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Monday, February 25
 

8:00am CST

A Bicycle for the Mind: How Technology Can Empower All Learners for Success
The late Steve Jobs once said that “a computer is like a bicycle for the mind.” Dr. Luis Perez has experienced first hand the power of technology as a tool for empowerment that levels the playing field and allows every learner to realize their full potential. In addition to sharing his personal journey as a learner who has benefited from advancements in technology, in this talk Luis will share some insights from the learning sciences that challenge all educators to think differently about ability and disability in order to create inclusive environments where all learners can find their own “adjustable seats for learning.”
Presenters
avatar for Luis Perez

Luis Perez

Inclusive Learning Consultant, Eye on Access
Luis Pérez is a technical assistance specialist for the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials at CAST. In this role, he promotes the creation, delivery and use of high quality accessible educational materials and technologies to support equitable learning opportunities... Read More →

Monday February 25, 2019 8:00am - 9:15am CST
Schaumburg East/West (Ballroom)
  Keynote

9:30am CST

Let’s Team Up! Getting started with Microsoft Teams
How do we support teachers and students who are challenged to learn in an increasingly collaborative and mobile environments? Microsoft Teams creates an ideal digital hub for teachers to deliver instruction, enhance learning, and interact in a rich and engaging online space. 
Presenters
avatar for Adam Rummelhart

Adam Rummelhart

Microsoft Learning Consultant, Microsoft
Adam Rummelhart is the Microsoft Learning Consultant for the Chicagoland area. He graduated from The University of Iowa in 2013 with a degree in History. He has taught across Chicago in Chicago Public Schools, a charter school and most recently summer school at Lake Forest High School... Read More →

Monday February 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout

9:30am CST

The Power of Servant Leadership
As building and district leaders we strive to be servant-leaders who focuses developing our staffs to feel empowered to try new things and support them to think outside of the box. Through being present in classrooms, building relationships with staff & students, and walking along as learners beside our staff we can empower. Being an active listener, building empathy and developing a community can change the culture of your staffs. Come get ideas to implement immediately.
Presenters
avatar for Kristin Beeler

Kristin Beeler

Instructional Technology Coach, Orland District 135
Instructional technology coach who works with staff to address the needs of teachers to help them achieve the district goal of providing our students with the best 21st century learning experiences. I am a Google Certified Trainer and Apple Foundations Trainer.
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Monday February 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

10:45am CST

Re-Imagining Learning Spaces, 2.0
Creating High-Impact Learning Environments may conjure up thoughts of sleek, modern designs and stylish furniture. However, there is another important component to keep in mind which are the High-Impact Learning Experiences that we envision to be lived out in our spaces.  Connecting the dots between experiences and environments is the key to having our vision come to life.
Presenters
avatar for Jill Allshouse

Jill Allshouse

Instructional Designer, MeTEOR Education
I serve as a change-agent in helping schools transform to an innovative, student driven, 21st Century environment that enables all humans to thrive. I work to develop high impact, interactive Professional Development experiences that model collaboration, creativity and goal setting... Read More →
avatar for Sean Baum

Sean Baum

VP, West, MeTEOR Education
Passionate believer that the learning environment is not neutral. It either positively or negatively impacts the teacher and student and only by aligning the pedagogy, technology, and learning space can we truly realize how we can positively change the outcomes and experiences for... Read More →

Monday February 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

10:45am CST

What's New @ Google for Edu
Please join the Google for Education team to hear about all the exciting new announcements of features and products from the last few months.
Presenters
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avatar for Mike Patterson

Mike Patterson

North America G Suite for Education Strategist, Google
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Monday February 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Nirvana A: Google for Edu Learning Space (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

10:45am CST

The Power of Unlearning
This session will look at the concept of Unlearning and how it applies to teaching, learning, and leadership. Through examples and interactive conversation, the presenters will explore the ideas in their 2017 book, The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today.
Presenters
avatar for Mike Lubelfeld

Mike Lubelfeld

Superintendent of Schools, NSSD 112
Michael Lubelfeld has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, and Highwood, IL north of Chicago.  Lubelfeld has presented on leadership topics around... Read More →
avatar for Nick Polyak

Nick Polyak

Superintendent, Leyden Community High School District 212
Dr. Nick Polyak serves as the Superintendent for Leyden Community High School District #212. The district contains two comprehensive high schools with 3,500 students from Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Northlake, River Grove, Rosemont, Schiller Park, and Unincorporated Leyden Township... Read More →

Monday February 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Nirvana B (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

12:30pm CST

Evolving Meetings into Adventures
Looking to transform your staff meetings? Want new ideas to engage staff? Need to think outside of the box to be an innovator as a building leader? If so, check out this session. Ideas on how to bring engagement, hands-on learning and buy in to your staff during meetings.
Presenters
avatar for Kristin Beeler

Kristin Beeler

Instructional Technology Coach, Orland District 135
Instructional technology coach who works with staff to address the needs of teachers to help them achieve the district goal of providing our students with the best 21st century learning experiences. I am a Google Certified Trainer and Apple Foundations Trainer.

Monday February 25, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

12:30pm CST

Designing A Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy
This highly interactive session will take participants through the design process in creating culturally sensitive/responsive learning opportunities for students. We will look at and participate in several key instructional outcome areas as well as identify several technology-rich integration strategies. Key takeaways are as follows: 1. What are the characteristics of and how to become better culturally responsive educators? 2. What are the characteristics of and how do we ensure cultural relevance in our learning environments? 3. How and why does technology play a critical role in both areas of culture as well as sustainability? In providing equitable access to learning?
Presenters
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Global Keynote Specialist and Educational Technology Strategist
Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 14 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within... Read More →

Monday February 25, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Utopia A (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

12:30pm CST

Lead From 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.
Presenters
avatar for Joe Sanfelippo

Joe Sanfelippo

Superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo served as the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, for the last 12 years. 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... Read More →

Monday February 25, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Nirvana B (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

12:30pm CST

Meet the Superintendents & Authors: Q & A w/ Mike Lubelfeld & Nick Polyak
Join us in the Adventure Threshold! Mike and Nick will be available to discuss and sign The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today and Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable.
Presenters
avatar for Mike Lubelfeld

Mike Lubelfeld

Superintendent of Schools, NSSD 112
Michael Lubelfeld has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, and Highwood, IL north of Chicago.  Lubelfeld has presented on leadership topics around... Read More →
avatar for Nick Polyak

Nick Polyak

Superintendent, Leyden Community High School District 212
Dr. Nick Polyak serves as the Superintendent for Leyden Community High School District #212. The district contains two comprehensive high schools with 3,500 students from Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Northlake, River Grove, Rosemont, Schiller Park, and Unincorporated Leyden Township... Read More →

Monday February 25, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Adventure Threshold (outside Exhibit Hall)
  Featured Speaker Session

12:30pm CST

Let's make it personal; this isn't where YOU went to school!
Learn how Yorkville CUSD 115 (enr. 6400) is developing new policies, structures and learning opportunities to
support a personalized and engaging approach to education. Through district­wide planning and
implementation, this PreK­12 district has connected standards­based and mastery learning; secure, flexible
and open learning environments; and the infusion of wireless infrastructure, technologies, and software to
support personalized student learning and student/staff collaboration.
Presenters
avatar for Ryan Adkins

Ryan Adkins

Director of Technology, Yorkville School District 115
Ryan Adkins has more than 15 years of technology experience. As the director of technology for Yorkville CUSD 115, his department redesigned the infrastructure from the ground up in order to prepare the school for a 1 student:1 Chromebook environment.Ryan prides himself on making... Read More →
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Monday February 25, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Table 4 (Schaumburg Ballroom East)
  Participate and Share

1:45pm CST

Learning Space Transformation
Education has evolved with the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We are shifting our mindsets for what the 21st-century student experience looks like in the classroom, alongside the transitioning role of educational technology as a learning tool. Now, the transformation of our learning spaces is following suit. The classroom design conversation has shifted from anchor charts and word walls to the creation of active, flexible environments that facilitate the needs of collaborative learning. You will walk away from this session understanding how the learning space can actively support the 4 Cs and ed tech use in your classroom, along with strategies and resources for immediately implementing change in the learning space environment.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown

K-12 Education Strategist, CDW
In my role as a K12 Education Strategist within the CDW•G organization, I act as the voice of the educator to the CDW•G K12 sales team.It is my responsibility to provide an educator’s pedagogical expertise of the benefits, challenges, and impact of technology in the classroom... Read More →

Monday February 25, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

1:45pm CST

Tech Successes and Failures: Fostering a Growth Mindset in EdTech
Like many things in education, technology use doesn't always go as planned. Whether it's technical error or user error, it's what we do when it goes awry that matters. This session will explore problem solving techniques for teachers as well as coaching strategies for leaders to promote a growth mindset when #technologyfails.
Presenters
avatar for Natalie Perry

Natalie Perry

Asst Principal/ Technology Integration Specialist, Farmington CCUSD 265

Monday February 25, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

3:00pm CST

Apple in Education- What’s New for Teachers
For 40 years, Apple has worked alongside some of the most innovative educators and schools around the world to build products, tools, and curriculum that ignite the creativity in every learner. Come get inspired by drawing tools, curriculum and more, designed specifically for educators. 
Presenters
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Monday February 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Utopia D: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

3:00pm CST

Shift your Districts EdTech into Gear-A Team Approach to Transforming Learning
By taking a team approach to providing and supporting educational technology resources, Lindsey, a digital learning coach, and Cody, an IT director, are all gas and no brake when it comes to transforming learning in their school district. This dynamic duo has put a unique spin on the Future Ready initiative making it more inclusive for staff and making the goal of a digital learning culture more attainable. Come and learn how you too can put the pedal to the medal and move your district forward through the Future Ready process.
Presenters
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avatar for Lindsey Lox

Lindsey Lox

Digital Learning Coach, Illini Bluffs School District
avatar for Cody Martzluf

Cody Martzluf

Director of Technology, Illini Bluffs #327

Monday February 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

3:00pm CST

The Hidden Entrepreneurs in your Classroom
In this session, a nationally recognized 16 year old student entrepreneur will talk about her life changing experience bringing a product to market. Beginning in the 5th grade to shipping hundreds of thousands of dollars of product throughout the world and being recognized by CNN, the White House, the Smithsonian Museum of American History and others. She has interviewed dozens of fellow student entrepreneurs and teachers about student entrepreneurship and will present her findings about the often simple ways that teachers and schools can support student entrepreneurs.
Presenters
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Monday February 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout (Student Led)

3:00pm CST

Storytelling, Creativity, and Design
This fun-filled, interactive, and engaging presentation is designed to provide all attendees the strategies, techniques, and methodologies for producing effective presentations and visual designs. The methodologies covered can be applied to any environment in which visuals are the primary mechanism for information or storytelling. 
Presenters
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Global Keynote Specialist and Educational Technology Strategist
Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 14 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within... Read More →

Monday February 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Nirvana B (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session
 
Tuesday, February 26
 

8:00am CST

Esports in Education
What is Esports and does it belong in Education. 
Presenters
avatar for Joe McAllister

Joe McAllister

Education Esports Expert, CDW•G
I have worked with 250 schools around the world on esports in education. I help schools with What is esports?, Why would we do this in school?, How do we get started? and How do we build a program to last.

Tuesday February 26, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Prosperity (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

8:00am CST

Interns, Broadcasts, and Tweets, Oh My!
At #rowvastrong, we’re small but mighty! With help from our student social media interns, we have gone from almost no social media presence 4 years ago to a brand that defines our school and allows us to reach and interact with students, parents, community members, and schools across the country. Come to our session to hear about building your school's brand from three perspectives: student social media intern, social media director, and superintendent. We’ll share tips on how to build your school’s brand and tell your story!
Presenters
avatar for Traci Johnson

Traci Johnson

Director of Innovation
Traci is the IDEA 2020 Making IT Happen Award winner! Traci has been teaching high school English for 11 years. This year, she took on the role of Director of Innovation at her district, ROWVA CUSD 208. She earned her M.A. in English in 2012, and she is currently an Authorized ISTE... Read More →
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avatar for Joe Sornberger

Joe Sornberger

I am the superintendent at ROWVA #208 in Oneida, Illinois. This is my 8th year as a superintendent and my 16th year in education. Our small, rural school district prides itself on academic excellence and innovation. ROWVA is a Future Ready School District. I would love to share our... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Schaumburg D
  Breakout

8:00am CST

Making Sense of Instructional Leadership
School leaders - teachers and administrators alike - struggle with the living out the ideal that is being an instructional leader. This session works to de-mystify this complex charge educational leaders feel compelled to carry forward. With a direct and though-provoking delivery style participants are sure to leave with their paradigms shifted.
Presenters
avatar for PJ Caposey

PJ Caposey

Superintendent, Meridian CUSD 223
PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the age of 28 and... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

8:00am CST

One Notebook to rule them all: How OneNote Class Notebook changes the scope of learning around the world
How can students collaborate, design, construct, plan, and curate in a tool that provides the features and options to be successful? — by using OneNote Class Notebook! With a teacher-guided framework that allows for content distribution, grading, LMS integration, and quick feedback cycles, OneNote Class Notebook is changing the scope of learning in classrooms around the world. 
Presenters
avatar for Adam Rummelhart

Adam Rummelhart

Microsoft Learning Consultant, Microsoft
Adam Rummelhart is the Microsoft Learning Consultant for the Chicagoland area. He graduated from The University of Iowa in 2013 with a degree in History. He has taught across Chicago in Chicago Public Schools, a charter school and most recently summer school at Lake Forest High School... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout

8:00am CST

Designing Learning Spaces for the STEM Mindset
Growing the STEM mindset requires modern learning spaces. As we look to craft STEM curriculum and instruction to prepare our students for college and careers, it is essential that they have an opportunity to learn in spaces that support this mindset. The tradition of desks and rows with a teacher directed classroom is inhibiting our progress to address the needs of all students. This presentation allows teachers and leaders to see best practices based on previous district success and brain research. Designing excellent learning spaces for STEM isn’t about decorating, but they are about having conversations about purpose and intentionality. Participants will leave with a variety of hacks and ideas that they can use to transform their classrooms and set in motion new STEM mindset for all students.
Presenters
avatar for Robert Dillon

