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Enjoy this resource to plan your time at #ICE19! Don’t forget to register for the conference at conference.iceberg.org. 
We look forward to seeing you soon!
ICE PLN Plaza [clear filter]
Tuesday, February 26
 

4:00pm CST

1 Idea, 3 Minutes
1 idea. 3 minutes. The clock will be ticking as speakers share one idea in three minutes in a rapid-fire speaking engagement in which you will hear from educators across a variety of roles and backgrounds. Each speaker will submit three ideas ahead of the conference which will then be drawn at random during the session to add a bit of spontaneity to the proceedings. This session will be sure to inspire + engage for those looking to add new dimensions to their instruction and improve their practice.

Presenters
avatar for Benjamin Hartman

Benjamin Hartman

PLTW Teacher, Elmhurst CUSD 205
Ben Hartman teaches at Bryan Middle School & York High School, Elmhurst CUSD 205. Returning to the classroom after 5 years as an instructional coach, Ben strives to build collaborative, project based learning for his students, where it is safe to fail. A PLTW certified teacher, he... Read More →
avatar for Heather Dowd

Heather Dowd

Senior Director of the Dynamic Learning Project
Heather Dowd is the Senior Director of the Dynamic Learning Project at EdTechTeam. She enjoys helping instructional coaches inspire their teachers to use technology in meaningful ways for student learning. Teaching English in Japan inspired her to become a teacher and the adventure... Read More →
avatar for Terence White

Terence White

Technology Learning Coach, Mannheim School District 83
Terence is a Technology Learning Coach at Scott School in Melrose Park, Illinois. In his 9th year of education, Terence is extremely passionate about equity, technology and instilling the love of learning in his students and teachers. As a Certified Google Educator and Innovator... Read More →
avatar for Jenny Lehotsky

Jenny Lehotsky

Instructional Coach, Downers Grove 58
Jenny is an instructional coach in Downers Grove School District 58. She has over 20 years of teaching experience in a K-8, 1:1 environment. She has spent many of these years incorporating STEM and aligning NGSS and CCSS. In 2016, she was chosen to be a TED Ed Innovative Educator... Read More →
avatar for Eric Hansen

Eric Hansen

Director of Technology and Communications, Diamond Lake School District 76 #D76Diamonds
Eric Hansen is the Director of Technology and Communications for Diamond Lake School District 76. Mr. Hansen came to D76 with many years of service as an educator, technology facilitator, instructional technology trainer and conference presenter. Driven by a Culture of I Can, Mr... Read More →
avatar for Shawn McCusker

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
avatar for Dana Ladenburger

Dana Ladenburger

Instructional Coach, Lake Zurich CUSD 95


Tuesday February 26, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

4:00pm CST

Bling Your Badge / ICE Chapter Info
Get your ICE chapter ribbons and bling out your badges with other fun inspirational ribbons and all types of fun stickers!

Tuesday February 26, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

4:00pm CST

ICE Cafe Connect
Head to the ICE Cafe Connect to make connections (grab a snack?) and expand your PLN in this gathering place to meet-up, tweet, chat, and hold face-to-face conversations.

Tuesday February 26, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

4:00pm CST

ICE PLN Plaza Book Store
Come by the EdTechTeam Bookstore and checkout an amazing collection of inspiring books on a variety of topics written by your favorite educators. 

Tuesday February 26, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

4:00pm CST

4:00pm CST

Photo Booth
The #ICE19 digital photobooth will be setup with a greenscreen backdrop. We'll share your photo using the #ICE19 hashtags!  

Tuesday February 26, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

4:15pm CST

Rocketbook Signing with Leslie Fisher
Leslie Fisher will be signing Rocketbooks with her logo on it. The Rocketbook  Everlast notebook provides a classic pen and paper experience, yet is built for the digital age. Although it feels like a traditional notebook, the Everlast is endlessly reusable and connected to all of your favorite cloud services. ... The Everlast notebook is compatible with the Rocketbook app which allows you to save your notes to a variety of cloud services. To learn more about the Rocketbook, visit leslie.link/rocketbook or https://getrocketbook.com/

Presenters
avatar for Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated
I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →


Tuesday February 26, 2019 4:15pm - 4:45pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)
  ICE PLN Plaza

5:00pm CST

Coding Clash with Tynker
Prepare to do battle with your fellow teachers with Tynker! Using Crystal Clash- Tynker’s newest collaborative coding game, battle other teachers with this bot programming challenge! We’ll pick one winner each day to crown the Ultimate ICE19 Coding Clasher! Crystal Clash teaches students the early concepts of Artificial Intelligence, as they code a character to do battle for them in a chess-like arena. Get ready to win fabulous Tynker swag- like Tynker shirts, or other fun prizes! We'll have some devices available- but better to BYOD- laptops are best!

