021 National Museum... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
120A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

10:45am MST

Using the CodeHS Curriculum and Platform to Teach Computer Science or Increase Computer Science Offerings at Your School.

Are you looking to teach more computer science courses at your school? In this session I will discuss how our school district has been using CodeHS to expand our computer science offerings and provide more robust curriculum in our current computer science courses. CodeHS can help you teach Cybersecurity, AP/DC Computer Science, Java, Python, Mobile Apps, Game Design, and much more. Even if you have never taught a computer science class before, CodeHS can help you make it happen.

Speakers

Clifton Weight

High School Computer Science and Social Studies Teacher, Bonneville School District No. 93

I have been in education for 11 years and hold a Master's in Educational Technology. I have taught both face to face and virtually throughout my career. I currently teach at Bonneville Online High School and IDLA.

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
120B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

10:45am MST

Best Practices for Using an Online, Adaptive Mathematics Program

The SDE provides Imagine Math for all Idaho school districts at no cost to the district. This session will review what is available for Idaho School Districts as well as discuss best practices for implementation. We will share success stories from Idaho schools. Topics covered will include using Imagine Math as a part of providing a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for all levels, blended learning models and credit recovery.

Speakers

Catherine Beals

State Department of Education Mathematics Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education

Dr. Catherine Beals is the Mathematics Coordinator at the State Department of Education. She has worked with Imagine Learning for three years to implement this program in Idaho schools. She has previously worked as a district administrator of curriculum and assessment, a building... Read More →

Tiffany Poppe

Professional Development Specialist, Imagine Learning

Tiffany Poppe is a Professional Development Specialist with Imagine Learning, working with district and school leaders to successfully implement Imagine Math in Idaho schools. Trained as an elementary school teacher, she has a unique 20-year background in coaching, school leadership... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
110D 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

10:45am MST

Addressing IT Modernization Challenges Across Education

As K-12 School Districts continue to invest in digital transformation initiatives, they are also grappling with managing a new IT ecosystem that spans infrastructure and applications—which they no longer fully own or control. When a service is impacted, IT teams are often caught in the middle, without clear answers on problem locations or mitigation options.
ThousandEyes provides your IT teams with multi-layered insights from every user vantage point to resolve user-impacting issues quickly. In this session, you will see four demos of how your team can use ThousandEyes to:
• Support Your Hybrid Workforce: Monitor Internet performance down to your employees’ browser experience and address any connectivity issues across any network, whether caused by a suboptimal VPN or SaaS app
• Deliver Superior Digital Experiences: Gain visibility into your critical citizen- or student-facing apps (cloud or on-prem) and services delivered across internal and Internet networks
• Prepare for SD-WAN/Cloud Migration: Enforce SLAs with your ISPs and cloud providers, evaluate SD-WAN vendors, and help ensure performance over an unpredictable Internet transport layer
• Mitigate Internet Outages: Learn how ThousandEyes leverages billions of daily measurements to provide Public Sector customers with a real-time global view of Internet health and SaaS outages

Speakers

Heidi Adams

Product Solution Specialist, Cisco ThousandEyes

Heidi Adams is a Product Solutions Specialist covering State/Local Government, Higher Ed, and K-12 School Districts across 13 states. She has worked for Cisco for 4 yrs and is passionate about providing end-to-end visibility.

Connor Wilson

Technical Solution Architect, Cisco ThousandEyes

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

10:45am MST

Collaborating to Solve Problems of Practice

Join us to discuss and solve common problems of practice faced in educational technology. Be part of the experience and solutions as we look at different ways to collaborate to break down edtech silos, support each other in addressing the pressing issues of the day, and network to aggregate the collective knowledge of everyone in the room. Topics discussed will include school safety, resource management, classroom integration and more. Join us to learn from and with peers and industry experts.

Speakers

Tom Woods

Google for Education Training Lead, CDW Amplified for Education

A Google Cloud Certified Administrator, Certified Deployment Specialist and Amplified Admin with over 26 years in IT and 20 years in K-12 educational technology. Tom brings unique insights into the planning, implementation and support of Google for Education in the K-12 space. CDW... Read More →

Laura Boone

Associate Manager, Collaborative, CDW Amplified IT

Laura Boone is an entertaining and engaging speaker known for making complex concepts accessible and actionable by defining solution paths for achieving goals. Her 25 years of experience in education and financial services allow her to blend business and educational practices into... Read More →

Bryan Krause

CDW Amplified IT

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

10:45am MST

Google to Single Sign On to Third Party Apps Using SAML

Single Sign On (SSO) technologies have advanced in the past five years. SAML has emerged as the dominant protocol to support SSO. This means you can use your Google credentials to login to platforms like Microsoft 365, Apple, Amazon AWS, Dropbox, Cisco Meraki, Frontline Education, Smartsheets and many others. SAML SSO through google enables you to provision access through Google OU association or Group Association. If you are looking for a slick way to get new employees access to your systems on day one, come see how SAML and SCIM enable simplified access for free. This session will include examples, so bring your laptop to follow along. We will be integrating Canva (Premium Free to all districts) together live.

Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KsfG4gw1K3uPzE_Q1dmHaYQeDwwYq229LQqBapBvP7k/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Ryan Gravette

Director of Technology, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Over the past 20 years, Ryan Gravette has focused on using Edtech to tear down the barriers to great teaching and learning. He currently serves as the Technology Director for Idaho Digital Learning and is the past President of the Idaho Education Technology Association. Ryan is working... Read More →

Tyler Nicholas

Security Architect, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Advanced

10:45am MST

ChatGPT: A Boom or Our Doom?

What if you could get a tech tool to create a lesson plan, or generate a letter to your students' parents? What if that same tool could be used by students to handle their written assignments? What if it could write poetry, or computer code? ChatGPT is a tool that can do all these things, and it's free. In this course, we'll look at both fascinating and ominous possibilities of ChatGPT as they relate to our work as educators.

Speakers

Rushton Hurley

Executive Director, NextVista.org

Rushton Hurley is a former high school teacher, former principal of an online high school, author of three books on learning and schools, and founder and executive director of an educational nonprofit. Rushton has spoken to and trained over 100,000 teachers and school leaders around... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
110A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

10:45am MST

Create a Coding Club – No Coding Experience Necessary

Do you have students asking for a coding club but you don’t feel qualified to lead one? Want to provide
your students with the opportunity to learn coding but feel underqualified? Well, with ‘Coding in
Minecraft’ by Prodigy Learning, you can lead a coding club without having any coding experience. Plus,
your club will be both engaging and immersive because your students will be learning within the game
of Minecraft: Education Edition. Come learn how you can create an amazing student-led club where you
students can learn to code in Blocks, JavaScript, or Python and be rewarded for their work along the way
with certificates and digital badges.

Speakers

Kaylene Hoyt

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education

Jennifer Brown

Product Specialist, Prodigy Learning

Jennifer Brown is the Product Specialist for Coding in Minecraft and has 18 years’ experience as both an educator and a trainer. She is a Global Minecraft Mentor, Microsoft Master Trainer, and Minecraft Certified trainer and has trained hundreds of teachers on game-based learning... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

10:45am MST

Flip Your Practice with Microsoft Flip

Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video-based tool allows for discussion across digital devices, but in a fun and engaging way that makes it ideal for use in education. This powerful discussion tool does have the might of Microsoft behind it but, despite that professional backing, is a very simple to use and fun tool. That makes it ideal for students and teachers alike. From use in the classroom, to hybrid learning, to at-home work, Flip can be used without boundaries to enhance communications for students and teachers. In this hands-on session, learn about Flip and its use in EDU, set up a FREE educator account, and create your first Flip! Experience using Flip from both an educator and student perspective and explore some use-case scenarios. Leave ready to incorporate Flip into your practice!

Speakers

Dr. Heather Wenzler

Owner/Consultant, Wenzler Education Consulting

I have been a successful classroom teacher and hybrid learning course developer for over 18 years and I have a deep devotion to and passion for the education field.My passion is to teach and inspire other educators in the use and integration of technology in the classroom as well... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
110B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

10:45am MST

Idaho STEM Action Center Maker Room

Speakers

Erica Compton

STEM Program Manager, Idaho STEM Action Center

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
Level 2 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, All levels.

10:45am MST

Project Based Learning for Today's Student: Engaging All Learners Through Choice, Tech and Innovative Practices

Our learners today live in a completely different world than we did 25, 15, or even 10 years ago. Students have access to on demand information with the click of a button on their phones. In today's world, technology is growing exponentially, change is an expected part of our lives, and we have tools that revolutionized the way we think about teaching and learning.

Yet, on the fundamental level of learning we know that all of this change needs to be channeled for it to have a positive impact on our students and in our classrooms. This session goes into detail on how to build a student-centered classroom that promotes authentic learning experiences for all students.

Attendees will learn:
• how student-choice fuels engagement
• how to use technology with a learning purpose
• what innovative teaching practices impact a diverse set of learners
• why student-centered classrooms promote equity and ownership of learning

Innovation in education starts with our students. It strengthens relationships and deepens learning experiences. Student choice and technology allow teachers to build true engagement with all students regardless of their background.

Speakers

A.J. Juliani

Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

12:15pm MST

Lunch

Wednesday February 8, 2023 12:15pm - 1:15pm MST
400 Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Meal

1:15pm MST

Enhancing Security Without Breaking the Bank | Meeting Challenges in Your District

Ednetics

Speakers

Dave Teague

Director, Ednetics

Dave is a husband, father, retired member of the military, lifelong educator, and an IT jack of all trades turned school security expert. He enlisted in the Washington Air National Guard at 17, traveled the world and ultimately retired as the Cyber Systems Section Chief, 242 Combat... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
440 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner

1:15pm MST

What's new with Windows and Office for Education

We will discuss why Windows is the best choice for driving equity and accessibility, including the most recent announcements regarding Windows--the OS and managing it. We will focus on what is new and will not be overly technical.

Speakers

Dale Perrigo

Director--Windows in Education, Microsoft

You should have my bio from last year.

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Intermediate

1:15pm MST

Enhancing your teaching using Teams and SharePoint Sites

Enhancing your teaching using a SharePoint site with Teams. SharePoint sites offer a method to house content with a website look and feel.