Robert Dillon

School Designer, Innovative School Designs
Dr. Robert Dillon has served as a thought leader in education over the last twenty years as a teacher, principal, and director of innovation. Dr. Dillon has a passion to change the educational landscape by building excellent engaging schools for all students. Dr. Dillon serves on... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

9:15am CST

Classroom Monitor to Learning Enabler - Using Hapara Highlights to Strengthen Teaching and Learning
Keep your eyes on the "road" and not on your screen! Did you know that Hapara Highlights enables you to be a more effective educator by taking away many of the tedious tasks that you normally would focus on? In this session, you'll not only learn more about the new features released with the latest Highlights update, but you'll also engage in collaborative conversation on how we can more effectively use highlights to enhance student learning through transformative teaching with technology.
Presenters
avatar for Mike Deleon

Mike Deleon

Instructional Technology Specialist, Valley View School District 365U
Mike de Leon is an Instructional Technology Specialist at Valley View School District 365U in Bolingbrook and Romeoville, IL. He is primarily tasked with providing professional learning opportunities for 6-12+ educators to create the best possible learning environments for their students... Read More →

Partners
avatar for Hāpara

Hāpara

Exhibiting in Trails, Platinum Sponsor
Hāpara enables educators to create visible, differentiated, and focused learning experiences with G Suite for Education. Our instructional management suite helps teachers see student efforts across G Suite applications, support collaborative assignments, encourage real-time engagement... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout, Vendor session

9:15am CST

Systemic Change and Stronger Communication
Join us to explore our journey as a district into our systemic shift to Personalized Professional Learning for our teachers. Learn how stress was drastically reduced, while strategic initiatives and outcomes were markedly increased. With the help of an organized system and clear communication, we will give you strategies and ideas to implement in your own school/district.
Presenters
avatar for Renee Fitzsimmons

Renee Fitzsimmons

Principal, Lake Forest Schools
A passionate educator and leader working on behalf of a team of talented innovators helping to prepare a future ready global society of learners.
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avatar for Amy Lamberti

Amy Lamberti

Inquiry and Innovation Teaching & Learning Facilitator, Lake Forest School District 67
Amy Lamberti is an Inquiry and Innovation Teaching & Learning Facilitator for grades K-8 in Lake Forest School District 67. She loves being an educator who collaborates with others. Amy is a relationship builder and strategic thinker that strives to influence others. She is known... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

9:15am CST

What You Really Need to Know About Privacy in the Classroom
With the recent publicity around Facebook, privacy is a big discussion item in schools now but what is really important to educators? In this session, we are going to talk about safety, privacy, security, and compliance as it directly relates to the classroom. Join us as we provide valuable resources to help you understand and manage privacy issues in your school.



Presenters
avatar for Steve Garton

Steve Garton

Senior Manager, Common Sense Privacy Project
Steve Garton is a Senior Manager for Common Sense Privacy and is an expert in meaningful technology integration, particularly in large-scale initiatives. He supports districts with professional development planning, program monitoring, student assessment, privacy issues and communication... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Prosperity (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

9:15am CST

Generation NOW: Contemporary Teaching and Learning
Whether it be teaching, learning, or creating, we have a plethora of resources available, literally at our fingertips. During this interactive session, we will explore ways in which these resources can foster increasing degrees of engagement from a teaching, learning, and creating perspective.
Presenters
avatar for Ken Shelton

Ken Shelton

Global Keynote Specialist and Educational Technology Strategist
Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 14 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Utopia A (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

10:30am CST

Tech Tools to Turbocharge your school's career and college counseling program
Trends in national jobs data, workforce income trend data, college completion and related student loan debt data as well as degreed student underemployment data have to be informing our career and college counseling programs right now. The good news is that there are more sophisticated tools available today to help students, staff and parents understand both where the jobs are, what those jobs are likely to pay, and which training paths make the most sense from a "return on investment" perspective, which is the context from which schools have to begin shaping their career and college advisement programs if we want to improve outcomes after high school.
Presenters
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avatar for Ken Wallace

Ken Wallace

Superintendent, Maine Township High School District 207
Dr. Ken Wallace is Superintendent of Maine Township HSD 207. Under Ken’s leadership District 207 became Google’s first K-12 partner, created annual instructional coaching plans for every teacher, was named one of America’s most innovative Districts by Tech Insider and won an... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Prosperity (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

10:30am CST

Leading Organizational Change Through The Transformation of Learning Spaces
Intentional design of learning space is an opportunity for significant organization change. From the moment that someone walks onto your campus, the space tells a story. This includes the use of digital tools to showcase and demonstrate modern learning. Join this session to learn ways to craft every space into a modern, inviting, missional place for kids and the community. Big change starts with small decisions on how to use the physical, digital, and virtual spaces for learning.
Presenters
avatar for Robert Dillon

Robert Dillon

School Designer, Innovative School Designs
Dr. Robert Dillon has served as a thought leader in education over the last twenty years as a teacher, principal, and director of innovation. Dr. Dillon has a passion to change the educational landscape by building excellent engaging schools for all students. Dr. Dillon serves on... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

10:30am CST

Panel: A Conversation On Modern Measures of Learning
A discusion about the ongoing paradigm shift in instructional, assessment, and grading practices. Learn from prominent local educators and walk away with lessons learned and strategies to support learning initiatives such as Standard-Based Learning, Personalized Learning, Differentiation, PBL, and Data-Driven Instruction 
Presenters
avatar for Jon Bartelt

Jon Bartelt

Superintendent, Bloomingdale School District 13
Dr. Bartelt is the Superintendent of Schools in Bloomingdale School District 13, serving over 1,300 K-8 students and their families in northeast DuPage County in Illinois. Bloomingdale School District 13 has maintained focus on a set of core values that have resulted in success throughout... Read More →
avatar for Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Chief Learning Officer, Otus
Dr. Phil Collins is the Chief Learning Officer for Otus. Otus is a Student Performance Platform that puts effective tools at the fingertips of teachers, students, administrators and families to make data actionable. Prior to coming to Otus, he was superintendent at Morton Grove School... Read More →
avatar for Jeremy McBrayer

Jeremy McBrayer

Director of 21st Century Learning, Channahon SD17
Jeremy is the Director of 21st Century Learning in Channahon School District 17. He has helped organize and transition the school district into a leader in developing 21st Century Skills in students of all age levels. Jeremy is also a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer and loves... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Westman

Lisa Westman

Author, speaker, education consultant, Lisa Westman Consulting, LLC
Lisa Westman is an author, speaker, and consultant who works regularly with school systems across the country to effectively implement student-driven differentiation, standards-based learning, and instructional coaching programs. Her presentations are designed to "keep it real," focusing... Read More →
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Shawn McCusker

Director of Professional Learning, Digital Promise
Shawn McCusker has 25 years of experience as a middle and high school teacher in public, private and alternative schools. His is the author of the Solution Tree press book "Becoming Active Citizens: Practices to Engage Students in Civic Education Across the Curriculum." (2022) In... Read More →
avatar for Eric Patnoudes

Eric Patnoudes

Sponsor, Otus

Tuesday February 26, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Euphoria (2nd Floor)
  Panel Session

10:30am CST

Turn Evidence into Outcomes: How to Drive Student Achievement Through Data-Led Decisions
It is no secret that the education landscape has seen a substantial influx of digital learning technologies over the past few years. The digitization of classrooms and the increased adoption of edtech products are not only supposed to modernize 21st century classrooms but also increase equity, while enhancing and personalizing learning for all students. Despite the immense amount of time, energy and money invested in edtech implementation however, there is a great deficiency in research and tools that examine the utilization and effectiveness of edtech products. Join a K-12 district leader as she illustrates how her district is using a rapid-cycle evaluation (RCE) tool to collect and analyze data and discusses how to use evidence to inform important decisions that improve student outcomes. This session is perfect for anyone who can benefit from making evidence-based decisions in educational settings, including educators, administrators and district leaders.

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Presenters
avatar for Caity Stockstell

Caity Stockstell

Curriculum Integration Specialist, School City of Mishawaka
I serve as the curriculum integration specialist for School City of Mishawaka. My role is district wide so I works closely with all K-12 teachers, principals, instructional assistants, families, and district administrative leadership team. I am also an Ed.D student in the Instructional... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Table 3 (Schaumburg Ballroom East)
  Participate and Share

12:30pm CST

Get Dirty: Creating a Positive Culture through Involvement
Principals, Curriculum Directors, and others in a position of leadership will gain new ideas and resources on continuing to build rapport with your students, staff, and families while still creating an environment accepting of change and growth. In this session attendees will be encouraged to take a reflective approach to their current practices in a position of leadership and be exposed to a variety of tools that could assist along the way.
Presenters
avatar for Lindsy Stumpenhorst

Lindsy Stumpenhorst

Principal, Sterling Public Schools
Lindsy Stumpenhorst is a Principal at Washington Elementary School in Sterling, Illinois. Lindsy has written and presented for organizations including NAESP, ICE, IPA, and ILASCD. As a Principal, she expects students and teachers to work hard, but never alone. Most days you will find... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

12:30pm CST

How do I start an Esports team?
We will walk through all of the needs for an esports team.
Presenters
avatar for Joe McAllister

Joe McAllister

Education Esports Expert, CDW•G
I have worked with 250 schools around the world on esports in education. I help schools with What is esports?, Why would we do this in school?, How do we get started? and How do we build a program to last.

Tuesday February 26, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Prosperity (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

12:30pm CST

Providing Tech Support for 1:1 Initiatives - Student Internship/Job Skills & Outsourced Solutions
Supporting your install base of 1:1 devices is a real consideration in implementing 1:1. See how one school (Evanston Township HS) uses this as in-school internship/job skills opportunity through a hybrid model which includes some internal support and some external support provided by Technology Resources Advisors (TRA). 
Presenters
avatar for Chris Elkendier

Chris Elkendier

Director of EDU Sector, Technology Resource Advisors
Chris Elkendier is the Director of Education Sector at Technology Resource Advisors. He has been in the education industry for over 10 years and has an unhealthy obsession with Chromebooks.  
avatar for Gary Haller

Gary Haller

Career & Technical Education Teacher (NBCT), Evanston Township High School
An experienced educator with a passion for computer science and technology education. Leveraging his 20 years in the business world including time at IBM and United Airlines, Gary brings a practical and informed perspective into his classroom. Using those same skills which include... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout, Vendor session

12:30pm CST

IGNITE Sessions: See Description for Titles/Sessions
Culturally Responsive Teaching & Global Awareness in a Pre-K - 2nd Classroom
I will discuss how I increase global awareness and culturally responsive teaching in my kindergarten classroom through the use of technology and play. Culturally responsive teaching can impact learning and brain function. I use powerful pictures of kids from around the world to have powerful discussions during morning meeting. This allows me to implement culturally responsive teaching while allowing the students practice their language skills. I also teach my students about diverse world changers through a variety of books and videos. They completed a S.O.L.E. (Student Organized Learning Environment) project where students used technology such as Pebble Go and Epic! to choose which world changer they would like to further research. This project engaged students through choice and allowed them to be independent with technology in their learning. I will discuss how I incorporate global awareness through play and STEAM

A Good Place To Start: The Beginning with How to Use Tech
In this world of a variety of tools, apps, and programs, it can be difficult to know where to begin for how to approach an audience when sharing a tool. The best place to start can actually be the very beginning with how the tool works. Sample tutorials for a variety of G Suite apps will be demonstrated in this session with step by step procedures. The process by which one can create a tutorial for one’s own school district will be shared as a conclusion to this session.

Igniting Passion and Resilience in your Students Through STEAM
How can you motivate students and then guide them in the right direction while inventing to solve a problem and build confidence and resilience in your student?  Students need to be led to a project they are passionate about and will push the boundaries of their knowledge.  Motivate, instill good collaboration skills and problem-solving through the ideas that will be introduced.  Get students inventing while covering curriculum and learning new skills and emphasizing the importance of failure and grit!

The not so secret life of students: digital privacy issues for today’s youth
Are we teaching students about Big Data on a broad enough scope?  Do our students know how their data can be collected and shared with others?  A quick overview of the topic and some questions to ask ourselves as educators.

Will Technology Make Teachers Obsolete?
In an age where students can access any content from anywhere at any time, how can we justify teaching it? What is the role of a educator in the digital age? Consider the ed tech that has changed how students learn. Reflect on why teachers are still necessary and how teaching can change to prepare students in the 21st century.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer LaRocque

Jennifer LaRocque

Kindergarten Teacher/Adjunct Professor, LaGrange School District #102
I am a kindergarten teacher at Barnsdale Road School in LaGrange Park, Illinois. I have a cluster of English language learners in my classroom. I am also an adjunct professor at National Louis University teaching teachers who are earning their English language learner and bilingual... Read More →
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Elizabeth Broemmelsiek

Media Department Chair, Palatine High School
avatar for Mia Gutsell

Mia Gutsell

Instructional Technology Specialist, Besenville School District 2
Mia Gutsell is a certified Instructional Design Coach and Social Science teacher. She is also a Google for Education Certified Trainer. She currently works as an Instructional Technology Specialist. She is passionate about the ability of technology to foster collaboration and com... Read More →
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avatar for Julie Tuten

Julie Tuten

STEAM Coordinator, Quest Academy
STEAM Coordinator for Quest Academy in Palatine.