Presenters
avatar for Daniel Rezac

Daniel Rezac

Education Community Manager, Tynker Coding for Kids
Daniel Rezac worked most recently as the Director of Academic Technology for Quest Academy, in addition to serving students at Northbrook/Glenview District 30, Fremont District 79, and Chicago Public Schools. He is currently the Education Community Manager for Tynker Coding for Kids... Read More →


Tuesday February 26, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

5:00pm CST

HTC Vive Virtual Reality Pictionary
Pictionary is heading to a whole new world -- a virtual reality world! Two teams will be competing against each other. Players will draw in virtual reality using the HTC Vive and Google Tilt Brush app and teams will watch on the big screen. Winning players will get prizes. Sign up here.

Tuesday February 26, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

5:00pm CST

Sketchnote 101
Heard of sketchnoting? Even SEEN some sketchnotes? Not sure if you want to dive in? Think of sketchnotes as a way of coding thinking with simple icons and symbols. Forget the research that proves visual note-taking assists in synthesis and understanding...come see and doodle for yourself! Join us in the Learning Plaza for a crash course in the basics of sketchnoting and some applications for your instructional space. NO “DRAWING” SKILLS REQUIRED!

Presenters
avatar for Dana Ladenburger

Dana Ladenburger

Instructional Coach, Lake Zurich CUSD 95



Tuesday February 26, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

6:00pm CST

HTC Vive Virtual Reality Pictionary
Pictionary is heading to a whole new world -- a virtual reality world! Two teams will be competing against each other. Players will draw in virtual reality using the HTC Vive and Google Tilt Brush app and teams will watch on the big screen. Winning players will get prizes. Sign up here. 

Tuesday February 26, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)
 
Wednesday, February 27
 

9:00am CST

Build it, make it, know it: Creative Thinking with Minecraft: Education Edition
Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based learning platform that offers educators a transformative way to engage students and ignite their passion for learning! Discover how educators are using Minecraft in collaborative and problem-based learning curriculua to teach a range of subjects, from history and chemistry to sustainability and foreign languages, and can map lessons directly to learning outcomes and curriculum standards.

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 9:00am - 10:00am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

Dana Ladenburger - Collaborative Sketchnote Wall
Presenters
avatar for Dana Ladenburger

Dana Ladenburger

Instructional Coach, Lake Zurich CUSD 95


Wednesday February 27, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

Learning Space Design Challenge
Curious about how to create the best learning space for your learners? Come by and check out some incredible furniture by Steelcase and be a part of the learning space design challenge. Learning spaces expert, Robert Dillon, will help you create the perfect space. Sign up here.

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 9:00am - 10:00am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

Bling Your Badge / ICE Chapter Info
Get your ICE chapter ribbons and bling out your badges with other fun inspirational ribbons and all types of fun stickers!

Wednesday February 27, 2019 9:00am - 4:30pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

ICE Cafe Connect
Head to the ICE Cafe Connect to make connections (grab a snack?) and expand your PLN in this gathering place to meet-up, tweet, chat, and hold face-to-face conversations.

Wednesday February 27, 2019 9:00am - 4:30pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

ICE PLN Plaza Book Store
Come by the ICE PLN Bookstore and checkout an amazing collection of inspiring books on a variety of topics written by your favorite educators. 

Wednesday February 27, 2019 9:00am - 4:30pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

Photo Booth
The #ICE19 digital photobooth will be setup with a greenscreen backdrop. We'll share your photo using the #ICE19 hashtags!  