Speakers

Lora Evanouski

Information Services Technology Coordinator, Nampa School District

Lora Evanouski is an Information Services Technology Coordinator for the Nampa School District. She has 13 years teaching experience F2F and online. In her job with NSD, she teaches and trains staff and students how to use technology. Lora is an MIE Expert for 7 consecutive years... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
110B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

1:15pm MST

The Neighborhood STEAM School

Maker education is fun, motivational, and effective, but often feels difficult to implement and utilize. Learn how we at JR Simplot Elementary in American Falls, Idaho started with a Makerspace, grew a school-wide maker mindset, and now use engineering design in daily instruction to prepare the next generation of independent problem-solvers. Listen to perspectives from a classroom teacher, school principal, and superintendent. Topics to be covered include:

1. The value of maker education and how we include it in everyday instruction
2. How you can implement maker education in your classroom right away
3. Why all students benefit from maker education, not just advanced students
4. Why business and community leaders value maker education
5. Where maker education, project-based learning, and STEAM intersect

Speakers

Nathan Lammers

Teacher, American Falls School District #381

Nathan Lammers has taught in schools for 13 years in Pocatello and American Falls, Idaho. For the past 5 years, he has worked to implement STEM and Maker education in the American Falls school district. He currently teaches STEM to 3-5 grade students at Cognia STEM-certified JR Simplot... Read More →

Chris Torgesen

School principal, American Falls School District #381

Chris Torgesen has been an educator for 36 years; teaching math and science to 6-8 graders and serving as an Elementary Principal in several 3-5 grade elementary schools. In 2019 Chris opened the J.R. Simplot Elementary School in American Falls, Idaho. After catching the STEAM bug... Read More →

Randy Jensen

Superintendent, American Falls School District #381

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
120C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

1:15pm MST

Humanizing the Digital World: Cultivating Growth Mindset and Belongingness in Online Communities

This session will focus on improving communication and fostering a sense of belonging with yourself, peers, and students alike in a virtual environment. Participants will have the opportunity to self-reflect, gain new knowledge, and share experiences in this interactive session that synthesizes Arbinger Institute philosophies and real-world examples of challenges we face while attempting to bridge the gap between online communication and genuine human connection.

Speakers

Robert Selzler

Program Manager, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Amanda Swanson

Content Development Specialist, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Amanda earned a BA in English from UMUC: Europe and a MAT in Secondary Education from Sierra Nevada University. She was the 2022 recipient of IDLA's "Innovation Award" and has played various roles in the world of online education since 2007 including student, teacher, program coordinator... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
110A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner | IT/Technical, Beginner

1:15pm MST

K-12 Cybersecurity Trends…Oh My!

Hear the latest troubling data and trends relating to the risks of cybersecurity attacks in K-12 from CoSN, the national association of district technology leaders. From ransomware to phishing, what so valuable about the data school systems hold? Learn the first lines of defense, tips and tools to help you protect your student data. Whats at risk and what are some first steps you can take to minimize risk.

Speakers

Keith Krueger

CEO, COSN

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

1:15pm MST

Video Stories for Deeper Learning and Strengthened Confidence

When one thinks of simplistic teaching, it often boils down to validating "correct" answers. Using compelling stories from across the world, however, we can enable students to see new possibilities using prompts that seek to transcend the obvious. In this session, we will look at a new and completely free resource allowing teachers to use design thinking principles to have students explore possibilities they had not imagined.In the spring of 2022, my nonprofit was awarded a grant from the state of California to encourage teachers and students to create videos related to wildfire prevention education. Focusing on combining strong academics, active learning with digital media, and the importance of understanding and preparing for wildfires, this grant proposal was not what CAL FIRE usually receives, but captured the imagination of the reviewers, leading to a successful award. In this session, participants will look at what made this proposal a successful one and have the chance to shape ideas for grant proposals of their own.

Speakers

Rushton Hurley

Executive Director, NextVista.org

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
100E 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

1:15pm MST

Cloud versus On Premises phone system trends

We would like to present information on what some of the advantages and drawbacks of moving a phone system to the cloud. We would talk about things to consider when moving a phone system to the cloud. Things that should be considered: network access to the Internet, Analog phone needs, Emergency notifications, bell schedules, Live paging, contracts with existing carriers, subscription costs, maintenance on equipment.

Speakers

Nick Ulmen

Collaboration Systems Engineer, CompuNet, Inc.

Nick Ulmen has been a Systems Engineer with CompuNet for over 10 years. In his time there, he has specialized in consulting on, installing and supporting collaboration phone systems to meet the needs of a wide variety customers in both the public sector and commercial spaces.

Patrick Carlton

Senior Solutions Engineer, Systems Engineer, CompuNet Inc

Patrick multipole years of experience with on-prem and cloud collaboration solutions.

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

1:15pm MST

Converging Technology & Future-Proofing Infrastructure

Create simpler, more cost effective, more expandable, and longer lasting systems by converging many integrated technologies on a smarter fiber deep network.

Speakers

Dave Lawes

President, System Tech Inc.

Dave has been part of the System Tech team since 2011, bringing with him 6 years of experience as a project manager and systems designer. His previous 8 years of active duty Army service provide Dave with a wealth of experience working in high-stress situations. Dave has a BS & MBA... Read More →

Austin Howell

General Sales Manager, System Tech Inc.

Austin started in the telecommunications industry in 2010 installing large retrofit structured cabling E-rate projects. His ambition, leadership, dedication and customer service has bolstered System Tech’s offerings. Austin is very keen on cutting edge technologies and his perception... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
430B Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

1:15pm MST

Exploring Google Vault for Admins & Its Effect on Storage

Google Vault is a critical service for any institution or school district. Join CDW Amplified for Education experts as we discuss management, retention, and expunging of data in Google Vault. Within the Vault conversation, we will explore how this affects storage considerations across EDU domains. Find out how best practices within Vault can lead to cleaner and more efficient outcomes for your domain storage.

Speakers

Kendal Shomura

Google for Education Training Consultant, CDW Amplified IT

Google for Education PartnerKendal Shomura joined the Amplified IT team in 2018 after 7 years working in Public Schools as an educator, Instructional Coach, Technology Integration Specialist, and as a Professor in Masters of Educational Technology program at Touro University. He spent... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Intermediate

1:15pm MST

IETA Board: Overview of Technology Funding and Our Sustainability Initiative

Come learn about IETA's funding and sustainability initiative.

Speakers

Will Goodman

Board Member, IETA

Will Goodman is the Administrator of Information Technology for the Boise School District, and a member of the Idaho Education Technology Association Board. Will Goodman has formerly held the positions of Chief Technology Officer for the Idaho State Department of Education, Director... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

1:15pm MST

Innovative School Campus Safety and Communications Plans for Critical Events

Improve campus safety and security through efficient, effective communication tools and solutions. By leveraging technology, both schools and districts can utilize innovative resources during normal daily operations, as well as expand communications to other responding agencies during critical events and emergencies. Join Dr. Angela Hemingway and Lea Bogle to learn how new tools and technology can enhance response options, increase communication efficiencies, and, most importantly, save lives. You'll leave this session with actionable insights to develop a comprehensive safety communication plan ensuring immediate access to critical emergency resources to plan, prepare, and protect your district.

Speakers

Dr. Angela Hemingway

K12 Education Advisor, T-Mobile

Lea Bogle

CEO, Premier Wireless Business Technology Solutions

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
120A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

1:15pm MST

Augmented Reality

With augmented reality, you and your students can discover experiences that you didn’t think possible. This session highlights how instructors can easily bring augmented reality apps into existing lessons to enhance student engagement and motivation across subject areas.

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

1:15pm MST

Bringing the World of 3D Design and Printing to the Classroom

In this class students will explore all the ways that 3D design and printing are being used in the real world. Students will also see how we introduce and teach 3D design and printing in our computer science class. Students will learn about different 3D design principles that we teach our students in our computer science class using a program called Tinkercad. This will be a hands on class where students can apply these design principles in creating their own 3D designs.

Speakers

Erik Bloom

6th Grade Science Teacher, Madison 321

My name is Erik Bloom and I have been teaching 6th grade Science and Computer Science for 9 years. I have a master's degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Central Missouri and love everything about Computer Science. I am originally from Maryland, but my wife and... Read More →

Parker Bartell

World History Teacher, District 93

My name is Parker Bartell and I have been teaching for 4 years now. I was born and raised in SE Idaho, which is also where I met my wonderful husband. We have been married for 4 years and enjoy spending time with our family, different outdoor activities, and trips to Disneyland. In... Read More →

Auri Willard

Computer Science Teacher / School Counselor, Madison 321

My name is Auri Williard and I have been working at Madison Middle School for 10 years. I was born and raised in SE Idaho, where I met and married my husband. We have made our home here and plan to stay in Idaho forever. I started working for Madison Middle School as a teacher where... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
110C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

1:15pm MST

Differentiation: Scaffolding with Google Classroom

In this session participants will learn to use Google Classroom as a tool to differentiate by content, process, product, and learning environment. Educators will learn how to dual code, add closed captioning, create leveled assignments, and gamify content to ensure that all students will reach their learning goals.

Speakers

Paige Somoza

District Learning Coach, Boise School District

Paige Somoza encourages student creativity and choice and believes these are important skills that will serve students as 21st century problem solvers. In her role as District Learning Coach for the Boise School District she encourages and trains coaches and educators to become risk... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
110D 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

1:15pm MST

Idaho STEM Action Center Maker Room

Speakers

Erica Compton

STEM Program Manager, Idaho STEM Action Center

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
Level 2 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, All levels.

1:15pm MST

Teaching Information Literacy in Idaho's School Libraries

Information literacy checklists are CRAAP and aren't very useful in our current information landscape. When articles and social media posts are designed to trigger an emotional response, how do we teach students and adults what reliable information looks like? This session will discuss a new approach to practicing information literacy.

Speakers

Jeannie Standal

School Library Consultant, Idaho Commission for Libraries

Natasha Rush

Teacher Librarian, Boise High School

My name is Natasha Rush and I'm currently the head librarian at Boise High School in Boise, Idaho and a current Trustee Board Member for Boise Public Libraries. I went to the University of Idaho and began teaching English and French in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2000. After five years... Read More →

Kiersten Kerr

Conference Program Director, NCCE

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

1:15pm MST

All Things Adobe Certified Professional Certifications

We will discuss all of the ACP certifications, how to earn the Adobe Specialty Credentials, Adobe Competition and face the technical nuances of the Adobe certifications head on. You will leave confident about the ACP certifications and how to prepare your testing center for a successful certification day!

Speakers

Jason Majors

Director of Global Deployment, Certiport

Jason Majors is your Certiport, Deployment manager and the Director of Global Deployment. He comes from the classroom where he prepared students for Adobe Certified Associate and Microsoft Office Specialist certifications during his five years of leading the Digital Design Academy... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
120B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

2:00pm MST

Exhibit Break

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:00pm - 2:45pm MST
100ABCD 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Exhibit Hall

2:45pm MST

Leveling Up Literacy Skills with BrainPOP

So many teachers and students know the ever-popular BrainPOP movies and quizzes featuring Tim and Moby, but did you know that BrainPOP also supports literacy-building for your K-8 students across the content areas?

Join the BrainPOP team in a strategy-filled workshop focused on impactful routines that build students’ literacy skills whether they are learning about punctuation, presidential elections, or potential energy. Using BrainPOP’s learning activities as the model for the strategies discussed, we will grapple with vocabulary, summarizing, identifying and using evidence, and even using the movie’s or text’s structure to find the main idea.

Participants are assured to leave this professional learning opportunity with instructional strategies to place in their teaching toolkits while also discovering how to use BrainPOP in ways they have never considered previously to deepen instruction and students’ literacy confidence.