Tuesday February 26, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Euphoria (2nd Floor)
  Ignite

12:30pm CST

Compassionate Leadership: Leading with a Tech Mind and Heart
As a supervisor, manager, director or team member, there are many management styles and approaches that are used to lead teams and organizations. Technology-based teams are unique and can be challenging to lead given the variety of areas that serve client needs. Leadership with diverse teams requires a unique blend of desire, openness to learning, self-awareness and compassion. During this active engagement workshop session, participants will evaluate/identify their current technology management approach, review the principles of compassionate leadership with a lean to diverse tech teams, learn techniques to integrate compassionate leadership in to their day-to-day work and develop a team development strategy with a focus on: 1) learning; 2) standards; 3) bulldozing barriers; 4) leveraging influence; 5) fueling passion and reinforcing the value of a team.
Presenters
avatar for Adam Smeets

Adam Smeets

Chief Technology Officer, Indian Prairie School District #204
I focus on engaging and blending technologies that address organizational and institutional problems. Whether this involves blending coding, integrating existing systems with new technologies or working with and collaboratively leading teams, I find joy in making the pieces fit from... Read More →

Takeaway Actions Self docx
Takeaway Actions docx
Compassionate Leadership Leading with a Tech Mind and Heart pdf
Tuesday February 26, 2019 12:30pm - 2:45pm CST
Knowledge
  Workshop (Paid)

1:45pm CST

Manage Your Time or Your Time Will Manage You
Time management IS NOT your problem. Trust me. Time management is simply a symptom of the problem. This is why so many people struggle and so many fads or organizational tools provide immediate relief but never solve the problem. This session examines the root causes of time management issues and gives participants methods to solve their issues or the issues of those they coach.
Presenters
avatar for PJ Caposey

PJ Caposey

Superintendent, Meridian CUSD 223
PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the age of 28 and... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

1:45pm CST

Engaging Students Through eSports
eSports has become one of the faster growing high school activities in the country. Come hear the Carl Sandburg eSports Team share their journey from unengaged students to championship eSports team. Our coaches and students will share how the creation of the eSports club has transformed their connection to the school, teachers, and educational experience.  
Presenters
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avatar for Greg Gardner

Greg Gardner

Assistant Principal, Carl Sandburg
Former art teacher turned administrator, I am passionate about developing a positive school climate through amplifying student voice and assisting students to connected to co-curricular activities.

Tuesday February 26, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Euphoria (2nd Floor)
  Breakout (Student Led)

1:45pm CST

Interactive Leadership/Teaching Q&A
Keynote presentations are great, but let's dig deeper and have a breakout Q&A with your leadership/teaching team where we can get personal and talk specific challenges and ideas you're facing in your district. Have some personal time with Adam to develop strategies and strategic plans for moving forward with new and old ideas that will boost the mojo and learning with all students and staff!
Presenters
avatar for Adam Welcome

Adam Welcome

Educator
Adam has been a teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal and Director of Innovation for a district with 35,000 students. He was a '20 To Watch' with the National School Board Association, Principal of the Year in his region, a Fellow with the National Association of Elementary School... Read More →

Tuesday February 26, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Nirvana B (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session
 
Wednesday, February 27
 

9:15am CST

Winston Campus Jr High Robotics Team
Come join us!  Winston Campus Jr High students will showcase their robotics teams and provide demonstrations of their middle school competition.  If you are interested in starting an extra-curricular middle school school robotics program, stop by and check it out!  


Presenters
KR

Wednesday February 27, 2019 9:15am - 11:15am CST
Tech Playground (Exhibit Hall)
  Playground

10:00am CST

How Cloud based IFP & Projector Technology will Revolutionize Classroom – and Remote Teaching
Learn how breakthrough cloud collaboration tools can elevate your lessons and presentations to help alleviate barriers for your students and create an enjoyable learning environment.
Presenters
BW

Wednesday February 27, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)
  Breakout

10:00am CST

Personalized Learning Made Simple
Bringing It Together - Save, manage, and share your online resources. Symbaloo makes it easy by delivering the right content, in the right place, at the right time, to the right person. 
Presenters
avatar for Thomas Hauser

Thomas Hauser

Silver, Symbaloo
Bringing The Web Together --- Manage, organize, and share your favorite websites and educational resources in a safe, online environment. Built for educators, Symbaloo makes it easy to engage students by delivering the right content, in the right place, at the right time, to the right... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout

10:00am CST

Skills for Innovative Leadership
Supporting digital learning and innovation in schools is challenging. Join the presenter, a veteran building principal who recently moved into a district technology leadership role, to identify key elements critical to putting innovative leadership into action.

An innovative leader should try to create new ideas, but it is more important that they create a culture of innovation. Explore methods to empower your teachers with a shared vision and a safe and supportive environment of risk taking, trust, and swift implementation.

Innovative leaders not only “think” differently, but they “act” differently. Now is the time to act and put these innovative characteristics into action. This session will empower YOU to build a culture of innovation.
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

Presenter, UCET
Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning in New Bedford MA. He is also the CEO of X-Factor EDU consulting and publishing. Experiences such as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Digital... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

10:00am CST

Divergent EDU
What is necessary for a district to really grow together into a climate and culture of innovation and support of divergent thinking? That is the million dollar question. In this session, we will discuss the Hierarchy of Needs for Innovation and Divergent Thinking - an organizational structure meant to support teachers in their innovative journey, and what all educators can do to establish these necessary components including changing mindset, climate and culture, creating a common language, and effective support and leadership. Innovation is more than handing out devices. Let’s talk about how we can create the conditions to support teachers and students as they think of new and different ways to learn and grow!
Presenters
avatar for Mandy Froehlich

Mandy Froehlich

Educator, Consultant, Author, Mandy Froehlich Education Consulting
Mandy Froehlich is a former educator, technology integrator, and Director of Innovation and Technology turned technology and mental health consultant. Her passion lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession as well as what’s needed to support teachers... Read More →

Divergent EDU Resource Sheet (1) pdf
Wednesday February 27, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Nirvana B (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

10:00am CST

ICE / IETL Leadership Summit w/ Joe Sanfelippo
Join ICE and IETL for their annual Leadership Summit, this year, with Joe Sanfelippo. You will not want to miss this experience with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, Superintendent of Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin and renowned national author and speaker. Based on his book Hacking Leadership, Dr. Sanfelippo has designed an energetic, interactive workshop, aimed at building leadership at all levels and finding innovative solutions to issues that have plagued the system for years. Built on intentionality, opening doors and developing staff, you’ll take away practical applications that can be implemented tomorrow!  
Presenters
avatar for Joe Sanfelippo

Joe Sanfelippo

Superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo served as the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, for the last 12 years. 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... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 10:00am - 4:45pm CST
Schaumburg West
  Workshop (Paid)

11:15am CST

Parenting in a Digital Age: Family Engagement Resources
Help families navigate the ups and downs of raising kids in a digital world.  We will share our family toolkit that includes research-backed resources covering a range of topics -- from online safety and cyberbullying to media balance and learning with technology -- you can easily find and share articles, videos, printable handouts, ready-made presentations, and more in your classroom, on your school's website or social feed, or at your next parent night.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Ehehalt

Jennifer Ehehalt

Sr. Regional Manager, Common Sense Media
Jennifer Ehehalt is the Sr. Regional Manager at Common Sense Education. As a former elementary educator, Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education. Jennifer designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights... Read More →
avatar for Steve Garton

Steve Garton

Senior Manager, Common Sense Privacy Project
Steve Garton is a Senior Manager for Common Sense Privacy and is an expert in meaningful technology integration, particularly in large-scale initiatives. He supports districts with professional development planning, program monitoring, student assessment, privacy issues and communication... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 11:15am - 11:45am CST
Perfection
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Be Internet Awesome - Teaching Digital Citizenship with interactivity powered by Pear Deck - Google Edu on Tour
Join Google & Pear Deck in a hands on session to learn all about the new, free digital citizenship curriculum called Be Internet Awesome! Designed for elementary school ages, Be Internet Awesome is ISTE aligned and includes lesson plans, rubrics and a Pear Deck option! Students learn about strong passwords, being kind online and how to handle privacy. The program is for teachers, students and parents - come learn all about it!
Presenters
PD
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Wednesday February 27, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Nirvana Threshold: Google Edu on Tour (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Building Teacher Capacity
Learn how DesPlaines School District 62 and Forest Ridge School District 142 are building teacher capacity in their schools. Presenters will share how they leverage Apple Teacher and the Apple Education Trainer Institute to teach new skills, encourage creativity, and build teacher capacity.
Presenters
avatar for Ben Kovacs

Ben Kovacs

Innovation Advocate, CCSD 62
Ben Kovacs is an Innovation Advocate in the suburbs of Chicago. After working for a decade as a sixth grade, general education teacher, he now studies digital transformation, flexible learning spaces, and the intersection of social justice and innovation. Cultivating student voice... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Graczyk

Amanda Graczyk

Instructional Technology Specialist, Forest Ridge School District 142
I am an Instructional Technology Specialist for Kerkstra Elementary School in Oak Forest, Illinois. I plan and co-teach technology lessons to students in grades 1 through 5 with teachers in all subject areas. I was recently named as a 2019 Apple Distinguished Educator. I'm in constant... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Utopia D: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

So, our journey changed course...NOW what?
Wondering how to continue implementation when the journey has lead to a new destination? Want to make sure the focus remains on student learning all along the way? Learn how to use your plan to stay the course and make changes as needed in a clear “Why/What/How/Then What” format. Ideas presented have been tested by practicing educators and leaders! They are also the groundwork for ideas supported with specific examples from a variety of grade levels.
Presenters
avatar for Cathy Fisher

Cathy Fisher

Director of Teaching & Learning, Maercker District 60
Co-author of NOW Classrooms Leader's Guide. Director of Teaching & Learning in a Prek- 8 1:1 district with amazing technology coaches and instructional leaders.
avatar for Becky Mathison
MO
CO

Wednesday February 27, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Want to build an inclusive classroom? Seven steps to make learning more accessible.
Making a learning environment accessible for everyone is a must as today's classrooms are diverse and include English Language Learners and students with special needs.  This session will demonstrate the many built in Microsoft tools to assist in making learning environments accessible to all.  These 7 simple steps will empower you to make a significant impact for the people who need accessible materials. 
Presenters
avatar for Adam Rummelhart

Adam Rummelhart

Microsoft Learning Consultant, Microsoft
Adam Rummelhart is the Microsoft Learning Consultant for the Chicagoland area. He graduated from The University of Iowa in 2013 with a degree in History. He has taught across Chicago in Chicago Public Schools, a charter school and most recently summer school at Lake Forest High School... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout

11:15am CST

A Quest for Equity in Illinois
Come be a part of the discussion about Equity in Education in Illinois. The is a conversation that you want to be apart of. For years we have professed our desire to educate ALL children, however we have come short year after year, as the data shows a great disparity in the achievement of minorities. With all that we know, why are we still failing children across Illinois? What’s in the way? What can we do beyond this discussion?
Presenters
avatar for Monica Griffin

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 →
avatar for Jennie Magiera

Jennie Magiera

Chief Program Officer, EdTechTeam
Jennie Magiera is the Chief Program Officer for EdTechTeam, working on diversity and equity in education initiatives and the author of Courageous Edventures. She is also the co-founder and president of the non-profit The Student Voice Foundation, whose mission is to encourage and... Read More →
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Robert Bachar

River Forest
KF
AJ

Anne Jacobson

Maine Township
RM

Ralph Martire

Education Writers Association (EWA)
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avatar for Taneesha Thomas

Taneesha Thomas

Instructional Technology Specialist, River Forest School District #90
Taneesha A. Thomas, MS. ED, is a certified Instructional Technologist, a Google Trainer, an Apple Teacher, an EdTech national presenter, as well as CEO of Flutter Tech LLC. She serves as a captain for Chicago’s Google Education Group, she has also presented at EdTechTeam Summits... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Euphoria (2nd Floor)
  Panel Session

11:45am CST

Digital Citizenship Challenges and Wins
For kids, digital life is real life. It's where they build friendships, take a stand on issues, and do so much more.  This can bring a lot digital dilemmas into their personal life, family life and school life.  Join us as we create a conversation around our experiences on how we  ensure our students have the resources necessary to be safe, responsible and ethical in a digital world.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Ehehalt

Jennifer Ehehalt

Sr. Regional Manager, Common Sense Media
Jennifer Ehehalt is the Sr. Regional Manager at Common Sense Education. As a former elementary educator, Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education. Jennifer designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights... Read More →
avatar for Steve Garton

Steve Garton

Senior Manager, Common Sense Privacy Project
Steve Garton is a Senior Manager for Common Sense Privacy and is an expert in meaningful technology integration, particularly in large-scale initiatives. He supports districts with professional development planning, program monitoring, student assessment, privacy issues and communication... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 11:45am - 12:15pm CST
Perfection
  Breakout

12:45pm CST

Esports & The Scholar Gamer
Learn about the "Scholar Gamer" and the five unique ways esports (organized competitive video games) can revolutionize your school or district’s approach to engaging your students in their learning.
Presenters
avatar for James O'Hagan

James O'Hagan

Founder, The Academy of Esports
An educator for 20 years, James has long believed that video games can promote a positive culture for students that engages creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills. He has served as an elementary, middle and high school teacher and administrator, and... Read More →

Esports & The Scholar Gamer ICE19 pdf
Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

12:45pm CST

Once You Go Paperless, You Never Go Back!
Lost in a sea of papers to grade everyday? Dreading proofreading those rough drafts? Fear stricken at the thought of the copy machine jamming again as you make your copies for the coming week? Well, fear no more! Google Classroom is here to save the day and make your life easier! Participants will learn how to get started using one of Google's most interactive applications, Classroom. Come see how Classroom can increase your productivity and free up time in your day!
Presenters
avatar for Jama Eddleman

Jama Eddleman

Technology Director, Jonesboro Grade School
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Stephanie Hill

Technology Teacher, Jonesboro Grade School
I am a middle school technology teacher who is a Google Nut! I love Google and its products. I am a Google for Education Certified Trainer and an ICE of Southern Illinois member.

Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Schaumburg B
  Breakout

12:45pm CST

Safety at your fingertips with VoIP
Tony Brncich, CEO of Rival5 Technologies, will discuss implementing a School Safe Solution, and how to leverage the technology of Hosted VoIP as part of a fully integrated safety solution. Rival5 will unveil our new Emergency Lockdown Notification System (RLock) and will provide a live demo at booth #615. The RLock System interfaces Rival5's Hosted VoIP Solution with your current overhead paging, alarm, and door access systems. When activated the RLock System automatically contacts the local E911 center, alerts administrators via email/text, and provides audible/visual alerting throughout your district. Additionally, Tony will discuss premise based VoIP vs. hosted VoIP, how VoIP providers differ, and the challenges Tech Directors face when managing their phone system.
Presenters
avatar for Tony Brncich

Tony Brncich

CEO, Rival5 Technologies
Tony Brncich is the CEO and founder of Rival5 Technologies Corporation. Tony holds a degree in Telecommunication Management and has over 30 years of experience in the Telecom and IT industry. He is passionate about learning new technologies and helping people make informed decisions... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Innovation
  Breakout, Vendor session

12:45pm CST

Be the One for Kids
Be The One For Kids is a simple yet profound message and we should all start having the conversation of how we can Be The One For Kids. This keynote takes the audience on a journey through education, by hearing engaging stories about my journey, the impact we all have, and how we can all unleash our power to change the lives of our students. This keynote lists 10 ways that every educator can Be The One For Kids. The audience will leave inspired and encouraged to do whatever it takes for kids.
Presenters
avatar for Ryan Sheehy

Ryan Sheehy

Educator
Ryan was raised in Southern California where his diverse education experiences all started. He attended public school, private school, and was homeschooled. He has seen and been part of all types of education systems, which gives him a different perspective. Ryan is a passionate educator... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Nirvana B (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

12:45pm CST

Effective Teacher Leaders Implement the Four C’s of School Success
Effective teachers and leaders don’t “Fuss” with students about pencils! They understand that our students overcome so many obstacles in their lives to get to our classrooms each day, they don’t need us to “major in the minor”! We need to focus on the important things in our schools and tend to the emotional well-being of our students, so they can become resilient. Principal EL believes there are four major concepts that we must implement each day in our schools and they all begin with the letter “C”. Of course, there are many concepts that impact the success of our teachers and students but there are four “Must Haves” for every Effective Educator! You will learn what they are when you spend time in Principal EL’s session and you must bring your own powerful “C” word to add to this growing list! Are you up to the challenge?

Presenters
avatar for Salome Thomas-El

Salome Thomas-El

Principal, Speaker and Author, Thomas Edison Public Charter School
Dr. Salome Thomas-EL has been a teacher and principal since 1987. He received national acclaim as a teacher and chess coach, where his students have gone on to win world recognition as Eight-Time National Chess Champions. Principal EL was a regular contributor on the “The Dr. Oz... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Utopia A (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

12:45pm CST

Leading Organizational Change Through The Transformation of Learning Spaces
Intentional design of learning space is an opportunity for significant organization change. From the moment that someone walks onto your campus, the space tells a story. This includes the use of digital tools to showcase and demonstrate modern learning. Join this session to learn ways to craft every space into a modern, inviting, missional place for kids and the community. Big change starts with small decisions on how to use the physical, digital, and virtual spaces for learning.
Presenters
avatar for Robert Dillon

Robert Dillon

School Designer, Innovative School Designs
Dr. Robert Dillon has served as a thought leader in education over the last twenty years as a teacher, principal, and director of innovation. Dr. Dillon has a passion to change the educational landscape by building excellent engaging schools for all students. Dr. Dillon serves on... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

12:45pm CST

IGNITE Sessions: See Description for Titles/Sessions
MultiMedia Engagement
Engage students using multimedia projects to connect with storytelling and research presentations. This session highlights the use of GoogleSites, WeVideo, and GoogleMaps to guide students in the creation of narrative movie representations, interactive websites and historical role play.

Multipotentialites Really Do Exist
Throughout history, we've been called 'gentleman scholars' and 'renaissance men'. In today's world of specialization, we are 'indecisive'. Multipotentialites are the hidden superheroes in schools, working as students, teachers, and leaders.

Need for Active Learners
One of the keys to academic achievement is active learning. According to research -personalized, collaborative, and connected learning experiences enhance student engagement, which in turn drives student success. By integrating active learning into the classroom, educators Active learning can take learning experiences to the next level and improve student performance to make the classroom as dynamic as the world around us.

Reaching ALL Students with Mastery Learning
Mastery Learning is a must in this day and age - but how do you make it manageable and effective? Let’s talk about best practice methods that have been shared and utilized to increase student achievement and ownership through self-paced mastery grids across the country. By providing tools that create a self-paced, personalized and student-centered classroom environment, every student can be met where they are at and thrive in the classroom! Get ready to reach ALL students in the classroom. Get up and Grid!

The Integration of Minecraft in Education 
Minecraft, a widely-beloved video game enjoyed by tens of millions of players worldwide, is being integrated into schools and school districts throughout the world. This presentation will discuss the benefits, fallbacks, and educational values seen through the use of the game in the classroom.
Presenters
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Scotty Vrablik

Co-Founder, Clean Minecraft Videos
Scott Vrablik is a Sophomore student at Carmel Catholic High School as well as the co-founder and co-owner of Clean Minecraft Videos, an emerging startup company offering teachers and parents a selection of over 700 pre-screened, guaranteed appropriate Minecraft videos. Scott has... Read More →
avatar for Rae Hughart

Rae Hughart

Educator, Evans Junior High School, McLean County
Rae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois and the Director of Training & Development for Progressive Mastery Learning, LLC. Rae trains educators on how to partner with local businesses to design dynamic, connected content by designing themed units dedicated to community... Read More →
avatar for Nick Aguina

Nick Aguina

Partnerships Manager, Future Design School
Nicholas works as an Instructional Technology Coach & U.S History teacher at Community High School District 117 in Antioch, IL. He is a former special education teacher and has over 8 years of designing lessons to meet the needs of a group of diverse learners. Nicholas is a Google... Read More →
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avatar for Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

Presenter, UCET
Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning in New Bedford MA. He is also the CEO of X-Factor EDU consulting and publishing. Experiences such as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Digital... Read More →
avatar for Matt Weld

Matt Weld

SEL Coach, ROE #40
Curious, passionate, and interested in all things education. I've been a teacher, administrator, and tech coach. Currently SEL Coach for ROE #40/SEL Hub 5, leader for www.directionsconference.com, www.teachillinois.org, and Teachers' Classroom podcast. Dad, husband, Google Certified... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Euphoria (2nd Floor)
  Ignite

1:45pm CST

Skokie 69 Robotics Team
Come join us!  Skokie School District 69 students will showcase their robotics teams and provide demonstrations of their middle school competition.  If you are interested in starting an extra-curricular middle school school robotics program, stop by and check it out!  


Presenters
avatar for Therese Block

Therese Block

Teacher, Lincoln JHS
Robotics, Design & Modeling, VEX Robotics teams

Wednesday February 27, 2019 1:45pm - 3:45pm CST
Tech Playground (Exhibit Hall)
  Playground

2:30pm CST

A Few of My Favorite Things: A Super Duper Edtech Geek Out
Artificial Intelligence, automation, authentic audience, Google Photos, Minecraft Education Edition, Quadblogging, Crossbraining, and more! After attending nearly every major edtech conference in the US, I've seen some of the coolest classroom tech around. Join me for this fast-paced, exciting and informative session on the latest and greatest edtech on the planet. 
Presenters
avatar for Eric Patnoudes

Eric Patnoudes

Sponsor, Otus

Wednesday February 27, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Schaumburg A
  Breakout

2:30pm CST

Design Thinking: Not Just for Techies and Makers
You are most likely familiar with design thinking, the process that companies and individuals use to solve problems and create new products. You may have even learned the process at a workshop or conference session (perhaps involving building something with foil and popsicle sticks). But how does one actually use design thinking in education? Believing this process is an important, future-ready skill for our students, we set a goal this year of implementing design thinking throughout our entire K-12 school, from student projects, to teacher professional development, to redesigning learning spaces. Come hear about our approach and how our students are benefitting from it (and yes, foil and popsicle sticks are still involved!).
Presenters
avatar for Elizabeth Shutters

Elizabeth Shutters

Director of Curriculum & Innovation, Roycemore School
Beth Shutters is the Director of Curriculum and Innovation at Roycemore School, a small independent K-12 school in Evanston. Beth is a Google for Education Certified Trainer. She especially enjoys instilling a love of lifelong learning in students and teachers. You can follow her... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Knowledge
  Breakout

2:30pm CST

Getting to Know Esports
This round table discussion, led by the ByteSpeed team and a panel of university esports members, will focus on the growing opportunities esports offers in high schools and at the collegiate level.  You will have the opportunity to ask questions about these new and exciting programs; come ready to learn how students can gain confidence, grow friendships, and earn college scholarships. 
Presenters
avatar for ByteSpeed

ByteSpeed

ByteSpeed
ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. In addition to custom building computer hardware, ByteSpeed also leverages strategic partnerships to sell other quality technology solutions. We provide enterprise-networking solutions and professional IT services in all... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout

2:30pm CST

Professional Learning with Apple
Discover how to help educators get the most from Apple technology. Hear about comprehensive resources and services to help build foundational skills with Apple products and integrate them into learning to engage students more deeply. Learn how Apple Professional Learning Specialists can work side by side with you _x000B_to innovate your learning and teaching practices.
Presenters
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Wednesday February 27, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Utopia Threshold: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

2:30pm CST

Designing Learning Spaces for the STEM Mindset
Growing the STEM mindset requires modern learning spaces. As we look to craft STEM curriculum and instruction to prepare our students for college and careers, it is essential that they have an opportunity to learn in spaces that support this mindset. The tradition of desks and rows with a teacher directed classroom is inhibiting our progress to address the needs of all students. This presentation allows teachers and leaders to see best practices based on previous district success and brain research. Designing excellent learning spaces for STEM isn’t about decorating, but they are about having conversations about purpose and intentionality. Participants will leave with a variety of hacks and ideas that they can use to transform their classrooms and set in motion new STEM mindset for all students.  
Presenters
avatar for Robert Dillon

Robert Dillon

School Designer, Innovative School Designs
Dr. Robert Dillon has served as a thought leader in education over the last twenty years as a teacher, principal, and director of innovation. Dr. Dillon has a passion to change the educational landscape by building excellent engaging schools for all students. Dr. Dillon serves on... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

3:30pm CST

G Suite Health Check - Open your mouth and say Google - Google Edu on Tour
The Admin Console has hundreds of policy settings and controls. Do you have them all set correctly for a K-12 space? In this technical session we will look at common pitfalls and best practices for getting your G Suite Admin Console set up appropriately for staff and students.
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Benson

Melissa Benson

Collaborative Community Lead, CDW Amplified for Education
A Google Workspace Certified Admin with over 14 years of experience in the Google Admin Console with K-12 schools. Melissa brings insights from working within K-12 school districts, being a Google for Education Consultant at Amplified IT, and now with CDW Amplified for Education as... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 3:30pm - 4:45pm CST
Nirvana Threshold: Google Edu on Tour (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

3:45pm CST

Introduction to Competency Education
Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith continues to encourage every district in the State of Illinois to join the Competency Education pilot, which is now in Year 2. Ridgewood High School is part of the original year 1 cohort and a leader working with the State to create a competency plan for all districts. In this session, through interactive activities we will introduce Competency Education as well as demonstrate how technology has played a pivotal role in our implementation.
Presenters
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Wednesday February 27, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

3:45pm CST

Leveraging the Power of Students: Student Help Desk Support
Student tech programs empower students to develop career ready skills while providing invaluable support to students and teachers. Join passionate educators to discuss how these programs help students learn essential skills like collaboration, problem solving, and time management as they repair devices, support peers, process support tickets and much more.
Presenters
avatar for Adam Garry

Adam Garry

Sr. Director of Education Strategy, Dell Technologies
Adam Garry is a former elementary school teacher and is now Dell’s manager of global professional learning. He has presented at conferences around the world, including ISTE, and has delivered keynotes across the United States and in Costa Rica, Jamaica and Trinidad. He has published... Read More →
avatar for Kendall Latham

Kendall Latham

Education Strategist, Dell Technologies
Kendall is a life-long learner and committed educator focused on partnering with districts to optimize learning and growth for all. Her academic training and nearly two decades of working in public education have provided a broad perspective of the demands challenging communities... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

3:45pm CST

Unlocking the mysteries of E-rate
The FCC's E-rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries. This program can also leave school district professionals trying to complete the many applications and timelines frustrated, confused and just worn out! IL State E-rate Coordinator Melinda Fiscus will lead a discussion about the program, provide tips for navigating the system, and help answer questions about what to do when and how. Audience participation is welcomed and encouraged. If you have years of experience or were blessed with the title of E-rate applicant yesterday, this is the session for you.