Wednesday February 27, 2019 9:00am - 4:30pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

10:00am CST

Rocketbook Signing with Leslie Fisher
Leslie Fisher will be signing Rocketbooks with her logo on it. The Rocketbook  Everlast notebook provides a classic pen and paper experience, yet is built for the digital age. Although it feels like a traditional notebook, the Everlast is endlessly reusable and connected to all of your favorite cloud services. ... The Everlast notebook is compatible with the Rocketbook app which allows you to save your notes to a variety of cloud services. To learn more about the Rocketbook, visit leslie.link/rocketbook or https://getrocketbook.com/ 

Presenters
avatar for Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisher

Chief Geek, Fisher Technologies Incorporated
I am a geek that likes to speak!Leslie is the Director of Fisher Technologies Inc. (FTI) or lesliefisher.com. She specializes in K-12 Educational Technology conference and event presentation services as well as on site and online professional development. She worked with Apple Computer... Read More →


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

10:00am CST

Sketchnote 101
Heard of sketchnoting? Even SEEN some sketchnotes? Not sure if you want to dive in? Think of sketchnotes as a way of coding thinking with simple icons and symbols. Forget the research that proves visual note-taking assists in synthesis and understanding...come see and doodle for yourself! Join us in the Learning Plaza for a crash course in the basics of sketchnoting and some applications for your instructional space. NO “DRAWING” SKILLS REQUIRED!

Presenters
avatar for Dana Ladenburger

Dana Ladenburger

Instructional Coach, Lake Zurich CUSD 95


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

10:00am CST

11:00am CST

Book Signing with Principal-EL
Please join Principal-EL for a special book signing opportunity in the ICE Booth / PLN Plaza. Books are for sale in our special book store!

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 11:00am - 11:45am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

11:00am CST

HTC Vive Virtual Reality Pictionary
Pictionary is heading to a whole new world -- a virtual reality world! Two teams will be competing against each other. Players will draw in virtual reality using the HTC Vive and Google Tilt Brush app and teams will watch on the big screen. Winning players will get prizes. Sign up here. 

Wednesday February 27, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

11:00am CST

Learning Space Design Challenge
Curious about how to create the best learning space for your learners? Come by and check out some incredible furniture by Steelcase and be a part of the learning space design challenge. Learning spaces expert, Robert Dillon, will help you create the perfect space. Sign up here.

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 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

11:15am CST

Book Signing with Jaime Donally
Join Jaime Donally for a book signing of her book, "Learning Transported". Purchase a signed book and get a MERGE Cube for free!

Presenters
avatar for Jaime Donally

Jaime Donally

Author | Speaker, ARVRinEDU
Jaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into Instructional Technology. Her desire to build relationships has brought about opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff... Read More →


Wednesday February 27, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

12:00pm CST

Drone Flying Academy
Take flight with the Parrot mini drone and collect some flying miles as you explore and pilot a drone in free flight using the Parrot iPad app. FreeFlight Mini’s easy-to-use interface makes piloting simple, even for beginner pilots. Obstacle course hoops will also be in play for those interested in testing their piloting skills!

Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

12:00pm CST

HTC Vive Virtual Reality Pictionary
Pictionary is heading to a whole new world -- a virtual reality world! Two teams will be competing against each other. Players will draw in virtual reality using the HTC Vive and Google Tilt Brush app and teams will watch on the big screen. Winning players will get prizes. Sign up here. 

Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

12:45pm CST

Book Signing and Selfies
Come hang out with Adam! He'll be signing books, taking selfies and just hanging out in the PLN Plaza, so come by and hang out!

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 →


Wednesday February 27, 2019 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

1:00pm CST

1 Idea, 3 Minutes
1 idea. 3 minutes. The clock will be ticking as speakers share one idea in three minutes in a rapid-fire speaking engagement in which you will hear from educators across a variety of roles and backgrounds. Each speaker will submit three ideas ahead of the conference which will then be drawn at random during the session to add a bit of spontaneity to the proceedings. This session will be sure to inspire + engage for those looking to add new dimensions to their instruction and improve their practice.

Presenters
avatar for Dee Lanier

Dee Lanier

Transformation Agent, LINC
Technology Coach and ConsultantDee Lanier is an Educational Technologist and Equity Enthusiast.  Dee is a passionate and energetic educator and learner with over a decade of instructional experience on the K-12 and collegiate level. Dee holds Undergraduate and Master’s degrees... Read More →
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 Shawn McCusker

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
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Jennifer Leban

Library/Media/Technology, Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 (Elmhurst, IL)
Jen Leban, NBCT, is a 2020 IL State Teacher of the Year Finalist and Teach Plus IL Policy Fellow. She teaches library/STEM classes at Jefferson Elementary in Elmhurst, IL. Jen is an LAX18 Google Certified Innovator and an IL state PAEMST finalist.
avatar for Lauren Wysocke

