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7:00am MST

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Monday February 3, 2020 7:00am - 10:00am MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Planning and Implementing Building Safety and Security
Want to learn more about building a cohesive plan for building security and safety?This session will walk you through the topic, resources, layout, and methods to develop a safety and security plan via a committee.There will be several different activities to walk through during the workshop.

Speakers
avatar for Anita Christenson Koons

Anita Christenson Koons

Assessment and Safety Administrator, Nampa School District
Anita has been working in the district office as the safety administrator and assessment administrator for over 4 years. Previously she worked as an elementary principal, middle school vice principal, dean of students and taught in the Nampa School District.
avatar for Peter Jurhs

Peter Jurhs

Executive Director of Operations and Safety Administrator, Nampa School District
Peter Jurhs has over twenty years of experience in Information Technology. He has worked in call centers, pc manufacturing, higher education, and k-12 education. In July 2019, he was promoted to Executive Director of Operations for the Nampa School District where he oversees Information... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 10:00am MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

The CyberSecurity Risks Facing Schools: What Administrators Need to Know
As schools have increased their reliance on technology for teaching, learning, assessment, and school operations, so too have they increased their exposure to cybersecurity risks. Based on data about publicly-disclosed school cybersecurity incidents since 2016 on the K-12 Cyber Incident Map, this presentation will help administrators understand why schools are at-risk, what the most common cybersecurity issues schools experience are, and how school leaders can best respond to this emerging issue. IT experts have an important role to play, but ultimately K-12 cybersecurity risk management is the job of leadership.

Speakers
avatar for Doug Levin

Doug Levin

President and Founder, EdTech Strategies | K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center
Doug Levin is president and founder of EdTech Strategies, LLC, a Washington-DC based consulting firm working at the intersection of education, technology, public policy and innovation, and the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center. Previously, he served as executivedirector of the State... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 10:00am MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

OneNote Overview and Case Study: MEP OneNote Portfolio
In this course, you will learn how to get started with OneNote and discover how this digital tool will simplify and enhance the curation of your MEP Digital Portfolio which can be accessed from anywhere online. Learn the basics of building a OneNote notebook and discover how to share your notebook. • Overview and application of the Microsoft OneNote program • Review of the OneNote MEP Template available from state resources • Class work-time to start building your Master Educator Portfolio using the OneNote Template

MEP Resources​​​

Speakers
avatar for Geri Gillespy. Ed.S.

Geri Gillespy. Ed.S.

Administrator of Digital Integration, West Ada School District
Geri Gillespy is the Administrator of Digital Integration in the West Ada School District. It is currently the largest district in Idaho with 55 buildings and over 41,000 students. Her Digital Integration team supports the implementation, training, and evaluation of technology integration... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 10:00am MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Using Digital Tools to Take Student Understanding Deeper with Summarizing
Do you want your students to move beyond passively receiving information to actively processing information? “Summarization” seems like “old hat” but it is a powerful practice that is sometimes forgotten. Learn how you can move your students from just being consumers of information to processors who then transform that information into knowledge that sticks. During this session, you will take away actionable strategies that you can use with students tomorrow. This is a hands-on session - you will practice the strategies using content from some of my favorite books! 
Some Resources for You:
Link to Presentaiton: bit.ly/SummaryIETA20
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emplates:  #BookSnaps #Tweet

Speakers
avatar for Janet Avery

Janet Avery

Director of Curriculum, Jerome School District
Janet Avery has been an educator for28+ years. She is currently the Jerome School District Curriculum Director and has been a Middle School Principal, Assistant Principal, and Secondary English Teacher. Janet has lived and worked in many places around the country, but Idaho has always... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 10:00am MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Simplified, Low Cost iPad Deployment, Remote Management, & Scalability Strategies
Apple has overhauled and simplified how iPad devices are deployed and managed, whether in a 1:1 environment or a shared student device environment. IT participants will learn about Zero Touch Deployment: remote management without having to touch a single device. Apple School Management coupled with mobile device management is a complete solution to manage, secure, and deploy iPad devices, Mac computers, iPhone devices, AppleTVs in a district-wide deployment– while reducing overall IT costs of your district. We will be using Moysle for the Mobile Device Management portion.

Speakers

Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 10:00am MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Vulnerability Management With Nessus Essentials
An overview of building a successful vulnerability management program at no cost.  Learn how to obtain, install and configure Nessus Essentials and begin scanning for vulnerabilities and begin providing valuable reporting. Discovery and vulnerability scanning will be demonstrated and vulnerable targets will be provided to test your scanner.  Participants should be comfortable running virtual machines and attend this session with a working Kali Linux or Ubuntu virtual machine to configure.  While a laptop is required for hands-on exercises, students may choose to attend without completing the labs

Speakers
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Darrin Good

Director of Business Development - Secure Enterprise, CompuNet, Inc
Darrin Good is a certified inter-networking expert in security, and a certified information systems security professional. Darrin Good holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He has 25+ years of experience in the Information Technology field... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 10:00am MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

What’s New in PowerSchool
Want to see the newest features just released in November and a sneak peek at the future? Then this is the session you have been waiting for. Jason Springel, PowerSchool Evangelist, will share new features in PowerSchool SIS 19.11 and beyond.

Speakers
avatar for Jason Springel

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 →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 10:00am MST
140 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Attendance Setup best practices in PowerSchool with regards to ISEE reporting & Open PowerSchool Discussion
The hope is that I can be available in this room all day for customers as their time permits and can give my presentation as many times as is necessary throughout the day. I know there are a lot of classes at this event and I don’t want PowerSchool users to feel like they have to forgo another class they might be interested in to come and chat with me or get advice on ISEE reporting in PowerSchool.

Speakers
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Eric Wesselius

Regulatory Compliance Project Manager, PowerSchool
Eric Wesselius has been with PowerSchool many years and manages the state reporting updates for ID.


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 12:00pm MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

8:00am MST

Discovering the importance of play using the LEGO SERIOUS PLAY method
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the LEGO SERIOUS PLAY method, which utilizes LEGO bricks as a medium for communication, strategic thinking and problem solving. This hands-on workshop will allow participants to explore the importance of play in education, and will equip participants with new knowledge of how to incorporate play into future learning experiences.

Speakers
avatar for Russell Fair

Russell Fair

Technology Integration Coach
Russell is a software developer who moonlights as a computer science instructor and technology implementation consultant. Over the past five years, he has helped schools create makerspaces, develop STEAM and computer science programs, and has led roll-outs of 1:1 programs. He is a... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 12:00pm MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

ISIP, the New IRI: How to Plan, Teach and Assess Small Groups and Work Stations?
With emphasis on using ISIP data to provide the best instruction for students, Kathi Tiefenthaler will lead a session focused on 4 steps to ensure small groups and workstations are student focused, differentiated, and purposeful for students and formative, yet simple to implement for teachers.Success of this system within districts and schools and correlations of ISIP to the ISAT will also be provided.
Step 1: classroom environment
Step 2: routines and procedures
Step 3: small groups
Step 4: workstations
Participants will receive ready to go resources and examples to use right away, and a bonus link to download the complete step by step FREE guide for Small Groups and Workstations.
The professional development is based on our hands-on work with teachers, coaches, and administrators in real schools using real ISIP data. It provides a hands-on way for teachers to create and use small data boards called “Focus Folders” to effectively plan instruction and track student progress.Through use of these folders and the recommended instruction, teachers can support all students in achieving above average growth by the end of the school year.

Speakers
avatar for Kathi Tiefenthaler

Kathi Tiefenthaler

Education/Literacy Consultant, STRIVE
Kathi Tiefenthaler, M.Ed., is the Unit Director for Comprehensive Support and Improvement for the Montana Office of Public Instruction which supports schools in improving teaching and learning, especially for disadvantaged students. Kathi taught Title I math and reading, 5th and 6th... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 12:00pm MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Microsoft Minecraft: Education Edition to Promote Ownership of Learning
Learn how you can increase student ownership of learning in your school or district with Minecraft: Education Edition. This digital tool allows learners to demonstrate learning in new and engaging ways while fostering literacy skills, collaboration, and creativity with standards-based instruction.

Speakers
avatar for Jane Miller

Jane Miller

NCCE
Jane Miller is the current Director of Instructional Technology for Federal Way Public Schools in Washington State and is characterized by her colleagues as having a depth of knowledge and versatility that provides learning and collaboration to occur and offers a variety of laughs... Read More →
avatar for Charity Nix

Charity Nix

Northwest Council For Computer Education
Charity Nix has 13 years of experience in the field of Education, which includes 6 years as a classroom teacher and 7 years as a technology education instructional coach in the State of North Dakota.  After graduating from Valley City State University, she began leading fellow educators... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 12:00pm MST
120A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Malware Prevention Bootcamp
Learn from experts in education and cyber security on how school districts can manage Malware incidents. We will discuss mitigation, remediation, and the fiscal impact of Malware incidents. We will also explore physical security and the human factors that contribute to a comprehensive approach to cyber security. Policies, tools and response plans are the key to reducing exposure and will be discussed during the session. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of the types of malware incidents and how to prepare for and manage an infection.

Speakers
avatar for Joy OBrien

Joy OBrien

Exhibiting in Trails, Ednetics


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 12:00pm MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Optical LANs: Networking for the Future
This session will be an informative presentation describing the structure, differences, and performance of new methods and structures for future facing network design. We will showcase new technologies and design parameters to get the most out of your network investments. Optical LANs introduce futureproof infrastructure along with electrical savings, reduced footprint and up to 40% savings on your network.

Speakers
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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 →
avatar for Dave Lawes

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 →
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Scott Chandler

RCDD, System Tech Inc.
Scott has experience since 1993 in the telecommunications field, showing ability to clearly see industry directions, discern solid architecture from technical hype, and apply the technology in a way that increases shareholder value. Experiences in the industry include operations... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 12:00pm MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Tyler SIS User Group
User group meeting for those using or interested in Tyler SIS.  Tyler Tech staff will be on site for this meeting to answer any questions or discuss changes and adjustments.  This is the perfect time to meet together and learn how others are using the system.  Also to ask any questions you might have and get insight into the best way to use the system to do what you need.

Speakers
avatar for Matthew Rauch

Matthew Rauch

Database Administrator, Kuna Joint School District #3
Matthew has been the DBA for KSD3 for the past 5 years. He has used Schoolmaster and Tyler SIS for the past 15 years.
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Steve Mildenberger

Sr. Account Executive, Tyler Technologies Inc
Sr. Account Executive | Tyler Technologies Inc
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David Grossman

Director of Product Development, Tyler Technologies
avatar for David Timmons

David Timmons

Pulse Project Manager, Tyler Technologies
Former classroom teacher now working for Tyler Technologies developing and training the companies school data analytics tool.


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 12:00pm MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

8:00am MST

Google for Education Technical Retreat
This one-day technical retreat will begin by walking through how to migrate to G Suite and ensure you’re going down the right road for your school's Google journey. The day continues with a deep dive into the admin console and what services and settings you really need to change for your staff and more importantly, students. We’ll include tips and tricks for user provisioning and management.

The afternoon will start with an overview of Chromebooks, deployment strategies, device selection, and management.  This is followed by a showcase of Google Vault for e-discovery.  We’ll also give an overview of Third Party Services and Tools that will make your life easier as well as protecting and securing your domain.  The day will finish with a question and answer session to discuss topics that weren’t covered during the day or to go into greater detail on topics discussed during the day.

Topics covered include:

EDU focused admin console best practices
Deep dive walkthrough, OU Structures, Services and Settings, Groups, Reporting 

Chromebooks
Device Selection, Deployment Best Practices, Asset Management, Troubleshooting

Essential Third-Party Tools
Security and Compliance, Backup, device filtering

Q+A Roundtable
Discussion on topics covered during the day and any not covered related to Google.

Speakers
avatar for Carl Behmer

Carl Behmer

Google for Education Consultant, Amplified IT
What We DoAmplified IT is an education-focused consultancy that brings a unique blend of technical skills and knowledge to the K-12 and Higher Ed market to enable and empower IT staff to leverage the innovation of Google for Education and Google Cloud.Our MissionOur mission is to... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 8:00am - 5:00pm MST
410C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Registration
Monday February 3, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Accessibility
Come learn more about the Inclusive Classroom with Microsoft’s Learning Tools and Immersive Reader. These tools are free and can help empower your students to personalize their own learning with reading and comprehension text support. There are no limits to what students can achieve when they are able to access these tools!

Speakers
avatar for JENNIFER MARSHALL, M.Ed.

JENNIFER MARSHALL, M.Ed.

Professional Learning Specialist, NCCE
Jennifer Marshall is a Regional Digital Integration Specialist for the largest school district in the state of Idaho. West Ada School District in Meridian, Idaho serves over 40,000 students and nearly 4,000 educators and staff members. Jen has fifteen years’ experience as an elementary... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Bray

Lisa Bray

Professional Learning Specialist, NCCE
Lisa Bray is a Regional Digital Integration Specialist for the West Ada School District. She is passionate about empowering others to use technology with instructional strategies that enhance learning. She loves encouraging others to be innovative in their journey to become critical... Read More →
avatar for AARON HUBLER

AARON HUBLER

NCCE
Aaron Hubler is a Regional Digital Integration Specialist supporting schools in the West Ada School District, the largest district in Idaho. As a classroom teacher he worked on implementing the use of technology into his classes to help engage students in taking ownership of their... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Engaging Community by Wireframing with Challenge-Based Learning
Wireframing, what is it? Wireframing is an integral part of app design. In this 120-minute course, we will provide a hands-on experience using Keynote to understand and practice wireframing to solve real-world challenges in the community. NOTE: iPad or MacBook is required for this session.

Speakers
avatar for Steven Ahlborn

Steven Ahlborn

2nd Grade Teacher, Wilder School District
Steve has been a full-time classroom teacher for just the past six years all in a 2nd grade classroom, at the same school. In the last four years, he has seen a major shift toward personalized learning with technology as the main force behind it. He enjoys engaging students with the... Read More →
avatar for Conner Morris

Conner Morris

4th Grade Teacher, Wilder School District
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Stephanie Bauer

H.S. Computer Science Educator, Wilder School District


Monday February 3, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Learning with iPad. It’s Personal
Learning is personal for students. How can we make it more accessible for all learners? Powerful assistive features are built into iPad to complement vision, hearing, motor skills, and literacy. Learn from Apple Distinguished Educators as they guide you through hands-on activities to enable individualized learning opportunities for students.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Brent Catlett

Dr. Brent Catlett

Education Leadership Executive, Apple, Inc.
Before joining the Apple Education team Brent was a teacher, principal, instructional technology coach, and director of technology for over 20 years in education. Brent is passionate about the intersection of technology, teaching, and learning.


Monday February 3, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Nampa’s Cyber-Attack Lessons Learned
This session will brief you on the August 2019 Cyber-attack that Nampa School District experienced.It will cover our lessons learned.We will follow that up with a few exercises to walk through to make sure your systems have the resiliency necessary to protect from or recover from a cyber-attack.It will prepare you to have pratical discussions with your leadership team from your district to make sure you are ready for when it happens to you.

Speakers
avatar for Peter Jurhs

Peter Jurhs

Executive Director of Operations and Safety Administrator, Nampa School District
Peter Jurhs has over twenty years of experience in Information Technology. He has worked in call centers, pc manufacturing, higher education, and k-12 education. In July 2019, he was promoted to Executive Director of Operations for the Nampa School District where he oversees Information... Read More →
avatar for Cody Kreps

Cody Kreps

\Director of Information Services, Nampa School District
Cody Kreps, Director of Information Services, Nampa School District Cody is the Director of Information Services with the Nampa School District. He has been with the Nampa school district for over 18 years beginning in 2003 as a Senior Support Specialist. His team is responsible... Read More →
avatar for Nate Bondelid

Nate Bondelid

CEO Tek-Hut, Tek-Hut
We are a certified telecommunications provider, and a leading provider of E-Rate eligible educational services we deliver solutions to meet your needs. We are your partner in technology & education.


Monday February 3, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

PowerSchool Enterprise Reporting
This session will introduce Enterprise Reporting, a great way to review and analyze your data in PowerSchool SIS. The various features and functions of the reporting tool will be reviewed, and then we will discuss how to create your own custom reports using the APEX Builder.

Speakers
avatar for Jason Springel

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 →


Monday February 3, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
140 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

12:00pm MST

Lunch
Monday February 3, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
400 ROOM Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

12:00pm MST

Registration
Monday February 3, 2020 12:00pm - 3:00pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

12:00pm MST

Vendor Setup
Monday February 3, 2020 12:00pm - 3:00pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Mastery Education in the classroom and how to get there with technology
Experience a phenomena to better understand what mastery could like in a typical science classroom and get a sneak peek behind the scenes of using technology to align student feedback, standards and the ISAT.

Speakers
avatar for Aaron McKinnon

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 →


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Coding with Minecraft
Are you struggling to engage learners with a fun and immersive computer science curriculum? Do you want to validate your learners’ skills in coding?  
Join us for a hands-on session led by educators who have discovered how easy it is to teach coding with Coding in Minecraft—an innovative and easy way for teachers from with limited coding experience to teach coding like a seasoned pro and prove your students coding skills. You’ll learn how educators teaching 6th grade on up can leverage Coding in Minecraft’s standards-aligned credential and curriculum program and the familiar world of Minecraft: Education Edition to help their students progress from the basics of using MakeCode to advanced coding with JavaScript. You’ll also learn how Coding in Minecraft’s capstone credential can help you demonstrate your students’ progress to district and state-level administrators. Coding in Minecraft is a great way to put your students on the path to earning professional-grade coding certifications from Microsoft, Apple, or Unity.  
Please bring your fully-charged Windows 10 (preferred) or MacOS laptop and mouse with the latest version of Minecraft: Education Edition installed from here: http://aka.ms/download

Speakers
avatar for Jason Majors

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 →
avatar for Amy Merrill

Amy Merrill

Business Development Manager, Prodigy Learning
Amy Merrill’s passion is working in the education public sector space formerly with Microsoft Education and currently in Business Development with Prodigy Learning.  She enjoys working with teachers, administrators, and others who share in her interested to help students be prepared... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

G Suite Ninja Bootcamp
In this student-led bootcamp, participants become G Suite Ninjas by learning the ins, outs, and in-betweens of G Suite (formerly Google Apps for Education).Students will also share ideas and examples of how they are using G Suite in the classroom.This is a hands-on workshop; participants will need a laptop or Chromebook.