Speakers

Bobbi Bear

Vice President of Professional Learning, BrainPOP

With over 17 years experience providing educational thought leadership to best serve students, educators, and the educational technology marketplace, Bobbi currently serves as BrainPOP’s Vice President of Professional Learning, innovating how teachers and administrators across the... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
110B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

2:45pm MST

Using RTii and PLC to Provide Virtual Intervention and Extension

The essential understandings offered through this presentation will include answers to the questions surrounding how to refine your RTii and PLC program structure and organizational support. It will also offer solutions to the staffing gap that may be inhibiting intervention and extension opportunities for all students.
An RTii process (Response to Intervention and Instruction) alongside a PLC (Professional Learning Community) are programs that keep student growth as the focus of your team’s work. We will showcase the systems and support structures of our successful online RTii and PLC program and how these practices support student intervention and extension in our Launchpad program.

Speakers

Amanda Remacle

Elementary Principal, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA)

I am an Idaho Native, passionate about meeting the educational needs of Idaho’s students and families. I am currently serving as the IDLA Elementary Program Principal. I have had the honor of teaching in both private and public schools since 2001, including elementary classrooms... Read More →

Amy Marlowe

Elementary Instructional Coach, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA)

My core beliefs are creating an equitable learning experience for every student, honoring a school’s culture and surrounding community, and building all practices from evidence-based research. I earned my Master of Education in Reading (M.Ed.) while working full-time in an elementary... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
120C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Intermediate

2:45pm MST

CSTA: Benefits, Networking & Resources, Oh My! An introduction to CSTA membership and its benefits

CSTA: Benefits, Networking & Resources, Oh My!
An introduction to CSTA membership and its benefits

We will go over the basics of CSTA membership... how to enroll; the 2 different types of memberships; their differences; what each offers; and how to get your account up and running.
We'll take a look at some of the items that you can look into and find useful for your particular position, and see how being a part of CSTA makes you a member of the world's largest CS department!
We'll provide time to join (why not?) and tweak your profile/settings. Then, we'll tour the site, and see what all this organization has to offer. Well, as much as we can in 45 minutes.

Speakers

Henry Ramirez

Central Region Chapter Support Coordinator, CSTA

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IrElsB7mLVSUzj78Swhvef45wQXib8RL3DNCai4831I/edit?usp=sharing

Penni Aufderheide Keck

Technology and Robotics Teacher, Jerome High School

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
110A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

2:45pm MST

Learning Like Wildfire: A Project and Grant for Saving Lives

In the spring of 2022, my nonprofit was awarded a grant from the state of California to encourage teachers and students to create videos related to wildfire prevention education. Focusing on combining strong academics, active learning with digital media, and the importance of understanding and preparing for wildfires, this grant proposal was not what CAL FIRE usually receives, but captured the imagination of the reviewers, leading to a successful award. In this session, participants will look at what made this proposal a successful one and have the chance to shape ideas for grant proposals of their own.

Speakers

Rushton Hurley

Executive Director, NextVista.org

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
100E 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

2:45pm MST

Safety and Security, where it matters most. Reliable in-building cellular signal for your faculty & students

Poor cellular coverage in your building?
It may not have been a problem in the past but as we race into the future of 5G carrier coverage, that will change.
Whether it is two-factor identification, mass notification, new cellular teaching tools, collaboration, safety, and security; cellular connectivity has become a necessity in many educational facilities.

Passive DAS solutions can alleviate many cellular connectivity issues that educators may experience due to poor in-building cellular coverage.
These solutions can provide amplified cellular coverage to the entire campus or if the need is pinpointed in a specific area.
Best of all, these solutions are cost effective and budget-friendly for any school or educational institution over any of the traditional carrier-coordinated DAS solutions.

Learn about the different in-building solutions and how they can help improve the education and security of your facilities.

Speakers

Brandon Rees

Regional Sales Director, Wilson Electronics

25+ years of experience in Technology and Wireless. Creating solutions to bring wireless coverage to where you need it most.

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

2:45pm MST

E911 Rules and Regulations: What You Need to Know

New laws and regulations are in place regarding the handling of 911 calls from your schools. This session will help you better understand what E911 is, how the new laws apply to you, and what options are available to make sure that when you have an emergency, your calls are being answered and responded to safely and efficiently.

Speakers

Nick Ulmen

Collaboration Systems Engineer, CompuNet, Inc.

Patrick Carlton

Senior Solutions Engineer, Systems Engineer, CompuNet Inc

Patrick multipole years of experience with on-prem and cloud collaboration solutions.

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
430B Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner | IT/Technical, Beginner

2:45pm MST

Scaling IT Challenges, One Project at a Time

Come join in this round table discussion by sharing your "big project" tech ideas with other technology members across the state through collaborating on big IT projects within your regions; sharing implementation strategies around what is working and what is not. Finally, we will identify common themes and how to support each other as we scale our challenges through collective experiences. Topics that will be discussed are: big data projects, device management, and course technology integrations.

Speakers

Julie Best

Manger of Data and Analytics, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

The important things to know about me is that I am passionate about education, technology, and project management. I am fortunate to do all three of those things at IDLA. I returned to IDLA about year ago after spending two years (during Covid) at a school district where I spent most... Read More →

Kristine Cathey

IT Manager, Boise School District

Ashlee Kolar

Educational Technology Engineer, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

https://www.idahodigitallearning.org/team-member/ashlee-kolar/

Valora MacCallum

IETA Women in Technology Committee, IETA

You are invited to our first annual IETA Women in Technology Social Event! https://www.canva.com/design/DAFW5pn-AG4/view

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

2:45pm MST

Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Posture | Identifying and Minimizing Risk Factors

Ednetics has partnered with CI Security to bring strategies to protect and defend against cyberattacks targeting the public sector.

Speakers

Ryan Zimmerle

Regional Sales Manager, Ednetics, Inc.

Implementing technology solutions at the intersection of innovation, excellence, and simplicity.

Kevin Rolnick

VP of Field Sales, CI Security

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

2:45pm MST

Bringing STEM to Your Teaching Practice

Learn about free resources that you can support your schools, educators and career connections. The Idaho STEM Action Center will share out practices and connections that can help leverage your educators to the next level. Learn how to bring career connected learning into your spaces. Come and find out more!

Speakers

Crispin Gravatt

Senior Research Analyst and Strategic Change Liaison, Idaho STEM Action Center

Crispin was born in Pocatello, and grew up in various places along the Snake River. He graduated from Boise State University with degrees in Sociology, French, Gender Studies, and Economics. In 2014, Crispin was selected to represent ten states and various US territories as a human... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
120A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

2:45pm MST

Google Apps Tips and Tricks Panel

Looking to harness the unfathomable power of Google Apps? Look no further! Our expert panel of Google gurus will showcase their favorite tips and tricks for maximizing the use of Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive and more. Not only will you leave with a newfound appreciation for these apps, but you'll also get a dose of humor as our panelists share some funny stories as well. From mastering the art of sending emails in the future to uncovering the secrets of Google Calendar free/busy schedules, this panel is guaranteed to be both informative and entertaining. Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your Google game and have a good laugh!

Speakers

Blake Everhart

Director of Professional Development, ViewSonic Corporation

Paul Zimmerman

Technology Director, Blaine County School District

Paul Zimmerman offers a different angle to technology. It's important to remember that technology needs to be viewed as one of the tools for learning and not as the only tool. Ask why before you ask what. Paul Zimmerman is the Google Certified Trainer and Google Educator Level 1... Read More →

Marsha Baker

Data & Analytics Specialist, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Clayton Trehal

Principal, ISucceed Virtual High School

Ryan Gravette

Director of Technology, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
440 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

2:45pm MST

Google Workspace Admin Best Practices

As a newer Google Admin, it can be challenging to know where to start with configuring your console. Have you ever thought “What does this button do”? Join us to learn and discuss some of the fundamental settings and essential configurations based on the best practices we’ve gathered from over ten years of experience. Through short learning modules followed by discussions, attendees will explore the principles of managing the Google Admin environment.

Speakers

Kendal Shomura

Google for Education Training Consultant, CDW Amplified IT

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, All levels.

2:45pm MST

Using Technology to Improve Our MTSS Practices and Support Learners

This session will explore ways we can use technology to break down siloes in our MTSS processes and better track and evaluate how well our MTSS processes are working, with an end goal of delivering differentiated education for each student based on their individual needs. We’ll talk about technology systems that can support MTSS and how to leverage them to create a more efficient experience for educators while supporting better outcomes for students. We’ll also discuss how technology can support the data driven workflows of MTSS and the data privacy concerns that can arise with tools that are commonly used in MTSS today.

Speakers

Sarah Singer

PowerSchool

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

2:45pm MST

What’s New for IT

See the latest with features in Apple’s Classroom and Schoolwork apps. Learn how easy it is to manage Apple devices and get an in-depth understanding of how Apple gives teachers the control they need in the classroom with Schoolwork and Classroom.

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

2:45pm MST

All In Favor of Civil Discourse

All In Favor is an intuitive teaching tool enhancing civil discourse and informed decision making. This interactive game was created right here in Idaho! Built on a foundation of engagement in civil discussion, All In Favor offers an interactive approach. Educators can build their own games, or use any of the pre-built content available.

Speakers

Paige Somoza

District Learning Coach, Boise School District

Kari Wardle

Education Manager, Idaho Public Television

Kari Wardle currently works as the Education Manager for Idaho Public Television where she leads the education department and provides training and support to teachers throughout the state. Before joining the IdahoPTV staff in 2017, she worked as an elementary school teacher for ten... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
110D 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner

2:45pm MST

Chaos (theory) in the Classroom with Code.org

Introduce a little chaos (theory) in your computer science or gen-ed Classroom! In this session, you will walk away with a ready-to-use activity for your students 6-12. This activity blends plugged and unplugged elements that will engage every learner. Students will be exposed to concepts such as measurement, critical thinking, computer science (CS), and chaos theory. The goal of this session is to get educators in any capacity excited about CS concepts and give them the confidence to know that they can teach the fundamentals of CS without having to be an expert. More information about professional development opportunities related to CS and specific curriculum and courses available will be provided.

Speakers

Samuel Stafford

Computer Science Teacher, Boise Schools

Sam is a veteran Exploring Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science A teacher. He has used many different curriculum during his cs teaching tenure and currently uses the Code.org curriculum in his classrooms. Sam has been a Code.org facilitator since... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

2:45pm MST

Create and Innovate with Canva

This session is for teachers looking to take their standard assignments and turn them into innovative and creative endeavors taken on by their students. Canva is one of the fastest growing educational tools at our disposal…for free! The session will cover several different templates and their applications in the classroom. It will be hands-on, mistakes will be made, and we will have fun in the process. The sessions will be geared towards beginners but all are welcome. Everyone will walk away with something valuable.

Speakers

Kyle Jensen

7th Grade ELA Teacher, West Side School District

Kyle Jensen is a 7th grade ELA teacher at West Side School District. He is actively involved in numerous groups including Mastery Education, Student Council, and has even been given the title of "Party Planner." He loves teaching middle school and finding ways to make ELA exciting... Read More →

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
120B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

2:45pm MST

Idaho STEM Action Center Maker Room

Speakers

Erica Compton

STEM Program Manager, Idaho STEM Action Center

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
Level 2 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, All levels.

2:45pm MST

OneNote

Diving into OneNote to understand all its functions. Specifically how to use it for teaching and to teach students.