Lauren Wysocke

Technology Teacher, Wilmette Public School District 39
Lauren Wysocke (@iTeacherLauren) is a K-4 Tech Teacher at Central Elementary School in Wilmette, IL. She is a district leader in promoting the concept of a Learning Commons, which combines the Technology, Library, and Makerspace programs into an innovative and unified learning environment... Read More →
avatar for Billy Heisler

Billy Heisler

Teacher, Lake Zurich CUSD 95
Passionate learner and educator. Middle school Computer Tech teacher. STEAM Camp co-teacher. Moonshot thinker.
avatar for Lindsay Zilly

Lindsay Zilly

Instructional Technology Coach, Orland SD 135
I am a K-8 Instructional Technology Coach in Orland IL. I have been in education for 12 years and continue to learn something new every day. I am a teacher, coach, student, mom, Apple Learning Specialist and sketchnoter. In order for our students to think differently, we must think... Read More →
avatar for Kim Darche

Kim Darche

Teacher
Kim Darche is a learner above all else and enjoys sharing her learningdiscoveries with other teachers, students, and administration! As an Instructional Learning Coach from Lemont School District 113A and through past experiences, she has been lucky enough to spread that learning... Read More →
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 →
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 →
avatar for Dana Ladenburger

Dana Ladenburger

Instructional Coach, Lake Zurich CUSD 95


Wednesday February 27, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

1:30pm CST

Coding Clash with Tynker
Prepare to do battle with your fellow teachers with Tynker! Using Crystal Clash- Tynker’s newest collaborative coding game, battle other teachers with this bot programming challenge! We’ll pick one winner each day to crown the Ultimate ICE19 Coding Clasher! Crystal Clash teaches students the early concepts of Artificial Intelligence, as they code a character to do battle for them in a chess-like arena. Get ready to win fabulous Tynker swag- like Tynker shirts, or other fun prizes! We'll have some devices available- but better to BYOD- laptops are best!

Presenters
avatar for Daniel Rezac

Daniel Rezac

Education Community Manager, Tynker Coding for Kids
Daniel Rezac worked most recently as the Director of Academic Technology for Quest Academy, in addition to serving students at Northbrook/Glenview District 30, Fremont District 79, and Chicago Public Schools. He is currently the Education Community Manager for Tynker Coding for Kids... Read More →


Wednesday February 27, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

2:00pm CST

Increasing Accessibility and Fostering Inclusive Classrooms with (free) tools from Microsoft Education
Design authentic activities that acknowledge and accommodate for all variations of learners. MS Learning Tools & Translator bring advanced accessibility options for a wide range of students with proven success in reading and writing achievement. See these and other tools bring the content to the student while removing barriers to learning.

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 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

2:00pm CST

ISTE Standards Breakout EDU Debut
Be one of the first players to experience a new Breakout EDU game designed around the ISTE Educator Standards! The game centers around exposing players to the standards and how they can help serve as a road map to helping students become empowered learners. Sign-up will be posted here on the Sched page soon! 

Wednesday February 27, 2019 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

3:00pm CST

HTC Vive Virtual Reality Pictionary
Pictionary is heading to a whole new world -- a virtual reality world! Two teams will be competing against each other. Players will draw in virtual reality using the HTC Vive and Google Tilt Brush app and teams will watch on the big screen. Winning players will get prizes. Sign up here. 

Wednesday February 27, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

3:00pm CST

3:45pm CST

Book Signing with Mandy Froehlich for Divergent EDU and The Fire Within
Come and join Mandy Froehlich to chat and ask questions about her two books Divergent EDU: Challenging Assumptions and Limitations to Create a Culture of Innovation and The Fire Within: Lessons from Defeat that Have Ignited a Passion for Learning.

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 →


Wednesday February 27, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)
 
Thursday, February 28
 

9:00am CST

Coding Clash with Tynker
Prepare to do battle with your fellow teachers with Tynker! Using Crystal Clash- Tynker’s newest collaborative coding game, battle other teachers with this bot programming challenge! We’ll pick one winner each day to crown the Ultimate ICE19 Coding Clasher! Crystal Clash teaches students the early concepts of Artificial Intelligence, as they code a character to do battle for them in a chess-like arena. Get ready to win fabulous Tynker swag- like Tynker shirts, or other fun prizes! We'll have some devices available- but better to BYOD- laptops are best!