Speakers
avatar for Allison Kershaw

Allison Kershaw

MHS Help Desk Coordinator, Middleton School District
Mrs. Kershaw is responsible of the day-to-day activities and operations of the 1:1 Help Desk located at Middleton High School. The 1:1 Help Desk Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating IT directives when it relates to the 1:1 program, promoting student technician... Read More →



Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

The Power of a Professional Learning Network (PLN)
We are better together! What is a PLN? It is a Professional Learning Network - a group of people who confirm and challenge your thinking in order to make you a better version of yourself. In today's world, a PLN can extend outside of your school, district, and even state or country. In this session we will explore the WHY behind having a PLN and ways to grow your PLN using social media tools. For those of you who know me, you know Twitter will be one of those tools - because I am passionate about that AND because educators are one of the largest groups using Twitter - for the purpose of supporting each other. Come learn how to GROW your PLN! FYI - you will need a device (laptop, tablet, smartphone) for this session.
Resources for YOU:
Presentation Link:  http://bit.ly/IETA20pln
A Twitter Challenge:  https://www.smore.com/tq86n
A Twitter Help Sheet: #mce_temp_url#

Speakers
avatar for Janet Avery

Janet Avery

Director of Curriculum, Jerome School District
Janet Avery has been an educator for28+ years. She is currently the Jerome School District Curriculum Director and has been a Middle School Principal, Assistant Principal, and Secondary English Teacher. Janet has lived and worked in many places around the country, but Idaho has always... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Baseline School Cybersecurity Controls: Raising the Bar
What are the most important things IT leaders can do and advocate for to improve the cybersecurity risk posture of their school districts? This presentation will offer a detailed look
at some of the most significant cybersecurity incidents that schools have faced in recent years and the baseline cybersecurity controls (including school policies, cybersecurity tools, and
user training and awareness-building) that might have prevented them. We'll also explore ways that school IT staff can garner support for better school cybersecurity practices from
administrators and other members of the school community.

Speakers
avatar for Doug Levin

Doug Levin

President and Founder, EdTech Strategies | K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center
Doug Levin is president and founder of EdTech Strategies, LLC, a Washington-DC based consulting firm working at the intersection of education, technology, public policy and innovation, and the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center. Previously, he served as executivedirector of the State... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Deploying Windows 10 AND macOS on Apple devices
Learn how to install Windows on Macintoshes with Bootcamp and WinClone. See how Boot Runner allows users to switch between macOS and Windows operating systems on the same device. This session will teach you how to set up a dual environment automatically using Mac Deploy Stick. We will also show how to set up Apple Xcode for mobile app development classes.

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Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Microsoft Advanced Security & Identity
Deep dive into Microsoft’s advanced security features and how those tie into a cohesive and safe identity.

Speakers
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David Hart

Forsyte IT Solutions Partner
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Kieran Garcia

Sales Director, Forsyte IT Solutions
SecurityIdentityAzureWe want to talk about how your schools can take advantage of their current Microsoft licensing.


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Monitor Your Server
Learn what to do and create to monitor your server functions and keep safe from attacks using FREE and Paid tools for monitoring your essental systems. When you leave this session you will have several tools and have goals to go back to your district to monitor your systems. Create the steps to be prepared for server issues and server breaches. Getting the tools to respond quickly and get backup when you have a server issue. What happens if your server goes down, who and what do you need to do?

Speakers
avatar for Spencer Cook

Spencer Cook

Technology Director/ IETA Board Region 6, Sugar Salem school district
Technology Director at Sugar Salem,


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

PowerSchool: Advanced APEX Techniques
This session will take a deeper dive in to creating custom Enterprise Reports using the APEX Builder. Topics covered include adding field-level security, adding help to columns/fields, adding the “current selection” button to your reports, adding buttons to the page and linking the results to your SQL query and more. Prior experience working with the APEX Builder is highly recommended.

Speakers
avatar for Jason Springel

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 →


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
140 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

E-Rate Process, Definitions, and Deadlines
This session will be an overview of the important steps in the federal E-Rate program and process. The goal is to empower each Idaho applicant to understand the process, definitions, and deadlines to ensure better success for their reimbursement of the eligible products and services. In turn, allows schools and libraries to obtain quality high-speed internet access and telecommunications to help enrich the education and provide opportunities to students throughout Idaho. Additionally, we will cover the process of the state reimbursement as well.

Speakers
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Todd Lawrence

State E-Rate Coordinator, Idaho Department of Education
Todd Lawrence is the State E-Rate Coordinator for the Idaho State Department of Education located in state capital of Boise, Idaho. His main focus is working with schools and districts in Idaho with the E-Rate process to educate and support them on strategies for procuring both category... Read More →



Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 5:00pm MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Adverse Childhood Experience(s) and Trauma Informed Schools:Recognizing students needs, establishing caring and responsive classroom expectations and responding to difficult behaviors with compassion and self-control.
Participant(s) will gain an understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences and the impact of these experiences on the ability to self- regulate and engage in learning (brain function) in today's classroom setting. Participants will also learn "go to" strategies to support caring and responsive classroom expectations, and how to respond to difficult behaviors with compassion and self-control.This presentation is based on the presenter's doctoral research and highlights the work of renowned experts in this field of study.

Speakers
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Dr. Kristina Brinkerhoff

Educational Consultant/Chief Academic Officer, Brinkerhoff Consulting, L.L.C.
Dr. Kristina Brinkerhoff is an educational consultant, working with schools and districts to help educators gain an understanding of the effect Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), also known as exposure to chronic stress, can have on a child's ability to self-regulate and successfully... Read More →



Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 5:00pm MST
420B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Attendance Setup best practices in PowerSchool with regards to ISEE reporting & Open PowerSchool Discussion
The hope is that I can be available in this room all day for customers as their time permits and can give my presentation as many times as is necessary throughout the day. I know there are a lot of classes at this event and I don’t want PowerSchool users to feel like they have to forgo another class they might be interested in to come and chat with me or get advice on ISEE reporting in PowerSchool.

Speakers
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Eric Wesselius

Regulatory Compliance Project Manager, PowerSchool
Eric Wesselius has been with PowerSchool many years and manages the state reporting updates for ID.


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 5:00pm MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

1:00pm MST

STEM and Coding Club; a camp and after school program for grades 1st - 5th
Please click on this link to access information

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hWpsk7j7qYqQDIn-ahuUx2XWRUqP5mqX?usp=sharing

In this workshop you will learn how to use coding and STEM in an after school and summer camp curriculum that align with k-5 Idaho State Standards ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. You will also learn techniques and tips on how to implement Coding and STEM into your everyday classroom curriculum.This course is designed for those who are interested in pursuing more avenues of bringing Computer Science to their School.

Lesson Plans and Curriculum will be shared with all who attend from Discovery Center of Idaho, Code.org, Scratch, Google CS First,and much more that is easy, free or low cost, and exciting on ways to do STEM and coding with your students.

You will all participate in hands on activities including but will not be limited to Rocket launching, Building Engineering, Video Game Design, programming, Bloxels and Ozo Evo Bots.


Resources will also be given on where to find grants and scholarships that help support teachers who want to bring more expensive products into their programs or who want to receive more professional development in Computer Science.Some resources are Idaho Stem Action Center, Codingwithkids.com, Discovery Center of Idaho.


Speakers
avatar for Leah Jones

Leah Jones

2nd Grade Teacher and After School Instructor, Twin Falls School District
Growth Mindset and Exploration! The students and I learn from not only the from one another! In our after school program and our classrooms we are all the leaders in our learning. We focus on collaboration and creation through exploration! At our high poverty and Title 1 school, supplies... Read More →
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Emily Martin

4th grade Gifted and Talented Teacher, Twin Falls School District
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Mary Rios

4th grade teacher and After School Instructor, Twin Falls School District


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 5:00pm MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Meraki Hands On Lab
Come see how to work the Meraki magic on cloud networking!
 
MUST BRING YOUR LAPTOPS for this hands on lab and take a step by step approach to creating a branch network enabling SD-WAN, advanced security and high density wireless.

Speakers
avatar for Dominique Oryol

Dominique Oryol

Account Manager, Cisco Meraki
I have been working with customers in Nebraska for 2 years now. I am super excited to attend this event and present on Meraki's technology and platform! Reach me directly if you have any questions or concerns.
avatar for Brad Pepper

Brad Pepper

Product Sales Specialist, Cisco Meraki
avatar for Keith Adams

Keith Adams

Technical Solutions Architect, Technical Solutions Architect
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 →


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 5:00pm MST
410A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Tyler SIS User Group
User group meeting for those using or interested in Tyler SIS.  Tyler Tech staff will be on site for this meeting to answer any questions or discuss changes and adjustments.  This is the perfect time to meet together and learn how others are using the system.  Also to ask any questions you might have and get insight into the best way to use the system to do what you need.

Speakers
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Steve Mildenberger

Sr. Account Executive, Tyler Technologies Inc
Sr. Account Executive | Tyler Technologies Inc
avatar for David Timmons

David Timmons

Pulse Project Manager, Tyler Technologies
Former classroom teacher now working for Tyler Technologies developing and training the companies school data analytics tool.
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David Grossman

Director of Product Development, Tyler Technologies
avatar for Matthew Rauch

Matthew Rauch

Database Administrator, Kuna Joint School District #3
Matthew has been the DBA for KSD3 for the past 5 years. He has used Schoolmaster and Tyler SIS for the past 15 years.


Monday February 3, 2020 1:00pm - 5:00pm MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

3:00pm MST

Registration
Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:00pm MST

Vendor Setup
Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:00pm MST

How to Stretch your Technology Dollars / How to Find Stuff
Do you know what technology dollars your school is getting :
How do you ask to see what your technology dollars are and when available.
How and when does the your district receive these dollars.
Reviewing state statutes on how these dollars are spent.
What recourse do you have if your having trouble getting this information.
E-Rate discussion:

How do I find Technology Stuff, (where can I go, who do I need to know, when can I get information) ?
Drawings for things

Speakers
avatar for John Neely

John Neely

Technology Director, Camas County School District
John Neely has 48yrs in the information technology arena and is the CEO and owner of Integrative Solutions Northwest LLC (ISNW) since 2003. Technology Director at Camas County School District and contracted Sys, Admin for the University of Idaho Aquaculture Research Center. Mr. Neely... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:00pm MST

Bringing STEM and Coding to Life in the Classroom
SAM Labs provides everything you need to deliver the most engaging STEAM learning experience to your classroom. It seamlessly connects software and hardware with lesson plans that cover a wide variety of subjects, making learning about coding hands-on, accessible, experimental, interactive and fun. You will be introduced to SAM labs, computational thinking and begin experiencing this hands-on coding. Creating with lights, motors, sliders and buzzers, the Bluetooth enabled blocks connect to each other with the app to build something new and exciting.

Speakers
avatar for Mike Agostinelli

Mike Agostinelli

Tech-Savvy Teacher in Residence, NCCE
Mike is currently the Instructional Program Director for the Montana Digital Academy, Montana's state virtual school. Teaching Elementary and Middle school, technology directing, grant writing, presenting, and now directing instruction at a virtual school has given Mike a wide range... Read More →


Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:00pm MST

Flipping For Flipgrid
"The people doing the talking are the people doing the learning...How do you get students to talk about their learning?How do you broaden the scope of your classroom to broaden the audience for students - to help make learning more authentic?How do you teach students to collaborate with others inside and outside of your classroom?Learn how to use Flipgrid - a tool that is FREE and easy to use - to amplify the voices of students in your classroom - or staff in your school.This is a hands-on session where you will learn by doing.Please bring a device (laptop, tablet, or smartphone) with you and get ready to have some Flipgrid FUN!
Outcomes - See first hand/understand how Flipgrid can be used to enhance/increase student ability to explain thinking.Use Flipgrid to increase student ability to be critical friends and improve their work based upon peer input.Use Flipgrid as a formative assessment tool."
Link to Presentation: Flipping for Flipgrid

Speakers
avatar for Janet Avery

Janet Avery

Director of Curriculum, Jerome School District
Janet Avery has been an educator for28+ years. She is currently the Jerome School District Curriculum Director and has been a Middle School Principal, Assistant Principal, and Secondary English Teacher. Janet has lived and worked in many places around the country, but Idaho has always... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Schroeder

Elizabeth Schroeder

Teacher, Wendell School District
Liz is passionate about meaningful experiences for students, teachers, and leaders that craft the best versions of themselves. She has taught various positions K-College in Idaho, North Carolina, and Nevada. @lizidaho


Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:00pm MST

Integrating AR and VR in the Classroom
This hands on demonstration is meant to showcase how virtual reality and augmented reality work in a group setting. Attendees will get to explore the lead device in Google Expeditions as well as the companion devices. Also, we will use the very same hardware to work with augmented reality. This session will dive into the Google Expeditions software and how to build your own VR kit for your school.

Speakers
avatar for Paul Zimmerman

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 →


Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
120A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:00pm MST

Screencasting best practices and benefits in the classroom.
A major benefit of screencasting is that the student and parent can watch the screencast at a time when it’s best for them because learning doesn’t always take place in an academic setting.

Additionally, the students can absorb the information at their own pace by pausing and rewatching portions. Screencasts add a personal touch in ways that other methods simply cannot.

Examples of common screencast are: Tutorials, Video Lessons, Recorded
Presentations and much more.

Screencasting not only saves you time answering the same questions over and over, but it has been proven that 80% of viewers can recall a video they have seen in the past 30 days.

We will be using Screencast-o-matic. Please download the free application before the session.
Please bring content for creating a screencast.

For more information check out the document ScreencastingBestPractices in the session.

Speakers
avatar for Dallas Budden

Dallas Budden

Training Coordinator, Nampa School District
I have taught for 27 years with 17+ years online teaching experience. I enjoy helping teacher plan, create, and implement tutorials for their courses and discovering new ways to create interactive content.​



Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:00pm MST

Apple OS Privacy and Security: Secured from the Start
Apple believes privacy is a fundamental human right and security is at the core of all our products. All Apple operating systems are designed with advanced technologies that work together to consistently monitor, encrypt, and update to keep your devices secure. Join us for as we explore the foundations that keep your data and user information safe.

Speakers

Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:00pm MST

Blocksmith Your Virtual Reality Playground
Blocksmith offers a highly accessible 3D creation software and cloud distribution platform. Virtual Reality adoption has been strong in the Enterprise sector and is making its way to midsize and small businesses. The need for 3D content creation at scale, streamlined distribution to employees and clients and integrated feedback systems is growing rapidly. Helping students in the Education space turn from consumers of digital content into creators of digital content with integrated curriculum. Teaching them key STEM skills in the process.

In this session you will learn about Blocksmith's VR platform and you will get access to the trail software.You will get to work with the software and build a game or just play with the software. Participates will also be able to try a couple of experiences that have been pre-built by Blocksmith designers.

UPDATE: Please download before coming. You don't have to download before hand but it will be faster when we start.

Please go to https://www.blocksmithxr.com/ and create a free account. You can start a free education trial on our pricing page and they can unlock a curriculum trial (the first 2 chapters of class games) on the Blocksmith Market. This will  be linked in their trial email as well as in their admin dashboard. 
The current version of the Builder is on the download page on the website. 


https://www.menti.com/rz5aqeqmxb


Speakers
avatar for Penni Aufderheide Keck

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 →



Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:00pm MST

Network Security- from Risk Management to Design, Technologies, and Tools
We will cover various security components such as risk management, design, firewalls, routers, switches, gateways, various software tools, mobile device management, and some security protocols.

Speakers
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Rod Jones

IT Director, Murtaugh School District
T Director for Murtaugh School District, IT Professional 10+ yrs. - Focus on Education. Survived multiple breaches and malware attacks. Family man, outdoor and Motorsport enthusiast, hobby farmer and gentrifier.


Monday February 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890
 
Tuesday, February 4
 

7:00am MST

Registration
Tuesday February 4, 2020 7:00am - 8:45am MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

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
avatar for Erica Compton

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
LEVEL 2 LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

7 Steps to Making your Technology Professional Development TOP NOTCH!
Want to make your professional development TOP NOTCH? Learn the 7 steps to make it just that...TOP NOTCH!

Speakers
avatar for Eric Nichols

Eric Nichols

Principal/Technology & Curriculum Director, Crane High School & Silvies River Charter School
Eric Nichols is the father of 4; currently the Principal at a virtual high school and a brick and mortar boarding school in rural-frontier Crane, Oregon; a former middle school principal; federal programs director; and a high school teacher. Eric began his career in education 20 years... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Literacy Support for Struggling Students in Vallivue Schools
This session will demonstrate how struggling students in Vallivue are overcoming their learning challenges by using technology tools such as Read&Write for Google.Chromebooks and other devices have become transformative platforms for students of all levels, giving them intuitive and engaging methods for knocking down learning barriers that have traditionally kept them from learning and advancing independently.In addition to student success stories with these programs, attendees will learn how to gain free access to these technology tools and start using them with students today.