Speakers

Fisher, Josephine

Teacher, Nampa School District

https://sherman.nsd131.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1322380&type=d&pREC_ID=1522474

Wednesday February 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
110C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

3:30pm MST

Prize Drawings & IETA Business Meeting

Wednesday February 8, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Prizes

4:00pm MST

Women in Technology Social Event - Sponsored By IETA

Join us to raise awareness and to support women in the technology in Idaho Education and the challenges they face, both entering the field and then advancing in the field.

https://www.idahoedtech.org/ieta-women-in-technology/

Speakers

Valora MacCallum

IETA Women in Technology Committee, IETA

You are invited to our first annual IETA Women in Technology Social Event! https://www.canva.com/design/DAFW5pn-AG4/view

Wednesday February 8, 2023 4:00pm - 6:00pm MST
10 Barrel Brewing 826 W Bannock St, Boise ID

Social

4:30pm MST

COSN's Latest & Greatest Resources

Join Keith Krueger, COSN CEO, for a short update on COSN's latest and greatest resources. Learn more about COSN.org, the national ed tech leadership association, and how your school district technology team can benefit by being involved.

Speakers

Keith Krueger

CEO, COSN

Wednesday February 8, 2023 4:30pm - 5:00pm MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

7:00am MST

Registration

Thursday February 9, 2023 7:00am - 4:00pm MST
Lobby Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Registration

8:00am MST

IASA Legislative priorities

I will be going over how the 2023 Legislative session seems to be going and touching on the IASA legislative priorities.

Speakers

Andy Grover

Executive Director, Idaho Association of School Administrators

Andy has spent his career in Education as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. He now represents administrators across the state and advocates for them at the statehouse each year.

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate

8:00am MST

Student Driven Learning: Shifting from point gathering and compliance to owning learning and mastery

This session will interactively review the student driven learning practices that empower teachers to design and provide optimal learning experiences for their students, ultimately creating a environment where students own their learning and strive for mastery, rather than point gathering and compliance. Resources for digging deeper into the practices will be shared.

Speakers

Aaron McKinnon

Coordinator for Mastery-Based Education and Innovation, Idaho State Department of Education

After 22 years of blowing things up in a middle school science classroom, Aaron transitioned to the Idaho State Department of Education as the Science Coordinator. A short time later, he was later asked to coordinate the State’s Mastery-Based Education/Innovation efforts. From classroom... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110D 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

8:00am MST

Telling the Stories of Your School

Most schools do an abysmal job of promoting their stories in a way that prompts people to share and support what happens on campus. The perceived hurdles are technological, logistical, and psychological, and in this session, participants will learn how these hurdles are far less formidable than one might imagine. We will look at how to foster, gather, and share stories to build support for programs that can make the school truly distinctive.

Speakers

Rushton Hurley

Executive Director, NextVista.org

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

8:00am MST

What Keeps District Tech Leaders Up At Night?

Learn the key trends that district technology leaders say are most important to them – from cybersecurity to changes since Covid. Hear new breakthrough research by on the continued importance of student home connectivity even when most students are onsite for classes.

Speakers

Keith Krueger

CEO, COSN

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

8:00am MST

How digital books help schools reimagine reading equity

Over the past few school years, abrupt shifts between remote, hybrid and in-person learning forced schools to reimagine how to deliver instructional resources to student — and digital books helped meet a critical need. However, a return to in-person instruction doesn’t necessitate a return to the status quo. Digital books aren’t just a useful tool for the remote classroom. They’re also a critical tool in the fight to increase reading equity.

This session is a must-attend for anyone looking to build a digital library from the ground up or exploring new ways to leverage their existing ebook and audiobook catalog.

Speakers

Sora, by OverDrive Education

Account Executive, Suzy Nash

The Sora student reading app, from OverDrive Education, connects over 59,000 K-12 schools worldwide with the industry's largest catalog of ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more. Sora provides 24/7 access to books and powerful learning tools and insights to meet the needs... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner

8:00am MST

Chrome Ties IT All Together: Chrome Admin Best Practices

Google Chrome is more than a browser, it is the primary medium by which our teachers and students engage and learn with one another. Understanding and managing Chrome is one of the most significant aspects to master within the Admin Console. By understanding all there is to know involving Chrome you will be able to:

Efficiently distribute grade/subject related content to students and teachers
Support individualized learning outcomes
Ensure students are protected via security-centric Chrome policies
Make the day-to-day of your users easier by removing obstacles and ensuring browser standards

Speakers

Kendal Shomura

Google for Education Training Consultant, CDW Amplified IT

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
430B Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

8:00am MST

Let's Chat about Chat GPT

Join our panel as they delve into the exciting world of ChatGPT in K-12 education technology. We will talk about how we are using it in our districts, from automating administrative tasks to writing curricula. We will also discuss the implications for plagiarism and the impact of broad language-based AI’s on the future of education. Whether you're an education technology leader, administrator, or IT professional, this panel is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay at the forefront of education technology and incorporate AI in their schools. Bring your questions and join the conversation!

Speakers

Paul Zimmerman

Technology Director, Blaine County School District

Keven Denton

Deputy Chief Technology Offier, West Ada School District

13 years as an IETA board member, 18 Years Deputy CTO West Ada School District, M.S Educational Technology, B.S Information Systems, B.S Accounting, Idaho Education Credential Network Support, Network Technology.

Casey Kennington

Assistant Professor, Boise State University

I seek to understand understanding. I use my background in computer science, cognitive science, linguistics, and natural language processing, to work with robots and personal assistants to help them learn how to process human speech. I earned my PhD from Bielefeld University in Bielefeld... Read More →

Seth Deniston

Director of Technology, IETA

Randy Jensen

Superintendent, American Falls School District #381

Ryan Gravette

Director of Technology, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

8:00am MST

My Favorite Tools

Join us for an interactive discussion where we share what tools we use frequently to help make our jobs easier and more productive. Hardware, software, housewares, outerwear; let your imagination run wild. Please bring an open mind and lots of ideas to share!

Speakers

Dan Smith

Technology Director, Kendrick Joint School District 283

Dan Smith is the Technology Director of the Kendrick Joint School District 283, the Region 2 IETA Representative, and an IETA Board member.

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Everyone

8:00am MST

WiFi 6E and Cisco Meraki/Catalyst Update

This session will cover changes in wireless networking from WiFi 6E technology advancements, adoption strategies to take advantage of these enhancements, and capabilities of the latest wireless access points across the Cisco Meraki and Catalyst portfolios. The session will also discuss the new Meraki Cloud Monitoring options for Catalyst switches, including onboarding steps and a live demo.

Speakers

Kevin Tompkins

Solutions Architect, CompuNet, Inc.

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Intermediate

8:00am MST

Beyond tests and grades with Microsoft and Adobe Industry Certifications through Certiport

Today's students need more than passed tests and good grades to enter the workforce. You have the opportunity to offer your students Microsoft and Adobe certifications at no cost to you. Join us to learn more about the Idaho Microsoft Program and the Create Idaho Academy. We will cover all things certification so you will leave with the knowledge you need for a successful and stress free Certification Day.

Speakers

Jason Majors

Director of Global Deployment, Certiport

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

8:00am MST

Creativity in Learning

At Apple, we believe creativity is essential to human progress because we know how important creativity is in our world and in people’s lives. But creativity can be hard to define, so in this session we’ll explore recent research findings on creativity in teaching and learning that demonstrate the power of creativity for students. We’ll also discuss how Apple products enables simple and powerful ways to help bring creativity into learning.

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

8:00am MST

EduProtocols: Ditch That Worksheet

Tired of having students complete boring worksheets on memorized facts in your classroom? Are you interested in increasing student engagement and voice in your teaching practices? In this session, we will explore a series of digital lesson frames known as EduProtocols that allow educators to plug their content into collaborative and student-centered lessons! Come learn about The Fast and The Curious, Random Emoji Paragraphs, the CyberSandwich, and more. Help students use technology to increase their learning and become an educational technology facilitator rather than the dictator of knowledge in your room.

Speakers

Dr. Melyssa Ferro

K-12 Digital Innovation and Integration Specialist, STEM coordinator, Middle School Science Teacher, President of ISTA, Caldwell School District #132, Idaho Science Teaching Association

After transferring college majors from lab scientist to science educator and graduating from Boise State University with a B.S. in Biology, Secondary Education, Melyssa has spent the last 23 years of her career dedicated to providing hands-on and enriching science and engineering... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

8:00am MST

Google Tips and Tricks

G Suite updates constantly to better meet the needs of teachers and students, and it can be a lot to keep up with! Join Erin Downey for a rapid-fire session of 30 tips, tricks, and tools to streamline your daily workflow, increase student engagement, and keep up with the latest new tools!

Speakers

Erin Downey

Professional Learning Specialist, NCCE

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

8:00am MST

Idaho STEM Action Center Maker Room

Speakers

Erica Compton

STEM Program Manager, Idaho STEM Action Center

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
Level 2 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, All levels.

8:00am MST

Shifting to Sustainable Student Led Workflows-From Lecture to Student Discovery

Teachers are exhausted because they do the lion’s share of the work. This workshop will guide
teachers in reimagining time-consuming, teacher-led workflows that are ineffective and help
them to shift to more sustainable student-led workflows. This workshop will focus on
developing a partnership with learners and embracing workflows that position the learners as
active agents in the learning process. We’ll explore how teachers can leverage blended learning
to create the time and space for these sustainable workflows and use the principles at the heart
of Universal Design for Learning to ensure these workflows are accessible, equitable, and
inclusive. Teachers will leave this training with concrete strategies designed to help them shift to
more student-led sustainable workflows. These workshops are hands-on and practice-based, so
participants will leave with resources they can use immediately!

Speakers

Dr. Catlin Tucker

Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catlin earned her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Currently, Catlin is working... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

8:00am MST

Teaching Math with Coding and Robotics

In this session educators will align math standards with coding and robotics activities. State standards along with Success Criteria and Learning Targets will be utilized to develop math lessons implemented with coding and robotics. Educators will develop curriculum using robotics for students to successfully master math skills. This project based learning approach brings 21st Century skills into the classroom to prepare students for college or career readiness.

Speakers

Gina Kwid

Teachers, West Ada School District

Gina Kwid Bio Link: https://msd2-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/kwid_gina_westada_org/EWY4ICaPXTNJuD9xMozocvoBcZLWRbmbnFA0CyYT0jPpoQ?e=itIfhk

Nicole Sarty

Teachers, West Ada School District

Nicole Sarty Bio Link:https://msd2-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/personal/sarty_nicole_westada_org/Documents/Professional/Goals/Sarty%20Resume%202022.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=maWf9V

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner

8:00am MST

Translating Research into Math Success

Rigorous instruction engages students in deeper learning or the process through which an individual becomes capable of taking what was learned in one situation and applying it to new situations. Imagine Illustrative Mathematics ® K–12 is an intuitive, problem-based rigorous curriculum that is designed to provide conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence, adaptive reasoning, and a productive disposition. Students learn by doing, working their way through problems in both mathematical and real-world contexts and constructing arguments using precise language. This session will highlight the award-winning platform which provides a combination of interactive online and offline math and language arts lessons, instructional videos, activity worksheets, quizzes, and assignments. Rather than forcing teachers to gather, create, or decipher resources from scratch, Imagine Illustrative Mathematics provides lesson plans and notes that educators can use to more efficiently plan lessons, orchestrate instruction, and act on data.

