IETC Schedule

Conference Schedule

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November 1

1:00 pm –

4:00 pm

B11 A-D

Special Event

AI in Education Summit

November 1

5:00 pm –

6:30 pm

Exhibit Hall

Special Event

IETC Social

November 2

7:00 am –

4:30 pm

Registration

November 2

8:30 am –

9:45 pm

Main Stage

Keynote

What Does it Mean to Be Innovative?

November 2

7:30 am –

11:00 am

Exhibit Hall

Coffee & Tea

November 2

10:30 am –

12:20 pm

B11a

Showcase

Coding across the Curriculum with LEGO® Education

November 2

10:30 am –

12:20 pm

B11b

Workshop

TeachGPT: How to Turn AI into Your TA

November 2

10:30 am –

12:20 pm

B11c

Workshop

3D Printing FUNdamentals

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

B11d

Breakout Session

Tools for Engagement

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

Breakout Session

Digital Art with Google Drawings and More

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

Breakout Session

Unleashing Your Inner Super Teacher with AI

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

Breakout Session

Coding and Beyond

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

Breakout Session

New Initiatives for Technology Leaders: Tips for the Selection, Vetting, and Purchasing Process

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

Breakout Session

2023 LTC Award Winner Panel

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

Breakout Session

Living with Chromebooks: Incident/Repair Management, Inventory, and Annual Processes

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

Breakout Session

Show Me Your Badge

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

Breakout Session

Leveraging Instructional Technology for Effective Dual Language and Multilingual Education

November 2

10:30 am –

11:20 am

B10

Breakout Session

Podcasting in Your Classroom and Schools

November 2

11:30 am –

1:00 pm

Exhibit Hall

Lunch & Dedicated Exhibit Hall

November 2

11:30 am –

12:20 pm

B11d

Breakout Session

21 Things Every 21st Century Educator Should Try

November 2

11:30 am –

12:20 pm

Breakout Session

Have it Your Way with Google Chrome

November 2

11:30 am –

12:20 pm

Breakout Session

Increase Adoption and ROI: A People First Approach to Tech Rollouts

November 2

11:30 am –

12:20 pm

Breakout Session

I Dream of Geni-ally

November 2

11:30 am –

12:20 pm

Breakout Session

Google Pro Tips – Keyboard Shortcuts, Awesome Extensions, Geek Moves and More

November 2

11:30 am –

12:20 pm

Breakout Session

Unlock Proven Funding and Access Solutions to Support Anytime, Anywhere Learning

November 2

11:30 am –

12:20 pm

Breakout Session

Understanding Generation Z: Unveiling Student Preferences for Learning

November 2

11:30 am –

12:20 pm

B10

Breakout Session

They Bought Me What?

November 2

1:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Main Stage (Keynote Area)

Special Event

Tech Leader Summit

November 2

1:00 pm –

2:50 pm

B11a

Showcase

Inspiring K-8 Students to Pursue STEAM Careers Early on, Building Excitement and Confidence

November 2

1:00 pm –

2:50 pm

B11b

Workshop

The AI-volution of Education: Nurturing Future-Ready Minds

November 2

1:00 pm –

2:50 pm

B11c

Workshop

Taking Code to the Sky!

November 2

1:00 pm –

1:50 pm

Breakout Session

Teaching Media Literacy

November 2

1:00 pm –

1:50 pm

Breakout Session

I Bet You Didn’t Know… Google Workspace Edition

November 2

1:00 pm –

1:50 pm

Breakout Session

Cut Out the Dull Bits: Using Filmmaking to Teach the Writing Process

November 2

1:00 pm –

1:50 pm

Breakout Session

Building Inclusive Classrooms – Designing Neurodiverse-Friendly Learning Spaces

November 2

1:00 pm –

1:50 pm

Breakout Session

AI: Ultimate Tool To Achieving Your Classroom Dreams

November 2

1:00 pm –

1:50 pm

Breakout Session

Assessments for Learning – Formative Engagement for All Learners

November 2

1:00 pm –

1:50 pm

Breakout Session

Teach Smarter, Not Harder: The Benefits of Embracing ChatGPT and Other AI Tools in the Classroom