Speakers
avatar for Scott Hogan

Scott Hogan

Technology Integration Specialist, Vallivue School District
Scott Hogan graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor's in Education. He then went on to get his Master's degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University. He has taught middle school and high school social studies and has worked in technology integration... Read More →
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Lindsay Mangum

4th Grade Teacher, Vallivue School District
I am in my 13th year of teaching. I graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, and I received my Master's Degree in Educational Technology and Integration from Devry University. I have taught 2nd-4th grade and also worked in technology integration... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Personalizing Learning with EdReady Diagnostics
We all know that the school year is a marathon, not a sprint.Rather than beginning that race with all students at the same starting line, what if there were a way to evaluate your students' individual needs in a variety of different curriculum, providing them a head-start?During this session, learn more about the valuable student data provided by EdReady. You will also learn how you can begin personalizing students' learning experiences with the option to use EdReady resources for interventions, mastery, and scaffolding.

Speakers
avatar for Chris Conant

Chris Conant

Professional Development Specialist, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Chris Conant began his career with Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) in 2016 as a Professional Development Specialist. After 17 years in the classroom, a desire to work with teachers in effectively implementing technology in the classroom lead him to IDLA. Chris enjoys supporting... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Simmons

Jeff Simmons

Superintendent, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Jeff Simmons is the Superintendent for the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA). In this position, Jeff works with IDLA’s Board and Leadership Team to execute IDLA’s mission of providing all students equal opportunities across the state of Idaho. Jeff holds an MA in Education... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

21st Century Literacy in the Secondary Classroom
The NCTE updated their definition of literacy for the 21st century, but have we changed what teaching literacy looks like in our classrooms? Come learn strategies for teaching secondary students (and yourself!) to be literate in the real world today.

Speakers
avatar for Rachel Medeiros

Rachel Medeiros

Instructional Designer, Amplified EDU


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
420B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

ClassDojo: Classroom Management Made Fun! (part one)
ClassDojo is an online classroom management system that I have used in multiple grade levels and all the students that have used it absolutely love it. In a nutshell, ClassDojo is a fantastic and easy way to monitor positive and negative behaviors and have students earn points for potential rewards. One of those rewards while earning positive points that I have used in the past is being able to create and change their "monster". Each students starts out with their own Dojo monster that they can customize and there are endless styles, colors, figures, and characters to choose from. Not only can you use this system to manage individual students, but there are also features that allow you to group students and give or take away points to the whole group, or to the entire class. When you are working with the points themselves, another fantastic feature is that it tells the students exactly what they did to earn points or have those points taken away. For example, some of the positive points categories are: "On Task", "Participating", "Working Hard" and some of the negative point categories are: "Off Task", "Talking Out Of Turn", "Unprepared" and any of these categories can be edited or modified by the teacher. When I used these in elementary school, I was also able to connect the parents to our ClassDojo and it was an excellent way for them to see how their student was progressing or how they did in class that day. You can also send emails, post pictures, and add class stories to the site! Teachers have the capability to add and create as many Dojo classes as they need, which is a great feature for middle school and high school teachers. One incredible new addition that they just created this year is student mode. In this mode, students can add their own private stories that only their parents will be able to see and the teacher approves all posts. Some other excellent teacher tools within ClassDojo are: the ability to take attendance, use a class timer, randomize which students should earn points, and then there are two additional tabs called "Big Ideas" and "Toolkit". All of these features can be accessed directly from the site or the app within the app store for free! One thing I absolutely love about the "Big Ideas" tab is that you can create little mini social-emotional lessons for your students about growth mindset, perseverance, empathy, gratitude and mindfulness. These mini video lessons are put into words students can understand and are excellent ways to start the day off on a very positive note. Within the "Toolkit" tab, you can do even MORE such as: post class directions for the day, play music for the class while they work, there is a group maker for group work days, a noise meter to watch how loud the class gets, Think-Pair-Share, and a "Today" feature to greet students with an introduction message. You can still access all of these things through a computer, but for easy access and less problems, it is recommended that teachers and students use the free app. Some anticipated outcomes for this presentation would be to have teachers play around with this app, so they would need some sort of device to practice on, but cellphones work as well. I would go through all of the basics I mentioned above and if my given time slot allows, I would go into the details about the additional "Big Ideas" and the "Toolkit" features. ClassDojo has completely changed the way my classroom runs and I have been complimented many times on how well my management is. I credit that success to ClassDojo and everything it has helped me with. I would highly recommend teachers to use this and look forward to the potential opportunity to show other teachers how this amazing free app can be utilized.

Speakers
avatar for Ms. Allie Floyd

Ms. Allie Floyd

3rd Grade Teacher, West Ada District
My name is Allie Floyd and I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the IETA Conference for my fourth year in a row! In 2016, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a double minor in English and Music from Idaho State University. I have taught at a variety of... Read More →



Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Engaging Primary Learners with iPad
Learn from inspirational stories of teachers who are having great success improving literacy, numeracy, creativity, and student engagement with iPad. Explore the built-in features on iPad and education apps to support early reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Discover innovative teaching strategies for personalizing learning for primary students.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Brent Catlett

Dr. Brent Catlett

Education Leadership Executive, Apple, Inc.
Before joining the Apple Education team Brent was a teacher, principal, instructional technology coach, and director of technology for over 20 years in education. Brent is passionate about the intersection of technology, teaching, and learning.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Google Classroom for Beginners
In this session, secondary teachers will learn to set up and utilize Google Classroom as an effective digital classroom management tool. It will be a "hands-on" session where teachers set up their classrooms from scratch.

Speakers
avatar for Bobbie Wilson

Bobbie Wilson

English Language Arts Teacher & Literacy Specialist, Kuna High School
Bobbie Wilson is a secondary English teacher who is enthusiastic about the use of technology & exposing her students to literacy strategies, including tech literacy, that they can take into the world with them. She has experience teaching elementary school in Beijing, China, middle... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890
  Educator

8:00am MST

Inside the Box: Cublets for Elementary Educators
Attendees will get hands-on experience with Cubelet robots.These robots are easy to use.They have a wide variety of uses including maker's spaces, science enrichment classes, after school clubs, library STEM activity time, and so much more.Once you get a set of these, the uses are unlimited. All ages can tinker with these amazing robots.At the end of the session attendees should have a good base of knowledge on how the Cubelets work and possible ways to fund a set of Cubelets.

Presentation Link

Speakers
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Amy Biggs

4th Grade Teacher, Coeur d'Alene School District
My name is Amy Biggs. I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Coeur d’Alene in 2002. I grew up in my mom's 2nd grade classroom and have been teaching in area public schools since 2007. I am in my 13th year of teaching. I have had the opportunity to teach at Athol Elementary... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams can be accessed from anywhere online and can serve as a hub for your team work and class work. All your team conversations, files, meetings and apps live together in a single shared workspace. Teams can help you achieve more.

Speakers
avatar for JENNIFER MARSHALL, M.Ed.

JENNIFER MARSHALL, M.Ed.

Professional Learning Specialist, NCCE
Jennifer Marshall is a Regional Digital Integration Specialist for the largest school district in the state of Idaho. West Ada School District in Meridian, Idaho serves over 40,000 students and nearly 4,000 educators and staff members. Jen has fifteen years’ experience as an elementary... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Bray

Lisa Bray

Professional Learning Specialist, NCCE
Lisa Bray is a Regional Digital Integration Specialist for the West Ada School District. She is passionate about empowering others to use technology with instructional strategies that enhance learning. She loves encouraging others to be innovative in their journey to become critical... Read More →
avatar for AARON HUBLER

AARON HUBLER

NCCE
Aaron Hubler is a Regional Digital Integration Specialist supporting schools in the West Ada School District, the largest district in Idaho. As a classroom teacher he worked on implementing the use of technology into his classes to help engage students in taking ownership of their... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Using Canva To Easily Create Amazing Marketing Tools For Your Class, Library or School
Canva is a FREE, easy to use design tool with thousands of pre-made templates which can be adapted for use for your school programs. Create professional fliers, brochures, newsletters, social media posts, and so much more with this very simple but powerful tool.

Speakers
avatar for Kiersten Kerr

Kiersten Kerr

Teacher Librarian, Coeur d'Alene High School
Kiersten has worked as a Teacher Librarian at Coeur d'Alene High School and Hayden Meadows Elementary School for the past 13 years. She is passionate about providing engaging instruction and programs for her students and staff, and uses a variety of tools to communicate with her school... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

What Leaders at Great Schools Do Better: Tech and Inspiring One's Team
Digital media apps and collaboration tools can allow crafting staff planning and interaction that inspire teachers to work together in new ways, see new possibilities for school improvement, and launch new initiatives. Join in as we look at how to use current technologies to revamp how campus, department, and grade-level leaders can work with teams to make meetings far more powerful experiences for everyone, strengthening morale and professional satisfaction along the way.

Speakers
avatar for Rushton Hurley

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

"Let's Taco Bout Tech! How Our District is Approaching Implementing Idaho Content Standards in Computer Science and Information & Communication Technology"
The Mountain Home School district is working towards aligning technology standards in Computer Science and Information & Communication Technology K-12 through a variety of approaches including being awarded a Department of Defense grant, participation in a pilot program with the National Math and Science Initiative, and implementing technology coaches in every building in our district. This session will detail how we are approaching implementing these standards K-12, and will include a variety of stakeholders who will share how they are supporting this effort in our district. We will share what is working for us and how we plan to continue our efforts in the future.

Speakers
avatar for Jamie Vick

Jamie Vick

District Technology Integration Specialist & Assessment Coordinator, Mountain Home School District
Jamie has been an educator in the Mountain Home School District for ten years. She has taught third grade, ran the middle school Title One program, and now works as the District Technology Integration Specialist and Assessment Coordinator. She has an Education Specialist degree in... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

8:00am MST

Empowering students with Adobe and Microsoft Industry Certifications through Certiport– lab preparation, reporting and certification best practices
Join Jason Majors, who is your Certiport Deployment Manager and former Career and Technical Education teacher in a discussion about turning your computer lab into a testing center, how to incorporate certification objectives into your current class standards, pacing, and what Certiport's upgrade from Console 8 to Compass means for you. If you are not part of the Create Idaho or Idaho Microsoft program, join us and learn how to become part of the program.

Speakers
avatar for Jason Majors

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Expand the Classroom with Lenovo VR Classroom
Imagine being able to transport students into immersive learning environment on demand.Now imagine giving them the tools to create their own VR content – now possible with the Lenovo VR Classroom kit built for education.
We will discuss and demo VR technology and review various teaching and learning content in this session.

Speakers
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Susan Reynolds

Vertical Solutions Education Specialist, Lenovo
Susan has spent her entire career working for technology companies focused on bringing instructional technology to education institutions.  She has a passion for working with educators to provide relevant knowledge around the latest technology that could help make a difference in... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
140 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

G Suite Admin Best Practices and Insights
Have you configured your G Suite Admin Console with educational best practices in mind?  Come to this session where we will cover key best practice settings and approaches to Google for Education Domain management.  All of the findings presented are based on extensive experience auditing school domains across the country via our GFE Audit service (www.gfeaudit.com).

Speakers
avatar for Carl Behmer

Carl Behmer

Google for Education Consultant, Amplified IT
What We DoAmplified IT is an education-focused consultancy that brings a unique blend of technical skills and knowledge to the K-12 and Higher Ed market to enable and empower IT staff to leverage the innovation of Google for Education and Google Cloud.Our MissionOur mission is to... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Lens on Security–Risk Management
Risk management. Data privacy. Cybersecurity. These are three critical areas that need to be addressed in any K-12 security strategy.Join this interactive session to learn how different districts are tackling these very important issues. From providing training and professional development to deploying proactive cybersecurity technologies, education leaders from across the nation are taking a stand against cyberthreats. Attendees will leave with best practices, tips, and resources they can use to assist with their incident response planning.

Speakers
avatar for ENA

ENA

Customer Engagement Manager, ENA
ENA delivers transformative technology solutions supported by exceptional customer care. We work with our customers to engineer high-capacity and future-ready connectivity, communication, cloud, security, and data analytics solutions.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Physical Security: What Can We Do to Better Secure Our Schools? (Part 1)
Come join me for a presentation on physical security   Topics discussed:
  • Making Plans
  • Why phyiscal security is important
  • Access Control
  • Bages VS Fobs
  • Process for assigning and automating rights
  • Staff and Student Access
  • Utlizing card readers
  • Ansewring the door
  • ADA
  • Communication
  • Training
  • Lockdowns tying in bells, speakers, cameras and access control
  • Involing police and fire departments
  • Terminology
  • Ending with a group discussion.

Speakers
avatar for Keven Denton

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.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

9:00am MST

Exhibits
Tuesday February 4, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

9:00am MST

Registration
Tuesday February 4, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

9:00am MST

Lead Where You Are
“I’m just...It’s a phrase we hear all the time. I’m just a teacher, I’m just an assistant principal, I’m just a tech director, I’m just a custodian….the list goes on and on and is always followed by reasons something CAN’T happen. Leadership is not a title, it’s an action...and it starts from within. Identifying leadership traits in yourself changes your mindset when thinking about leading those around you. Part of our responsibilities as leaders is to identify leadership traits in others. We need to be better talent scouts in our schools. The opportunities are endless for those who choose to lead...it’s our job to find those traits, focus our efforts on growth opportunities, and foster an environment where everyone has a chance to lead. This fast paced and engaging session will help you identify your own leadership traits and implement practical ways to increase your capacity to find them in others.

Speakers
avatar for Joe Sanfelippo, PhD

Joe Sanfelippo, PhD

Superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am MST
400 ROOM Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Book Signing
Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am MST
400 ROOM Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Exhibit Break
Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Registration
Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Leveraging Physical Security to Coordinate Events, Even with Law Enforcement
It’s not a matter of “IF”, it’s a matter of “WHEN”.Are you getting the info you need, and in a timely manner?When an event arises, time and information is critical.Physical security is essential to helping aid in an event and reducing danger.Learn ways to help reduce risk and increase safety.

Speakers
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CompuNet

-, Compunet
Jason Smart is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Solutions for Smart and Safe Workplace.  He has been in the IT and Physical Security industry for 20+ years.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:00am MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

10:45am MST

Exhibits
Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am 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
avatar for Erica Compton

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
LEVEL 2 LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Registration
Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Mountain High School IT Squad and Chromebooks 101
The Mountain Home high school IT Squad is made up of Junior and Senior students learning to work as computer support staff; troubleshooting all level one and some level two technology issues around the district. These students are trained to maintain the high school's digital devices, and teach a Chromebook 101 to faculty and new students. There will also be a short course on Chromebook shortcuts and usability features.

Speakers
avatar for Lyndy Higgins

Lyndy Higgins

Business and Technology teacher, Mountain Home School District
Mrs. Higgins has been a business and technology teacher for four years with her district. I am in my third year teaching Interactive Media and Computer Science and enjoying my students and the world of computer science. When our district went 1:1 with digital devices I was able to... Read More →



Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Seeing into the Future with Virtual Reality and 3D Design
In this session we will talk a little bit about what we have done to start a computer science program at our school and how far we have come. We will show how we use virtual reality hand in hand with 3D design to get students excited about their futures with the latest in tech. Along with our students we discover how these technological advances are changing careers and how things are done.

Speakers
avatar for Auri Willard

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 →
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Mr. Erik Bloom

6th Grade Science and Computer Science Teacher, Madison School District #321
Auri and Erik have taught sixth grade science for 13 years combined. After teaching science for a year, and having the opportunity to attend the IETA conference a new vision was created. Auri and Erik put in a lot of time reworking their school's social studies curriculum to make... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Agility in STEAM and beyond
Agile is all about teamwork, transparency, and technical excellence. In this hands-on workshop participants will learn the principals of agile that enable collaborative environments where diverse teams can continuously learn, improve, grow and produce. While the agile principals evolved from software development, they can be applied in any subject matter; this session includes several hands on STEAM related experiences that give participants an opportunity to practice agile.

Speakers
avatar for Russell Fair

Russell Fair

Technology Integration Coach
Russell is a software developer who moonlights as a computer science instructor and technology implementation consultant. Over the past five years, he has helped schools create makerspaces, develop STEAM and computer science programs, and has led roll-outs of 1:1 programs. He is a... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Bring Augmented Reality to Your Classroom with iPad
Firsthand experience is one of the most powerful ways to learn. With augmented reality, students can experience just about anything they can imagine. Join us to explore augmented reality apps on iPad that help students connect their learning to the world in new ways.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Brent Catlett

Dr. Brent Catlett

Education Leadership Executive, Apple, Inc.
Before joining the Apple Education team Brent was a teacher, principal, instructional technology coach, and director of technology for over 20 years in education. Brent is passionate about the intersection of technology, teaching, and learning.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

ClassDojo: Classroom Management Made Fun! (part two)
"Part One" of my two sessions will be for beginners that need to learn how to set-up ClassDojo and access many of the beginner features. For more advanced features and using all of the tools in the ClassDojo "Toolbox", I will also be having a "Part Two" later in the morning for more intermediate/advanced work on ClassDojo.