(Extra Information: The conversation may lead to the completion of the E-rate Form 471 for FY2019-20 for those ready to file. In order to make this happen this session would need to be scheduled as the last session on Wednesday, and the room available after normal conference hours for those who want to stay and file. We are trying out this model at IETC with the 470 application. If this can be arranged, please add the next sentence to the description.) The presenter will remain after the session to hands-on assist districts in completing the E-rate Form 471 for the upcoming cycle.
Presenters
avatar for Mindy Fiscus

Mindy Fiscus

Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Melinda Fiscus is the Director of Government Affairs for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois. In this role, she provides networking opportunities, consulting services, and professional development for IL school districts. She also serves as one of the IL State E-Rate Coordinators... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Inspiration
  Breakout

3:45pm CST

Moving from Privacy to Trust
Data privacy is a growing priority for educators, parents, policymakers and other stakeholders. It is the responsibility of all school system leaders to create more trust around the use of student data to improve learning and teaching. Learn how school districts can balance technology advances with the need to protect student privacy. Join this interactive session about creating a trusted learning environment and learn about a new, voluntary Trusted Learning Environment seal.
Presenters
avatar for Keith Krueger

Keith Krueger

CEO, CoSN - Consortium for School Networking
Keith R. Krueger is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a nonprofit organization that serves as the voice of K-12 school system technology leaders in North America. CoSN’s mission is empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning... Read More →

Wednesday February 27, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Utopia A (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

3:45pm CST

Build a Network of Innovative Teaching and Learning: An Instructional Leadership Panel
Hear from a panel of instructional leaders from Apple Distinguished Schools across Illinois. They’ll share stories about how they work with and inspire staff on campuses that are dedicated to continuous innovation.
Moderators
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Melissa Creech

Director of Instructional Technology, Glenbard Township District 87
I am the Director of Instructional Technology for Glenbard Township High School District 87. I'm passionate about SAMR, deep learning experiences and open educational resources.
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Presenters
avatar for Jordan Pelton

Jordan Pelton

iDirector

Wednesday February 27, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Utopia D: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Panel Session
 
Thursday, February 28
 

8:30am CST

ISTE Certification Training (2 days)
ISTE Certification is a new competency-based, vendor-agnostic educator certification based on the ISTE Standards for Educators. This digital credential recognizes educators who understand how to use edtech for learning in meaningful and transformative ways. Illinois Computing Educators has been selected by ISTE to be an authorized provider of the ISTE Certification for Educators because of their commitment to high quality edtech professional learning and the ISTE Standards as a guide for transforming teaching and learning.
*Please note that this is a two-day training (Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 01).
Presenters
avatar for Stan Gorbatkin

Stan Gorbatkin

Retired Public School Teacher, Principal, District Administrator, Volunteer / Consultant
Stan Gorbatkin continues to support innovation in public education after retiring with 34 years of Illinois Public School Service, including 30 years in IPSD 204. Stan served as a Teacher, Asst. Principal, and Principal before joining the IPSD 204 District-level administrative team... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 8:30am - 4:30pm CST
Knowledge
  Workshop (Paid)

11:15am CST

Are You Considering eSports?
This session will focus on an administrative perspective of eSports in schools and will address the various concerns that may come with implementation of the program.
Presenters
avatar for Thomas Walker

Thomas Walker

Director of Technology, Massac Unit School District #1

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Inspiration
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Browser Battle - Why Chrome Reigns Supreme?
So much of our technology lives are spent living within a browser. In the battle of browsers, why get caught in one that slows you down? In this session, we will explore how you can maximize your productivity within Google Chrome and ultimately why Google Chrome reigns supreme. Apps, Extensions, the Omnibox, accessibility to your connected Google services are just some of the features of Chrome that put the smackdown on every other browser. You will walk away with some tips and tricks as well as a better of understanding of how to take full advantage of Chrome and how it can impact your productivity and experience online.
Presenters
AF

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Nirvana A: Google for Edu Learning Space (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Deploying and Managing Apple in Education
Hear from Apple about the latest features for education in iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Learn about the enhanced Classroom app for iPad that provides more ways to guide learning, share work, and manage student devices. See how Apple School Manager can simplify and streamline deployment, and how tvOS makes it simple to configure Apple TV for common school scenarios. Explore new features in iOS and macOS that enable schools to manage devices and the classroom experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with peers from other schools and districts that are deploying Apple devices.
Presenters
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Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Utopia D: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Email security
If you aren’t training your staff on email security, you leave yourselves open to unacceptable risks. This presentation will focus on “email fire drills” and how to use them to help staff identify phishing email and deal with it effectively.
Presenters
avatar for Don Ringelestein

Don Ringelestein

Director of Technology/CIO, West Aurora School District 129
10 Year Ed Tech professional, passionate about teaching and learning for everyone in school communities!

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Utopia B (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Feeling Vulnerable? Securing Your Connected Future
Protecting your sensitive data in a world of increasing threat is no easy operation. Everyone is a target for cybercrime, but not every school or business has a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer and a team of security professionals to tackle the problems. That’s where we come in!  Learn how the Illinois  Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) – Illinois Century Network (ICN) is helping K-12 schools and organizations build a security defense. This session will also highlight the most important security issues and provide examples along with a roadmap to reduce the risk. Cyber criminals never stop trying to find your network weaknesses. As long as threats exist, you need a proactive cybersecurity plan to counteract them. A panel of experts and forward thinkers will be on hand to take audience questions.
Presenters
avatar for Andre Bouravnev

Andre Bouravnev

DDoS subject matter expert, Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, Illinois Century Network (ICN)
Andre Bouravnev, MS-CIS, M.Div, BA, CISSP, FOI, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, is a DDoS subject matter expert for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, Illinois Century Network (ICN). He currently manages a team of network engineers overseeing the... Read More →
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Adam Ford

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), State of Illinois
Adam Ford, CISSP, serves as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). During his 18 years with the State of Illinois, Adam has served as a network engineer and architect designing, implementing and supporting LAN, Data... Read More →
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Chris Hill

Chief Information Security Officer, Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
Chris Hill serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT). Chris has more than 20 years of professional experience in the state information technology environment. At DoIT, Chris is actively engaged in the IT transformation... Read More →
avatar for Lori Sorenson

Lori Sorenson

Chief Networking Officer, State of Illinois
Lori Sorenson is responsible for the State of Illinois telecommunications and network operations including the Illinois Century Network (ICN), a statewide open access broadband network serving K-12 and higher education, libraries and museums, state and local government and broadband... Read More →
avatar for Frank Walters

Frank Walters

Network Architect for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, Illinois Century Network (ICN), State of Illinois
Frank Walters, CISSP, CEH is the Network Architect for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, Illinois Century Network (ICN) and is responsible for the overall planning and design of the state’s data network. Frank has over 20 years of experience in IT and has extensive... Read More →
avatar for Robin Woodsome

Robin Woodsome

Manager for Field Operations, Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology
Robin Woodsome is the Manager for Field Operations for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology. Within this role, Robin manages the Illinois Century Network (ICN) Regional Technology Centers and 24 x 7 Network Operations Center. Robin joined the ICN during its formation... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout

11:15am CST

GEO Tools
Explore geospatial Google Tools with Google Earth For Education Experts! Learn creation techniques that will allow students to collaborate on maps, upload 360 images, design tours, and access educational global content. Connect local to global through exploring Google Streetview, Maps, Tour Builder, Earth, and Poly VR tours. Time will be spent explaining the features of each tool and learning authentic ways they can be integrated into the classroom. Provide platforms where global citizenship can thrive!
Presenters
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avatar for Ellie Reitz

Ellie Reitz

7th/8th Gifted Social Studies Teacher/ Department Chair, NCUSD 203; Kennedy Junior High
Ed.D., wife, mom of two, geography teacher of 17 years, learner, adventurer, reader, techy, curriculum writer, Google Earth Education Expert, and National Geographic Online Community Steering Committee.
avatar for Jessica Walsh

Jessica Walsh

Instructional Specialist, Indian Prairie 204

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg B
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Getting more from Wireshark
Learn to go beyond the basics to save time, and find problems faster using Wireshark.
Presenters
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Aaron Souza

Director of IT at Minooka 201. Enjoys talking wireless and network monitoring.

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg C
  Breakout

11:15am CST

How to Leverage Microsoft Windows and Modern Device Management
Are you looking to enable modern, cloud-based management of Windows PCs, but not sure where to start? Join this session to learn how you can modernize management at your own pace with System Center Configuration Manager, Intune and Fastrack. You will see the latest news Microsoft has to share on deployment, management, the servicing of Windows 10, and how co-management simplifies the transition from traditional on-premise tools to cloud services. 
Presenters
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Jodie Gaver

Microsoft
DL

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Epiphany (2nd floor)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

IT Departments and Chromebooks - Love at First Site - Google Edu on Tour
Have you rolled out hundreds or even thousands of Chromebooks and need an easy way to setup, manage and maintain them? Come learn the ins and outs of settings, services and tools that’ll make your life easier as a Domain Admin. We’ll show you how to harness your very own robot army to deploy Chromebooks smarter and faster than you thought possible. Learn how to report on your entire fleet seeing versions, status and usage details ensuring optimum ROI.
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Benson

Melissa Benson

Collaborative Community Lead, CDW Amplified for Education
A Google Workspace Certified Admin with over 14 years of experience in the Google Admin Console with K-12 schools. Melissa brings insights from working within K-12 school districts, being a Google for Education Consultant at Amplified IT, and now with CDW Amplified for Education as... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Nirvana Threshold: Google Edu on Tour (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Leveraging One-to-One Programs to Promote _x000B_Deeper Learning with ESSA
Learn how districts are leveraging their one-to-one programs to promote deeper learner while also addressing challenges and opportunities presented under Evidence-Based Funding for Student Success Act (ESSA), including chronic absenteeism, equity, diversity, and growth.
Moderators
avatar for Robert Hudson

Robert Hudson

Assistant Superintendent, Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD102
“Every child possesses elements of greatness that once identified and nurtured, will serve to sustain their pursuit of interests and passions throughout life’s journey. It is our calling (as educators and parents) to create opportunities for children to discover and develop those... Read More →

Presenters
avatar for Matt Fuller

Matt Fuller

Asst Supt for Technology & Innovation, Barrington 220
Dr. Matt J. Fuller is Assistant Superintendent for Technology and Innovation at Barrington 220, a PK–12 school district northwest of Chicago. He has served in educational technology leadership roles in Illinois school districts including Winnetka District 36, Des Plaines District... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Utopia Threshold: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Re-Imagining Learning Spaces, 2.0
Creating High-Impact Learning Environments may conjure up thoughts of sleek, modern designs and stylish furniture. However, there is another important component to keep in mind which are the High-Impact Learning Experiences that we envision to be lived out in our spaces.  Connecting the dots between experiences and environments is the key to having our vision come to life.
Presenters
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Brandon Hillman

Director of Growth Strategies, MeTEOR Education
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Sean Baum

VP, West, MeTEOR Education
Passionate believer that the learning environment is not neutral. It either positively or negatively impacts the teacher and student and only by aligning the pedagogy, technology, and learning space can we truly realize how we can positively change the outcomes and experiences for... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Safety at your fingertips with VoIP
Tony Brncich, CEO of Rival5 Technologies, will discuss implementing a School Safe Solution, and how to leverage the technology of Hosted VoIP as part of a fully integrated safety solution. Rival5 will unveil our new Emergency Lockdown Notification System (RLock) and will provide a live demo at booth #615. The RLock System interfaces Rival5's Hosted VoIP Solution with your current overhead paging, alarm, and door access systems. When activated the RLock System automatically contacts the local E911 center, alerts administrators via email/text, and provides audible/visual alerting throughout your district. Additionally, Tony will discuss premise based VoIP vs. hosted VoIP, how VoIP providers differ, and the challenges Tech Directors face when managing their phone system.
Presenters
avatar for Tony Brncich

Tony Brncich

CEO, Rival5 Technologies
Tony Brncich is the CEO and founder of Rival5 Technologies Corporation. Tony holds a degree in Telecommunication Management and has over 30 years of experience in the Telecom and IT industry. He is passionate about learning new technologies and helping people make informed decisions... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Prosperity (2nd Floor)
  Breakout, Vendor session

11:15am CST

Student Chromebook Repair TechAcademy
In our school we have a deployment of 4000 Chromebooks and we repair the majority of our devices in house with a student repair TechAcademy course. In the course the students work on real world certifications and learn how to provide technical support to repair devices. Come and learn our story and what we have learned about the process to implement in your district.
Presenters
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KC

Kat Cree

Tech Academy Clerk, Warren Township High School
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PK

Peter Kupfer

Assistant Principal, Warren Township High School

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg G
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Student Data Privacy Consortium
This session is designed to get Schools started utilizing the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) tools to provide an accurate depiction of applications in use, information about that applications usage, contract information and the ability to do the “in house” application management and at the same time allow for external application usage information.
Presenters
avatar for Chris Wherley

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 →

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg A
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Student-Centered Instructional Coaching & Professional Growth Plans
This session will focus on the process United Junior High School used to roll out their instructional coaching model in their building, how they fostered a culture of collaboration and growth, the expectations of all stakeholders, as well as adopting as a building a growth mindset when it comes to instruction. The session will also focus on the relationships developed between the teacher and the instructional coach as well as the confidentiality that exists between the teacher and coach. UJH has adopted a culture in which teachers have the freedom to fail, reflect, and grow as educators throughout the process. The session presenters will discuss the implementation of coaching cycles as well as share their own success stories thus far after nearly a year of instructional coaching.
Presenters
avatar for Christopher Schwarz
avatar for Drew Witherell

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg East/West (Ballroom)
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Technology Integration in Core Subjects
Today's trend in education is using technology thus having more chromebooks, IPADs and laptops in classrooms. Bringing in the devices but not training the teachers in the areas of technology integration is the forgotten element to be successful.
I will share ideas on how technology can help students' learning in core subjects. I will focus on project based student centered learning, assessment and lesson delivery using technology.
Presenters
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Aaron Tan

Director of Educational Technologies, Concept Schools
More than 10 years I have been working with students and schools to promote 21st Century Skills and implement Technology in classrooms.

