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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12:30pm CST

Full STEAM Ahead

Science Technology Engineering Art Math. Incorporate STEAM learning at all grade levels. Using STEAM and collaborative learning, students program and create art in the same lesson. Fully embrace STEAM activities, with hands on demonstrations using Code and Go Robot, Lego WeDo and Sphero Sprk+. Learn how to grow your STEAM program as your students grow, from picture coding, to drawing and painting with robots, to block coding and text.

All information for this presentation is available at:

https://sites.google.com/sps186.org/full-steam-ahead-ietc-2018/home

Speakers

Erin Sullivan

Full STEAM Ahead pptx

Wednesday November 14, 2018 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Governor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

PM 1/2-Day Workshop

Host Organization Springfield Ball Charter School
Company Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Audience Teaching and Learning
Subject Beginner
Area Technology Specialist

9:30am CST

CANCELED 11/15 due to weather: Creating a Culture of Learning in a 1:1 Environment

CANCELED

Speakers

Mike Jones

Teacher, BrainPOP

Mike Jones is a middle school science teacher for Metcalf, Illinois State University’s Lab School. He formerly taught STEM and science at Bloomington Public School District 87 in Illinois. Michael received his B.S in Middle School Education at Illinois State University. He later... Read More →

Kristi Sutter

Instructional Facilitator, Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School

Middle School Makerspace teacher and Instructional Facilitator at Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School on the campus of Illinois State University.

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

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Illinois State University

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

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

Totally Rad Tech Tidbits

Flashback through our year with our favorite tidbits that will have your students screaming "FAR OUT". In this fast-paced session attendees will fill their toolbox with some "RIGHTEOUS" techniques to get every learner engaged. Join us for 60 minutes of ideas, resources, tips, and tricks!

Speakers

Stefanie Pitzer

Instructional Coach, Dunlap District 323

My name is Stefanie Pitzer and I'm a former 2nd grade teacher of 11 years. I'm in my third year of being an instructional coach for the Dunlap School District. I'm also a Seesaw and Flipgrid Ambassador. I love empowering educators to create meaningful learning experiences for their... Read More →

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

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Dunlap CUSD 323
Company Elementary, Middle School, High School
Audience Teaching and Learning
Subject Intermediate
Area Instructional Tech Coach

8:00am CST

Personalizing & Pumping Up Your PD (Also Thur. @ 11:05am-12:05pm)

As educators, we know that our students all come to us with different backgrounds, knowledge bases, and learning styles yet we continue to deliver in house PD in a one size fits all approach. We have redesigned our professional development structure at Peacock Middle School to build in mini-conference like sessions throughout the year which are ran by our own educators as well as individual professional development time with a menu of options.

Speakers

Julie Powell

Instructional Technology Coach, Park Ridge-Niles CCSD 64

Julie is her 12th year in the education field and her 5th year as an Instructional Technology Coach. She previously taught middle school STEM and Mathematics. She earned her undergraduate degree in Mathematics Education from NIU and her masters in Educational Technology Leadership... Read More →

Professional Learning Design IETC pdf

Friday November 16, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Governor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Itasca School District 10
Company Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Audience Professional Development Learning
Subject Beginner
Area Instructional Technology Coach

9:10am CST

How We Gamified Google Certification Training

After running a sit-and-get Google Certification training in our district, we decided things had to change. So we used free websites, Google Forms and Sheets, and a little creativity to immerse our teachers in a fun, self-paced, gamified Google Certification training system that prepares them for the Level 1 Exam. Come see how we did it, and add a little play to your PD.

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 →

Friday November 16, 2018 9:10am - 10:10am CST
Governor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Triad Community Unit School District
Company All Audiences
Audience Professional Development Learning
Subject Beginner
Area Instructional Technology Coach

11:00am CST

Let's ROCK Domain 3!!! Instruction: The Core of Teaching

In this Interactive session, teachers will be introduced to instructional strategies that support their instructional practice which are strategically aligned to Domain 3 of the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Teachers will walk away with ready-to-use strategies and tools to enhance their practice which also provides evidence for evaluations.

Speakers

Monica Griffin

Educator/ Framework for Teaching Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Monica meets the diverse needs of teachers, students and learning environments by providing educational services that will enhance performance. Her professional experience includes serving as a Special Education teacher for grades K - 12, Special Education Case Manager, Freshman Academy... Read More →

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

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Chicago Public Schools
Company Elementary, Middle School, High School
Audience Professional Development Learning
Subject Beginner
Area Teaching & Learning Specialist/ Teacher Mentor

1:20pm CST

Flipped Learning for Teachers= ENGAGED PD

This session is designed to promote professional development opportunity within a collaborative digital format. We will brainstorm ideas to flip meetings, screencast resources, building PD hyperdocs for PLC discussion, create a Google Site to house information, and utilize an online learning platform to work with educators on professional growth and improvement.

Speakers

Kathryn Jennings

Principal, Nielson Elementary School

@engagedliteracyCurriculum, Instruction, New Admin, ELA, Engagement

Shared Version Flipped Learning for Teachers = Engaged PD pdf

Copy of Google Classroom pdf

Google Sites Information Warehouse, WIT CON18 pdf

Friday November 16, 2018 1:20pm - 2:20pm CST
Governor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Nielson Elementary
Company All Audiences
Audience Professional Development Learning
Subject Beginner
Area Principal

2:30pm CST

Getting Your Game On!: The Gamification of Professional Development

Hear the story of how Alludo Learning has transformed technology professional development for this large unit district. Learning has never been so customized, self-paced, and FUN! Teachers can play multiple games and levels to complete activities, earning them points for professional development hours. Can you get your Game On?

Speakers

Carrie Kincaid

Technology Teacher Instructional Leader, Springfield Public Schools Dist. 186

I am a technology integration specialist serving as a Technology Teacher Instructional Leader (TIL) for Springfield Public Schools Dist. 186’s middle, high, and alternative schools.

Jill Wollet

Technology Teacher Instructional Leader, Springfield Dist. 186

I am a technology integration specialist serving as a Technology Teacher Instructional Leader (TIL) for Springfield Public Schools Dist. 186. Currently, we have over four hundred 1:1 classrooms in our PreK-12 district (with continued, annual growth). We Tech TILs create and provide... Read More →

Gamification of PD Kincaid:Wollet Alludo Presentation pdf

Friday November 16, 2018 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Governor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

1-hour Interactive Lecture

Host Organization Springfield Public Schools District 186
Company Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Audience Professional Development Learning
Subject Beginner
Area Technology Teacher Instructional Leader

IETC2018

12:30pm CST

Erin Sullivan

9:30am CST

Mike Jones

Kristi Sutter

11:05am CST

Kathryn Newton

12:50pm CST

Hobbs Behrouzi

2:40pm CST

W. Anthony Claypool

3:50pm CST

Stefanie Pitzer

8:00am CST

Julie Powell

9:10am CST

Adam Geisen

11:00am CST

Monica Griffin

1:20pm CST

Kathryn Jennings

2:30pm CST

Carrie Kincaid

Jill Wollet

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