Here is a detailed description all about ClassDojo:

ClassDojo is an online classroom management system that I have used in multiple grade levels and all the students that have used it absolutely love it. In a nutshell, ClassDojo is a fantastic and easy way to monitor positive and negative behaviors and have students earn points for potential rewards. One of those rewards while earning positive points that I have used in the past is being able to create and change their "monster". Each students starts out with their own Dojo monster that they can customize and there are endless styles, colors, figures, and characters to choose from. Not only can you use this system to manage individual students, but there are also features that allow you to group students and give or take away points to the whole group, or to the entire class. When you are working with the points themselves, another fantastic feature is that it tells the students exactly what they did to earn points or have those points taken away. For example, some of the positive points categories are: "On Task", "Participating", "Working Hard" and some of the negative point categories are: "Off Task", "Talking Out Of Turn", "Unprepared" and any of these categories can be edited or modified by the teacher. When I used these in elementary school, I was also able to connect the parents to our ClassDojo and it was an excellent way for them to see how their student was progressing or how they did in class that day. You can also send emails, post pictures, and add class stories to the site! Teachers have the capability to add and create as many Dojo classes as they need, which is a great feature for middle school and high school teachers. One incredible new addition that they just created this year is student mode. In this mode, students can add their own private stories that only their parents will be able to see and the teacher approves all posts. Some other excellent teacher tools within ClassDojo are: the ability to take attendance, use a class timer, randomize which students should earn points, and then there are two additional tabs called "Big Ideas" and "Toolkit". All of these features can be accessed directly from the site or the app within the app store for free! One thing I absolutely love about the "Big Ideas" tab is that you can create little mini social-emotional lessons for your students about growth mindset, perseverance, empathy, gratitude and mindfulness. These mini video lessons are put into words students can understand and are excellent ways to start the day off on a very positive note. Within the "Toolkit" tab, you can do even MORE such as: post class directions for the day, play music for the class while they work, there is a group maker for group work days, a noise meter to watch how loud the class gets, Think-Pair-Share, and a "Today" feature to greet students with an introduction message. You can still access all of these things through a computer, but for easy access and less problems, it is recommended that teachers and students use the free app. Some anticipated outcomes for this presentation would be to have teachers play around with this app, so they would need some sort of device to practice on, but cellphones work as well. I would go through all of the basics I mentioned above and if my given time slot allows, I would go into the details about the additional "Big Ideas" and the "Toolkit" features. ClassDojo has completely changed the way my classroom runs and I have been complimented many times on how well my management is. I credit that success to ClassDojo and everything it has helped me with. I would highly recommend teachers to use this and look forward to the potential opportunity to show other teachers how this amazing free app can be utilized.

Speakers
avatar for Ms. Allie Floyd

Ms. Allie Floyd

3rd Grade Teacher, West Ada District
My name is Allie Floyd and I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the IETA Conference for my fourth year in a row! In 2016, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a double minor in English and Music from Idaho State University. I have taught at a variety of... Read More →



Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
410C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Coding and Creativity with Sphero
Sphero is being used in classrooms to teach robotics and programming. We will discuss how a growing community of makers, students, instructors, and parents are all learning together through play. We will also present our work creating engaging STEAM learning experiences for K-12 students and educators throughout the world. We will discuss about the need in today's classroom for true 21st Century Learning skills, and how these skills help prepare students for their future careers. We will get hands on and show how the Sphero line of products will help those students discover their talents and passions in ways no other product can.

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Couch

Jeff Couch

Not attending, Sphero
I present at many different conferences and district meetings throughout the year.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Differentiating Learning Using G Suite
Get ideas for how to differentiate instruction for students or adults using a variety of G Suite Apps and on-demand learning tools and menus.

Outcomes:
Experience different kinds of learning menus
Create their own learning menu
Explore a variety of web tools

Resource Sheet

Speakers
avatar for Melissa Lim

Melissa Lim

Technology Integration Specialist, Portland Public Schools
I work collaboratively with administrators, curriculum and instruction, teachers, students, and other central departments to support professional learning and the integration of technology and curriculum, in both leadership and classroom settings across Portland Public Schools.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
420B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Dynamic Prompts for Compelling Discussions and Stronger Writing
There is a mind-boggling array of opportunities online to use interesting articles, images, and videos to prompt discussion and writing, as well as creativity with any subject. We'll look at ways of using some of what's available and you'll return to your school with activities ready to go.

Speakers
avatar for Rushton Hurley

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Leading the Learning
Ever feel like you arrive at school, go through the day, and wonder if anything actually got done? The day-to-day operations tend to impede our opportunity for administrators to grow and learn in their position. The administrator in a school is responsible for leading a learning organization. If we are going to lead the learning in schools we need to find a way to do it together. Too often administrators are left on an island because they are the only person in the building with a particular role. This session provides a road map for taking ownership of your learning, while still leading the work done at the building level.

Speakers
avatar for Joe Sanfelippo, PhD

Joe Sanfelippo, PhD

Superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

You’re So Distracted
You’re So Distracted… You Probably (Don’t) Think This Presentation is About You

Chances are you are reading this sectional description on a digital device: laptop, cellphone or tablet. At the same time that this device is connecting you to a vast world of people and  information, it is also distracting you with notifications, games, amusements, and low-value content designed to pull you in and dominate your finite well of attention. If you can't fight it,  what chance does an impulsive adolescent have??! It is time to have an honest conversation about digital distraction. This presentation will approach the problem head on, with a look at the problem and suggestions of saving yourself AND your students from this growing problem!

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jason Neiffer

Dr. Jason Neiffer

Tech-Savvy Administrator-in-Residence, Northwest Council for Computer Education
Dr. Jason Neiffer is the first Assistant Director/Curriculum Director of the Montana Digital Academy, Montana’s public state virtual school. Since MTDA's start in 2010, he has led a team of over 150 teachers building a supplemental online education program delivering over 120 course... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Breaking the Cybersecurity Status Quo with NGFW
The rapidly evolving threat landscape, IT infrastructure, and increasingly accessible applications has rendered traditional security measures inadequate in the modern digital age.  A revised approach to security is needed with tightly integrated and automated prevention capabilities.  Ensuring consistent and equitable security in the cloud, on network, and at the endpoint is mandatory for any organization to protect against today's advanced cyber threats.  Understanding what is required of your NGFW and why it is important is at the very cornerstone of cybersecurity innovation and this presentation.

Speakers

Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
410A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Computer Science – the future of technical education. Stay current with the new resources and certifications offered through the Idaho Microsoft Imagine Academy and Certiport Program.
What is beyond Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications? Microsoft Technology Associate Certifications! Come learn what Computer Science resources and certifications are available to you through the Microsoft Imagine Academy and Certiport Program. You will learn how to access the resources and deliver these certifications to your students.

Speakers
avatar for Jason Majors

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
120A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Is Your District Ready for the Future? Roadmap to Build Your Technology Infrastructure
Simplify your IT infrastructure, making it more manageable, affordable and flexible. There are so many options available from software, hardware to security – make sure it’s future-proofed. Learn how to free up IT staff resources so they can focus on education technology.


Speakers
avatar for Nate Bondelid

Nate Bondelid

CEO Tek-Hut, Tek-Hut
We are a certified telecommunications provider, and a leading provider of E-Rate eligible educational services we deliver solutions to meet your needs. We are your partner in technology & education.
avatar for Mike Cozakos

Mike Cozakos

Director of Instructional Technology, Middleton School District


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Microsoft: Print Management for Azure Active Directory environments
Attend the session to hear and discuss about enabling Printing for users in Azure Active Directory environment.

Please note that you will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Microsoft before attending this session.

Speakers
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Saurabh Bansal

Program Manager, Microsoft


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Physical Security: What Can We Do to Better Secure Our Schools? (Part 2)
Welcome back hope you enjoyed the keynote : 
Part 2  continues and concludes with group discussion.

  • Making Plans
  • Why phyiscal security is important
  • Access Control
  • Bages VS Fobs
  • Process for assigning and automating rights
  • Staff and Student Access
  • Utlizing card readers
  • Ansewring the door
  • ADA
  • Communication
  • Training
  • Lockdowns tying in bells, speakers, cameras and access control
  • Involing police and fire departments
  • Terminology
  • Ending with a group discussion.




Speakers
avatar for Keven Denton

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.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

11:40am MST

Exhibits
Tuesday February 4, 2020 11:40am - 12:50pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

11:40am MST

Registration
Tuesday February 4, 2020 11:40am - 12:50pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

11:40am MST

Awards Luncheon with Supt. Ybarra
Tuesday February 4, 2020 11:40am - 12:50pm MST
400 ROOM Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Exhibits
Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm 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
avatar for Erica Compton

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
LEVEL 2 LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Registration
Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Cybersecurity Essentials for Education
Cybersecurity is a daily news headline—a new data breach, a new ransomware case, a new IoT hack, a new mobile phone scam. The headlines often include a school district, a student hacker, or a vendor who mismanaged PII of kindergarten students. Who is called on to “fix” these incidents? Superintendents, CIOs, network and system administrators, and even school board members. If one of those titles describes you, we invite you to join us for a practical session on how to manage risk in this elevated cybersecurity threat landscape. 

We will share a framework of policies, processes, actions, and conversations that scales from the smallest districts to the largest. You will leave with a customized set of steps and resources for your next cabinet, technical staff, or school board meeting.

Session materials here: http://bit.ly/Instill2020



Speakers
avatar for Rachel Wente-Chaney

Rachel Wente-Chaney

Chief Information Officer, High Desert Education Service District
Hi! I'm CIO for the High Desert ESD in Central Oregon. I spend my days supporting a regional technology ecosystem that includes network services, information services, digital learning spaces, digital workspace modernization, information security, and more. This is possible because... Read More →
avatar for Leslie Golden

Leslie Golden

President, Instill Security
Leslie has worked in IT and Education Technology for thepast 20 years, and developed a specialization in InfoSec and Compliance working with a cloud hosting company in Portland, Oregon. She foundedInstill Security as a company thatfocuses on helping organizationsdesign and implement... Read More →
avatar for Don Wolff

Don Wolff

CTO, Portland Public Schools
As the CTO for PPS, Don oversees all PPS technology functions, including information security, application maintenance, data centers, help desk, and hardware support, voice and data communication, and computer systems operations.Don earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Focused Coaching and Improved Instruction
Do you want simple ways to demonstrate that your instructional support is making a difference in the lives of students AND teachers? Are you an instructional coach or leader that works with schools to improve literacy instruction and student achievement? Do you want to be able to provide support for all teachers based on group and individual needs? Do you want coaching tools that are tried and true and that you can manipulate to meet your needs including lots of examples of coaching plans and step by step ideas for creating your own coaching plans? This session will help you!Kathi is a real educator who assists real coaches and instructional leaders everyday—with proven success in helping districts, schools, coaches and teachers improve instruction and raise student achievement.Proven practices from the resource “Coach’s Handbook” will be shared.

Speakers
avatar for Kathi Tiefenthaler

Kathi Tiefenthaler

Education/Literacy Consultant, STRIVE
Kathi Tiefenthaler, M.Ed., is the Unit Director for Comprehensive Support and Improvement for the Montana Office of Public Instruction which supports schools in improving teaching and learning, especially for disadvantaged students. Kathi taught Title I math and reading, 5th and 6th... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
410C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Hacking Leadership
Water is amazing and seemingly always finds a way. It has the ability to form, replenish our system, power equipment, and can wipe out entire cities. Leaders have the same properties.  Some end up conforming to their environment as water would with a cup or bowl. Some have the power to wipe out entire populations and others lift the level of the land. The best leaders take little openings and create space for those they lead. They find the smallest cracks of opportunity and create a path that was not there before. They shape the land. They find a way. Hacking leadership is about finding innovative solutions to issues that have plagued the system for years, and implementing them tomorrow. The focus is on practical application. We all know the problems exist, but knowledge of problems does not make our daily life in schools easier.  Utilizing the tools in Hacking Leadership will allow you and your team to find the openings and create space for those you lead. Space to learn. Space to teach. Space to thrive.

Speakers
avatar for Joe Sanfelippo, PhD

Joe Sanfelippo, PhD

Superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Team App - The Communication Hub and a place for all team information
Team App is a platform that allows teams and school groups to improve communication by creating their very own customizable smartphone app with a dynamically updating website. Come see how the Middleton School District implemented Team App across their Middle School and High School athletic programs and club teams. The District and Schools now have the capability to instantly communicate with coaches / parents / students, a unified calendar, central document storage and so much more….  

Speakers
avatar for Mike Cozakos

Mike Cozakos

Director of Instructional Technology, Middleton School District
avatar for Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith

National Partnerships Manager - North America, Team App



Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
410A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Cultivating Resilience in Educators
Embrace your emotions, engage in specific habits, and learn strategies to boost your resilience to survive and thrive, both personally and professionally.

Outcomes:
What is resilience?
Participate in resilience-building activities and strategies
Reflect with colleagues

Resource Sheet

Speakers
avatar for Melissa Lim

Melissa Lim

Technology Integration Specialist, Portland Public Schools
I work collaboratively with administrators, curriculum and instruction, teachers, students, and other central departments to support professional learning and the integration of technology and curriculum, in both leadership and classroom settings across Portland Public Schools.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

1:00pm MST

Google Tour Creator
This session will show educators how to use Google Tour Creator to create their own VR experiences. We will also discuss how this tool can be used to bring the community into the classroom and engage students in entirely new ways. These experiences can then be uploaded to Google Expeditions, embedded on websites, or shared directly for anyone to enjoy.

Speakers
avatar for Paul Zimmerman

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

If We Don't Teach It 'They' Will Be Forcing Perspective One Human At A Time
Humans of all sizes are feeling divided yet closer, more educated, or more ignorant? It seems like a bipolar mess reaping havoc one human at a time. But perhaps it's just humans and the algorithms they make forcing our perspectives.

Join this active learning session if you want to:
  • Look at the global landscape of media, values, and education today instead of just one vantage point that is being manipulated daily by transformational technology advancements and an economy craving human attention.
  • Test your own biases and triggers so you can gain compassion for your staff, community, and students.
  • Practice at least three media literacy strategies that any K-20 educator can use with kids/peers in our classrooms/schools to help combat misinformation/disinformation.
'Forcing Perspective One Human At A Time' looks to inspire educators and administrators alike to weave media literacy strategies into their work; instead of allowing social media, trolls, and clickbait to reap havoc on their student's mindsets, opportunities, and daily choices.

Speakers
avatar for Darren Hudgins

Darren Hudgins

Educator | Author | CEO Think Do Thrive, UEN
Darren Hudgins is a passionate advocate for creating learning experiences that drive educators of all kinds and their students to think, do, and thrive. He believes in this mission so much that he conceptualized and directs Think Do Thrive. He uses his 20+ years in education, EdTech... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
420B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

K-12 Creativity with Trashbots
Trashbots are a robotic platform that teaches problem solving skills and boosts student creativity by incorporating everyday objects into the mix of solving a problem.This session will introduce you to the Trashbots experience (as if you are a student) and show you curriculum that can be utilized in the classroom.This affordable K-12 STEM technology includes lessons that can easily be adapted for learners of all ages.Trashbots can be coded using TBlocks platform created by Trashbots or with Python.Come create with us!Also hear from the Director of the Doceo Center and a teacher who just completed a computer science endorsement program with the University of Idaho about how these robots were incorporated into a middle school coding camp, and hear from the inventors about why and how they created Trashbots.

Speakers
avatar for Cassidy Hall

Cassidy Hall

Director, University of Idaho
Cassidy Hall is the director of the Doceo Center for Innovation + Learning, as well as an Associate Professor of learning technologies in the University of Idaho’s Curriculum and Instruction Department. She brings extensive experience of collaboration with teachers and faculty in... Read More →
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Chad Harris

Teacher, Bingham Academy High School
Chad Harris has been in education for 23 years. He attended graduate school at the University of Utah. He has worked for a governor as well as trained superintendents and school board members across the state of Utah. Recently, he has been a principal the the middle and high school... Read More →
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Rohit Srinivasan

Inventor of Trashbots, Trashbots
Rohit Srinivasan is a sophomore in the Plan II and Mechanical Engineering program at UT, part of the class of 2022. At Trashbots, he specializes in hardware design and business development. In his free time, he enjoys working his 3D printer and Spikeball.
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Sidharth Srinivasan

Inventor of Trashbots, Trashbots
Sidharth Srinivasan is a senior at Westlake High School, part of the class of 2020. At Trashbots, he specializes in software development, curriculum development and digital media. In his free time, he enjoys music - singing, piano and guitar - and running.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Learning Sciences to Reach All Students
Understanding how the brain works and how learning occurs is likely something we didn’t learn in school or at least it's not something we can easily recall from our college days.  Keeping ourselves up to date on learner characteristics and brain based best teaching practices can help teachers customize their classroom experience to better meet the needs of the diverse learners they serve. This hands-on session will expand participants' knowledge related to learning sciences and provide actionable strategies to shape the learning experiences they design.

Speakers
avatar for Nancy Mangum

Nancy Mangum

Director of Learning Partnerships, LeadingEdge Learning
Being the oldest of 3 siblings and the daughter of a middle-grade math teacher of 42 years, teaching has always been in Nancy’s blood.  During her tenure in the Wake County Public School System, Nancy was an elementary educator, instructional coach, and district administrator... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Seesaw!Digital Portfolios for Every Grade Level
Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio that empowers students to independently document what they are learning at school and inspires students to do their best work and saves teachers time.Used in over 20,000 classrooms, Seesaw has changed my teaching forever!Come learn how to use it with 1 or 25 devices, chromebooks, or tablets and in ANY grade level!You'll love connecting your classroom to home and the world with amazing ease.

Speakers
avatar for Kerrianne Burch

Kerrianne Burch

Elementary Music Teacher, Twin Falls SD
My name is Kerrianne Burch, and I am officially addicted to implementing technology in my classroom. I have been teaching in the Twin Falls area since 2009 after moving here from Arizona. I graduated from Brigham Young University, Provo in 1999 with my degree in Elementary Education... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Six Mobile Apps that EVERY Tech-Savvy Teacher Should Have on Their Smartphone
You’ve probably heard that our mobile devices are distracting, anxiety-provoking, and may have
interfered in a major presidential election. However, passive use of our phone and mobile
devices are part of why they have become the object of such intrigue. Join NCCE’s Tech-Savvy
Administrator as he leads the movement towards seeing mobile devices as the revolutionary
learning tool that they are. He will discuss the six apps that EVERY teacher should have on their
phone and the obligation that all teachers have to help students use their phone as a tool for
learning, creating, and sharing knowledge.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jason Neiffer

Dr. Jason Neiffer

Tech-Savvy Administrator-in-Residence, Northwest Council for Computer Education
Dr. Jason Neiffer is the first Assistant Director/Curriculum Director of the Montana Digital Academy, Montana’s public state virtual school. Since MTDA's start in 2010, he has led a team of over 150 teachers building a supplemental online education program delivering over 120 course... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Cognitive Load and Learning
Based on the research and work from Todd Zakrajsek & John Sweller, this session will focus on how cognitive load impacts student outcomes and provide tools so instructors can develop specific activities and lesson plans to help students deepen their learning. If we want our learners to learn, we need to think about the cognitive load we are placing on them with our teaching – as with everything in life, balance is important. Additionally, we'll look at how cognitive load affects collaborative learning. Finally, participants will gain practical instructional strategies they can use in their lessons to reduce high cognitive load.