Speakers

Karen DeSchryver

National Consultant, Imagine Learning

Karen’s educational career spans over 26 years with experience as a school psychologist, private counselor, district academics coordinator, monitor for U.S Department of Education/WestEd, and ed-tech sales and support. She is an award-winning presenter on how ed-tech can help a... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 8:00am - 8:45am MST
440 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

9:00am MST

Keynote-Reignite Teacher and Student Engagement with Blended Learning

The last two years have been mentally and emotionally exhausting for teachers and students. The pandemic and its impact on education have left many teachers feeling tired and disillusioned. Yet, teacher engagement is critical to achieving high levels of student engagement and improving learning outcomes. Understanding the aspects of this work that are cognitively, emotionally, and socially engaging is critical if we want to reignite our teachers’ passion for this profession. In an era when many feel burnt out or question the sustainability of this work, we must leverage a strategic blend of online and offline learning that allows teachers to invest time and energy in the human side of teaching. Join Dr. Catlin Tucker to explore how teachers can leverage blended learning to spend more time on the aspects of this work that positively impact their engagement and, in turn, increase student engagement.

Speakers

Dr. Catlin Tucker

Thursday February 9, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am MST
400 Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Keynote

10:00am MST

Exhibit Break

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am MST
100ABCD 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Exhibit Hall

10:00am MST

Keynote-Dr. Catlin Tucker-Book Sales & Signing

Speakers

Dr. Catlin Tucker

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am MST
400 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Keynote

10:00am MST

Exhibit Hall Open

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:00am - 3:15pm MST
100ABCD 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Exhibit Hall

10:45am MST

Making Student-centric Learning a Reality | Strategies for Classroom Transformation

ViewSonic and Ednetics are partnering together to enhance every teacher’s ability to deliver engaging virtual lessons or lessons in the classroom. See the power of interactive classes that empower students to fully engage in creative and critical thinking.

Speakers

Blake Everhart

Director of Professional Development, ViewSonic Corporation

David Roberts

Director, Ednetics

I joined the Ednetics team in February of 2021 as the Director of the Compute Team. We are focused on bringing classroom solutions that simplify and empower student engagement, close the student achievement gap, and accelerate accessible learning for all students in secure, reliable... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
430B Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership

10:45am MST

Data Privacy and 1EdTech

Is the app you are using protecting the data of your students, teachers, and staff? It is the responsibility of the school or district to ensure educational applications are protecting the privacy, data security, and other safety aspects of users. Come learn how to view 1EdTech's list of Data Privacy certified applications, the rubric used to vet these apps, and how you can feel assured your educational applications within your district are protecting the identity of individuals.

Speakers

Ashlee Kolar

Educational Technology Engineer, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

https://www.idahodigitallearning.org/team-member/ashlee-kolar/

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
110D 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner | IT/Technical, Beginner

10:45am MST

Soaring Your STEM Programs to Greater Heights with Funding

You have great plans for your STEM programs, but you are looking for additional funding. This presentation will describe grants available from Idaho STEM Action Center, Idaho STEM EcosySTEM, and local foundations and where to find information on additional educator grant opportunities. Included in the presentation will be tips for how to write grant applications and budgets to improve your chances of being awarded a grant and what you need to do when you receive a grant. The presentation will include information on the Idaho STEM EcosySTEM which can build your network of STEM partners in education, industry, and government. The presentation will also contain information regarding private donors and how they can help fund your STEM programs.

Speakers

Elizabeth Schneider

Grants Writer, Idaho STEM Action Center

Elizabeth is a Boise native works as a grant writer for Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation. She has 35+ years of experience in the tech industry. Before joining STEM AC Elizabeth retired after twenty years at Intel Corporation, her last position as a software engineering manager... Read More →

Dan Schillo

Southwest Idaho STEM Hub Coordinator, Idaho STEM Action Center

Dan originally is from Central New York but has found himself roaming the West Coast and Mountain West ever since studying Environmental Studies at Humboldt State in Northern California. He comes from a strong background in experiential education first with Sierra Nevada Journeys... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
110C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner | IT/Technical, Beginner

10:45am MST

Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for School Districts

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is comprised of five major Functions, each of which builds on and interacts with the others. During this workshop, audience members will participate in exercises and discussions pertaining to NIST’s first Two Functions-Identify and Protect. Attendees will also receive a list of strategies and tactics they should consider implementing as part of their district’s cybersecurity posture.

Speakers

Angie Veach

Solutions Engineer, ENA

Lannie Lara

Solutions Engineer, ENA

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Intermediate

10:45am MST

Little Things Make You Better

We all know that we can get better. A cool idea here, an adapted technique there, and soon, we're reaching the next student - the one who has been such a challenge. One of the best pieces of teaching is getting kids like that to believe in themselves, so why not try something new that allows you and them to experience something fun, cool, and hopeful? Join in for ideas, techniques, and advice that can make you a little (or a lot) better now.

Speakers

Rushton Hurley

Executive Director, NextVista.org

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
120C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

10:45am MST

Moving Your District Toward a Cloud-managed Network: Understanding where we’ve been, where we’re going and how to get there

: Migrating your district to a cloud-managed network may appear to be a daunting initiative, but it doesn’t have to be. In this session, attendees will:

· learn how cloud-managed networks have evolved in recent years

· confront some common misconceptions

· hear benefits and lessons learned from a Customer’s journey to Cloud Network Management

· walk away with some practical next steps for developing a business case, assessing the current infrastructure, and timing around school district calendars.

· understand what Cloud Management looks like and get some useful tips from enabling, Day 0 to Day 2 (implementation to day to day operations)

This session is for those who are considering moving to a cloud-managed network and want to better understand the benefits, outcomes, and next steps.

Speakers

Keith Adams

Technical Solutions Architect, Cisco

10 years working as a Systems Architect and Data Center Manager in UK.First Job in United States was as one of the Network Managers for Eastern Washington University WA.Following EWU and Computer Associates I have been 19 years as a Pre Sales Systems Engineer with majority of it working... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

10:45am MST

Using Data to Drive Professional Development

Personalizing professional development is a critical component for performance, development, and teacher retainment. In this session, we will review and discuss different modes of professional development and how these formats support and grow educators. Data and technology play a key role in providing us the insights and ability to personalize education so we will also discuss how we can modify and adjust these methods to personalize the professional development for your staff.

Speakers

Justin McKean

Solution Strategy Director, PowerSchool

Justin's experience as an educator have provided him with a unique set of skills that allow him to thrive in the K-12 market space. He's been with PowerSchool for 7 years and focuses on ensuring our full portfolio of solutions bring value to educators across the country.

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
110A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

10:45am MST

What’s New for IT

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

10:45am MST

Cultivating Belonging and Inclusion in the Digital Classroom

Digital technologies have the power to amplify effective teaching practices, but they can also support our work in creating inclusive learning spaces for students and their families. In this session, we will explore some ways that teachers and administrators can create learning opportunities that foster belonging and inclusion for all learners, helping students to feel welcome, seen, and respected as members of a learning community.

Speakers

Shelby Reynolds

Assistant Director, Instructional Technology and Library Services, Northshore School District

Shelby Reynolds has been a leader in Educational Technology since 2003, when she left the classroom to provide professional learning opportunities for teachers. Since then, she has led efforts to implement many initiatives to support digital learning: one to one, interactive presentation... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
440 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, All levels.

10:45am MST

Engaging students and taking them to the next level with Certiport Industry Certifications

Looking for new ways to implement Industry certifications and increase student engagement in the classroom? Join us to discuss new and exciting ways to get students on a pathway to certification. As two, former classroom teachers we will dive into curriculum resources, pacing guides, projects and activities to increase student engagement and prepare your students to successfully earn Microsoft and Adobe Industry Certifications.

Speakers

Jason Majors

Director of Global Deployment, Certiport

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
120B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

10:45am MST

Formative Assessment with Flip & Padlet

Educational technology can open up a whole range of engaging assessment tools for classroom educators. In this session, we will explore how to use Padlet and Flip (formerly known as Flipgrid) to understand what student know and can do in a variety of educational spaces. From bell ringers to exit tickets to portfolio building, these platforms can transform the way we give and receive feedback from our students about their learning!

Speakers

Dr. Melyssa Ferro

K-12 Digital Innovation and Integration Specialist, STEM coordinator, Middle School Science Teacher, President of ISTA, Caldwell School District #132, Idaho Science Teaching Association

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
120A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

10:45am MST

Idaho Drone League (iDrone) to Promote STEM Pipelines Across Idaho and Beyond

The session will feature informal STEM learning activities to stimulate Idaho youth across Idaho and beyond. The Idaho Drone League (iDrone) was launched to inspire the next generation’s workforce through engagement with informal STEM research and education. Over the past years, Idaho youth (middle/high school students) participated in hands-on drone workshops in multiple locations. Thus, since 2018, the iDrone program has been conducted in three major cities, including Boise (Idaho South), Moscow (Idaho North), and Pocatello (Idaho East) to engage sixth to eleventh graders in STEM education using drones. Subsequent event titled “IDRONE Summer CAMP” was also held in the Treasure Valley in 2019. During the camp, students built and flew drones with smartphones, learned to program and fly drones with software, reviewed federal regulations and safety guidelines, explored drone research applications, developed futuristic drone concepts/engineering design, and interacted with local drone professionals who address real-world problems. Starting 2020, the iDrone headquarter (IDRONE HQ) located in Boise started broadcasting iDrone curriculum online to benefit more Idaho youth during the global pandemic (COVID-19). It was very successful and productive in the sense that students had experienced hands-on STEM learning under the unprecedented circumstances. More than 2000+ students have been influenced by iDrone program so far and teaching strands and lesson learned from iDrone program will be shared with the broad IETA participants at the venue. To find more information about iDrone program, visit at: https://www.idroneprogram.org.

Speakers

Jae Ryu

Associate Professor, University of Idaho

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
100E 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

10:45am MST

Idaho STEM Action Center Maker Room

Speakers

Erica Compton

STEM Program Manager, Idaho STEM Action Center

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
Level 2 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, All levels.

10:45am MST

Reach a Creative Summit with Canva

We can’t wait to show you everything you can do in your classroom with Canva, a FREE graphic design tool. In this session we’ll show you how we use Canva in our schools, and how you create professional looking newsletter, presentations, social media posts, and classroom materials. You can even use Canva with your students as a creative tool for projects and assessments. It’s free, easy and fun to use!

Speakers

Kelli Ogle

Teacher, Coeur d'Alene School District

Kiersten Kerr

Conference Program Director, NCCE

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

10:45am MST

Scaling New Peaks In Your Curriculum and Instruction

Education has been operating in a “crisis mode” for the past few years, creating challenges that educators have never before had to navigate. However, along with these challenges, opportunities to better leverage our curriculum, instruction, and assessment have presented themselves.
In this session, we’ll focus on how this can be done and the Instructure resources available to ensure that ALL students can reach new heights in their learning journey.

