A Collaborative Conference for K-12 IT Staff

Urbana, IL | June 11 & 12, 2024

Thank you for registering for SummIT!

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If you have any questions, please email us at events@ltcillinois.org.

Rise to the Challenges & Opportunities

Facing Today’s K-12 Technology Staff

 

Are you a school technology coordinator or director looking to stay ahead of the curve and connect with colleagues? Look no further than the LTC SummIT!

This summertime conference will directly address the challenges and opportunities facing today’s K-12 school technology personnel. With sessions covering a wide range of topics, from cybersecurity to incident response planning, physical security to network infrastructure and more, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical strategies for tackling the toughest IT issues facing your school district.

But that’s not all! SummIT will also provide unparalleled opportunities for peers to collaborate and network. Connect with colleagues from across the state, share ideas and best practices, and learn from their experiences in the field, both between sessions and during a special evening social.

Don’t miss out on this must-attend event for school technology leaders!

Date
June 11 & 12, 2024

Location
Campus Instructional Facility (University of Illinois) | Urbana, IL

Audience
K-12 IT staff and technology leaders

Cost
$75 (through May 3, 2024)
$100 (Standard)

PD Hours
12

Questions
Contact Jared Lynn with questions.

Conference Schedule

Opening (8:30-9:50)

Welcome and Opening Remarks (8:30-8:45)

Tim McIlvain – Executive Director, LTC

 

Opening Keynote (8:50-9:50)

Dr. Kristen Mattson, Edvolve
Block 1 (10:00-10:50)

Media Literacy: Helping Students Make Sense of their Digital World

Eric Santos

 

“I’ll Google it,” K-2 Style!

Amy Graham

 

Know Your (Copy)Rights : What Educators Can and Can’t Use

Emily Pool

 

Internet 101: Stuff You Pretend to Know but Are Afraid to Ask

Nicole Zumpano

 

Critical Consumers Become Creative Curators in the ELA Classroom

Nicole Stroup
Block 2 (10:55-11:45)

Not as Boring as it Sounds: Copyright Made Easy

Renee Bogacz

 

Social Media and Social Emotional Wellness

Sarah Phelps

 

Verify B4U Amplify – How2INFORM: Combating Misinformation Online

Vesna Markovic and Kimberly Skubic

 

Using Online Tools to Foster Communication with Families

Shauna Oakwood

 

Elevate Student Agency Through Video

Beth Rihtar
Lunch (11:45-12:15)
Block 3 (12:15-1:05)

Sketchnoting for Visual Literacy – You Don’t Need to be an Artist!

Jen Leban

 

Just Click Record! Podcasts for Students or Professional Learning

Matt Jacobson

 

Applied Digital Skills: Using Project-Based Lessons to Promote Digital and Life Skills

Cassidy Kuhlmann

 

Effective Methods for Finding and Curating OER Materials

Steve Baule

 

Media Literacy with Cross-Curricular Resources

Luci Cambria
Block 4 (1:10-2:00)

Digital Storytelling in the Primary Classroom

Melinda Kolk

 

Create Sticky Online Learning for Your Students

Matt Jacobson

 

Responsible Decision Making: Become Cyber-Secure and Safe Online Today!

Holly Kelly and Eric Mukensturm

 

We the Consumers: Media Literacy’s Role in Effective Digital Consumerism

Sarah Michelle Clark

 

Student Voice and Student Choice: Building Solid Student Presentation Skills

Tyler Smith

Call for Proposals

Technology leaders, IT support staff, and other individuals with IT experience in an educational environment are invited to submit a session proposal for SummIT.

Proposal submission for this year’s conference is now open and will close April 15, 2024.

Conference Agenda

Full conference schedule (including sessions) will be released April 2024.

June 11

9:30am-10:00am Check-In

10:00am-10:30am Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:40am-11:30am Breakout Sessions

11:40am-12:30pm Breakout Sessions

12:30pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:10pm-2:00pm Vendor Time

2:10pm-3:00pm Breakout Sessions

3:10pm-4:00pm Roundtable Discussions

6:00pm-8:00pm Social @ Esquire Lounge

June 12

7:30am – 8:00am Check-in & Breakfast

8:00am – 8:30am Welcome

8:40am-9:30am Breakout Sessions

9:40am-10:30am Breakout Sessions

10:40am-11:30am Roundtable Discussions

11:40am-12:30pm Vendor Time

12:30am-1:00pm Lunch

1:10pm-2:00pm Breakout Sessions

2:10pm-3:10pm Roundtable Discussion

3:10pm-3:30pm Closing Remarks

Lodging

SummIT attendees can book discounted lodging at the following hotels:

Hyatt Place Champaign Urbana

4 miles from event venue

Rate: $129 per night
Cut-Off Date: May 15, 2024

To Reserve: Follow this link and use code G-LTC6 or call 217-531-2800, select option “0”, and ask for the Learning Technology Center room block

TownePlace Suites Champaign Urbana/Campustown

0.3 miles from event venue

Rate: $179 + $7/day parking
Cut-Off Date: May 10, 2024
To Reserve: Follow this link

Parking

Attendees staying at the Hyatt Place Champaign Urbana can park overnight in the hotel’s complimentary parking deck. Participants staying at the TownePlace Suites Champaign Urbana/Campustown can pay $7 per day to park at that hotel.

During the conference, reserved parking on the University of Illinois campus will be available for all conference attendees. More information on this parking option will be provided to attendees before the event.

Meter parking is also available closer to the event venue. If using meter parking, attendees assume full responsibility for parking in the correct zones and paying all relevant meter fees.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to these sponsors for supporting SummIT and helping Illinois’ K-12 IT professional community grow stronger together.

Event Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsors
Reception Sponsor