Speakers
avatar for Maureen Seidel, M.Ed

Maureen Seidel, M.Ed

Assistant Professor of Innovation and Doceo Programming, Northwest Nazarene University
Maureen Seidel is an Assistant Professor at Northwest Nazarene University working with the Center for Professional Development with Doceō Programming. She has more than 16 years of teaching experience in the Treasure Valley and has an innovative mind for engaging students in the... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Destiny Discover - Maximizing Access to your Educational Resources
Follett's Destiny Discover patron interface of Destiny Library Manager takes you to the next level of curation, collaboration, and promoting your district's print and digital resources.During this hands-on session, you will learn how to set-up your home page, add educational databases to the One Search federated search, and utilize the Collections curation feature.This session is designed for school librarians that use Destiny Library Manager.

Speakers
avatar for Pam DeMar

Pam DeMar

Booth Attendant, Follett
I have worked with districts and schools helping them choose and utilize their educational resources for the past twelve years. Working with Follett Destiny Solutions I have come to better understand the challenges districts have in finding, promoting and utilizing the educational... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
140 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890
  IT

1:00pm MST

Federated Authentication: Apple and Microsoft Azure Integration Best Practices
Federated authentication links your Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AD) instance with Apple School Manager, so you can directly leverage Microsoft Azure AD user names and passwords as Managed Apple IDs. This makes Apple School Manager an even simpler way to streamline the management of your people, content and devices, with one easy to use interface. Join us as we go from initial setup to identity management with MS Azure.

Speakers

Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Microsoft Advanced Security & Identity
Deep dive into Microsoft’s advanced security features and how those tie into a cohesive and safe identity.

Speakers
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David Hart

Forsyte IT Solutions Partner
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Kieran Garcia

Sales Director, Forsyte IT Solutions
SecurityIdentityAzureWe want to talk about how your schools can take advantage of their current Microsoft licensing.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
120A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:00pm MST

Power BI Introduction Work Session
Power BI is a simple Microsoft extract, transform, and load visualization business intelligence tool that makes it simple to compare data from multiple sources (Garner Quadrangle ranks Power BI the number one business intelligence tool).In this work session, you will learn how to import data from multiple sources, created data models, and transform information and create visualizations.

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Dodds

Jeff Dodds

Data Administrator, West Ada School District
I have been working in the information technology field for over 20 years as a web programmer, systems analyst, and most recently the data administrator for the West Ada School District. In this role, I work with teams that develop and maintain our data warehouse, design integrations... Read More →
avatar for Chad Smith

Chad Smith

Senior Report Developer, West Ada School District
Chad is currently a Senior Report Developer at the West Ada School District.He uses Power BI extensively to provide solutions for Early Warning Systems, finance, attendance, incident management, etc.Related Degrees/Certificates: M.A. in Education, Microsoft Database Fundamentals... Read More →
avatar for Julie Buisman

Julie Buisman

Programmer/Systems Analyst, PMP, West Ada School District
Julie has over ten years experience analyzing & reporting utilizing a variety of data systems including PeopleSoft, Oracle and PowerSchool. Most recently she was tasked with leading teams at West Ada School District to create a data governance framework for analytics tools, SAS and... Read More →


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Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

1:00pm MST

The Integrated School of the Future & Troubleshooting Layer 1
The sessions will be hands on sessions showing methods of troubleshooting layer 1 issues.

Speakers
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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 →
avatar for Dave Lawes

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 →
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Scott Chandler

RCDD, System Tech Inc.
Scott has experience since 1993 in the telecommunications field, showing ability to clearly see industry directions, discern solid architecture from technical hype, and apply the technology in a way that increases shareholder value. Experiences in the industry include operations... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:30pm MST

Exhibit Break
Tuesday February 4, 2020 2:30pm - 3:15pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:30pm MST

Registration
Tuesday February 4, 2020 2:30pm - 3:15pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Exhibits
Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm 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
avatar for Erica Compton

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
LEVEL 2 LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Registration
Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Academic changes needed to prepare for the 4th Industrial Revolution
As the old adage goes, what we teach and test are important, but much of what's important isn't tested. With rapid evolution in the 4th Industrial Revolution upon us, are we truly preparing young people for the challenges they will face in their lifetime. Or are we emphasizing the status quo to appease the politicians. Join HP's Distinguish Technologist, Elliott Levine, with over a quarter century in K-12 education, as we look at technologies that are transforming our future, and the steps we, as educators, can take today to better prepare.

Speakers
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Elliott Levine

Distinguished Technologist and Director of Education, HP, HP Inc.
Named the Inaugural EdTech 100 Top Global Influencers by EdTech Digest


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Developing a culture of learning for educators
Every educational leader wants to establish a culture of learning that empowers all students.However, they fail to realize the importance of having teachers experience learning opportunities that parallel what students should encounter.Learn how to structure professional development that allows staff to experience technology to truly transform teacher practice.

Purpose: To help building and district leaders learn how to utilize technology to develop platforms for professional development that promote collaborative and interactive learning opportunities for teachers which in turn helps facilitate a transformation of teacher practice.

Objectives:Participants will be able to create blended learning experiences as professional development for staff using online resources, book studies, and video artifacts to help teachers expand their own learning experiences beyond the classroom that transforms practice.

Success Criteria:
- Participants will be able to share with others why it is important to create learning experiences for staff using technology to communicate and collaborate.
- Participants will learn about different resources to provide learning opportunities for staff.
- Participants will be able to design their own book study or learning courses for staff.
- Participants will learn how to facilitate learning conversations that foster a change in practice.
- Participants will have an opportunity to leave with a plan to bring back to their organization for implementation.

https://www.iste.org/explore/innovator-solutions/developing-culture-learning-educators

Speakers
avatar for Geri Gillespy. Ed.S.

Geri Gillespy. Ed.S.

Administrator of Digital Integration, West Ada School District
Geri Gillespy is the Administrator of Digital Integration in the West Ada School District. It is currently the largest district in Idaho with 55 buildings and over 41,000 students. Her Digital Integration team supports the implementation, training, and evaluation of technology integration... Read More →



Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Five Things Every Administrator Needs to Know About Personal Technology
We are at an unparalleled time in education with the abundance of technology devices and instant information available for students, teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and community members. In this fast-paced section, Jason and Mike will explore the implications of this to you, a school administrator, in the ways that you work, lead, and interact with others!

Speakers
avatar for Mike Agostinelli

Mike Agostinelli

Tech-Savvy Teacher in Residence, NCCE
Mike is currently the Instructional Program Director for the Montana Digital Academy, Montana's state virtual school. Teaching Elementary and Middle school, technology directing, grant writing, presenting, and now directing instruction at a virtual school has given Mike a wide range... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Jason Neiffer

Dr. Jason Neiffer

Tech-Savvy Administrator-in-Residence, Northwest Council for Computer Education
Dr. Jason Neiffer is the first Assistant Director/Curriculum Director of the Montana Digital Academy, Montana’s public state virtual school. Since MTDA's start in 2010, he has led a team of over 150 teachers building a supplemental online education program delivering over 120 course... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

TCO & Financing
All technologies have a shelf life and devices depreciate over time.  iPad and Mac devices retain the highest residual value in the industry.  If your school is making purchasing decisions  based mostly on the cost of the device we have options that will surprise you. Too many schools are losing out on thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, money that could be used to offset the costs of new devices. This ultimately costs the community and districts more money in the long run because they don’t understand total cost of ownership. Learn best practices in building sustainable life-cycle management and using trade-in programs, two parts of Apple’s flexible financing options aimed at lowering Total Cost of Ownership.

Speakers

Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Culture, Technology, Science Saves the World: AREA154: Apocalypse Division
Designed, produced, and managed by science teacher, EdTech professor, doctoral student, and contend developer Torrence Temple, AREA154: Apocalypse Division will teach you how to utilize technology and cultural awareness to create amazing "Staged Learning" STEM experiences and promote engagement. Despite the challenges of low socioeconomic status and high minority population of the program's participants, learning thrived. Learn about the content design philosophy and the technology that pulled it all together.

Speakers
avatar for Torrence Temple

Torrence Temple

Teacher/Professor/Content Developer, San Jacinto USD/Doctoral Student Boise State University
My philosophy for engineering technology for the purpose of learning science centers on the notion, "We can do better." I have taught middle school and high school biology, chemistry, and AP chemistry over the course of my 23 years in K-12 education. During that time I also taught... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

3:15pm MST

Funding STEM Education
In this session Idaho STEM Action Center staff will go over how to find and receive funding to support your STEM education programs. Specifically they will go over:
1.How to search for relevant grants
2. Best practices for writing grants
3. What are reviewers looking for
4. How to apply for a STEM Action Center grant
5. Reporting requirements after project completion
There will be time to begin working on your next grant or bring a grant you have already started.

Speakers
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Dr. Kaitlin Maguire

Grant Writer, Idaho STEM Action Center
Kaitlin received her Ph.D. in integrative biology from UC Berkeley, an M.S. in geology from Ohio University and her B.S. in biology from George Washington University. She coordinates the i-STEM summer institute programs that provide professional development for educators throughout... Read More →
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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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Google Expeditions? Yes, but Don’t Stop There!
Google Expeditions is one of the most immersive learning platforms we have available to us as educators. No matter what you are teaching, it seems like there is a great Expedition to support your lesson. Now, let’s push the envelope a little further. Let’s create our own Google Expedition using a simple 360º camera and free, easy to use software.

Speakers
avatar for Joshua Ratliff

Joshua Ratliff

Professional Learning Specialist, Trinity3 Technology
Twitter: @Trinity3Tech


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Growth > Grades
What is growth in our classrooms? How does it help us to help our students? Why is it critical to understand? Carol Dweck's book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, has introduced many conversations about the growth mindset vs. fixed mindset within our classrooms. How do we, as teachers, wrap our brains around proficiency scores and growth scores to create meaningful information? What do we do with this information, and how do we track it? Join this class with us as we question and explore together!

Speakers
avatar for Sherrilyn Bair

Sherrilyn Bair

Sherrilynn Bair, Curriculum Director Sierra May, 3rd Grade Teacher, Snake River School Distrct
Sherrilynn has been an educator for over 18 years and truly loves learning. When we know better, we do better is her motto.
avatar for Sierra May

Sierra May

Third Grade Teacher, Snake River School Distrct
I've been a teacher for six years and been most impacted by Carol Dweck's ideas around growth or fixed mindset. Not only did this transform my thinking and application in my own life, but it has become a staple inside my classroom as well. I love teaching my students that "hard is... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Launch into Creating Teacher Confidence in CS
A Project Lead the Way Launch Lead teacher will walk participants through how to gain confidence in teaching Computer Science. We will guide participants through activities, projects, and problems that go beyond the basics and integrate core science into really good teaching practices. We will also talk about the progression of knowledge and skills through a PreK - 12 CS pathway, so you know why you are preparing career-ready kiddos.

PLTW Launch’s seven computer science modules bring learning to life and empower students to adopt a design thinking mindset. We will dive into two of these modules... In Animated Storytelling students build computational-thinking skills by creating animations based on their own short stories. In Grids and Games students learn about the sequence and structure required in computer programs and work in teams to build tablet games.

Speakers
avatar for Cindy Dorian

Cindy Dorian

PLTW Lead & STEM Specialist, West Ada School District
I teach elementary school at Spalding STEM Academy in the West Ada School District. I am a STEM specialist and work with students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Ask me about Project Leads the Way and building with Vex IQ robotics.


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
140 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Making Magic
We will be discussing MakerSpaces in the school/classroom settings, using both high-tech and low-tech resources. Attendees will get hands on training in paper circuits across grade levels, K-6, however all grade levels could adapt to fit the needs of their students. Session information may also include funding information through DonorsChoose and community funding, if time and interest allows.

Speakers
avatar for Jill Smith

Jill Smith

Teacher and Core Tech Team Member, Cassia School District
I teach 4th Grade at Raft River Elementary. I have been trained through Pathfinders Infosys on Maker Education. I have started our school’s first MakerSpace and continue to search out ways to bring 21st Century Learning to students.



Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
410C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Preparing a Staff for Major Change
The shift toward 1:1 technology environments, major schedule and calendar changes, building renovations, and similar are all opportunities to make a team stronger. Leaders can build staff morale and use the momentum that serious discussion can allow for meaningful school improvement. We'll look at approaches to communication, planning, and promotion in this session designed to help you use change to make your school better.

Speakers
avatar for Rushton Hurley

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Speak Up! Stand Out! Empowering Your Students to Give Great Presentations
Our students are highly underestimated by the world around them. Empower your students to give TED-style talks and in the process, teach them to speak confidently, design intentionally, and communicate effectively. Learn great strategies and tools for giving and teaching effective presentations. Equip your students with the skills they need to speak up and stand out in a world full of noise.

Speakers
avatar for Rachel Medeiros

Rachel Medeiros

Instructional Designer, Amplified EDU


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
420B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Stop Motion in the Classroom
Remember flipbooks or claymation? Bring old school ideas up to date with mobile devices. Stop motion animation projects can be used in any subject at any grade level to help students learn material or show their understanding. I will share how I use stop motion videos in my biology class. Show student-made videos from a Health Professions classroom. I will also have ideas from other subject areas as well. Attendees will also get a chance to trade ideas with fellow educators and explore the Stop Motion app making a short stop motion video with provided props.

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Brian Vega

Teacher/Building Technology Lead, Boise Schools
I have been at Boise High since 1997 and have taught Chemistry and Modified Biology. I am currently teaching Biology and AP Biology. I have also coached baseball in various capacities since 1998 with a break from 2012-2016. My appreciation and interest in biology started in Micronesia... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm 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. Teach them real world skills and give them the opportunity to validate their skills with industry recognized certifications to differentiate themselves in today's competitive market. Come learn about the Idaho Microsoft and Adobe programs that provide your students with these certification opportunities. 

Speakers
avatar for Jason Majors

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 →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
120A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Bottom-Up Data Governance:It's not as overwhelming as you think!
Why should you care about data governance for your organization?

Are you tired and frustrated of creating reports and sending to users only to find that your data is not accurate? Wouldn't it be nice to have confidence in your report data?

Data analysts, report builders, programmers, and IT developers work with organizational data daily. They understand the need for defined processes and structure to ensure consistency within the sphere of data integrity. The lack of documentation, uniform processes, and convention can lead to frustration and even apathy.

Don't wait for leadership to deliver these 'rules' for your data sandbox. 
Start with your team and experience the benefits of data governance from the bottom-up.

Here are some of the early benefits that West Ada School District has experienced
  • Assurance that our metrics are accurate
  • Insight into what the most important metrics might truly be
  • Greater confidence in the analytics that we provide to school district administration



Speakers
avatar for Julie Buisman

Julie Buisman

Programmer/Systems Analyst, PMP, West Ada School District
Julie has over ten years experience analyzing & reporting utilizing a variety of data systems including PeopleSoft, Oracle and PowerSchool. Most recently she was tasked with leading teams at West Ada School District to create a data governance framework for analytics tools, SAS and... Read More →



Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:15pm MST

Let's Taco Bout Tech! How Our District is Approaching Implementing Idaho Content Standards in Computer Science and Information & Communication Technology
The Mountain Home School district is working towards aligning technology standards in Computer Science and Information & Communication Technology K-12 through a variety of approaches including being awarded a Department of Defense grant, participation in a pilot program with the National Math and Science Initiative, and implementing technology coaches in every building in our district. This session will detail how we are approaching implementing these standards K-12, and will include a variety of stakeholders who will share how they are supporting this effort in our district. We will share what is working for us and how we plan to continue our efforts in the future.

Speakers
avatar for Jamie Vick

Jamie Vick

District Technology Integration Specialist & Assessment Coordinator, Mountain Home School District
Jamie has been an educator in the Mountain Home School District for ten years. She has taught third grade, ran the middle school Title One program, and now works as the District Technology Integration Specialist and Assessment Coordinator. She has an Education Specialist degree in... Read More →


Tuesday February 4, 2020 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

4:00pm MST

Prizes and Business Meeting
Tuesday February 4, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890
 
Wednesday, February 5
 

7:00am MST

Registration
Wednesday February 5, 2020 7:00am - 8:00am MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

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
avatar for Erica Compton

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 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
LEVEL 2 LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Registration
Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Achieving Differentiation in the Classroom Through Digital Integration
Learn how to create digital integration in the classroom through Minecraft Education Edition; engage students in collaboration and individualized learning, while boosting creativity and enhancing students 21st century skills. This session will be presented entirely by my 5th grade students.

Speakers
avatar for Brent Jons

Brent Jons

Brent Jons teaches 5th Grade at Pioneer Elementary School of the Arts, West Ada School District
Brent Jons has been teaching for 8 years entirely in elementary.
avatar for Nate Bondelid

Nate Bondelid

CEO Tek-Hut, Tek-Hut
We are a certified telecommunications provider, and a leading provider of E-Rate eligible educational services we deliver solutions to meet your needs. We are your partner in technology & education.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Building Capacity with a Peer Tutoring Center
One thing most educators can agree on would be that we wish we could multiply ourselves to provide more small group and 1:1 instruction to students with specific skill needs. One great way to accomplish this is through a well trained peer tutoring team. Anna Durfee built a successful tutoring center at Compass Academy that has been helping students for five years. Through tech resources like a scheduling program and collaborative documents we can share the tips and tricks discovered through trial and error.