Speakers

Casey Nuttall

Regional Director, Instructure

Having worked in the Educational Technology space for nearly a decade, Casey has had the distinct privilege of working directly with educators across the country in providing access to tools and resources that have a direct impact on student learning. Helping educators create a positive... Read More →

Jami Domeny

K12 Principal Solutions Engineer, Instructure

As a Principal Solutions Engineer, Jami works to support districts during the evaluation process of instructional technology tools by providing both technical and educational expertise. Prior to joining the Instructure team, Dr. Jami Domeny served as a building administrator in the... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

10:45am MST

Shifting to Sustainable Student Led Workflows: From Teacher Designed to Student Initiated PBL

Speakers

Dr. Catlin Tucker

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

10:45am MST

Take a (One)Drive with Me!

In this 45-minute session, learn the basics for using Microsoft’s cloud-based file storage program, OneDrive. Learn how to access OneDrive from your Office account, download the OneDrive desktop app, and navigate OneDrive. With OneDrive, enjoy the freedom to access, edit, and share your files on all your devices, wherever you are. New integrations allow you to create sharable links, grant expiring access, and follow configured policies. Easily store, access, and discover your individual and shared work files in Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Teams, from all your devices. Your offline edits will automatically sync next time you connect. Securely share files and work together in real time using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint across web, mobile, and desktop.

Speakers

Dr. Heather Wenzler

Owner/Consultant, Wenzler Education Consulting

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
110B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

10:45am MST

Teaching and Learning for the Next Generation

Educators strive to ensure every learner has access and support to be successful in developing the skills they need for the future. Learn about the art of what’s possible with Microsoft’s education platform. Helping all students achieve their potential by taking a learner-centered approach to explore all aspects of teaching and learning: curriculum, assessment, devices, and spaces with a focus inclusive practice that are project and competency-based, collaborative, and require students to own their learning.

Speakers

Geri Gillespy, Ed.D.

Microsoft Sr Industry Executive US EDU K12, Microsoft

Prior to her role at Microsoft, Geri Gillespy, Ed.D. was the Administrator of Digital Integration for a large district in Idaho. Her Digital Integration team supported the implementation, training, and evaluation of technology integration at all levels, K-12 throughout the district... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

11:40am MST

Awards Luncheon

Thursday February 9, 2023 11:40am - 12:50pm MST
400 Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Meal

1:00pm MST

Funding Special Construction through E-rate and B.I.I.G.

Did you know that Idaho is one of 25 states with an E-rate state-match program recognized by the FCC? The Idaho State Department of Education offers a grant to reimburse up to 10% of E-rate eligible fiber construction for schools and libraries. Join Program Coordinator Daniel Vogt to learn about the procurement process and how to be successful through the process! The session will conclude with a Q&A.

Speakers

Daniel Vogt

Broadband and E-rate Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate

1:00pm MST

Movie Time! Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age

Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time—friction she knew all too well.

In SCREENAGERS, as with her award-winning documentaries on mental health, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.

After the film, we'll spend about 20 minutes discussing some key topics and takeaways.

Speakers

Seth Deniston

Director of Technology, IETA

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership

1:00pm MST

What’s the big IDEA? Free E-books and Digital Resources for Schools

Learn how to use the free online databases for all Idaho K-12 students found on LiLIforSchools.org. Attendees will get hands-on experience with the databases by working in tandem with the presenter's demonstration and completing online searches directed by the presenter. Presenter will also showcase the IDEA e-book collection available through the Sora by Overdrive app for K-12 schools, how to connect local school districts with the collection, and discuss content access levels to differentiate e-book content in elementary, middle, and high school. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to this presentation.

Speakers

Marina Rose

E-Resources Library Consultant, Idaho Commission for Libraries

Marina has overseen the LiLI databases, ShareIdaho Resource Sharing program, and IDEA e-book collection at the Idaho Commission for Libraries since May 2022. She has seven years of experience in adult and reference services in a public library setting. During this time, Marina helped... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
110D 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner

1:00pm MST

Protecting District Data and Driving Adoption with Google Workspace for Education Tools

Trends, Data, Graphs, OH MY! How much do you really know about your data privacy and vulnerability? Join us to learn how admins can take key security steps to protect your district’s data proactively using Google Workspace Plus tools. Once you are better protecting your data, it’s time to leverage it to help make more informed decisions, such as:
How can Workspace Plus BigQuery exports combined with Data Studio help you identify trends?
How are files being shared in your domain?
What kind of Classroom adoption and usage are you seeing?
Come find out and take some templates with you to get you started!

Speakers

Kendal Shomura

Google for Education Training Consultant, CDW Amplified IT

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Intermediate

1:00pm MST

AI - BIG IDEAS

Presented by Cassia County Educators, Kaywin Cottle- Burley Jr High and Edumorphic, and Aaron Merrill, Mountain View Elementary. The session is an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and teaching/learning resources to learn how AI and Machine Learning are impacting our world, lives, and work. This session will share resources from ISTE and other curated and classroom tested resources that are age appropriate for kids 6-18. Also the newly released AI Bill of Rights Blueprint will be shared for discussion.

Speakers

Cottle, Kaywin

BJHS 7 & 8th Grade Teacher, Cassia School District

https://www.cassiaschools.org/o/bjhs/page/cottle-kaywin

Aaron Merrill

Mountain View 6th Grade Teacher, Cassia School District

https://id01906472.schoolwires.net/Domain/2486

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
120A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, advocates, stakeholders, policy makers | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, advocates, stakeholders, policy makers

1:00pm MST

Developing a Unified EdTech Ecosystem

Students, educators, and parents rely on access to real-time data and analytics to ensure learning is optimized. From finance and human resources to learning management and assessment systems, districts and their stakeholders must have modern, integrated systems to operate effectively and efficiently to have impact on student outcomes. This session will help district leaders understand what a modern, integrated digital ecosystem looks like and how they can ensure they are leading future ready schools with solid systems.

Speakers

Justin McKean

Solution Strategy Director, PowerSchool

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

1:00pm MST

Getting Actionable Data to Parents and Teachers - Data Warehouse Lessons Learned

Over the past three years IDLA has embarked on a large data project with the goal of providing actionable data to teachers, parents, students and staff. To accomplish this goal, IDLA performed interviews with 45 stakeholders, preformed evaluations on multiple systems, and created systems that gathered, cleaned, and centrally stored data.

Speakers

Ryan Gravette

Director of Technology, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Julie Best

Manger of Data and Analytics, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
440 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Intermediate

1:00pm MST

Mass Deploying Windows 10/11 PC's with a USB drive, Azure AD, and Setup School PC

This session will cover how to use free Microsoft tools to create a bootable USB drive and provisioning packages to quickly 'image' new or existing computers with the latest version of Windows 10/11. The USB drive will automatically wipe the device, install a clean copy of Windows 10/11, name the device, join to Azure Active Directory, and then managed by Intune/Endpoint Manager.

Speakers

Matt Cavallin

Technology Director, McCall-Donnelly School District

I've been a Technology Director for the last 12 years. Previously I've been a network and systems administrator in both the public and private sector.

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Intermediate

1:00pm MST

Video Compression, how to put five pounds of video into a one pound sack

Video content is ubiquitous in today's society, but how do we actually capture, transport and store all that video content? This session will Explain how video images are digitized, compressed and transported for our every day use. We will explore the history of video compression and how we have gotten to where we are today. We will also examine technical and legal issues we might encounter along the way. Attendees will leave with a understanding of how video compression works and how to identify common issues with surveillance video quality.

Speakers

Robert Prady

Area Technical Manager West, Axis Communications

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
110B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Intermediate

1:00pm MST

Digital Running Records?? Yes, PLEASE!

Reading Progress is a free tool designed to support educators in creating personalized reading experiences that build confidence and reading fluency in their students. Built into Assignments in Teams, Reading Progress passages are easy to create and differentiate for impactful instruction. Reading Progress is a reading fluency app that can help student readers who fall into a wide range of categories. This includes early readers and elementary school students, middle and high school students, non-native speakers and English Language Learners, adult learners, as well as world language students and students receiving special education services.

Speakers

Dr. Heather Wenzler

Owner/Consultant, Wenzler Education Consulting

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
110A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

1:00pm MST

Idaho STEM Action Center Maker Room

Speakers

Erica Compton

STEM Program Manager, Idaho STEM Action Center

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Level 2 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, All levels.

1:00pm MST

Learning with Apple

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

1:00pm MST

Stress, Anxiety and Burnout – Three Strategies to Bring More Peace to Your Work and Life

Living in a digital age invites a constant bombardment of notifications, an expectation to be ‘on’ 24/7, and a sense of feeling disconnected from the tangible – a recipe for stress, anxiety, and burnout. As a recovering stress addict, I will share three resources that have helped me on my road to recovery. In this session, be prepared for a hands-on experience to participate in using meditation, tapping, and ikebana and leave feeling prepared with tools to have peace in your life on a daily basis.

First, an explanation of what meditation is and is not will be presented in addition to dispelling some myths regarding the practice. A variety of guided meditation apps will be provided as a resource. The specific use of Insight Timer, a free app, will be presented and then the group can participate in a short sample guided meditation from Insight Timer.

Next, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or Tapping will be explained, benefits presented, and questions answered. The group can participate in a round or two of tapping to address current issues they may be feeling.

Last, research has shown that repetitive motion can calm the over-active mind. Not only the traditional yoga or tai-chi but also handwork such as knitting and crocheting focuses the mind and decreases stress hormones. A brief explanation of the Japanese art of flower arranging or ikebana that has been used for centuries to calm the mind will be provided. A demonstration will take place and then those who wish to participate will be invited and guided to create their own ikebana arrangement. Materials will be provided.

While the presentation will be focused on personal use, the strategies can easily be used in the classroom to help students dealing with stress and anxiety.

Speakers

Christine Lake

High School Teacher, Idaho Virtual Academy

HS science teacher for over 10 years with a current teaching assignment of Honors Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science and Computer Science Principles. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Master’s in Health Education degree both from Idaho State... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
120B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner

1:00pm MST

Video Game Design with BLOXELS

BLOXELS:
Bloxels is an educational tool used for ages eight and up. The basis of this tool is to allow students to create a platformer video game using pixel blocks. You can create pixel art, terrain layouts , animations, backgrounds, and even own characters for the game. Believe it or not, this kind of video game can teach your students to practice reading, writing, digital literacy, creative expression and different forms of narrative. Come unleash the inner gamer in you!

Speakers

Merilee Sorensen

Computer Science Teachers, Madison Middle School

My name is Merilee Sorensen. I live in Southeast Idaho with my husband and our four children. I have been teaching 5th grade for 13 years. Teaching science and computer science are among my favorite subjects to teach, and I have had the opportunity to be involved in the development... Read More →

Heidi Thompson

5th Grade Science Teacher, Madison School District 321

My name is Heidi Thompson. I live in SE Idaho and have taught 5th-grade science for nine years. I love my big family, my dog Sadie, corn dogs, and pop tarts. I helped create a 12-week computer science course that each 5th grader gets to take part in. I think computer science is... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
120C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Intermediate

1:00pm MST

‘Coding in Minecraft ‘- Immerse Your Students in Coding

Are you looking for an engaging and immersive curriculum to teach your students to code? Have you
always wanted to utilize game-based learning but didn’t feel you had enough gaming experience? Do
you want students to be able to validate their skills with credentials? With ‘Coding in Minecraft’ by
Prodigy Learning, you don’t have to be a gaming or coding expert! In this session you will learn how
‘Coding in Minecraft’ creates a student-led, highly engaging learning experience where the educator
becomes the facilitator, and the students lead their own learning to learn how to code in Blocks,
JavaScript or Python. Students gain credentials by proving the skills they have learned in coding by
undertaking assessments in the game. You will see how our immersive curriculum and credential
pathway has all the resources you need to teach your students how to code.