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg D
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Thinking Out Cloud for District Leaders
As school IT departments drive to become more agile, efficient and secure, school IT leaders are turning to shared services in the cloud, allowing their teams better focus on the core mission of improving student achievement. In this AWS Thinking Out Cloud for District Leaders Session, Dr. Chad Stevens, former K-12 Principal and CTO, will focus on what school leaders need to know and consider. In addition to sharing about why we’re seeing the major shift to the cloud, Dr. Stevens will address key planning considerations regarding budgets, Cap-Ex to Op-Ex considerations, stakeholder alignment and will also share common starting points for K-12 workloads. 
Partners
AW

Amazon Web Service

Exhibiting in Cascade Ballroom, Gold Sposnor

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

11:15am CST

Inventing the Future of Learning
One of the best ways to think about the future of learning is to start by inventing the future you desire. Explore how visionary leaders can design the future of teaching and learning by leveraging emerging technologies. Hear what leading global experts feel are the key trends accelerating technology in education, the significant challenging impeding technology in education, and the most important technology trends today. Review the key global shifts over the last 25 years that have shaped how technology has been used in education. From Digital Divide to Digital Equity, from Acceptable Use to Responsible Use, from Privacy to Trust – these are the trends that have shaped the way that technology is shaping education. Finally, peek into our crystal ball and see what key trends and technologies that education leaders need to understand and leverage if we are to more personalize learning going forward.
Presenters
avatar for Keith Krueger

Keith Krueger

CEO, CoSN - Consortium for School Networking
Keith R. Krueger is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a nonprofit organization that serves as the voice of K-12 school system technology leaders in North America. CoSN’s mission is empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Nirvana B (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

11:15am CST

Moonshot Thinking in Education: Meaningful, Innovative, and Doable
Over fifty years ago, president John F. Kennedy said. "We choose to go to the moon not because it is easy, but because it is hard." Today, this approach inspires Google's X Lab to focus on radical solutions to huge challenges using breakthrough technologies. More importantly, any educator can take a moonshot in education by focusing on an innovative solution to a meaningful problem using appropriate technology. Using the framework of design thinking, this session provides an opportunity for participants to explore big problems in schools, imagine prototype solutions, and consider how they might test and iterate on their prototypes. This session aims to empower you to create the future you want to see in schools.
Presenters
avatar for Mark Wagner

Mark Wagner

President & CEO, EdTechTeam; Director of the Google Teacher Academy 2008-2011; Irvine, CA, Ed Tech Team
Formerly a high school English teacher, Dr. Mark Wagner has since served as an educational technology coordinator at the site, district, and county levels. He now serves as President and CEO of the EdTechTeam, which provides professional development and consulting services to learning... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Utopia A (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

11:15am CST

Educational Facility Master Planning: From Dreams to Referendum
Educational Masters Facility Planning- A to Z, Soup to Nuts, D (Dreams) to R (Referendum)
Dreaming big? You can make it happen, but it’s a process and it’s not always smooth. Have you thought of everything? Boundaries, learning spaces, finances, technology, communications, and more.
Presenters
avatar for Trisha Kocanda

Trisha Kocanda

Superintendent, Winnetka Public School District 36
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Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Euphoria (2nd Floor)
  Panel Session

11:15am CST

Learn to inspire your school
This half day workshop will give you the tools to start a yearlong initiative to inspire your school to practice digital literacy. Based upon Dr. Friesem’s five years research in public, charter, and private schools, this workshop will provide the practical methods and process to motivate teachers, administrators, and staff to join a school wide initiative to integrate digital literacy. Participants will be asked to customize the evidence-based model of a change management plan to their own context. With various techniques ranging from using LEGO®, mobile devices, collaborative online tools, and digital reflection, participants will experience how to lead a change in their school. By the end of the workshop, administrators, teachers, librarians, math and literacy coaches will be able to apply the tools. Methods and practices in their own educational setting.
Presenters
avatar for Yonty Friesem

Yonty Friesem

Associate Director, Media Education Lab
Yonty Friesem is an Assistant Professor of communicaiton and civic media and the graduate program director in the Communication Department at Columbia College Chicago. He provides professional development for media educators as his role as the Associate Director of the Media Education... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 11:15am - 2:00pm CST
Serenity (2nd floor)
  Workshop (Thursday)

1:00pm CST

1:1 iPad Management through JAMF
Are you struggling to manage your iPads? Join us to learn how we leveraged JAMF to streamline our setup and management of our 1:1 iPads. During our time together we will also have roundtable discussions about what best practices you too have come across in your districts. Come prepared to learn from one another!
Presenters
YB

Yianni Bertsos

NETWORK MANAGER, PROSPECT HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT 23
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Maria Stavropoulos

Director of Technology, Prospect Heights School District 23

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Utopia D: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Applying Google Suite to Save Time
Utilizing Google Suite to build student ownership and accountability while saving time. Increasing parent communication and supports for their children. Are these things you've questioned how to do? Join us for learn how Google can build ownership and accountability while saving you time.
Presenters
DC
JS

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Schaumburg G
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Creating Successful Initiatives - How To Avoid Poorly Planned Projects
Have you ever been asked to undertake a technology initiative that you KNEW couldn’t succeed but you were helpless to stop it because you couldn’t demonstrate why it wouldn’t work? Have you ever been asked to approve an initiative and wished you had a simple and reliable way to know if it would succeed or not? Do you lose sleep because you know that the stakes are too great and the price for failure is too high to be making poorly informed decisions?
The good news is that there are known and proven criteria that can be applied to and used during the decision making process. At this session we will share what those criteria are and we will provide you with tools and resources you can use to help make better decisions and quickly determine if a proposed initiative has a chance of succeeding.
Presenters
avatar for Michael Marassa

Michael Marassa

Director of Technology, Grayslake Community SD 127
Michael Marassa joined Grayslake Community High School District 127 as the Director of Technology in June 2011. Michael is responsible for strategic planning and management of technology and print services systems that support instructional and business functions for two large high... Read More →
avatar for Lee A Steinsdoerfer

Lee A Steinsdoerfer

GHA Technologies, Inc., K12 Tech Forum
Lee began his career as a high school technology instructor in 1981. He subsequently took a position with the the Lake County Educational Service Center as a technology consultant and trainer in 1986. Gurnee District 56 made Lee their first Tech Coordinator in 1992. And in 2003 Lee... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Euphoria (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Google App Add-ons For The Efficient Administrator
The G-Suite will be explored and add-ons will be discussed to save productivity. Add-ons for RTI Tier I, II, and III interventions. Simplifying the registration process and allowing for collaboration.
Presenters
avatar for Charles Zimmerman

Charles Zimmerman

Assistant Principal, Limestone Community High School

Charlie Zimmerman ICE 2019 Google App Add ons For The Efficient Administrator pptx
Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Nirvana A: Google for Edu Learning Space (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Google Scripting and App Maker
This session will explore Google Scripting and App Maker. What can it do for you and your school?
Presenters
avatar for Chris Wherley

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 →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Utopia C (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

How to Leverage Microsoft Windows and Modern Device Management
Are you looking to enable modern, cloud-based management of Windows PCs, but not sure where to start? Join this session to learn how you can modernize management at your own pace with System Center Configuration Manager, Intune and Fastrack. You will see the latest news Microsoft has to share on deployment, management, the servicing of Windows 10, and how co-management simplifies the transition from traditional on-premise tools to cloud services. 
Presenters
JG

Jodie Gaver

Microsoft
DL

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Epiphany (2nd floor)
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Lessons on Cryptojacking (aka Mining)
Take a quick 101 Lesson on how Cryptocurrency works, and why we have seen an increase in Crypto Mining attacks (aka Cryptojacking) in the K12 marketspace.  In this presentation, we will show you how an attack works, and what your school can do to defend against it. 
Presenters
DS

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Schaumburg F
  Breakout, Vendor session

1:00pm CST

New Chromebooks for 2019!
Join Technology Resource Advisor's Director of Education Sector Chris Elkendier as he goes over all the current and new Chromebooks for 2019. He will discuss the pros and cons of most of the devices as well as pass them around the room. With TRA's comprehensive knowledge of every manufacturer and the breakage statistics in hand from their Chrome Care warranty he will give you the tools to making your next device decision. Chris will share his objective insight as well as his personal Chromebook Benchmarking which is used by some major manufacturers. This is a great session for anyone planning, beginning, or continuing a 1:1 initiative, or or for anyone who just loves Chromebooks! 
Presenters
avatar for Chris Elkendier

Chris Elkendier

Director of EDU Sector, Technology Resource Advisors
Chris Elkendier is the Director of Education Sector at Technology Resource Advisors. He has been in the education industry for over 10 years and has an unhealthy obsession with Chromebooks.  

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout, Vendor session

1:00pm CST

Plugging into the Data Privacy and Policy Matrix
Do you ever feel like you're always trying to prevent access to The Matrix? Today’s constant cyber threats can have devastating, crippling effects on our school systems.  As Technology leaders, we have an obligation to protect data and develop policies and best practices. Through this interactive session, we will explore technical solutions, practical applications, and recommended policies to keep your district's data safe.
Presenters
avatar for Keith Bockwoldt

Keith Bockwoldt

Chief Information Officer, Hinsdale High School District 86
Keith Bockwoldt is Chief Information officer for Hinsdale Township High School District 86 in Hinsdale, IL. He has more than 20 years of experience in the field of education serving multiple high-achieving school districts. Keith is a visionary leader and advocate for public education... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Utopia B (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Providing Digital Equity in CTE with labs or existing devices using Amazon Appstream 2.0
Learn how to deliver Windows applications to non-Windows devices giving students access to learning tools anytime, anywhere, on any device (with or without labs). With Amazon AppStream 2.0 you can stream art and design applications (Adobe), engineering applications (AutoCad-SolidWorks) and other STEM tools (PLTW) along with legacy Java and Flash apps that do not traditionally run in browsers.
Presenters
avatar for Kevin McCandless

Kevin McCandless

Senior Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services
Mr. Kevin McCandless, a Senior Solutions Architect on the AWS K12 Education team, is passionate about helping school districts become more efficient and agile to positively impact student success . For the past 4 years, Kevin has been fostering the success of schools & service agencies... Read More →

Partners
AW

Amazon Web Service

Exhibiting in Cascade Ballroom, Gold Sposnor

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Research and Innovative Teaching Practices
Hear from instructional leaders as they discuss research conducted to enhance and improve their one-to-one programs. They’ll share stories from their journey with educational researchers.
Presenters
avatar for Matt Fuller

Matt Fuller

Asst Supt for Technology & Innovation, Barrington 220
Dr. Matt J. Fuller is Assistant Superintendent for Technology and Innovation at Barrington 220, a PK–12 school district northwest of Chicago. He has served in educational technology leadership roles in Illinois school districts including Winnetka District 36, Des Plaines District... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Utopia Threshold: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Security in K12 - Beyond the Firewall
Information Technology teams in school districts worry about
the expanding attack surface, which spans the network,
applications, data and users in a borderless environment.
From student and teacher mobility to the data center, public and
private clouds, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—all have
dramatically increased the attack surface while making it much
harder to define and secure.  See a demonstration of the Fortinet Security Fabric, learn how a fabric can help your school district.  You will also learn about (and schedule if you wish) our free Cyber Threat Assessments and Visibility Assessments for insight into what is happening on your network today. 
Presenters
RC

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Schaumburg C
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Snap It to Me!
Are your students distracted? Are you overwhelmed by technology and social media? In this session, you will learn and discuss strategies to embrace online platforms in your learning environments.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Gorzkowski

Amy Gorzkowski

Literacy Coach, Berwyn South School District 100
I am currently a Literacy Coach at Freedom Middle School (Berwyn South District 100). Having taught grade level six through eight (both ELA, Social Studies and Reading Intervention), I feel that I have grown as an educator. I have enriched my literacy toolbox by seeking out professional... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Schaumburg D
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Teaming together Office 365
Incorporating Office 365 into the classroom has allowed teachers to give students access to powerful tools such as OneDrive, Classroom Notebook, Forms, and more. Learn how Microsoft Teams brings everything together in one clean area. In this session, you will get hands-on use in Microsoft Teams organizing your class and its variety of educational tools.
Presenters
avatar for Chris Fetherling

Chris Fetherling

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Lincoln-Way Central High School

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Innovation
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Education Leadership in The Age of Google
Education leaders often try to apply principles of business leadership in schools… but what works best in business is rapidly changing - and the needs of schools are unique and varied. How can school leaders adapt to implement the best of what’s working for leaders in other fields - and make the most of it in the context of an educational institution? How can teacher leaders, principals, and superintendents learn from the success of high functioning collaborative organizations like Google and Facebook?

This session explores answers to these questions, with anecdotes, examples, and data collected from the facilitator’s own work with these organizations - and with innovative schools around the world. This is supported by additional research from experts like Jeff Jarvis, Lazlo Boch, and Eric Schmit - and from leaders as varied as George Washington, Carter Cast, and Brene Brown. The session’s prompt and discussion format allows participants to process their own learning, with many resources available for follow up and action after the event.
Presenters
avatar for Mark Wagner

Mark Wagner

President & CEO, EdTechTeam; Director of the Google Teacher Academy 2008-2011; Irvine, CA, Ed Tech Team
Formerly a high school English teacher, Dr. Mark Wagner has since served as an educational technology coordinator at the site, district, and county levels. He now serves as President and CEO of the EdTechTeam, which provides professional development and consulting services to learning... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Utopia A (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

1:00pm CST

Syncing the Digital and Physical Learning Spaces
As more and more devices and technology tools become part of our learning ecosystem, it is essential that we consider what physical environment can best sync with this work. Technology initiatives can plateau and fail because they exist in physical learning environment that lack student agency, joy, and engagement. This session outlines eight keys for bringing digital and physical spaces into sync for the greatest learning opportunity for all students.
Presenters
avatar for Robert Dillon

Robert Dillon

School Designer, Innovative School Designs
Dr. Robert Dillon has served as a thought leader in education over the last twenty years as a teacher, principal, and director of innovation. Dr. Dillon has a passion to change the educational landscape by building excellent engaging schools for all students. Dr. Dillon serves on... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

1:00pm CST

The Changing Role of the District Technology Leader
Educators, school board members and parents agree that education will be increasingly delivered digitally, and that offers the potential to more personalized learning. The district technology leader/CTO is an integral part of how education systems adapt and change to meet that growing technological need. Learn about CoSN's™ Framework of Essential Skills for the CTO. Find out which skills that are necessary for you to take yourself to the next level. Preview the body of knowledge for a new national certification (CETL) program.
Presenters
avatar for Keith Krueger

Keith Krueger

CEO, CoSN - Consortium for School Networking
Keith R. Krueger is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a nonprofit organization that serves as the voice of K-12 school system technology leaders in North America. CoSN’s mission is empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Nirvana B (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

1:00pm CST

Is Your Website a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?
ADA Compliance - What is it? What does it mean for digital communications? How does it affect my School District? Come learn about what WCAG 2.1 Website Accessibility requirements are, how you can prepare, test and provide better accessibility to all.
Presenters
avatar for Gabbart

Gabbart

Director of Marketing, Gabbart Communications
We help K-12 schools improve their brand, simplify their communications and connect with their communities. We do this through easy-to-use websites, mobile apps, notifications, online stores, and digital classrooms. Discover why over 3000 schools trust Gabbart and our Campus Life... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Schaumburg A
  Panel Session

1:00pm CST

Google for Education Technical Collaborative Showcase - Google Edu on Tour
Calling all Google for Education Admins! Join your local technical colleagues for a session of all things G Suite. We will discuss impactful Admin Console updates and changes to Google for Education before diving deeper into key topics selected by attendees. Finishing up with round-table discussions of common challenges facing G Suite administrators in education.
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Benson

Melissa Benson

Collaborative Community Lead, CDW Amplified for Education
A Google Workspace Certified Admin with over 14 years of experience in the Google Admin Console with K-12 schools. Melissa brings insights from working within K-12 school districts, being a Google for Education Consultant at Amplified IT, and now with CDW Amplified for Education as... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Nirvana Threshold: Google Edu on Tour (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