Speakers
AD

Anna Durfee

English Facilitator, Idaho Falls School District 91
Anna works with a team of facilitators to integrate reading and writing into multiple content areas. Her extensive experience as a teacher, tutor, and team lead has helped build the tutoring training program.
avatar for Tami Rigby

Tami Rigby

Transition Coach, Idaho Falls School District 91
Tami Rigby is excited to be returning as a presenter at IETA, her focus has been using technology to enhance the opportunities for all learners especially those with special needs. rigbtami@echo.ifschools.org


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Lights, Camera, Action!
Video presented on social media has the ability to transform your district’s communications with students, teachers, parents, and the school community. However, the video production process does not need to be expensive nor consume too much of your time.
Attendees will experience how Kuna School District learned from others to produce its popular KSD3 News weekly show, and how KSD helped Emmett School District launch its own Husky News.
The presentation will include live demonstrations and a blueprint for starting a news program on a budget under $1,000. Your district could be next!

Speakers
avatar for Chris Wood

Chris Wood

Blended Learning Specialist, Emmett School District
Chris Wood is a former school public information director and classroom teacher. His current role as blended learning specialist for the Emmett School District includes a variety of communications projects.
DR

David Reinhart

Assistant Superintendent for School Support Services, Kuna School District
David Reinhart is Director of Human Resources for Kuna School District and is one of the on-air personalities for KSD3 News.
avatar for Cheri Carr

Cheri Carr

Human Resources, Kuna School District
Cheri Carr is the Asst. Communications Director and part of the Human Resources department at Kuna School District. She is one of the on-air personalities for KSD3 News. Cheri also directs video production for the show.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Adobe Spark for Elementary Education
The SDE and Adobe personnel will provide an overview of Adobe Spark implementation for K-6 classrooms

Speakers
RK

Rick Kennedy

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education
Prior to serving in the Idaho State Department of Education, Mr Kennedy worked in the private sector as a Senior Intelligence Consultant to many fortune 500 clients including HP, Sprint, Microsoft, Motorola and others. He has also served as the Executive Director and Principal of... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Best. Project. Ever.
There are so many possibilities for memorable learning using free digital media tools from Google and others. We'll look at approaches to getting students to show their learning in new ways, work comfortably with and cite media that is legally usable, and take their learning beyond the classroom. No previous experience with digital media is required.

Speakers
avatar for Rushton Hurley

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 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Cryptography in the Classroom Part One
**Session slides here!**

Fubswrjudskb lv wkh edvh iru prghuq zhe vhfxulwb. Crack the code and explore cryptography, encryption, and computer science activities for PreK-20 students. It’s cool—and especially relevant in 2020.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on, code-cracking session. We walk through a puzzle together as adults—one that can include the advanced encryption that we use to protect the internet—and you leave with the lesson plans and resources you need to repeat it for audiences that range from experienced technical staff to incoming kindergarten students.

Speakers
avatar for Stuart Long

Stuart Long

CIO, Clackamas ESD
Stuart Long is Chief Information Officer at Clackamas Education Service District. In his role Stuart oversees the regional district’s overall technology strategy, infrastructure operations, and application customer support. He collaborates with area district technology leaders to... Read More →
avatar for Leslie Golden

Leslie Golden

President, Instill Security
Leslie has worked in IT and Education Technology for thepast 20 years, and developed a specialization in InfoSec and Compliance working with a cloud hosting company in Portland, Oregon. She foundedInstill Security as a company thatfocuses on helping organizationsdesign and implement... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Wente-Chaney

Rachel Wente-Chaney

Chief Information Officer, High Desert Education Service District
Hi! I'm CIO for the High Desert ESD in Central Oregon. I spend my days supporting a regional technology ecosystem that includes network services, information services, digital learning spaces, digital workspace modernization, information security, and more. This is possible because... Read More →
avatar for Don Wolff

Don Wolff

CTO, Portland Public Schools
As the CTO for PPS, Don oversees all PPS technology functions, including information security, application maintenance, data centers, help desk, and hardware support, voice and data communication, and computer systems operations.Don earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Flipgrid and Padlet: The Dynamic Duo
Padlet and Flipgrid are two popular educational tools. They can also be used in ways the creators never intended! Come learn how Padlet and Flipgrid can support teaching and learning across the curriculum, promote collaboration and communication, and used as both formative and summative assessments. You will come away from this session with tons of creative and unique ideas for the use of these two popular and powerful tools!

Speakers
avatar for Kathy Schrock

Kathy Schrock

Educational Technologist; Adjunct Instructor, Wilkes University
Kathy Schrock has been a school district Director of Technology, an instructional technology specialist, and a middle school, academic, museum, and public library librarian. She is currently an online adjunct graduate-level professor for Wilkes University (PA) and an independent educational... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

8:00am MST

Introduction to Coding
**Hands on, bring a device** Turn your traditional classroom into a flipped interactive online learning environment. Students will lead their learning as you, the teacher, monitor and track their daily progress. Do you have a computer position with high turn over? Do you have a computer teacher who is eager to learn? Do you want to learn HTML (HTML5), CSS (CSS3), Bootstrap or JavaScript? Do you want to learn text-based coding vs block-based coding? Do you want to implement coding/programming into your school or classroom for FREE? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions then this presentation is the one for you!

Speakers
avatar for Michele Pannell

Michele Pannell

7th grade Computer Applications and 7th & 8th grade Web Design Teacher, Nampa School District/Lone Star Middle School
Michele has a bachelors degree in K-12 Physical Education, however, when challenged with creating curriculum for a Web Design class she sought out information from social media and researched non-stop to create a semester long curriculum. By using Nampa's Personalized Learning H.A.C.K... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
140 (54s) Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

It’s 2020, Do You Know Where Your Data Is?!
Remember when the Internet was just a place where you could build websites, send email, and chat with your friends, and your cell phone, if you had one, was actually used for phone calls? Today you can’t go anywhere in person, or online without using multiple forms of technology, from wearables, to smart phones, to digital assistants. Today’s tech giants such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, and Twitter all claim to want to make our lives easier and more efficient, and they definitely have the capability to do so. However, did you know that all of these companies are not trying to make your life “better” out of the goodness of their hearts. They all are all working hard to gather as much data about you as possible. This might sound alarming, but it isn’t all bad, particularly if you are aware of what data you are sharing and to whom. Attend this session to learn and share some tips and data hygiene that will make your identity and information more secure.

Speakers
avatar for Simon Miller

Simon Miller

EdTech Director, Kellogg School District


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Launching AP Computer Science Principles with Code.org (part one)
Bring AP Computer Science Principles to your school and offer students a Math or Science credit with an accessible AP course. Using Code.org’s open source (FREE!!!) curriculum provides teachers support with daily lesson plans, activities, activity guides, assessments, rubrics, and a constantly moderated forum that welcomes and encourages teachers to share questions and ideas. Participate in a live demonstration of the curriculum to get a feel for how you will use the resources in your class. Information will be provided about a five day summer workshop with quarterly follow ups throughout the year that supports teachers as they implement the curriculum.

During part 1 we will model unit 1 lesson 9 in which students play battleship to build an understanding of the need for addressing in the internet.  

In part 2 we will give an AP CSP "crash course", an overview of Code.org's cyber security activities on encryption, and a demo of App Lab.  Participants will get to customize an app!

The two sessions can be attended individually, part 1 is not needed to participate during part 2.  

Please bring a device to each session if possible.  
Link to slides:  https://tinyurl.com/ieta2020CodeSlides


Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Davis

Lindsay Davis

AP Computer Science Principles teacher & Code.org facilitator, Code.org
Lindsay and Sam are both veteran AP Computer Science Principles teachers, and use the Code.org curriculum in their classrooms. Lindsay has been a Code.org facilitator since 2016 when the AP CS Principles course was created by the college board, and Sam joined her in working with local... Read More →
avatar for Samuel Stafford

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 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Learning with iPad. It’s Personal
Learning is personal for students. How can we make it more accessible for all learners? Powerful assistive features are built into iPad to complement vision, hearing, motor skills, and literacy. Learn from Apple Distinguished Educators as they guide you through hands-on activities to enable individualized learning opportunities for students.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Brent Catlett

Dr. Brent Catlett

Education Leadership Executive, Apple, Inc.
Before joining the Apple Education team Brent was a teacher, principal, instructional technology coach, and director of technology for over 20 years in education. Brent is passionate about the intersection of technology, teaching, and learning.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Sharing Using Social Media
Learn some sharing basics using various social media platforms and what tools are available to help you determine the best sharing workflow.

Outcomes:
Explore social media platforms, specifically Twitter and Instagram
Explore tools to help with social media curation and sharing
Determine your best social media workflow

Resource Slidedeck

Speakers
avatar for Melissa Lim

Melissa Lim

Technology Integration Specialist, Portland Public Schools
I work collaboratively with administrators, curriculum and instruction, teachers, students, and other central departments to support professional learning and the integration of technology and curriculum, in both leadership and classroom settings across Portland Public Schools.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
420B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Tech Tools for Beginners
This session is geared toward teachers who have access to technology but don't know what to do with it. It goes over 10 beginner-friendly tools and aims to provide teachers with something they can implement in their classroom immediately.

Speakers
avatar for Bobbie Wilson

Bobbie Wilson

English Language Arts Teacher & Literacy Specialist, Kuna High School
Bobbie Wilson is a secondary English teacher who is enthusiastic about the use of technology & exposing her students to literacy strategies, including tech literacy, that they can take into the world with them. She has experience teaching elementary school in Beijing, China, middle... Read More →



Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Mass Deploying Windows 10 PC's with Azure AD + Intune for Education
Say goodbye to "imaging" computers. This session will cover using Azure Active Directory, Intune+Intune for Education, and the Setup School PC App to mass deploy Windows 10 computers. We will cover creating dynamic Intune device groups for installing applications like Microsoft Office, web browsers, assessment testing clients, as well as configuring Windows Updates

Technologies used: Azure Active Directory, Office 365, Intune/Intune for Education, Windows 10.

Speakers
MC

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.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

Ransomware Defense Strategies For Education
Threat Actors are launching Ransomware attacks against educational institutions and school districts at an alarming rate. The reason is simple.Educational institutions have a reputation for limited resources in IT and a lack of funding for advanced security tools.This talk will discuss ways to better prepare against Ransomware without a large increase in workload and IT budget.Please join CompuNet in discussing real-world Ransomware scenarios and how preventative measures can provide the ability to stop or limit the attacks surface.

Speakers
DG

Darrin Good

Director of Business Development - Secure Enterprise, CompuNet, Inc
Darrin Good is a certified inter-networking expert in security, and a certified information systems security professional. Darrin Good holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He has 25+ years of experience in the Information Technology field... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

8:00am MST

SSIS without SQL: Beginner data transformation and automation in SSIS, no SQL knowledge required (part one)
If you can write spreadsheet formulas, you're ready to start working with SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS). Reformat data files into one easy to read report. Take exports from your HR or Student Information System and format them for use in your Online Learning Platform. Send files via FTP, make backup copies, send e-mail notifications for completions...and above all, get it automated! Come learn how basic tasks in SSIS's graphic user interface can solve your school's data needs.


Download "HowToInstallSSIS" for directions on installing Visual Studio and SSIS if you want to follow along during the session.

Speakers
CS

Christopher Siegfried

Business Intelligence Developer, West Ada School District
Christopher Siegfried has worked for the West Ada School District since 2016 and is a member of the Business Intelligence team helping to maintain, optimize, and write the data flows used by more than fifty schools in the district.



Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
410C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

8:00am MST

You've been attacked - Panel (part one)
This panel session will address the lessons learned from cyber security events over the past five years.District personnel will discuss how their districts were attacked, what their response was, and the lessons learned that can help other districts defend and respond to attacks.

Speakers
avatar for Justin Hurley

Justin Hurley

Network Admin, Idaho Falls School District 91
Network Administrator for Idaho Falls School District 91.With a background in Computer Systems and Electrical Engineering. He has worked in the IT field for over 20 years and has been with Idaho Falls School District for 10 years. Prior to working at the school district he worked... Read More →
avatar for Peter Jurhs

Peter Jurhs

Executive Director of Operations and Safety Administrator, Nampa School District
Peter Jurhs has over twenty years of experience in Information Technology. He has worked in call centers, pc manufacturing, higher education, and k-12 education. In July 2019, he was promoted to Executive Director of Operations for the Nampa School District where he oversees Information... Read More →
avatar for Chris Gibson

Chris Gibson

Jerome School District
Chris has worked as the IT Director for the Jerome School District for the past 27 years and has been active as a teacher, administrator and IT Director for over 41 years. He is currently assisting the new director in the development of fail over systems, clustering, replication….anything... Read More →
avatar for Spencer Cook

Spencer Cook

Technology Director/ IETA Board Region 6, Sugar Salem school district
Technology Director at Sugar Salem,
avatar for Ryan Gravette

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 →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

9:00am MST

Exhibits
Wednesday February 5, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

9:00am MST

Registration
Wednesday February 5, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

9:00am MST

A Be REAL Message—Cannonball In
What skills do we really need to THRIVE in the unknown (future) professions/roles?
Are you standing on the edge and considering whether or not to take a risk that will benefit those you serve, yourself as a leader, your students, your business, or your family and friends?

No matter your walk in life, Cannonball-In is a message of hope, exposing vulnerability, and ultimately fulfilling life’s purpose. This message encourages others to get off the sidelines and choose to go "all in" on dreams, ambitions, goals, etc. Cannonball In is designed to motivate participants to discover the skills and strategies needed to make the JUMP and survive swimming in the deep end!

Tara is incredible at empowering others to embrace their REAL individuality and cannonball-in. She has a gentle way of motivating the crowd yet urgently challenges those listening to act. You don’t want to miss your opportunity to make a splash during this inspirational keynote.

Speakers
avatar for Tara Martin

Tara Martin

Educator, Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
I’m an educator, writer, leader, and hugger. Teaching is hands down my purpose in life, next to being a mom! I consider myself an instructional coach by default because leading by inquiry tends to bleed over into any educational role I’ve had the honor to serve. I'm honored to... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am MST
400 ROOM Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Book Signing
Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am MST
400 Lobby

10:00am MST

Exhibit Break
Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:00am MST

Registration
Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Exhibits
Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am 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
avatar for Erica Compton

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 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
LEVEL 2 LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Registration
Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Collaborations and Connections Using Microsoft
Collaboration and Connections Using Microsoft: This learning session is about how to use Microsoft products to collaborate and connect with peers, students and expand your learning network. In this course you will learn about:
OneDrive , Teams/Groups, Forms, FlipGrid, Skype, Wakelet, Kahoot/Quizlet

Session requirements: Microsoft Office account (O365), Computer (either PC or Mac) or iPad, Internet access

Speakers
avatar for Lora Evanouski

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 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
120A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Everything I Know about Team Building and Working with Others I Learned in Middle School
Successful STEM activities, whether in the classroom or the workplace, require working together in a team environment.A constant challenge in the STEM setting is getting people to work together cohesively toward a common goal.Because working together can result in a test of wills, resolution can vary.

This team of two middle school engineering teachers will offer ideas and solutions to the day-to-day encounters in the STEM setting.Whether a one-day goal or a long-term project, focusing on team outcomes requires consistent reminders and team building activities.These ideas can work at all grade levels and beyond.

Speakers
DD

Dr. Diane Grahek

Pre-engineering teacher, West Ada School District
Dr. Grahek has taught STEM and IT subjects at the middle school, high school, and college arenas. She previously served as a STEM and Digital Coach, and is currently teaching pre-engineering classes. She serves as the Digital Integration Lead at Lowell Scott Middle School. Microsoft... Read More →
avatar for Mrs. Debbie Meisner

Mrs. Debbie Meisner

Pre-engineering teacher, West Ada School District
Debbie Meisner has taught STEM and IT subjects at the middle school level for 12 years. She is the current Digital Integration Lead at Lewis & Clark Middle School, Pre-Engineering and MakerLab teacher. She received the Pulling for Kids Award at Lewis & Clark Middle School, during... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Exploring Digital Well-being for Teachers and Students
With regular tech use in schools in addition to use at home, it's important to learn how to balance our digital use with our other responsibilities. The concept of digital well-being is all about the realization of how we use technology both positively and negatively and the self-control that comes into play when trying to curb our negative tech use. Many tech companies are now promoting mindfulness of how we're using technology and even incorporating digital well-being into their devices. This session will offer ways for educators and students to assess their digital well-being, set controls on devices, and incorporate strategies to control bad habits and increase good habits when it comes to tech use. You'll want to have your smartphone ready to make some changes!

Speakers
avatar for Cassidy Hall

Cassidy Hall

Director, University of Idaho
Cassidy Hall is the director of the Doceo Center for Innovation + Learning, as well as an Associate Professor of learning technologies in the University of Idaho’s Curriculum and Instruction Department. She brings extensive experience of collaboration with teachers and faculty in... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

#BookSnaps – Snapchat for Annotation & Digital Visualization
During this interactive workshop, participants will actively explore the science, creation, and impact of #BookSnaps.

The Snapchat app is a primary form of communication for students of all ages. Why not teach them digital citizenship by showing them a relevant way to utilize the app for learning purposes, or as I like to call it--EDU-Awesomeness! Let’s speak the students’ language using Snapchat to share excerpts of a book while annotating with #BookSnaps.

This fascinating strategy engages both hemispheres of the brain and increases learning retention. Join this workshop session to explore how students AND staff create BookSnap reflections to make their thinking visible.
Since August 2016, school districts and students all over the world (seventeen different countries) are creating #BookSnaps and sharing their love of learning.

*For Non-Snapchat users, we will also explore creating #BookSnaps with Google apps, and you will leave with an abundance of resources to utilize the #BookSnaps strategy no matter the content area.
#BookSnaps are relevant, engaging, and learning disguised as FUN. You don’t want to miss this session!