Speakers

Kaylene Hoyt

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education

Jennifer Brown

Product Specialist, Prodigy Learning

Thursday February 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

2:30pm MST

Exhibit Break

Thursday February 9, 2023 2:30pm - 3:15pm MST
100ABCD 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Exhibit Hall

3:15pm MST

Increasing Student Engagement & Supporting SEL with Innovative Technology Strategies

Numerous recent studies show that students with low socio-economic status , have a consistent pattern of lower scores in reading, math, and science assessment. Empirical research also supports a link between student internet access, motivation, engagement, attendance, and academic achievement. Today, technology is critical to not only student learning, but also to prepare students for the 21st century workforce . It is more important than ever that students have customized learning experiences , providing them with relevant resources to help them succeed in their education and reach their full potential. You’ll leave this session equipped with innovative strategies to incorporate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through technology; meeting students where they are, increasing both student and family engagement while improving outcomes.

Speakers

Dr. Angela Hemingway

K12 Education Advisor, T-Mobile

Lea Bogle

CEO, Premier Wireless Business Technology Solutions

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership

3:15pm MST

Leading Systematic Change Through Digital Transformation: Building Capacity and Impacting Learning Outcomes

Education leaders face major challenges and opportunities to ensure every learner has access and support to be successful in developing the skills they need for the future. Developing an effective plan for technology integration depends on the systems in place for implementation and support. The overall “systemness” of the organization exists when the minds and hearts of the people are working together for the betterment of the system, and it is a defining characteristic of the culture. In this session, we will learn more about how to strategically develop a system to integrate technology to cultivate and deliver a learner-centered, equity focused instructional foundation for ALL learners. We will discuss and demonstrate how Microsoft Education tools, such as Microsoft Teams, Immersive Reader, and Reading Progress, can be used to create systems of communication and collaboration, as well as create equitable and accessible education solutions to foster student agency and impact learning outcome. Together we can build an innovative system for leading, teaching, and learning for the future.

Speakers

Geri Gillespy, Ed.D.

Microsoft Sr Industry Executive US EDU K12, Microsoft

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
100E 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership

3:15pm MST

Networking Session: Superintendent and Principals

Network with your fellow Superintendents and Principals.

Speakers

Will Goodman

Board Member, IETA

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
120A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership

3:15pm MST

Driving K-12 Innovation

Explore the key Hurdles, Accelerators and Tech Enablers identified in the 2023 global research called Driving K-12 Innovation. Engage in a discussion whether the trends identified by leaders from around the world are the ones happening in your school system.

Speakers

Keith Krueger

CEO, COSN

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate

3:15pm MST

Best Practices for Panic Button Deployment | Enhancing School District Safety

Join Ednetics and Singlewire to hear how districts are leveraging panic buttons to enhance student and staff safety.

Speakers

Dan Motuliak

Regional Manager, Singlewire

Scott Duchow

Ednetics Voice (Scott), Ednetics

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Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
430B Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

3:15pm MST

Cars, Canines, and Cadavers - Oh My! The New Reality of Workforce

Discover how districts across the northwest have taken their STEM and CTE programs and labs both in-person and virtual through creative approaches that include augmented and virtual reality. Discover how students are exploring career pathways and preparing for STEM careers and industry credentials in Health Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Science, and Transportation pathways through various models of blended learning.

Learning Objectives:
- Understand the AR/VR landscape and which are aligned to STEM curriculum and CTE certifications.
- Discover clinical evidence supporting learning gains through learning with AR/VR.
- Identify funding sources for new technology.

Speakers

Justin Kopesky

Director of CTE Solutions, zSpace

Justin Kopesky spent five years in the classroom as a High School Social Studies and Special Education teacher, as well as 7 years in business development working in multiple industry sectors: healthcare, construction, trades, property management and many others. For the past 5 years... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

3:15pm MST

Build a Robust Data Culture

Having a robust data culture is essential to high functioning school district. But what comprises data culture? How can you improve data culture especially if you don’t directly oversee or work within the “academic side” of the house? We take this seemingly nebulous concept, define it, help you assess your own culture with our diagnostic assessment. From there, we will present interactive and engaging, scenarios that outline common data culture challenges within school communities and how to address them.

Speakers

Justin McKean

Solution Strategy Director, PowerSchool

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

3:15pm MST

Home Field Advantage: How the MS-ISAC Can Help Strengthen Cybersecurity

A timely presentation on how Idaho K-12's can get a “home field advantage” on today’s cyber threats with the help of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). Regional Engagement Manager, Michelle Nolan, will provide an overview of the MS-ISAC's mission and the no cost, high impact solutions that Idaho K12's can employ to significantly reduce cyber risk.

Speakers

Michelle Nolan

Regional Engagement Manager, Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center™ (MS-ISAC®), a division of the Center for Internet Security, Inc.®

Michelle Nolan is a Regional Engagement Manager for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center™ (MS-ISAC®), a division of the Center for Internet Security, Inc.®. She is a member of the Stakeholder Engagement team, which works with our nation’s State, Local, Territorial... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

3:15pm MST

Lessons from a Seasoned CISO, Cybersecurity Best Practices and an Update from our Threat Intelligence

In 2020, the COVID pandemic and remote workforce overnight led to a huge paradigm shift on how we should view risk management, cybersecurity, and identity and access management. In this session, hear how Victoriano Casas, former CISO, led the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation agency through these major cybersecurity landscape changes. By being well prepared with adoption of MFA and endpoints protected by CrowdStrike’s advanced cloud-native platform. In 2023, CISOs and CIOs will look at the MITRE ATT&CK framework and see “valid accounts” as the largest threat - come learn how you can protect your data with the click of a button and gain peace of mind. Together, we stop breaches.

Speakers

Victoriano Casas III

Executive Strategist, CrowdStrike

Victoriano Casas III is a native Texan with a bachelor’s in business administration (BBA) degree from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi in Management Information Systems (MIS) with an emphasis in computer systems programming. Victoriano served as TAMUCC’s student body president... Read More →

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

3:15pm MST

Networking Session: Technology Directors

Network with your fellow technology staff.

Speakers

Seth Deniston

Director of Technology, IETA

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
110C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

3:15pm MST

Networking Session: Technology Staff

Network with your fellow technology staff.

Speakers

Josh White

IETA

Seth Deniston

Director of Technology, IETA

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
110A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

3:15pm MST

Security and Privacy Panel

As K-12 education increasingly shifts to online and digital platforms, the importance of security and privacy cannot be overstated. This panel will bring together experts in the field to discuss the latest trends and best practices in keeping student and faculty data secure. From protecting against cyber threats to complying with state and federal regulations, our panelists will provide valuable insights and actionable steps for educators and administrators. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a lively discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the K-12 education technology industry in terms of security and privacy. This session is a must-attend for anyone working in the education technology field looking to stay informed and protect their students and faculty.

Speakers

Devan Delashmutt

Chief Technology Officer, West Ada School District

Devan DeLashmutt started his career in Idaho K-12 educational technology in 1993 with the Pocatello School District. In 2003 opportunities with the Idaho State Department of Education brought Devan to the Treasure Valley. While at the Department of Education, he helped pilot a student... Read More →

Decar Scaff

IT Security Coordinator, Idaho State Board of Education

Decar is a retired veteran of the United States Air Force with nearly three decades of experience in the telecommunications, information technology and cybersecurity fields. He holds a master’s degree in organizational management as well as certifications in cybersecurity, vulnerability... Read More →

Edward Vasko

Director of Idaho Cyberdome, Boise State University

Edward Vasko, CISSP, is currently the Director of Boise State University’s Institute of Pervasive Cybersecurity. He is a cybersecurity leader and entrepreneur with over 30-years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Prior to joining Boise State University, Edward established... Read More →

Dan Smith

Technology Director, Kendrick Joint School District 283

Dan Smith is the Technology Director of the Kendrick Joint School District 283, the Region 2 IETA Representative, and an IETA Board member.

Ryan Gravette

Director of Technology, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
440 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

3:15pm MST

Augmented Reality

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

3:15pm MST

Idaho STEM Action Center Maker Room

Speakers

Erica Compton

STEM Program Manager, Idaho STEM Action Center

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
Level 2 Lobby Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, All levels.

3:15pm MST

Networking Session: Coaches

Network with your fellow instructional coaches.

Speakers

Dr. Melyssa Ferro

K-12 Digital Innovation and Integration Specialist, STEM coordinator, Middle School Science Teacher, President of ISTA, Caldwell School District #132, Idaho Science Teaching Association

Seth Deniston

Director of Technology, IETA

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
110D 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

3:15pm MST

Networking Session: Elementary Teachers

Network with your fellow elementary teachers.

Speakers

Kelli Ogle

Teacher, Coeur d'Alene School District

Seth Deniston

Director of Technology, IETA

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
120B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

3:15pm MST

Networking Session: Librarians

Network with your fellow librarians.

Speakers

Kiersten Kerr

Conference Program Director, NCCE

Seth Deniston

Director of Technology, IETA

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
110B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

3:15pm MST

Networking Session: Secondary Teachers

Network with your fellow secondary teachers.

Speakers

Kathleen Severson

Coeur d'Alene School District

Seth Deniston

Director of Technology, IETA

Thursday February 9, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
120C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

4:00pm MST

Prize Drawings

Thursday February 9, 2023 4:00pm - 4:30pm MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Prizes

7:00am MST

Registration

Friday February 10, 2023 7:00am - 12:00pm MST
Lobby Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Registration

8:00am MST

Collaborating to Solve Problems of Practice- School Safety Focus

Join us for a collaborative discussion on common and pressing issues around school safety. We will learn from and with each other and leave with ideas and action steps as well as connections for future discussions. This two hour workshop will be one where we get to meet with school safety experts, work together to identify key areas of focus, and ideate on plans to shape the future of school safety programs.

Speakers

Laura Boone

Associate Manager, Collaborative, CDW Amplified IT

Bryan Krause

CDW Amplified IT

Tom Woods

Google for Education Training Lead, CDW Amplified for Education

Friday February 10, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership

8:00am MST

Student Safety: The Mountain Gaggle can help you climb.

Students as young as elementary school are engaging in behaviors that are dangerous to themselves or others. However, educators might not see the warning signs in their physical interactions with students. If K-12 leaders have visibility into students’ online activity, backed by 24/7 monitoring with the help of human safety specialists, they can step in and take appropriate action to protect students from harming themselves and others.