1:00pm CST

Future Ready Coaches WS
Join us at #ICE19 for a Future Ready Schools® (FRS) workshop moderated by FRS coach, Brianna Hodges. This workshop is designed for interested district and school-based leaders (Admin in charge of PD and Curriculum, Principals, Librarians, Instructional Coaches) to explore effective school-based strategies that assist in providing robust and innovative student experiences for all students. Grounded in leadership and school culture, participants will leave with tangible strategies to build strong instructional partnerships, foster change and collaborative learning, and deploy effective strategies for a Future Ready school.
Presenters
avatar for Brianna Henneke Hodges

Brianna Henneke Hodges

Strategic Storyteller & Leadership Coach, Brianna Hodges LLC
Strategic Storyteller. Learner-Centered Leader. National Advisor and Faculty for Future Ready Schools®.National Spokesperson for Future Ready Instructional Leaders™.K12 Administrator to Watch (2018) Texas EdTech of the Year (2017). An experienced school and district leader with... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 1:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Adventure Threshold (outside Exhibit Hall)
  Workshop (Thursday)

2:15pm CST

Chrome Extensions for A Least Restrictive Environment
Inclusion of special education students in the general education setting has become more and more prevalent. Join us to learn a variety of Chrome extensions/websites to help students succeed in the general education classroom. These include ways to support reading comprehension, focus/attention, and a variety of other disabilities.
Presenters
avatar for David Brannstrom

David Brannstrom

Instructional Coach, Burlington Central #301
David Brannstrom is an instructional coach, with a specialization in special education, in Burlington, Illinois. David began his educational journey in 2004 as a middle school special education case manager and is currently an instructional coach/tech with an emphasis on special education... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Nirvana A: Google for Edu Learning Space (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Digital Programs are engaging. But are they having an impact on your students performance?
Studies continue to show the positive impact of digital curricular supports on student engagement. However, as district leaders you know that the key to a successful implementation lies in a programs ability to efficiently impact student achievement. To help support their products, numerous digital partners offer us more data to help inform our decisions.With so much data available interpreting it can, and does, become an impairment to our understanding and ultimately student growth. Join us as we guide you through the current research, proven strategies, and our experience in successful supporting schools from paralysis into action.
This presentation will showcase how to monitor the return on your district's investment in digital programing as it relates to student achievement. Our team will help you in highlighting your learning communities current successes, areas of need, and whether or not a program/vendor is supporting your learner population as intended.
Presenters
KP

Keith Palz

Atlantic Research Partners

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Schaumburg D
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Efficient and Cost-Effective Hyperconverged IT Infrastructure for K12 Environments
The next generation of IT infrastructure, hyperconvergence combines computing, storage and networking into a single, simplified and automated system that is far easier and less costly to use and maintain, making it a perfect fit for school districts, which often have limited IT resources. Learn more about hyperconverged IT infrastructures, how these systems work in K12 environments, and the keys to successful implementation and deployment—which can take just a few minutes but can benefit teachers, students, parents and administrators far into the future.
Presenters
JP

Jared Pexa

Systems Engineer, Scale Computing
Jared has spent his entire career in the IT space.  He started his career working for a large distributor supporting the EMC line for many large EMC partners.  He then progressed to working for a partner as a Solution Architect working with organizations across the country to move... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Imagination
  Breakout, Vendor session

2:15pm CST

FERPA – What do CTO’s need to worry about
During this session the presenters will discuss the FERPA law and what administrators and teachers should be looking out for as not to violate any law. What can you share and what can you not share? Do you have the right information posted on your website? What are other states doing? The session will be interactive, and the goal is to improve or maintain your knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The presenters will share resources for further knowledge.
Presenters
avatar for Phil Morris

Phil Morris

Director of Operations and Technology, Kane County ROE
Phil Morris has been with the Kane County ROE for 28 years working with districts to implement technology resources. Phil has also developed several statewide applications for ROE's to use with districts and is immediate Past President of IETL.

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Schaumburg A
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

How to Leverage Microsoft Windows and Modern Device Management
Are you looking to enable modern, cloud-based management of Windows PCs, but not sure where to start? Join this session to learn how you can modernize management at your own pace with System Center Configuration Manager, Intune and Fastrack. You will see the latest news Microsoft has to share on deployment, management, the servicing of Windows 10, and how co-management simplifies the transition from traditional on-premise tools to cloud services. 
Presenters
JG

Jodie Gaver

Microsoft
DL

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Epiphany (2nd floor)
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Implementing the New Google Tablet in a K-2 Environment
When new equipment enters the school the first thought is to give it to the teachers right away. This will sometimes result in educators being overwhelmed with how to use the equipment, integrate the resources, and manage student activities. Where to start when bringing in new technologies for the classroom with a design that allows educators to have a key role in the process. Follow a district in the process of implementation of this new tablet, what worked and what needed improvement.
Presenters
JM
avatar for Lisa Ward

Lisa Ward

Content Specialist for Learning Supports, Illinois State University, Normal
Special education educator for 20+ years and currently a content specialist for learning supports with Illinois State University/ISBE. Masters degrees in Special Education and Learning and Technology. My team and I have been creating resources for Illinois teachers for 5 years. As... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Schaumburg G
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

K-12 Cybersecurity Best Practices
We will look at some best practices that can be implemented to protect your School District's network and computer systems as well as safeguard the information of your staff, teachers, and students. The threats or attacks may be phishing, DDOS, ransomware, viruses, or just mishandling of data. School Districts need to know the risks, protect their systems, and be able to respond if something happens. Let's examine K-12 Cybersecurity Best Practices together.
Presenters
avatar for Chris Wherley

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 →

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Utopia B (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Oh, How I hate thee, IT: End the Battle and Build Collaboration with Teachers
This fun-yet-serious session focuses on how school IT professionals can develop better rapport and relationships that lead to EdTech implementation success. Expert teacher and professional development [maven] Rae Hughart will share an “inside baseball” view of technology implementations gone wild and how to successfully avoid the common traps that make teachers mutter under their breath. Boost your A-game with powerful techniques and facilitations, such as “Focusing on The Implementation Game,” “The Manageable Mayhem,” and “The Elephant named Safety!"" Interest yet? Space is limited and time is running out! Don’t miss this can’t-miss session because it’s time to end the battle and build collaboration with your busy classroom teachers!
Presenters
avatar for Rae Hughart

Rae Hughart

Educator, Evans Junior High School, McLean County
Rae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois and the Director of Training & Development for Progressive Mastery Learning, LLC. Rae trains educators on how to partner with local businesses to design dynamic, connected content by designing themed units dedicated to community... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Utopia C (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Personalizing & Pumping Up Your PD!

Come learn how we used technology and our own in house talent to redesign our professional development learning structure! 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 will share with you our PD plan that we are using for the third year at Peacock Middle School in Itasca District 10. We have built in mini- conference like sessions ran by our own educators as well as individual professional development time with a menu of options. We use G Suite to help use plan, organize, and share and created PD Badges to make it all a little more fun!
Presenters
avatar for Julie Powell

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 →
avatar for Heidi Weeks

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Schaumburg B
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Purpose-built School IT organizations
Technology in schools has evolved recently into a utility that facilitates many of our central organizational goals. This discussion will hinge on the question of whether or to what extent our organizations have intentionally structured and designed school technology departments to respond to the specific goals of our organizations. In many cases tech departments have grown organically, the question we need to ask now is whether this is sufficient to meet the new and increasing demands of our school communities.
Presenters
avatar for Don Ringelestein

Don Ringelestein

Director of Technology/CIO, West Aurora School District 129
10 Year Ed Tech professional, passionate about teaching and learning for everyone in school communities!

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Schaumburg C
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Security in K12 - Beyond the Firewall
Information Technology teams in school districts worry about
the expanding attack surface, which spans the network,
applications, data and users in a borderless environment.
From student and teacher mobility to the data center, public and
private clouds, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—all have
dramatically increased the attack surface while making it much
harder to define and secure.  See a demonstration of the Fortinet Security Fabric, learn how a fabric can help your school district.  You will also learn about (and schedule if you wish) our free Cyber Threat Assessments and Visibility Assessments for insight into what is happening on your network today. 
Presenters
RC

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Student Assessment on iPad
Online assessment is an integral part of the classroom experience. Explore how iPad is a powerful device for supporting daily learning, formative assessments, and administering annual state tests. Learn how iPad can securely and reliably support all types of assessments and how Automatic Assessment Configuration secures iPad for summative assessments.
Presenters
A

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Utopia D: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Technology Tools To Save Time/Money!
Come learn about some of our favorite tools to save money in our district. We’ll do a brief overview of some Enterprise hardware and software that saves us time and money. We’ll discuss hardware such as UniFi APs, Netgear Switches, VoIP Phone Systems, and eFax Rollout. We’ll also discuss software solutions such as PaperCut, DirectAccess, ClassLink, WDS/MDT, Hyper-V, free cloud monitoring solutions, and some simple scripts to help solve problems. A Q&A Session will be available at the end.
ToolsToSaveMoney pptx
Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Euphoria (2nd Floor)
  Breakout
  • Strand Leadership
  • Target Grade Level Elementary, Middle School, High School
  • Target Audience Skill Level Intermediate
  • ICE Chapter ICE CHIP
  • TAGS 1:1 device management, Apple device management, Group policy, Helpdesk ticketing systems, Hardware inventory systems, Mobile device management, Network management, Scripting and automation processes, Single sign on/identity management, VOIP, Windows server

2:15pm CST

More Now: A Message From The Future For The Educators of Today
In a world where preschoolers are texting their parents and already playing with virtual reality, how do we best prepare schools to serve students in a rapidly changing future? There are no easy answers, but this session invites you to dream out loud and be an architect of the possible. Learn how to support meaningful school change with courageous leadership, empowered teachers, engaged community, inspiring spaces, robust infrastructure, and (most importantly) a focus on student agency. Anecdotes and examples inspire and empower you to be a change agent, whatever role you play in schools. Be ready for a world of learning with blockchain, brainwaves, and AI. This is only the beginning…
Presenters
avatar for Mark Wagner

Mark Wagner

President & CEO, EdTechTeam; Director of the Google Teacher Academy 2008-2011; Irvine, CA, Ed Tech Team
Formerly a high school English teacher, Dr. Mark Wagner has since served as an educational technology coordinator at the site, district, and county levels. He now serves as President and CEO of the EdTechTeam, which provides professional development and consulting services to learning... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Utopia A (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

2:15pm CST

AWS 101 with Technical Workshop on Networking, Storage, Compute and VDI on AWS
As school IT departments drive to become more agile, efficient and secure, school IT leaders are turning to shared services in the cloud, allowing their teams better focus on the core mission of improving student achievement. In this AWS Session and Technical Deep Dive, Dr. Chad Stevens, former Texas K-12 Principal and CTO, will address questions key considerations before transitioning to a shared cloud infrastructure, key planning considerations regarding budgets, how schools are transitioning workloads from Cap-Ex to Op-Ex, discuss key-stakehold alignment, along with common K-12 workloads.  K-12 Solutions Architect, Kevin Mccandless, will deep dive into how the AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) works as he explains networking and security on AWS.  He will also walk through different options customers have around Computing, Storage and VDI on AWS.  Kevin will utilize the AWS console as he talks through some of the administrative tools and will walk through the admin setup of AppStream 2.0, one of our most popular services in K-12 education.  
Presenters
avatar for Kevin McCandless

Kevin McCandless

Senior Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services
Mr. Kevin McCandless, a Senior Solutions Architect on the AWS K12 Education team, is passionate about helping school districts become more efficient and agile to positively impact student success . For the past 4 years, Kevin has been fostering the success of schools & service agencies... Read More →

Partners
AW

Amazon Web Service

Exhibiting in Cascade Ballroom, Gold Sposnor

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Schaumburg E
  Breakout

2:15pm CST

Unlearning Leadership Workshop
Participants will learn about the concept of Unlearning and engage in hands-on activities. This will be a high energy, collaborative session about teaching, learning, and leading in modern schools.
Presenters
avatar for Mike Lubelfeld

Mike Lubelfeld

Superintendent of Schools, NSSD 112
Michael Lubelfeld has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, and Highwood, IL north of Chicago.  Lubelfeld has presented on leadership topics around... Read More →
avatar for Nick Polyak

Nick Polyak

Superintendent, Leyden Community High School District 212
Dr. Nick Polyak serves as the Superintendent for Leyden Community High School District #212. The district contains two comprehensive high schools with 3,500 students from Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Northlake, River Grove, Rosemont, Schiller Park, and Unincorporated Leyden Township... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Nirvana B (2nd Floor)
  Featured Speaker Session

2:15pm CST

Develop a District-Wide 1:1 iPad Implementation to Raise Student Achievement
We'll share how we successfully implemented a district-wide 1:1 iPad initiative to 2,200 students and 300 teachers in all 4 of our district schools in grades PK through 8th. The focus of this session will be on Digital Age Teaching & Learning. The topic will center around Personalized Learning in all subjects and strategies for 1:1 implementation including obtaining funding, board and administration approval, teacher preparation, parent and student involvement, policy creation, and community partnerships. The intended audience is Principals/Head Teachers, Chief Technology Officers, Superintendents/ School Board Members in grade levels of PK-12th grade. This workshop will provide in-depth Q&A and will reveal all of the Future Ready action steps that we took in implementing this initiative ultimately culminating in becoming one of only 6 internationally recognized Apple Distinguished Programs featured on their website and raising student achievement to the highest levels the district has ever seen.
Presenters
avatar for Phil Hintz

Phil Hintz

Director of Technology, Gurnee School District 56
Phil Hintz is the Director of Technology for Gurnee School District 56 in Gurnee, Illinois where he has been for the past 12 years. Currently, Phil's district is in their 6th year of a district- wide, 1:1 iPad initiative for all 2400 students and teachers in grades Pre-K through 8... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Serenity (2nd floor)
  Workshop (Thursday)

2:15pm CST

Not Either or But and: Mixing Realities for Integrating Topics
Virtual reality, electronics and computer aided design + manufacturing are frequently choices for discrete, usually disconnected, learning units or classes. In this workshop, we will expose participants to a tested case study project (implemented at multiple scopes, with multiple schools during the 2017-2019 school years) which connect all three learning areas for mixed-reality, design-oriented, project-based learning. Participants in the workshop will exercise their project design muscles learning how to use our project's technology framework to scaffold new narratives for unique mixed reality projects. In addition to developing one's understanding of how these emerging technologies + practices can effectively relate to each other for rich learning engagements, the workshop will demonstrate the use of tighter constraints for the the production of more open ended student solutions.
Presenters
TK

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Prosperity (2nd Floor)
  Workshop (Thursday)

2:15pm CST

Web Technologies: HTML, CSS and JavaScript
To someone who's never coded before, the concept of creating a website from scratch -- layout, design, and all -- can seem really intimidating. But anyone can learn to code, just like anyone can learn a new language. The goal of this workshop is to go over the basics of HTML, CSS, and one of the most common programming languages, JavaScript. We will explore the online resources to learn these technologies.

