IETC2018: Full Schedule

Welcome to IETC 2018 Sched! Learn, explore and connect with other innovative educators to harness the power of technology and prepare future-ready students! We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Please note that slight adjustments may be made to the Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16 General Conference schedule, so please check back periodically to ensure you’re reading the most current information.

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8:30am CST

Program Evaluation for 1:1 Instructional Models in K-12 Education (Administrator Academy #1447)

The purpose of this academy is to help administrators evaluate a One to One technology program whether currently in place or being planned. Participants will develop a program evaluation rubric that covers the following facets of a 1:1 Program: 1) the technology infrastructure and how to measure its efficiency and effectiveness; 2) the polices in place to support the program; 3) the hardware and software in place; 4) the technology support to provide for break/fix, etc.; 5) the staff development for startup and for ongoing support; 6) an instructional plan to ensure adequate access and flexibility for success; and 7) a student growth model to determine the impact of 1:1 devices.

Speakers

Steve Baule

Professor, Winona State University

Steve has had a strong history of designing and implementing effective technology programs to support instruction in K-12 schools. He was named one of the 120 #FutureReady superintendents by President Obama in 2014. He was named as the IASA/U of Illinois Van Miller Distinguished Scholar-Practitioner... Read More →

Evaluating1to1programs Admin Academy 20181114 pdf

Wednesday November 14, 2018 8:30am - 3:30pm CST
Plaza D Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

Full-Day Workshop

Host Organization University of Wisconsin - Superior
Company All Audiences
Audience Leadership
Subject Intermediate
Area Assistant Professor

9:30am CST

Accessibility: What is it, and why is it a law?

This session will focus on what is accessibility and the multiple areas that it covers. We discuss what are current laws and requirements along with new changes that took place early 2018. We will discuss who is responsible for accessibility, what they are responsible for, and how to best meet those responsibilities. We will discuss what are the best plans for action for schools and districts that are faced with accessibility issues.

Speakers

TJ Schlouski

Director of Assistive Technology Services, Illinois Assistive Technology Program

Thursday November 15, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Illinois Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Illinois Assistive Technology Program
Company All Audiences
Audience Leadership
Subject Beginner
Area Director of Assistive Technology Services

9:30am CST

Caching 101: What does real world data tell us about the impact of caching in schools?

Sergio Villegas - sergio.villegas@appliansys.com
Thanks to E-rate funding, schools across the United States have been able to upgrade bandwidth year-on-year as they cater for growing use of technology in class. But districts are finding that bandwidth alone isn't enough. Even the largest connections fail to guarantee delivery of web-based content and applications at the speeds required for teachers and students to benefit from personalized learning approaches.

One solution that many have turned to is web caching. Added to E-rate's Eligible Services List in 2015, caching stores web content the first time it is requested and serves repeat requests at LAN speed.

This presentation dives into web traffic data at a number of districts that have deployed caches to help technical teams understand precisely how caching helps achieve speed and eliminate classroom congestion.

Speakers

ByteSpeed

Sergio Villegas, Vendor Speaker

Thursday November 15, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Capital VI Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

Vendor Session

Company All Audiences
Audience Leadership

11:05am CST

Evaluating Technology

This session will provide an overview of the best methods to develop and implement an evaluation of the impact of educational technology within a school or district. The session will cover why evaluation is essential, how to develop key performance indicators for evaluation, where to go for additional resources and how to present your findings.

Speakers

Steve Baule

Professor, Winona State University

Evaluating Technology20181115 pdf

Thursday November 15, 2018 11:05am - 12:05pm CST
Illinois Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization University of Wisconsin - Superior
Company All Audiences
Audience Leadership
Subject Intermediate
Area Assistant Professor

11:05am CST

SAMR Tools in the 1:1 Environment

The SAMR Model is a framework that assists teachers in understanding how they are currently utilizing technology in their classroom, and how they can progress to the next level toward lesson transformation. Learn how free tools like Padlet, Seesaw, Pear Deck, Google Classroom, Quizlet, and Popplet can be easily integrated into the classroom curriculum to maximize student engagement and enhance learning experience.

Speakers

Kathryn Newton

I taught middle school science for 10 years but have a passions for technology integration. I am currently a Digital Learning Coach supporting two elementary schools and one junior high school on their journey towards full digital integration into the curriculum.

IETC 2018 SAMR Tools in the 1 1 Environment Agenda pdf

Thursday November 15, 2018 11:05am - 12:05pm CST
Governor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization East Maine School District 63
Company Elementary, Middle School
Audience Leadership
Subject Beginner
Area Digital Learning Coach

12:50pm CST

Create a Window to Your Class, Building, and District

We associate a lot of our daily activities and habits with brands. Why would education and your district be any different? “School” is a place you go to, a habit you engage in, and something you want your community to notice. Come learn how you can effectively brand your class/school/district to create a window people can see in. You’ll also receive tips on how to engage your colleagues and community for more buy-in.

Speakers

Hobbs Behrouzi

Director of Innovative Learning, School District 54

I have always believed that ALL students can learn and achieve and that is where my passion for education stems from. I am a former special education educator and former art/media teacher and have taken my love for educational technology to create a bigger impact for more student... Read More →

Create a Window (for PDF) pdf

Thursday November 15, 2018 12:50pm - 1:50pm CST
Governor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization School District 54
Company All Audiences
Audience Leadership
Subject Intermediate
Area Digital Learning Director

12:50pm CST

Hello, My Name is ____ and I'm a Failure! Embracing the Fail in Technology & Life (Repeated Fri. @ 11am-12pm)

If we understand the role that failure plays in our learning, we can help ourselves “embrace the fail.” Hear successful people reflect on failure, learn how failure is necessary for success, create your own "Failure Resume", and consider how to use failures to inspire students, colleagues and, ultimately, ourselves.