Speakers
avatar for Tara Martin

Tara Martin

Educator, Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
I’m an educator, writer, leader, and hugger. Teaching is hands down my purpose in life, next to being a mom! I consider myself an instructional coach by default because leading by inquiry tends to bleed over into any educational role I’ve had the honor to serve. I'm honored to... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Cryptography in the Classroom Part Two
**Session slides here!**

Fubswrjudskb lv wkh edvh iru prghuq zhe vhfxulwb. Crack the code and explore cryptography, encryption, and computer science activities for PreK-20 students. It’s cool—and especially relevant in 2020.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on, code-cracking session. We walk through a puzzle together as adults—one that can include the advanced encryption that we use to protect the internet—and you leave with the lesson plans and resources you need to repeat it for audiences that range from experienced technical staff to incoming kindergarten students.

Speakers
avatar for Stuart Long

Stuart Long

CIO, Clackamas ESD
Stuart Long is Chief Information Officer at Clackamas Education Service District. In his role Stuart oversees the regional district’s overall technology strategy, infrastructure operations, and application customer support. He collaborates with area district technology leaders to... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Wente-Chaney

Rachel Wente-Chaney

Chief Information Officer, High Desert Education Service District
Hi! I'm CIO for the High Desert ESD in Central Oregon. I spend my days supporting a regional technology ecosystem that includes network services, information services, digital learning spaces, digital workspace modernization, information security, and more. This is possible because... Read More →
avatar for Leslie Golden

Leslie Golden

President, Instill Security
Leslie has worked in IT and Education Technology for thepast 20 years, and developed a specialization in InfoSec and Compliance working with a cloud hosting company in Portland, Oregon. She foundedInstill Security as a company thatfocuses on helping organizationsdesign and implement... Read More →
avatar for Don Wolff

Don Wolff

CTO, Portland Public Schools
As the CTO for PPS, Don oversees all PPS technology functions, including information security, application maintenance, data centers, help desk, and hardware support, voice and data communication, and computer systems operations.Don earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
410A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Cultivating A Curious and Engaged Brain: The Key to Success
Curiosity is innate in humans, yet schools often squelch student’s innate curiosity.  During this interactive session, we will look at the current learning science research to better understand curiosity and student engagement.  But we won’t stop there.  Participants will get an opportunity to experience engagement strategies that will help you to cultivate engaging learning experiences in your school or classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Darren Hudgins

Darren Hudgins

Educator | Author | CEO Think Do Thrive, UEN
Darren Hudgins is a passionate advocate for creating learning experiences that drive educators of all kinds and their students to think, do, and thrive. He believes in this mission so much that he conceptualized and directs Think Do Thrive. He uses his 20+ years in education, EdTech... Read More →
avatar for Nancy Mangum

Nancy Mangum

Director of Learning Partnerships, LeadingEdge Learning
Being the oldest of 3 siblings and the daughter of a middle-grade math teacher of 42 years, teaching has always been in Nancy’s blood.  During her tenure in the Wake County Public School System, Nancy was an elementary educator, instructional coach, and district administrator... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Everyone Can Create–Ignite Creativity with iPad
Join us to learn about Everyone Can Create, a new program from Apple designed to help unleash the creative potential in every student through photography, video, music, and drawing. In this session, you’ll get hands-on with some of the music and drawing lessons.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Brent Catlett

Dr. Brent Catlett

Education Leadership Executive, Apple, Inc.
Before joining the Apple Education team Brent was a teacher, principal, instructional technology coach, and director of technology for over 20 years in education. Brent is passionate about the intersection of technology, teaching, and learning.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Extending Google Classroom Beyond the Classroom
The goal of this session is to teach you how to more effectively communicate in a wide variety of scenarios using a tool that many teachers and administrators are already familiar with...Google Classroom! From board, committee, and department members to administrators, teachers, parents, volunteers, coaches, students and more, this session will help you keep up with the seemingly never ending requests for communication, resources, and more without having to learn yet another tool, website, or app. This session will teach you ways to extend Google Classroom to meet many school communication needs quickly, cleanly, and in a way that lets you maintain control.

Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Fun with iPhone and iPad Photography!
There are so many ways photography can be infused across the curriculum- from taking images of student work to share with parents to students writing a 6-word story about a photograph they have taken. Come learn the photography basics and some tips for iPhone/iPad photography, practice these new skills on a short photo walk, and then create assets using the photos you have taken! You will come away with a ton of ideas for using photos in the classroom and how students can easily share photos! Please download these apps ahead of time: Canva, Layout for Instagram, Adobe Post, Google Street View, and Chatterbox.

Speakers
avatar for Kathy Schrock

Kathy Schrock

Educational Technologist; Adjunct Instructor, Wilkes University
Kathy Schrock has been a school district Director of Technology, an instructional technology specialist, and a middle school, academic, museum, and public library librarian. She is currently an online adjunct graduate-level professor for Wilkes University (PA) and an independent educational... Read More →



Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

10:45am MST

How to Run a Good Workshop
Come to this workshop to learn the best tips for facilitating a workshop people will love.

Outcomes:
Learn basic rules that will help you facilitate meaningful professional learning
Explore instructional strategies that you can use with adults and students
Create a plan of action for your next workshop

Resource Sheet

Speakers
avatar for Melissa Lim

Melissa Lim

Technology Integration Specialist, Portland Public Schools
I work collaboratively with administrators, curriculum and instruction, teachers, students, and other central departments to support professional learning and the integration of technology and curriculum, in both leadership and classroom settings across Portland Public Schools.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
420B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Launching AP Computer Science Principles with Code.org (part two)
Bring AP Computer Science Principles to your school and offer students a Math or Science credit with an accessible AP course. Using Code.org’s open source (FREE!!!) curriculum provides teachers support with daily lesson plans, activities, activity guides, assessments, rubrics, and a constantly moderated forum that welcomes and encourages teachers to share questions and ideas. Participate in a live demonstration of the curriculum to get a feel for how you will use the resources in your class. Information will be provided about a five day summer workshop with quarterly follow ups throughout the year that supports teachers as they implement the curriculum.

During part 1 we will model unit 1 lesson 9 in which students play battleship to build an understanding of the need for addressing in the internet.  

In part 2 we will give an AP CSP "crash course", an overview of Code.org's cyber security activities on encryption, and a demo of App Lab.  Participants will get to customize an app!

The two sessions can be attended individually, part 1 is not needed to participate during part 2.  

Please bring a device to each session if possible.
Link to slides:  https://tinyurl.com/ieta2020CodeSlides

Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Davis

Lindsay Davis

AP Computer Science Principles teacher & Code.org facilitator, Code.org
Lindsay and Sam are both veteran AP Computer Science Principles teachers, and use the Code.org curriculum in their classrooms. Lindsay has been a Code.org facilitator since 2016 when the AP CS Principles course was created by the college board, and Sam joined her in working with local... Read More →
avatar for Samuel Stafford

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 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Scratching the Surface of Coding with Kids
PBS Kids ScratchJr. is a free coding app specifically designed for children in grades K-5. During this hands-on session, teachers will WATCH, PLAY, EXPLORE, CREATE & SHARE! They will take on the roles of Programmer, Background Designer, Character Designer, Sound Designer and Editor creating projects using their favorite PBS characters. Come learn to code with your favorite PBS characters, and develop curricular connections you can use in your classroom tomorrow.

Speakers
avatar for Kari Wardle

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 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
140 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

Student Vlog
Learn how to make a student vlog by using Adobe Spark Video. A weekly vlog is a fantastic form of student led parent communication. This student vlog opens a dialogue between parents and students about specific things going on in the classroom. It is a project that students get excited about and go home to make sure their parents have watched it. And it makes you look good as a teacher because parents really start seeing everything that you put into your class each week.

You will need a phone or iPad with a usable camera and the Adobe Spark Video app already downloaded and signed in.

Speakers
avatar for Darcy Lundquist

Darcy Lundquist

Elementary Teacher, Swan Valley School District #92
I have been teaching at a rural school for 4 years. As teachers we are always looking for ways to improve parent communication and with this vlog I've struck gold.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890
  Educator

10:45am MST

Leveraging Advanced Backup Technologies to Prepare Against Ransomware Attacks
Please join the CompuNet’s Data Center and Information Security Teams to discuss how backup technologies and strategies align with the CIS Top 20 Critical Controls.Ransomware is on the rise with educational institutions and backups are often the last line of defense.Unfortunately, without a proper strategy, backups are often unreliable or get caught in the attack along with traditional data.

Speakers
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Steve Asmussen

Global Data Center Architect Modern Infrastructure, CompuNet, Inc
Steve is a Systems Engineer and IT consultant for over 17+ years experience with expertise and specialization in the Data Center.
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Darrin Good

Director of Business Development - Secure Enterprise, CompuNet, Inc
Darrin Good is a certified inter-networking expert in security, and a certified information systems security professional. Darrin Good holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He has 25+ years of experience in the Information Technology field... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

10:45am MST

SSIS without SQL: Beginner data transformation and automation in SSIS, no SQL knowledge required (part two)
If you can write spreadsheet formulas, you're ready to start working with SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS). Reformat data files into one easy to read report. Take exports from your HR or Student Information System and format them for use in your Online Learning Platform. Send files via FTP, make backup copies, send e-mail notifications for completions, and above all get it automated! Come learn how basic tasks in SSIS's graphic user interface can solve your school's data needs.

Download "HowToInstallSSIS" for directions on installing Visual Studio and SSIS if you want to follow along during the session.

Speakers
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Christopher Siegfried

Business Intelligence Developer, West Ada School District
Christopher Siegfried has worked for the West Ada School District since 2016 and is a member of the Business Intelligence team helping to maintain, optimize, and write the data flows used by more than fifty schools in the district.



Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
410C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

The Integrated School of the Future & Troubleshooting Layer 1
The sessions will be hands on sessions showing methods of troubleshooting layer 1 issues.

Speakers
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Scott Chandler

RCDD, System Tech Inc.
Scott has experience since 1993 in the telecommunications field, showing ability to clearly see industry directions, discern solid architecture from technical hype, and apply the technology in a way that increases shareholder value. Experiences in the industry include operations... Read More →
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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 →
avatar for Dave Lawes

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 →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

10:45am MST

You've been attacked - Panel (part two)
This panel session will address the lessons learned from cyber security events over the past five years. District personnel will discuss how their districts how they respond to attacks, and the lessons learned that can help other districts defend and respond to attacks. Part two of this panel will focus in on the time period following the immediate responce. This includes communication with the media and parents, policy changes, technology changes and other activities to mitigate the impact of an attack.

Speakers
avatar for Justin Hurley

Justin Hurley

Network Admin, Idaho Falls School District 91
Network Administrator for Idaho Falls School District 91.With a background in Computer Systems and Electrical Engineering. He has worked in the IT field for over 20 years and has been with Idaho Falls School District for 10 years. Prior to working at the school district he worked... Read More →
avatar for Devan Delashmutt

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 →
avatar for Decar Scaff

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 →
avatar for Peter Jurhs

Peter Jurhs

Executive Director of Operations and Safety Administrator, Nampa School District
Peter Jurhs has over twenty years of experience in Information Technology. He has worked in call centers, pc manufacturing, higher education, and k-12 education. In July 2019, he was promoted to Executive Director of Operations for the Nampa School District where he oversees Information... Read More →
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Tyler Wardle

Director of Tecnology, Jerome School District
I'm the director of technology at Jerome School District and I've worked in Jerome's IT Department for the last 12 years. I worked with Chris Gibson when we were hit with Ransomware in Dec. 2018 and helped recover and now prevent future intrusions. Our biggest concept now is that... Read More →
avatar for Ryan Gravette

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 →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

12:15pm MST

Exhibits
Wednesday February 5, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

12:15pm MST

Lunch
Wednesday February 5, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm MST
400 ROOM Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

12:15pm MST

Registration
Wednesday February 5, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Exhibits
Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm 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
avatar for Erica Compton

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 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
LEVEL 2 LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Registration
Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Stop the Boredom! A better way to teach personal finance.
The Mimic Personal Finance teaching model allows students to experience personal finance. By blending the real in-class environment with a virtual adult-life simulation, Mimic Personal Finance transforms courses into an engaging role-playing experience where students make real decisions for real consequences. They manage resources, purchase in-class privileges, acquire real and virtual assets/liabilities, explore investment opportunities, deal with the unexpected, and even buy a portion of their grade. Welcome to the next level of personal finance education.

Speakers
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Travis Draper

Director of High School Sales, Stukent, Inc.
Travis Draper is the Director of High School Sales at Stukent who manages, recruits, and trains our talented course consultants in their roles. He previously managed Customer and Author Relations with Stukent. As one of the most senior employees at Stukent, he has been able to expand... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

1:15pm MST

Using a Project Based Approach to Improve Learning for All
A project based approach allows each student to show progress in the content while demonstrating college and career readiness through final products. We will talk about bringing in well planned projects to meet the needs of every learner in all content areas. Compass Academy is a project based school using a blended learning model in Idaho Falls. While we are a 1:1 school with many tech resources we will show ways to use tech to give more choice but also ways that you can achieve results and keep student choice with low tech options. 

Speakers
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Amie Croft

World History Teacher, Idaho Falls School District 91
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Mary Towler

Math Teacher, Idaho Falls School District 91
Mary has more than 8 years experience teaching using a problem/project based approach using mathematics and integrating other core subjects helping all learners to demonstrate growth.
avatar for Tami Rigby

Tami Rigby

Transition Coach, Idaho Falls School District 91
Tami Rigby is excited to be returning as a presenter at IETA, her focus has been using technology to enhance the opportunities for all learners especially those with special needs. rigbtami@echo.ifschools.org



Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Bring Augmented Reality to Your Classroom with iPad
Firsthand experience is one of the most powerful ways to learn. With augmented reality, students can experience just about anything they can imagine. Join us to explore augmented reality apps on iPad that help students connect their learning to the world in new ways.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Brent Catlett

Dr. Brent Catlett

Education Leadership Executive, Apple, Inc.
Before joining the Apple Education team Brent was a teacher, principal, instructional technology coach, and director of technology for over 20 years in education. Brent is passionate about the intersection of technology, teaching, and learning.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Deeper Learning: Contributing to Digital Learning
Deeper Learning is a set of student educational outcomes including acquisition of robust core academic content, higher-order thinking skills, and learning dispositions. It assists educators to empower students to be independent and take an active role in their learning process. This session will help you develop an understanding of the Deeper Learning Competencies and how to implement these competencies to help students take their learning to deeper levels.

Speakers
avatar for Maureen Seidel, M.Ed

Maureen Seidel, M.Ed

Assistant Professor of Innovation and Doceo Programming, Northwest Nazarene University
Maureen Seidel is an Assistant Professor at Northwest Nazarene University working with the Center for Professional Development with Doceō Programming. She has more than 16 years of teaching experience in the Treasure Valley and has an innovative mind for engaging students in the... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Engaging and Empowering a Changing Learner
This session is designed to really look critically at how we can make education meaningful for a changing learner. This session will focus on (1) how the definition of meaningful work is changing in the entertainment age, (2) how the process of learning and gathering information is changing in the information age, and (3) what these changes mean for our classroom. The beginning of the session will focus on exploring the cultural and technological changes our learners are being raised in, and the majority of the session will focus on thinking about and analyzing different ways to incorporate these changes–things like a mastery mindset, a focus on purposeful creation for an audience, and shifting from information-delivery to empowering students through inquiry–into your own classroom. There will be a thinking guide to help session participants intentionally plan out both immediate application for their classroom as well as a long-term plan for making larger changes in their philosophy.

Speakers
avatar for Tyler Rablin

Tyler Rablin

Instructional Technology Coach, Sunnyside School District
Tyler is a current instructional technology coach, high school ELA teacher, and Google for Education Certified Trainer in the Sunnyside School District. In addition, he also consults with Jeff Utecht, helping other districts embrace an innovative philosophy. After receiving a Master... Read More →



Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Informing with Infographics
Teach students to critically view and analyze data as they dig for the story within that data and then bring that data story to life by choosing the best data visualization strategy for each data point. Turn these data visualizations into a beautiful infographic by using the elements of design and a variety of digital tools.

Speakers
avatar for Rachel Medeiros

Rachel Medeiros

Instructional Designer, Amplified EDU


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Intro to Teaching Cybersecurity
Getting your middle and high school students into cybersecurity isn't as hard as most people think and requires little instructor knowledge to get started. We will cover using Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges and an opportunity from the Air Force titled CyberPatriots. Time will be given to explore these resources after introduction.

NOTE: Our time was reduced to 45 minutes, so the CyberPatriots hands-on time will be a demo instead.

Slides can be found here.

In conjunction with Zane Durkin and Preston Pace of NeverLAN CTF.

Speakers
avatar for TJ Adams

TJ Adams

Media Tech, Twin Falls School District


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
420B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Power Up with PBS
What if there were just one website you could use for all of your lesson planning that holds a variety of resources, tools AND is easy to use? Sound too good to be true? Think again! The PBS Learning Media site is a powerful FREE tool for teachers who are interested in using video, online games, primary sources and self-paced digital lessons with their students. If you are a teacher in a K-12 classroom, a librarian, a technology specialists or an administrator there is something for you on PBS Learning Media. The real power comes when PBS Learning Media is paired with your favorite digital assessment and presentation tools to create engaging and fun activities for students of all ages and abilities. Join us in the lab and get ready to launch the power of PBS in your classroom!

Looking for one website educators can use for all of their lesson planning that includes a variety of resources and tools? With thousands of resources all aligned to standards, PBS Learning Media is a powerful FREE platform for educators who are interested in using video, online games, primary sources, and self-paced digital lessons with their students. Discover how you can use PBS Learning Media to create engaging and fun activities for students of all ages and abilities. With tips on how you can pair PBS Learning Media with your content and favorite digital tools, you’ll be ready to launch the power of PBS in your classroom in no time!