Presenters
avatar for Daniel Rezac

Daniel Rezac

Education Community Manager, Tynker Coding for Kids
Daniel Rezac worked most recently as the Director of Academic Technology for Quest Academy, in addition to serving students at Northbrook/Glenview District 30, Fremont District 79, and Chicago Public Schools. He is currently the Education Community Manager for Tynker Coding for Kids... Read More →


Thursday February 28, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

HTC Vive Virtual Reality Pictionary
Pictionary is heading to a whole new world -- a virtual reality world! Two teams will be competing against each other. Players will draw in virtual reality using the HTC Vive and Google Tilt Brush app and teams will watch on the big screen. Winning players will get prizes. Sign up here. 

Thursday February 28, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

Learning Space Design Challenge
Curious about how to create the best learning space for your learners? Come by and check out some incredible furniture by Steelcase and be a part of the learning space design challenge. Learning spaces expert, Robert Dillon, will help you create the perfect space. Sign up here.

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 9:00am - 10:00am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

Sketchnote Social
Stop by our Conference SKETCHNOTE Wall to make your conference takeaways visual and memorable. Add a symbol, an icon, a doodle, a quote...add whatever comes to mind, as you and your ICE PLN bring your experiences to life all in one place!

Presenters
avatar for Dana Ladenburger

Dana Ladenburger

Instructional Coach, Lake Zurich CUSD 95


Thursday February 28, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

Bling Your Badge / ICE Chapter Info
Get your ICE chapter ribbons and bling out your badges with other fun inspirational ribbons and all types of fun stickers!

Thursday February 28, 2019 9:00am - 1:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

ICE Cafe Connect
Head to the ICE Cafe Connect to make connections (grab a snack?) and expand your PLN in this gathering place to meet-up, tweet, chat, and hold face-to-face conversations.

Thursday February 28, 2019 9:00am - 1:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

ICE PLN Plaza Book Store
Come by the EdTechTeam Bookstore and checkout an amazing collection of inspiring books on a variety of topics written by your favorite educators. 

Thursday February 28, 2019 9:00am - 1:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

9:00am CST

Photo Booth
The #ICE19 digital photobooth will be setup with a greenscreen backdrop. We'll share your photo using the #ICE19 hashtags!  

Thursday February 28, 2019 9:00am - 1:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

10:00am CST

1 Idea, 3 Minutes
1 idea. 3 minutes. The clock will be ticking as speakers share one idea in three minutes in a rapid-fire speaking engagement in which you will hear from educators across a variety of roles and backgrounds. Each speaker will submit three ideas ahead of the conference which will then be drawn at random during the session to add a bit of spontaneity to the proceedings. This session will be sure to inspire + engage for those looking to add new dimensions to their instruction and improve their practice.

Presenters
avatar for Dee Lanier

Dee Lanier

Transformation Agent, LINC
Technology Coach and ConsultantDee Lanier is an Educational Technologist and Equity Enthusiast.  Dee is a passionate and energetic educator and learner with over a decade of instructional experience on the K-12 and collegiate level. Dee holds Undergraduate and Master’s degrees... 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 Rhonda Jenkins

Rhonda Jenkins

LMC Director, Indian Prairie 204
I've been a teacher in Indian Prarie SD 204 for 21 years. I have taught third grade, fifth grade, and served as a reading specialist at the high school level. Currently, I am the library media center director at Kendall Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois. My current position... Read More →
avatar for Dana Ladenburger

Dana Ladenburger

Instructional Coach, Lake Zurich CUSD 95
avatar for Shawn McCusker

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
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 →
avatar for Lauren Wysocke

Lauren Wysocke

Technology Teacher, Wilmette Public School District 39
Lauren Wysocke (@iTeacherLauren) is a K-4 Tech Teacher at Central Elementary School in Wilmette, IL. She is a district leader in promoting the concept of a Learning Commons, which combines the Technology, Library, and Makerspace programs into an innovative and unified learning environment... Read More →


Thursday February 28, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

11:00am CST

Learning Space Design Challenge
Curious about how to create the best learning space for your learners? Come by and check out some incredible furniture by Steelcase and be a part of the learning space design challenge. Learning spaces expert, Robert Dillon, will help you create the perfect space. Sign up here.

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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 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)

12:00pm CST

HTC Vive Virtual Reality Pictionary
Pictionary is heading to a whole new world -- a virtual reality world! Two teams will be competing against each other. Players will draw in virtual reality using the HTC Vive and Google Tilt Brush app and teams will watch on the big screen. Winning players will get prizes. Sign up here. 

Thursday February 28, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
ICE PLN Plaza (Exhibit Hall)
 


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