Speakers

Alicia Duell

Director of Technology & Information Services, Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21

Alicia Duell is the Director of Technology and Information Services for Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21. Prior to her experience in district-level technology leadership, Alicia was a school librarian. The ever-increasing levels of technology integration in schools... Read More →

Thursday November 15, 2018 12:50pm - 1:50pm CST
Capital III Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21
Company All Audiences
Audience Leadership
Subject Beginner
Area Director of Technology & Information Services

2:40pm CST

Connecting the Dots to Tech Integration

From identifying and outlining key tech skills at each grade level; to embedding “Tech Connections” in the curriculum guide; to providing teachers with an ever-growing Tech Toolbox, Joliet District 86 has spent the last few years connecting the dots from tech skill alignment to integration. Attend this session to hear about their journey and how they continue to "connect the dots" for teachers to integrate technology.

Speakers

Kim Knigge

Lisa Lynch

Instructional Technology Coach, Joliet Public Schools District 86

Thursday November 15, 2018 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
Plaza C Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Joliet Public School District 86
Company Elementary, Middle School
Audience Leadership
Subject Beginner
Area Instructional Technology Coordinator

2:40pm CST

Creating Local Dashboards in Google Data Studio

Having trouble wrestling with multiple data sources? Dissatisfied with the paid service options or prices? Not a coder or data scientist? This workshop could be the cure for what ails you! If your schools use G Suite and you have a ounce or two of curiosity and a pound of stick with it, come past. This will be hands on learning so bring a device and a data set you're interested in working with. Participants will need a web-enabled device and a Google account.

Speakers

W. Anthony Claypool

Thursday November 15, 2018 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
Governor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Distinctive Schools
Company All Audiences
Audience Leadership
Subject Intermediate
Area Director of Assessment & Data

3:50pm CST

Google Classroom for Teacher Leaders

Google Classroom is a powerful tool in the classroom and in 1:1 learning. How can administrators harness that energy for themselves? See how Kankakee School District is utilizing this tool at the building and district level to increase communication amongst the administration and teachers, as well as create better communication between the students and administration.

Speakers

Melissa Fierro

Technology Integration Specialist, Kankakee School District 111

Melissa Fierro is Kankakee School District 111's Technology Integration Specialist since 2016.Mrs. Fierro earned a Master's of Education from the University of Illinois in Leadership andDesign with a focus on Instructional Technology. Her goals and aspirations are to help everyteacher... Read More →

Thursday November 15, 2018 3:50pm - 4:50pm CST
Sangamon Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Kankakee School District 111
Company All Audiences
Audience Leadership
Subject Intermediate
Area Technology Integration Specialist

7:00am CST

#CoffeeEDU

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Sponsors:
Google Education Group, Southern Illinois
Learning Technology Center

Speakers

Adam Geisen

Instructional Technology Coach, Triad Community Unity School District

Adam Geisen has been in education since 2000 and taught high school English at Triad High School in Troy, IL, until 2017. His role recently changed as he became one of two Technology Integration Coaches in his district. Since then he has become a Google Certified Trainer and was a... Read More →

Mike Wielgus

Director of Technology Services, Triad CUSD #2

Mike Wielgus just began his 24th year in education and third year as the Director of Technology Services for Triad CUSD #2. Prior to becoming director, he was a full time K-12 Instructional Technology Coach for 3 years. He has led technology in-service trainings in his district for... Read More →

Friday November 16, 2018 7:00am - 8:00am CST
Outside Bar, 2nd Floor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

Activity

Company All Audiences
Audience Professional Development Learning, Teaching and Learning, Technology Infrastructure, Leadership
Subject Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CST

Geeks Roundtable

Open Forum for any tech related questions. Someone in the room will have an answer.

Speakers

Chris Wherley

Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Chris Wherley is the Director of Technology Services for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC). Prior to joining the LTC, Chris was the Director of Technology at an Illinois K-12 Public School District for 21 years and gained a broad knowledge of technologies such as G... Read More →

Friday November 16, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Plaza B Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Company All Audiences
Audience Technology Infrastructure, Leadership
Subject Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CST

Hello, My Name is ____ and I'm a Failure! Embracing the Fail in Technology & Life (Also Thur. @ 12:50-1:50pm)

Speakers

Alicia Duell

Director of Technology & Information Services, Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21

Friday November 16, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Capital I Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21
Company All Audiences
Audience Leadership
Subject Beginner
Area Director of Technology & Information Services

IETC2018

8:30am CST

Steve Baule

9:30am CST

TJ Schlouski

9:30am CST

ByteSpeed

11:05am CST

Steve Baule

11:05am CST

Kathryn Newton

12:50pm CST

Hobbs Behrouzi

12:50pm CST

Alicia Duell

2:40pm CST

Kim Knigge

Lisa Lynch

2:40pm CST

W. Anthony Claypool

3:50pm CST

Melissa Fierro

7:00am CST

Adam Geisen

Mike Wielgus

11:00am CST

Chris Wherley

11:00am CST

Alicia Duell

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