NOTE: Participants should have notepad++ (or any other text editor) and the Internet connection for this session. Notepad++ is a free download (https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v7.6.3.html).
We can download this during the session too if they have administrative privileges on their computers.

Presenters
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Namrata Pandya

Computer Science Faculty, IMSA
I teach at Illinois mathematics and science academy (IMSA) in Aurora, IL. I have over twenty years of experience in teaching mathematics and computer science courses. I have designed and created curriculum for multiple courses at IMSA including web technologies, Linux, cyber security... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 2:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Innovation
  Workshop (Thursday)

3:30pm CST

Creating a State-wide Professional Learning Community with Ed360 and Ed Leaders Network
Learn how your district can leverage ISBE’s Ed360 data dashboard and IPA’s Ed Leaders Network (ELN) professional development platform to improve learning for students and staff. The seamless integration of these two free technologies (Ed360 and ELN) provides districts the data needed to make informed decisions and the professional development needed to support implementation.
Presenters
KM
avatar for Arlin Peebles

Arlin Peebles

ELN Director, Illinois Principals Association (IPA)
ELN Director

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Schaumburg B
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

Feeling Vulnerable? Securing Your Connected Future
If you missed our session this morning, no worries, join us for a repeat performance this afternoon. Protecting your sensitive data in a world of increasing threat is no easy operation. Everyone is a target for cybercrime, but not every school or business has a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer and a team of security professionals to tackle the problems. That’s where we come in!  Learn how the Illinois  Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) – Illinois Century Network (ICN) is helping K-12 schools and organizations build a security defense. This session will also highlight the most important security issues and provide examples along with a roadmap to reduce the risk. Cyber criminals never stop trying to find your network weaknesses. As long as threats exist, you need a proactive cybersecurity plan to counteract them. A panel of experts and forward thinkers will be on hand to take audience questions. 
Presenters
avatar for Andre Bouravnev

Andre Bouravnev

DDoS subject matter expert, Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, Illinois Century Network (ICN)
Andre Bouravnev, MS-CIS, M.Div, BA, CISSP, FOI, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, is a DDoS subject matter expert for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, Illinois Century Network (ICN). He currently manages a team of network engineers overseeing the... Read More →
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Adam Ford

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), State of Illinois
Adam Ford, CISSP, serves as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). During his 18 years with the State of Illinois, Adam has served as a network engineer and architect designing, implementing and supporting LAN, Data... Read More →
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Chris Hill

Chief Information Security Officer, Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
Chris Hill serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT). Chris has more than 20 years of professional experience in the state information technology environment. At DoIT, Chris is actively engaged in the IT transformation... Read More →
avatar for Lori Sorenson

Lori Sorenson

Chief Networking Officer, State of Illinois
Lori Sorenson is responsible for the State of Illinois telecommunications and network operations including the Illinois Century Network (ICN), a statewide open access broadband network serving K-12 and higher education, libraries and museums, state and local government and broadband... Read More →
avatar for Frank Walters

Frank Walters

Network Architect for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, Illinois Century Network (ICN), State of Illinois
Frank Walters, CISSP, CEH is the Network Architect for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, Illinois Century Network (ICN) and is responsible for the overall planning and design of the state’s data network. Frank has over 20 years of experience in IT and has extensive... Read More →
avatar for Robin Woodsome

Robin Woodsome

Manager for Field Operations, Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology
Robin Woodsome is the Manager for Field Operations for the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology. Within this role, Robin manages the Illinois Century Network (ICN) Regional Technology Centers and 24 x 7 Network Operations Center. Robin joined the ICN during its formation... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Schaumburg H Partner Room
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

Hey, Google! How’d You Do That?
Looking for a few tricks to use technology more effectively every day? This fast paced session will cover many tips & tricks that will make your life easier! After a few years of being 1:1 in our district, we’ve learned and shared many ideas to increase productivity and decrease headaches with technology in the classroom. We’ll be showing tricks for Google sharing, formatting, graphics, extensions, apps, and add-ons Come join the fun, but make sure you bring your laptop so you can play along and leave with the information ready to use on Monday morning! We will even share a few shortcuts that will be a game changer. We will focus on teacher productivity but many of the tricks can be used by students too. If you are looking for ways to make your Google experience more productive, this is the session for you
Presenters
avatar for Leah Herold

Leah Herold

Instructional Coach, Central District 301
Leah Herold is in her 17th year as an educator in Central District #301. This is her seventh year of being an Instructional Coach. Prior to this position, she taught 4th grade for nine years. Leah is a Level 1 & 2 Google Certified Educator. She holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary... Read More →
avatar for Gail Stover

Gail Stover

Instructional Coach, Central District 301
Gail Stover is in her 21st year as an educator in Central District #301, Burlington, IL. She spent 13 years as a classroom teacher in Kindergarten, Second and Fifth grade. The last eight years Gail has been an Instructional Coach. Prior to moving into education, Gail worked in the... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Nirvana A: Google for Edu Learning Space (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

How Google plays "Where's Waldo" for me every morning; Automating student lists with Google Sheets
Every school day, one of the office professionals in my school of 1800 students sends me and my colleagues a list of students we need to check against our classroom roster to make sure someone isn't at school today who isn't supposed to be. This means that every day we each spend two to three minutes at the end of the year (or ten to fifteen minutes at the beginning), trying to determine if our Waldo is hiding on that list. Not anymore, with some help from one of those great office professionals I've automated that daily task and just want to share my efforts with anyone who wants to knock out some of the drudgery of teaching. If you join me, you will get a chance to take a look at how Google Sheets can do a lot of work that no one I know enjoys.
Presenters
avatar for Dallas G Turner Jr

Dallas G Turner Jr

Math/Science Instructional Coach, Rockford Public Schools
Physics teacher, educational technologist, rocket enthusiast, lover of all things geeky, husband to Wendy, bad example to many and a follower of Christ.

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Schaumburg G
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

How non technical people can protect our schools, teachers, and students from Cyber Threats
Schools have become an increasing target for hackers in 2018 because they are easy targets.
We will discuss what non technical people can and should be doing to prevent these threats from materializing in the first place. Included in our discussion is a common sense framework to integrating the security discussion into fabric of our schools.
Presenters
avatar for Ron Searle

Ron Searle

Chief Security Officer, Business CyberSecurity Solutions, ltd
Ron has a BS in Computer Science, an MBA, and a Masters in Project Management. His technical certifications are too many to count over 30+ years, but they include MCSE, CSSA, A+, Network+, CWP, CNS, and many more. Ron has always been a huge advocate of education in all forms.Ron enjoys... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Utopia B (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

How to Leverage Microsoft Windows and Modern Device Management
Are you looking to enable modern, cloud-based management of Windows PCs, but not sure where to start? Join this session to learn how you can modernize management at your own pace with System Center Configuration Manager, Intune and Fastrack. You will see the latest news Microsoft has to share on deployment, management, the servicing of Windows 10, and how co-management simplifies the transition from traditional on-premise tools to cloud services. 
Presenters
JG

Jodie Gaver

Microsoft
DL

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Epiphany (2nd floor)
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

I'll Be There For You: Creating an Instructional Technology Website That Rocks
These five words I swear to you, I sang the day I became a tech coach, but I can't be on duty all the time! This is the story of how I created an instructional technology website that evolved as we moved though exploration, acquisition, growing pains, and rebirth.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Raemont

Amy Raemont

Technology Integration Facilitator, Carmel Catholic High School

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Schaumburg A
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

Professional Learning with Apple
Discover how to help educators get the most from Apple technology. Hear about comprehensive resources and services to help build foundational skills with Apple products and integrate them into learning to engage students more deeply. Learn how Apple Professional Learning Specialists can work side by side with you _x000B_to innovate your learning and teaching practices.
Presenters
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Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Utopia D: Apple Education (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

Push Past the Noise - Creating at-home advocates using strategic communication strategies
What is family engagement? How do we do it well in an age of digital consumption? How do we build a personal brand while remaining connected to the mission and vision of our school? Learn how to leverage various traditional and not-so-traditional communication structures to (almost) reach out and touch students, parents and the community at-large. Create at-home advocates through visual and other technological means. Also free with attendance: various references to Atari, GOT and R.E.M.
Presenters
LF
JM

Joe Macchia

Assistant Superintendent, Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Utopia C (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

Refactoring Instruction: Thinking Like an Engineer in the Language Arts Classroom
Code literacy has rapidly become the single most sought after skill a prospective employee can bring into the workforce, and yet it is simply not taught in most schools, often because the instructors themselves are not code literate. Without this basic literacy, we face an ever widening opportunity gap that will leave behind female, minority, and low income students. The solution is nonetheless within reach for all of us, regardless of our technical skills: teach our students to think like a coder. In this session, Blake and Carrie will show you how to adapt your language and instruction to lay the foundation for critical thinking skills central to engineering applications for mobile and web platforms. They will arm you with simple logical constructions to shift your thinking. They will dazzle you with Shakespeare rewritten in simple, elegant code. They will even teach you a little Python so that you, too, can spin poetry from punctuation. Whether you are a competent coder or code illiterate, there is a place for you at the table. Please bring your computer or tablet.
Presenters
avatar for Carrie Thomas

Carrie Thomas

English Teacher, Vice President, Warren Twp. High School, Illinois Association of Teachers of English
Let's talk about literacy, ProjectLit, #WeNeedDiverseBooks, advocacy, social justice, edtech, parenting, #TeacherMom. (she/her)
avatar for Blake Thomas

Blake Thomas

Director of Engineering, No Red Ink
Talk to me about edtech, programming, linguistics, literature, politics, social justice, advocacy, apprenticeship, Illinois Association of Teachers of English, parenting (he/him)

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Schaumburg D
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

Robots in Action
Creating and programming an autonomous robot is a great way to involve students in STEM. If these students are guided for a competition, they will learn more than that: Teamwork, community involvement, research, design, communication, budgeting and presentation.

We would like to present about how to create a school robotics team and the opportunities the students will have.
Presenters
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Aaron Tan

Director of Educational Technologies, Concept Schools
More than 10 years I have been working with students and schools to promote 21st Century Skills and implement Technology in classrooms.

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Nirvana C: Flexible Spaces Classroom by Meteor (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

Short- and Long-Term Budgeting for Digital Learning
Strategic short- and long-term budgeting is essential as districts and schools continue to make investments in bandwidth, networking, devices, and digital instructional materials to support effective digital learning. Districts are often challenged financially when it comes to implementing technology initiatives and programs, they should also consider creative funding for the implementation of digital learning. Cost savings can take place when technology based tools and resources are not viewed as additional costs but as an opportunity to shift funding to support learning in the digital age. Learn about zero-based budgeting, total cost of ownership, value of investment, and potential national, state, and local funding sources.
Presenters
MF
avatar for Erich Grauke

Erich Grauke

Principal Consultant, ISBE
Erich Grauke is a principal consultant for educational technology in the Standards and Instruction department at the Illinois State Board of Education. Drawing on 21 years of experience in education with roles as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, and 13 years as a district... Read More →
avatar for Tim McIlvain

Tim McIlvain

Executive Director, Learning Technology Center

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Utopia A (2nd Floor)
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

Telescreen security mapping software
DuPage High School 88 has developed an interactive mapping software for their security camera system. This interactive map allows the district's administration and security personnel live access to cameras through a PDF map. First responders including fire, emergency services and police also have access to this map in case of a school incident. These security features are coded as a free open-source system of access so other schools can utilize these features with web-based security cameras.
Presenters
AL

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Schaumburg C
  Breakout

3:30pm CST

Systemic, Scalable, and Sustainable; Why you Need the Three S’s in your Digital Learning Initiative
Pockets of innovation often emerge with great enthusiasm in organizations. However, moving to a systemic, scalable, and sustainable initiative is often easier said than done. Whether you are from a small district, large district, online environment or somewhere in between, this session will provide insights and strategies to successfully SCALE INNOVATION in your environment.
Presenters
avatar for Stan Gorbatkin

Stan Gorbatkin

Retired Public School Teacher, Principal, District Administrator, Volunteer / Consultant
Stan Gorbatkin continues to support innovation in public education after retiring with 34 years of Illinois Public School Service, including 30 years in IPSD 204. Stan served as a Teacher, Asst. Principal, and Principal before joining the IPSD 204 District-level administrative team... Read More →
avatar for Traci Johnson

Traci Johnson

Director of Innovation
Traci is the IDEA 2020 Making IT Happen Award winner! Traci has been teaching high school English for 11 years. This year, she took on the role of Director of Innovation at her district, ROWVA CUSD 208. She earned her M.A. in English in 2012, and she is currently an Authorized ISTE... Read More →
avatar for Kip Pygman

Kip Pygman

Director, IVS
Kip became the new Illinois Virtual School director in July of 2018. Prior to his work at IVS, Kip was the inaugural director of the Expanding Learning Opportunities Consortium (eLo) where for four years he led an online learning consortium comprised of three Illinois school districts... Read More →
avatar for Joe Sornberger

Joe Sornberger

I am the superintendent at ROWVA #208 in Oneida, Illinois. This is my 8th year as a superintendent and my 16th year in education. Our small, rural school district prides itself on academic excellence and innovation. ROWVA is a Future Ready School District. I would love to share our... Read More →

Thursday February 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Euphoria (2nd Floor)
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