November 2

1:00 pm –

1:50 pm

B10

Breakout Session

PD: The UDL Way – Creating Universally Designed Professional Development

November 2

2:00 pm –

4:00 pm

Exhibit Hall

Snack Break

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

B11d

Breakout Session

Artifical Intelligence in Schools: Creating Policies for Responsible Integration

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Breakout Session

Gamification Station

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Breakout Session

Implementing AI in the Classroom

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Breakout Session

There’s No Crying in PD

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Breakout Session

STEAMovation: Empowering Little Innovators through Makerspaces, Challenges, and Tech-Mapping in Elementary Classrooms

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Breakout Session

Brainology: The Impact of Technology on Student Brains & Mental Health

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Breakout Session

CHAMPED – A Classroom Management Plan

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Breakout Session

Creative Student Engagement – Google Secrets

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Breakout Session

Games in the Classroom

November 2

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

B10

Breakout Session

DIY Lyrics Lab: Empowering Students through Songwriting and Poetry Integration

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

B11a

Vendor Session

Create a Future Ready Workforce with LEGO Education

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

B11b

Vendor Session

What is your Network Hiding? Vital Insights for Network Administrators (Ruckus Networks/Heart Technologies)

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

B11c

Vendor Session

How AI Helped Over 1000 Students Improve in School (Deledao)

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

B11d

Vendor Session

Creating Student-Led Learning Environments: Using Brain Research to Drive Classroom Practice (Otus)

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

Vendor Session

TinkRworks: A Turn-Key STEAM Solution

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

Vendor Session

SD-WAN & SASE (Fortinet)

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

Vendor Session

E-Rate: How to Utilize & Maximize Every E-Rate Dollar (RTI)

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

Vendor Session

How Does Your Cyber Stack Stack Up? (Forward Edge)

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

Vendor Session

Alma and Future Ready Schools

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

Vendor Session

SMART’s Lumio: Collaborative Learning Tool Made For Student Engagement

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

Vendor Session

Free Turnkey Resources for E-Learning and Advisory (EVERFI)

November 2

3:00 pm –

3:30 pm

B10

Vendor Session

Smarter Schools, Safer Students with Verkada

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

B11a

Showcase

Laying the Foundation for Computational Thinking Skills through Hands-on Learning

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

B11b

Breakout Session

Visuals, Graphics, and Templates For The Win!

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

B11c

Breakout Session

Everyone’s an Influencer: Bring the Social Media Influencer Style Into Your Classroom

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

B11d

Breakout Session

EdTech for All: Creating Accessible Digital Content

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

Breakout Session

Best Practices for Cyber-Securing Your District’s Google Workspace Environment

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

Breakout Session

AI Adoption: Navigating Change in Education

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

Breakout Session

The Impending Impacts of AI on Education

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

Breakout Session

Empowering Educators through Technology Coaching: One District’s Journey

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

Breakout Session

Beyond Algorithms: Harnessing AI for Human-Centered Educational Leadership and Educators

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

Breakout Session

Video Production and Podcasting for Students

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

Breakout Session

Harnessing Communication to Ease Technology Transitions

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

Breakout Session

Technology and Funding Updates from the Illinois State Board of Education

November 2

3:40 pm –

4:30 pm

B10

Breakout Session

Coyote Track: Exploring Real Science Data In Your Classroom

November 2

5:30 pm –

7:30 pm

Main Stage

Special Event

IETC Trivia

November 3

7:30 am –

8:20 am

B11d

Special Event

Women in Technology Breakfast and Panel

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 pm

B11a

Showcase

Student Empowerment for an Unknown Future: Meeting ISTE Standards with LEGO® Education

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

B11b

Breakout Session

The Crucial Role School/District IT Department’s Play in EdTech Initiatives

November 3

8:30 am –

10:20 am

Exhibit Hall

Coffee & Tea

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

B11c

Breakout Session

Computer Science Integration for English Learners in Illinois

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

Breakout Session

Technology Leadership: Strategies for Effective Management and Innovation

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

Breakout Session

iTeachAI Tools for Lesson Development and Maintaining Academic Integrity

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

Breakout Session

Tech Coaching vs. Tech Support – How Do We Differentiate?