Launch the power of digital media in your classroom with a variety of resources from IdahoPTV and PBS. These resources are FREE, aligned to standards and research based. Whether you are a teacher in a K-12 classroom, a librarian, a technology specialists or an administrator PBS has something for you! Join me, and get ready to launch the power of PBS in your classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Kari Wardle

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 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
140 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Promoting Inventiveness in the Classroom
The ability to brainstorm, to think in different ways, to learn to  elaborate, and to produce something original, can be used in all walks of life. This session will provide a background to the theory of inventiveness and design thinking, and showcase apps and tools that can be used to support this practice. The participants will also participate in some “reverse engineering” brainstorming and model the inventiveness skill set.

Speakers
avatar for Kathy Schrock

Kathy Schrock

Educational Technologist; Adjunct Instructor, Wilkes University
Kathy Schrock has been a school district Director of Technology, an instructional technology specialist, and a middle school, academic, museum, and public library librarian. She is currently an online adjunct graduate-level professor for Wilkes University (PA) and an independent educational... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

1:15pm MST

REAL Engagement
Would you like to peek into the minds of the learners you serve? Yes.

Then, prepare to have your mind blown during this workshop.

Participants will explore a variety of opportunities to respond to any content area, at any grade level, both with and without technology. You will leave with a treasure chest of precious gems to boost engagement and amplify student voice within your learning environment.

Each engaging strategy presented will allow the participants an avenue to express their thinking in a non-threatening manner. The concept of peeking into the minds (and hearts) of those we serve helps us to understand the learner and how they are connecting the content to their REAL life. The strategies and tools shared during this session are easily implemented into any area of curriculum as well as staff meetings or professional development settings. Therefore, you can begin utilizing them instantly!

Are you ready for this engaging, mind-blowing (or better yet, mind-reading) experience?

Speakers
avatar for Tara Martin

Tara Martin

Educator, Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
I’m an educator, writer, leader, and hugger. Teaching is hands down my purpose in life, next to being a mom! I consider myself an instructional coach by default because leading by inquiry tends to bleed over into any educational role I’ve had the honor to serve. I'm honored to... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Sketchnoting 101
Make thinking and learning visible through Sketchnoting. Sketchnoting is a way to make thinking and learning visible. Learn why sketchnotes are great for multimodal learning and help with retention of content. Learn how to implement sketchnotes, the pedagogy and brain science behind it, and walk away with ideas for classroom implementation. Learn basic sketches to use and practice. You do not have to be an artist to sketchnote.

Sketchnoting 101

Speakers
avatar for Brittni Darrington

Brittni Darrington

Technology Integration Coach, Minidoka County School District
Master of Educational Technology, Level 2 Google Certified
avatar for Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson

Director of Student Achievement, Minidoka County School District %23331
Ashley has been a proponent for technology in education for many years resulting in key responsibilities and leadership for multiple technology initiatives and deployment. She is currently the Director of Student Achievement at Minidoka County School District. She provides continuous... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

The Value of ISTE Standards
Take a look at the ISTE Educator and Student standards to direct digital planning, teaching, and learning. Participants will be introduced to ISTE STANDARDS and make connections to current educational initiatives.  

Speakers
avatar for Shannon Davenport

Shannon Davenport

Director of Professional Learning, NCCE
Shannon Davenport been in education since 1996. Currently, she serves as the Director of Professional Learning for NCCE. She has worked in the Clarksville Montgomery County School providing professional learning opportunities and aiding administrators and educators in the development... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Account Provisioning Done Right
Account provisioning can be a time-consuming process and can be a nightmare to maintain.How are you performing this task for students and staff?Powershell scripts?Manual entry? Spreadsheets?What constitutes your source system? SIS? ERP? Phone call from a principal or from Karen in HR? A pile of folders on the engineer’s desk?

Do you have an automated way to manage users who transfer, enroll, or leave the district?Does your solution adjust OUs, security groups, and roles based on the attributes from your source systems once they are modified?

Perhaps you have a “black box” solution written in Java or XML that requires you to contract with them in order to make schema changes. Wouldn’t be nice to have a self-service solution using a GUI interface that allows you visually create your mappings, set usernames and passwords, assign OUs and security groups, preview the results, and automatically synchronize your directories?

Speakers
avatar for George Perreault

George Perreault

Chief Academic Officer, ClassLink
Currently, as Chief Academic Officer at ClassLink, George has worked with hundreds of school districts to remove barriers to students and teachers in accessing digital resources. As the founder of the OneRoster© standard with IMS Global, interoperability has long been a passionate... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
410A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Bringing Human Centered Design to Your Practice
Human-centered design is a creative problem-solving process that generates new and innovative solutions by focusing on the needs of the humans involved in the problem. A human-centered approach ensures equitable access and can create products that resonate more deeply with an audience- ultimately driving engagement and growth.As educators it is our duty to create policies, products, and experiences that are easily accessible and designed with our stakeholders in mind.In this workshop participants will go through the design process and create solutions to solve their educational conundrums.

Speakers
avatar for Paige Somoza

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 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Excel Macros - Beginner through Advanced
Learn to automate manual tasks in Excel using macros.Learning Excel macros can help you save your organization time, improve quality, and potentially provide you more career opportunities.This presentation will cover VBA programming concepts, developer tips and best practices, and real-world demos (examples of what's possible with Excel macros).

Speakers
avatar for Abe Salisbury

Abe Salisbury

.Net Programmer, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Abe is a programmer at IDLA where he has develops functionality for the student information system. Prior to his work at IDLA he worked for HP where he developed tools within Excel that saved HP hundreds of thousands of dollars.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
410C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Exploring Intune and Intune for Education: Modern Management for Windows
We all want the classroom experience to be simple, reliable and fast.  Unfortunately, that has not always been true.  Microsoft has listened.  We understand school districts have faced challenges with slow logons, updates interrupting the classroom, unreliable app and program distribution, and the inability to manage devices when not on the district’s network. Microsoft has worked hard to address these and many other concerns with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Intune for Education (I4E)

Speakers
avatar for Saul Tijerina

Saul Tijerina

Technical Solutions Professional, Microsoft
Prior to joining the K-12 group I focused on implementing, updating and migrating several government agencies' email systems to the latest versions at the time. When I joined Microsoft I started focusing more on O365 Exchange Online and Intune. in June to 2018 I relocated from Fairfax... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

1:15pm MST

Simplify and Strengthen Your Districts Physical Security
Create a solution for school security that is simple to scale and budget friendly for districts of any size. Identify which security solutions your IT and school administrators need to take control of physical safety on campus.

Speakers
avatar for Nate Bondelid

Nate Bondelid

CEO Tek-Hut, Tek-Hut
We are a certified telecommunications provider, and a leading provider of E-Rate eligible educational services we deliver solutions to meet your needs. We are your partner in technology & education.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 1:15pm - 2:00pm MST
120A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:00pm MST

Exhibit Break
Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm MST
100AB Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:00pm MST

Registration
Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm MST
LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm 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
avatar for Erica Compton

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 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
LEVEL 2 LOBBY Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Kuna Gateway to Technology - Planning your Middle School Career Pathways
Mike Wiedenfeld (CTE Administrator) from Kuna School District will provide research and a planning guide when preparing course experiences for new and exisiting middle schools. Identifying the right teacher, class scheduling, and finding the funding streams to pay for unique course experiences will be discussed. Logan LeCompte (Director of School Engagement) will speak about PLTW's Pre-K - 12 pathways and specific stories from students and teachers participating in the middle school courses.Come learn about these courses and how to implement them at your district.

Engineering Strand:
6th Grade: Design and Modeling
7th Grade: Automation and Robotics
8th Grade:Engineering Projects course.

Computer Science Strand:
Course 1: CODE.org curriculum
Course 2: PLTW Apps Creators
Course 3: PLTW Computer Science for Innovators and Makers.

Speakers
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Mike Wiedenfield

CTE Administrator, Kuna School District
Career and Technical Administrator at Kuna School District
avatar for Logan LeCompte

Logan LeCompte

Director of School Engagement, Project Lead the Way
My career in education started like most as a traditional 5th grade ELA teacher. After 4 years of teaching, I joined REAL School Gardens as an instructional coach where I helped pioneer the award-winning garden based curriculum and teacher training programs. During this time I was... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
110A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Assess Student Learning Using Minecraft
Have you ever thought to yourself, "There has to be a different way to assess student learning? I am tired of using the same old test year after year." You're not alone. Come see how one educator has gone beyond the pen and paper tests and added a little creativity. He still uses pen and paper, but he has found a way to use Minecraft to assess student learning. In this session you will explore different ideas for using Minecraft to assess student learning in E.L.A., Math, Science, and Social Studies while still assessing Common Core Standards. You do not have to be an expert to use Minecraft with your students, you just have to be willing to make a change.

Speakers

Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
120B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

AutoDraw for Beginners
Autodraw.com is a digital drawing tool that was created by Google. Autodraw can be utilized to create vocabulary cards, presentations, projects, reviews, and more. I briefly touch on Autodraw.com in my Tech Tools for Beginners session on Wednesday at 8:00 am, but this is more of a hands-on approach to really get to know the tool.

Speakers
avatar for Bobbie Wilson

Bobbie Wilson

English Language Arts Teacher & Literacy Specialist, Kuna High School
Bobbie Wilson is a secondary English teacher who is enthusiastic about the use of technology & exposing her students to literacy strategies, including tech literacy, that they can take into the world with them. She has experience teaching elementary school in Beijing, China, middle... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
110D Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Bring Augmented Reality to Your Classroom with iPad
Firsthand experience is one of the most powerful ways to learn. With augmented reality, students can experience just about anything they can imagine. Join us to explore augmented reality apps on iPad that help students connect their learning to the world in new ways.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Brent Catlett

Dr. Brent Catlett

Education Leadership Executive, Apple, Inc.
Before joining the Apple Education team Brent was a teacher, principal, instructional technology coach, and director of technology for over 20 years in education. Brent is passionate about the intersection of technology, teaching, and learning.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
410B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Building an Idaho STEM Ecosystem
The Idaho STEM Action Center needs your input on the creation and growth of a vibrant STEM ecosystem in Idaho. Leveraging the resources and support provided through membership in two national STEM ecosystem networks, the STEM AC is seeking STEM advocates from across the state to help us advance this initiative. Join us during this session for facilitated discussions and be a part in laying the foundation for this important work.

Speakers
avatar for Erica Compton

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 →
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Dr. Angela Hemingway

Executive Director, Idaho STEM Action Center
Angela received her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Boise State University, an M.S. focusing on microbiology, a B.S. in biology and chemistry, and a teaching certificate in science. She spent 14 years in high school and college STEM classrooms inspiring students to participate... Read More →
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John McFarlane

Partnership Coordinator, Idaho STEM Action Center
Before joining the STEM Action Center, John was a classroom Science teacher for 33 years - the last 30 of which were in the Basin School District in Idaho City, where he also served as secondary principal and superintendent. New to the STEM Action Center, John is coordinating the... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

CANCELLED - Pack Up and Go - Developing Your Own Google Expedition
Get your students and community excited about this build-it-yourself Google Expedition! Bring your cell phone, 360 photos, and text information to create a "Love Where You Live" Google Expedition through Google Tour Creator.
TIP: Due to heavy bandwidth consumption at the conference, it will help to have Google Expedition and Cardboard Camera downloaded and installed on your device prior to the session. Feel free to take 5-15 pictures of a local area of interest for practice. BONUS: Google Cardboard VR  give-away for attendees.

Speakers
avatar for Stef Brimacomb

Stef Brimacomb

9-12 Teacher and Technology Coordinator, Kamiah School District 304
Stefanie is taking her photography one step into the future by creating VR Expeditions and wants you to join her! Bon Voyage!


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
110B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Create Idaho Adobe
During this session the SDE will provide an overview on the opportunity for all schools.

Speakers
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Rick Kennedy

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education
Prior to serving in the Idaho State Department of Education, Mr Kennedy worked in the private sector as a Senior Intelligence Consultant to many fortune 500 clients including HP, Sprint, Microsoft, Motorola and others. He has also served as the Executive Director and Principal of... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
110C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Is the Squeeze Worth the Juice? Building a Classroom & School Beyond Two Scores
What we know about kids today has changed. With the advancements in learning science, social and emotional learning and misinformation children need a blended/personalized experience that isn’t measured solely by literacy and math test scores. In this session, Darren will give you the strategies/tools to “squeeze” out a different narrative that can help administrators/educators create the “juice” needed to address the demands of the whole child instead of two scores.

Speakers
avatar for Darren Hudgins

Darren Hudgins

Educator | Author | CEO Think Do Thrive, UEN
Darren Hudgins is a passionate advocate for creating learning experiences that drive educators of all kinds and their students to think, do, and thrive. He believes in this mission so much that he conceptualized and directs Think Do Thrive. He uses his 20+ years in education, EdTech... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
420B Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Sketchnoting in the Classroom
Sketchnoting, also call visual notetaking, allows students to creatively organize their thoughts using sketches. Visual notetaking targets the auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners as all three areas are utilized. Whether taking notes the traditional way and then creating a sketchnoted version, or sketching notes during a lecture, with sketchnotes students showcase their personalized understanding of the content. Learn how to teach students the basics of sketchnoting, how to create a structure that can be used for the process, and practice creating some sketchnotes of your own in this session. Apps and tools that can be used for digital sketchnoting will also be covered. (Grades 5-12)

Speakers
avatar for Kathy Schrock

Kathy Schrock

Educational Technologist; Adjunct Instructor, Wilkes University
Kathy Schrock has been a school district Director of Technology, an instructional technology specialist, and a middle school, academic, museum, and public library librarian. She is currently an online adjunct graduate-level professor for Wilkes University (PA) and an independent educational... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
430 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83888

2:45pm MST

Social Emotional Learning: A Foundation for Student Success
Learning is an inherently social and emotional process. While schools have always focused on academic skills and content, there is a growing body of research and observational evidence showing the link between Social & Emotional Learning (SEL), success in school, and happiness in life. During this interactive session we will explore how paying more attention to SEL can benefit students’ confidence, assist in creating a more positive culture and ultimately improve the learning process.Participants will walk away with ideas and strategies that they can use in the classroom and schools immediately.

Speakers
avatar for Nancy Mangum

Nancy Mangum

Director of Learning Partnerships, LeadingEdge Learning
Being the oldest of 3 siblings and the daughter of a middle-grade math teacher of 42 years, teaching has always been in Nancy’s blood.  During her tenure in the Wake County Public School System, Nancy was an elementary educator, instructional coach, and district administrator... Read More →


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
420A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Student Movie Making
This session is about having fun or rather helping students to have fun exploring the movie-making process through character and story development, script writing, storyboarding, shooting, organizing clip folders, selecting music and sound effects, editing, and sharing your movie.

Speakers
avatar for Dean Lake

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 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
120C Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Who Tells Your Story?
Everyone has a story to tell. Every voice is important. In this session we will teach educators how to help students craft and communicate stories through various platforms.

Speakers
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Gabriel Garcia

Video Broadcast teacher, Boise Schools
avatar for Paige Somoza

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 →
avatar for Kari Wardle

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 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
140 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Defend Your Data & Understand How to Recover from a Ransomware Attack
Over 500 US schools were hit by ransomware in 2019 -  A ransomware attack usually begins with a hacker or cybercriminal gaining unauthorized access to a school network or a specific computer.  With ever-evolving threats, ransomware may not ever be completely preventable.  However, it's effects can be greatly reduced when the proper steps are taken in advance.  In this session we'll talk about those steps you can take to protect your critical data without responding to a criminal's demand(s).  We'll discuss how a holistic strategy will help defend your environment with topics such as the CIS' critical security controls, GAP analysis and using a Cloud Service Provider for proper implementation of air-gapped backups.  

Speakers
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Steve Asmussen

Global Data Center Architect Modern Infrastructure, CompuNet, Inc
Steve is a Systems Engineer and IT consultant for over 17+ years experience with expertise and specialization in the Data Center.
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Kevin Tompkins

Solutions Architect, CompuNet, Inc.


Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
440 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83889

2:45pm MST

Implementing Multifactor Authentication
Multi-factor or MFA is likely the single most important security change you can make today to protect your environment, but what are the costs and options of implementing multi-factor across the district?  This session will review the underlying frameworks of multi-factor authentication and then discuss the impacts of implementation.  Participants will walk away with a greater understanding of multi-factor and project/communications plans that can be used to implement it in your district.

Speakers
avatar for Ryan Gravette

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 →



Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
100E Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

2:45pm MST

Power BI Advance Work Session
This is the next Power BI Business Intelligence work session, in a learning series, that uses the information from the introductory work session and adds other elements, such as measures, calculated columns, business flow, and DAX to create dimensional analysis that provides end users a dynamic view of their data.

Speakers
avatar for Julie Buisman

Julie Buisman

Programmer/Systems Analyst, PMP, West Ada School District
Julie has over ten years experience analyzing & reporting utilizing a variety of data systems including PeopleSoft, Oracle and PowerSchool. Most recently she was tasked with leading teams at West Ada School District to create a data governance framework for analytics tools, SAS and... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Dodds

Jeff Dodds

Data Administrator, West Ada School District
I have been working in the information technology field for over 20 years as a web programmer, systems analyst, and most recently the data administrator for the West Ada School District. In this role, I work with teams that develop and maintain our data warehouse, design integrations... Read More →
avatar for Chad Smith

Chad Smith

Senior Report Developer, West Ada School District
Chad is currently a Senior Report Developer at the West Ada School District.He uses Power BI extensively to provide solutions for Early Warning Systems, finance, attendance, incident management, etc.Related Degrees/Certificates: M.A. in Education, Microsoft Database Fundamentals... Read More →



Wednesday February 5, 2020 2:45pm - 3:30pm MST
410A Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890

3:30pm MST

Prizes
Wednesday February 5, 2020 3:30pm - 4:00pm MST
130 Boise Centre 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83890
 
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