Schools using Gaggle to review their students’ use of online tools were able to intervene and save 1408 lives during the 2020-2021 school and nearly 1600 during the 2021-2022 school year. Using an effective combination of artificial intelligence and trained safety experts, Gaggle proactively assists districts around the clock to help prevent student suicide, bullying, inappropriate behaviors, school violence, and other harmful situations.

Gaggle has helped hundreds of districts avoid tragedies and save lives, while also protecting their liability. Hear Lee Baird, Regional Sales Manager at Gaggle, discuss the state of student safety in today’s world and how K-12 leaders can take steps to address concerning incidents. Learn more about key trends in student behavior, how early intervention saves lives, and how school districts can get the actionable intelligence they need to prevent a tragic situation before it's too late.

Speakers

Lee Baird

Regional Sales Manager, Gaggle

Lee Baird graduated from Western Illinois University with his B.S. in Education. After teaching briefly, Lee decided to take the leap and use his passion for transforming students from the court and field to the classroom. Now with over 20 years in K-12 EdTech experience, Lee now... Read More →

Friday February 10, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, All levels.

8:00am MST

Camp You've Got Game

Welcome to Camp You've Got Game! Your camp counselors have been awaiting your arrival. Join us as we explore gamification to increase engagement and promote student-centered learning in your classroom. In this session we will model and discuss the benefits of gamification, provide templates, strategies, and best practices when creating these types of units for students. You will then have a chance to build your own gamified experience for student-centered learning. You will leave this session feeling like one happy camper!

Speakers

Paige Somoza

District Learning Coach, Boise School District

Lindsay Husted

French Teacher at North Junior High, Boise School District

Lindsay Husted is a tap dancing French teacher at North Junior High in Boise, Idaho. In her 18 years of teaching, Lindsay has taught dance, AVID and French at the secondary levels. She believes that inspiring students to be global citizens is the most important job she has as a teacher... Read More →

Samantha Hartman

4th Grade Teacher at Koelsch Elementary, Boise School District

Sam Hartman is a 3rd year teacher at Koelsch Elementary School and has a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Bilingual Education. In her role as a 4th grade teacher for the Boise School District, Sam encourages students to think critically and approach... Read More →

Friday February 10, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

8:00am MST

Strengthening the Idaho STEM College and Careers Pipeline

This session will identify and provide examples of STEM research options for students grades 6-12. Attendees will take away standards-based materials and specific contact/support information. Attendees will have the opportunity to develop a plan for implementing meaningful student research in the school and/or classroom. In addition, attendees will receive materials demonstrating the benefits of student and teacher participation in independent STEM research, including building a culture of excellence and enhancing STEM college and career opportunities.

Speakers

Merrie Rampy

Idaho Science Fairs Director, Idaho STEM Action Center - Idaho Regional Science & Engineering Fairs

Merrie has been involved with science and engineering fairs for more than 50 years, beginning as a participant and volunteer, then mentoring students and managing local fairs as a secondary teacher, and most recently serving as the state Science & Engineering Fairs Director. 12 of... Read More →

Friday February 10, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Administrator/Leadership, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

8:00am MST

Deploying iOS and iPadOS 15

Discover the latest platform changes for deploying iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 in your education organization. Learn about deploying both organization-owned and personally-owned iPad. Explore fundamentals and new updates for deployment workflows including enrollment, ongoing management, content distribution, and re-deployment.

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Friday February 10, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

8:00am MST

Mass Deploying Windows 10/11 PC's with a USB drive, Azure AD, and Setup School PC

Speakers

Matt Cavallin

Technology Director, McCall-Donnelly School District

I've been a Technology Director for the last 12 years. Previously I've been a network and systems administrator in both the public and private sector.

Friday February 10, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am MST
430B Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Intermediate

8:00am MST

Climb to New Heights with Microsoft Reading Progress and Reading Coach

Reading Progress and Reading Coach in Microsoft Teams is changing the way schools improve reading fluency and analyze data at all levels, PK-12. Explore how these tools can show notable improvement for beginning readers, as well as some of our most vulnerable populations, including English learners, students with dyslexia, and those with learning differences. See why educators are scrambling to trade in traditional, time-consuming running records for the automated calculation of learners’ independent, video recorded readings. Reading Progress and Reading Coach provide the repetition and streamlined data needed to build learners’ skills and confidence with individualized learning opportunities. Join us to dive into the basics of implementation in your school or classroom, and then go further with rich collaboration and innovative strategies for fostering an environment that embraces reading, brings equity and inclusion to the forefront, and saves teachers’ valuable time.

Speakers

Lisa Bray

Digital Integration Specialist, West Ada

Lisa is a Regional Digital Integration Specialist for the West Ada School District in Meridian, Idaho. She loves encouraging others to be innovative in their journey to become critical thinkers in the global world. Lisa has seventeen years of teaching experience which includes being... Read More →

Jennifer Marshall

Digital Integration Specialist, West Ada

Jennifer is a Regional Digital Integration Specialist for the West Ada School District in Meridian, Idaho. She has over seventeen years of experience as an elementary teacher, instructional technology coach, and digital integration specialist. Jen graduated from Boise State University... Read More →

Aaron Hubler

Digital Integration Specialists, West Ada

Aaron is a Regional Digital Integration Specialist supporting the use of digital tools in the West Ada School District. He has over 20 years of experience teaching in middle school and continues to be excited to assist teachers and students using technology in effective and useful... Read More →

Friday February 10, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

8:00am MST

Get Hands on with ‘Coding in Minecraft’

Teaching your students to code has never been more engaging than with ‘Coding in Minecraft’ by
Prodigy Learning. In this session you will get hands-on with this immersive curriculum and credential
pathway which immerses students in Minecraft: Education Edition to learn all about coding. Come see

for yourself how ‘Coding in Minecraft’ creates a student-led, highly engaging learning experience where
the teacher becomes the facilitator, and the students lead their own learning to learn how to code in
Blocks, JavaScript or Python and validate their skills by gaining credentials along the way!

Speakers

Kaylene Hoyt

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education

Jennifer Brown

Product Specialist, Prodigy Learning

Friday February 10, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am MST
130 Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

8:00am MST

PowerSchool SIS User Group Meeting

Learn about what's new and coming soon with PS SIS, network with peers and share best practices.

Speakers

Jason Springel

Solution Strategy Director, SIS and PowerSchool Evangelist, PowerSchool

Jason is the PowerSchool Evangelist and also the Director of Solution Strategy for SIS products at PowerSchool, the leading education technology platform for K-12 schools. Jason has been assisting schools with their technology needs in a variety of roles for the past 29 years at Apple... Read More →

Friday February 10, 2023 8:00am - 12:00pm MST
440 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

10:15am MST

Deploying macOS Monterey

Discover the latest platform changes for deploying macOS Ventura in your education organization. Learn about changes to initial enrollment, ongoing management, and return to service including managing software updates and the new Erase All Content and Settings feature for macOS.

Speakers

Dr. Casey Veatch

Education Leadership Executive, Apple

Friday February 10, 2023 10:15am - 12:15pm MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

10:15am MST

Future of School Security an Open Discussion

This session will be a panel/open discussion workshop. We will discuss the various emerging challenges to school security, review recent incidents and how we would do things differently. Attendees are encouraged to pose questions and share personal experiences to further the discussion.

Speakers

Dave Teague

Director, Ednetics

Robert Prady

Area Technical Manager West, Axis Communications

Friday February 10, 2023 10:15am - 12:15pm MST
430B Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical

10:15am MST

Moving to Azure Active Directory & Endpoint Manager

This session will give an overview of how a small district made the migration from local Active Directory to Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Endpoint Manager. We will discuss some of the items to consider when planning your move and how to navigate some of the complexitites. Brett Sower from CompuNet will be answering most of the heavy lift questions!

Speakers

Dan Smith

Technology Director, Kendrick Joint School District 283

Dan Smith is the Technology Director of the Kendrick Joint School District 283, the Region 2 IETA Representative, and an IETA Board member.

Friday February 10, 2023 10:15am - 12:15pm MST
430A 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

IT/Technical, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

10:15am MST

Edpuzzle Tips, Tricks & Updates

Ready to learn tips and tricks to boost engagement with Edpuzzle? In this hands-on session, participants will learn about our new features, create engaging video lessons, embed interactive questions, and navigate easy-to-read data.

Speakers

Melissa Bougie

School Success Manager, Edpuzzle

Melissa currently serves the Edpuzzle community as a school success manager. Before joining the Edpuzzle team, she served as a department lead for a virtual high school and as an ELA teacher.

Jess Davie

School Success Associate, Western US, Edpuzzle

Jess currently manages Edpuzzle regional partnerships with Idaho schools and previously served as a family constituency services manager for Denver Public Schools.

Friday February 10, 2023 10:15am - 12:15pm MST
410B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

10:15am MST

Gamification in the Classroom

As many of our students are interested in the gaming world, gamification in our classes makes retention of concepts something that students find enjoyable. The days of flashcards and drills are something that most students dread or do not find enjoyable - a necessary evil let's say. However, creating a game system is very easy to do in most programs and there are so many tools out there to foster this concept. The session I propose is to give guidance on this Gamification process and give teachers options on how to implement them into their programs. Gamification is the concept that students can "level up" and retry "failed levels" again and again without the incredible pressure to always succeed. Gamification also gives students a pathway where critical thinking and reasoning skills must be applied in order for it to work. Currently, in my own program, I have gamification and game-based learning, one is for technology to take the lead and the other is an "extra" program that all students can try and level themselves up using skills.

In this session we will be focusing on learning on what Gamification is, as well as Game-Based Learning, go over examples of both, and then dive into examples of how to use these tools in the classroom. This session will also focus on attendees to experience GimKit, Boddle, Dreamscape, and Brilliant. Come join us for the fantastic experience of what game-based learning and gamification can do for you and your students!

Speakers

Heather Petrella

Band Director, Pocatello/Chubbuck SD#25: Hawthorne Middle School

https://hawthorneband.weebly.com/the-director.html

Friday February 10, 2023 10:15am - 12:15pm MST
420B 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional, Beginner, Intermediate

10:15am MST

Google Deep Dive

It's been a whirlwind of a conference so far! Take some time to apply your Google learning by completing a series of challenges in Classroom, Slides, Earth, and other great GSuite tools in this rapid-prototyping session. You'll be able to choose one or several different challenges and work together or with your peers to explore, design, create, and learn. Dive deep into a tool and learn how to get the very most from it, or combine your learning from several sessions to plan a lesson or activity relevant to you!

Speakers

Paige Somoza

District Learning Coach, Boise School District

Erin Downey

Professional Learning Specialist, NCCE

Friday February 10, 2023 10:15am - 12:15pm MST
410C 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

Teachers/Instructional

10:15am MST

Mining the Mountain of Learning with Minecraft EDU

Ignite the fire of learning for students and explore the benefits of using Minecraft EDU in your classroom. Minecraft can be a powerful tool in the classroom to engage students in learning subject content as well as other skills such as perseverance, cooperation and empathy. Join us as we explore ideas for first lessons, uncover hints for managing worlds in Minecraft and discover where to find resources that can be used to start you on your journey of mining the mountain of learning available with Minecraft EDU.

Speakers

Teachers/Instructional