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

Breakout Session

Google Workspace Admin Best Practices

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

Breakout Session

Level Up Learning: How eSports Can Turn ‘Noobs’ into Knowledge Ninjas

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

Breakout Session

Technology Documentation 2.0/CyberGuide

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

Breakout Session

Data Doesn’t Have To Be A Four-Letter Word: Creating Systems to Manage Data and Move Students Forward

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

Breakout Session

Create Positive Communities Using Tech

November 3

8:30 am –

9:20 am

B10

Breakout Session

Cross Curricular Themes to Encourage Collaboration

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

B11a

Vendor Session

ClassLink Identity and Access Management 101

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

B11b

Vendor Session

Increase Your Tech Team’s Capacity by 30% with Virtual Help Desk by Five Star

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

B11c

Vendor Session

3D Printing: More Than Just a Keychain (Teq)

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

B11d

Vendor Session

The How and Why of Launching an AI assistant in Education – CDW and Merlyn Mind

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

Showcase

BoostIT Support with Student Tech Teams (Vivacity)

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

Showcase

Make it Interactive with Samsung

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

Showcase

Industry Certification- The Currency for 21st Century Economies (Certiport)

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

Showcase

Nearpod Basics & Beyond

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

Vendor Session

MapHabit Overview– Using the MapHabit System to Create Customized Visual Schedules and Task Analysis to Map Out Your Day and Increase Independence Skills

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

Vendor Session

Data Disaster Prevention with Veeam Cloud Backup (RedEye Networks)

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

Vendor Session

Creating Connections With TSN Visual Communication Solution (Howard Technologies)

November 3

9:30 am –

10:00 am

B10

Vendor Session

Supporting your 1:1 Fleet with Chrome Care (ITSavvy)

November 3

10:20 am –

11:40 am

Main Stage

Keynote

EdTech Share

November 3

12:40 pm –

2:30 pm

B11a

Showcase

Advanced Coding and Programming with SPIKE Prime and LEGO® Education

November 3

11:40 am –

12:30 pm

Exhibit Hall

Lunch & Dedicated Exhibit Hall

November 3

12:40 pm –

2:30 pm

B11b

Workshop

Combining Micro:bit with Cardboard and Paper

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

B11d

Breakout Session

From Ideas to Creation: Empowering Educators to Bring Practical Maker Applications to the Content Area

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

Breakout Session

SOPPA/SDPC Workflow and Progress Updates

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

Breakout Session

10 Mindful Moments For Your Classroom

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

Breakout Session

Engage with Play

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

Breakout Session

Cracking the Code: Google Vault & Domain Storage

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

Breakout Session

Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

Breakout Session

Cybersecurity – Where do I start?

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

Breakout Session

Creating a Card Collecting Game to Captivate Your Class

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

Breakout Session

Relationships 101: How to Build Relationships with Everyone in Your Building

November 3

12:40 pm –

1:30 pm

B10

Breakout Session

Constructing and Supporting an e-Learning Plan In Your District

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

B11d

Breakout Session

3D Printing for the Greater Good

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

Breakout Session

Is Tech Coaching in Your Future?

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

Breakout Session

How to Self-Assess Your District’s Cybersecurity Posture

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

Breakout Session

Artificial Intelligence and Lesson Design

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

Breakout Session

Chrome Ties IT All Together: Chrome Admin Best Practices

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

Breakout Session

The Tech-tastic Takeover: Students Rule the IT Realm

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

Breakout Session

Guardians of the Gateway: Exploring Diverse Approaches to Web Filtering and Content Control

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

Breakout Session

Making with Micro:Bit

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

Breakout Session

Google’s Secret Menu

November 3

1:40 pm –

2:30 pm

B10

Breakout Session

Unlocking the Power of Cooperative Purchasing with the Illinois Learning Technology Purchasing Program (ILTPP)

November 3

2:40 pm –

3:30 pm

B11a

Showcase

The Power of Purposeful Play with LEGO® Education for your Early Learners

November 3

2:40 pm –

3:30 pm

Breakout Session

Coding for Littles: Unlocking Adventures through Escape Rooms and Computational Thinking

November 3

2:40 pm –

3:30 pm

Breakout Session

Google Earth Got a Facelift

November 3

2:40 pm –

3:30 pm

B10

Breakout Session

Interactive Engagement & HyperDocs with Google Resources

November 3

2:40 pm –

3:30 pm

Breakout Session

Positive Digital Culture with Nearpod

November 3

2:40 pm –

3:30 pm

Breakout Session

Leveraging Instructional Technology to Increase Digital Equity for Diverse Learners

November 3

2:40 pm –

3:30 pm

Breakout Session

Google Updates

November 3

2:40 pm –

3:30 pm

Breakout Session

Empowering K-12 Technology Directors with Certification Pathways

November 3

2:40 pm –

3:30 pm

Breakout Session

How to Make STEM Education More Meaningful, Rigorous, and Equitable for Students