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#IDEAcon 2020

9:30am CST

Everyone Can Create - Ignite Creativity with iPad

Join us to learn about Everyone Can Create, a program from Apple designed to help unleash the creative potential in every student through photography, video, music, and drawing with iPad. In this session, you’ll get hands-on with some of the music and drawing lessons.

Presenters

Apple

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Monday February 24, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Utopia D (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs
Audience Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Middle School Educators, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

9:30am CST

Google Classroom 101

Join us for a hands-on session to learn how to create a class, add students, push out and organize assignments in the new Classwork page, differentiate, use the associated Calendar and more.

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Amy Mayer

friEdTechnology

Monday February 24, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

9:30am CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Monday February 24, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

9:30am CST

Mind Over Media: Propaganda Education for a Digital Age

Today, propaganda is everywhere, as algorithms bring highly personalized videos, social media posts and memes directly to our cell phones. Learn how to explore the topic of propaganda with learners in middle-school and high school as a means to advance digital literacy competencies in this dynamic hands-on, minds-on session with Renee Hobbs.

Presenters

Renee Hobbs

Founder, Communications Professor, Media Education Lab, University of Rhode Island

Renee Hobbs is one of the world’s leading authorities on digital and media literacy education. As a teacher, researcher, activist, and media professional, she has offered programs for educators on four continents and produced some of the leading empirical research on the subject. She has published... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Schaumburg D

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs, Does Not Apply
Audience High School Educators, Middle School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Teaching & Learning, Library Media & Learning Spaces
Skill Level Intermediate, Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

9:30am CST

Student Choice/Student Voice: Using Hyperdocs to Expand Student Learning

What is one of the most challenging aspects of having a successful classroom? Keeping your students engaged while learning at their highest potential. This session will merge the idea of student choice with the practice of using HyperDocs in creative and purposeful ways. We can use Hyperdocs as a “one-stop-shopping” tool that combines hyperlinks, video, higher-level thinking, and student choice all in one neat package. This course will explore the ideas behind Hyperdocs and student choice as well as give participants guided time to create activities to use with your students next week.
Participants should have previous experience with using Google documents and slides.

Presenters

Melissa O'Hara

Digital Learning Coach, CUSD 300

Co-Presenters

Crista Goluch

Digital Learning Coach, D300

Monday February 24, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Nirvana A (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Teaching & Learning, Special Education Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

10:45am CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Monday February 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, Technology Specialists, Library Media & Learning Spaces
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students, ISTE Standards for CS Educators

10:45am CST

Google Drawings for Beginners

Google Drawings is a lot easier than you think! This amazing and somewhat forgotten tool allows you to create amazing and visually appealing resources! This will be a hands-on, interactive session that will walk you through the ins and outs of Drawings. Come with an idea and leave with a creative piece of amazingness that YOU create!

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Amy Mayer

friEdTechnology

Monday February 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

10:45am CST

Machine Learning for Kids

You may have heard about machine learning and artificial intelligence, which are a popular new field in computer science. It is used in things all around us, like digital assistants, Google Photos, music suggestions, and countless other applications. In this session we will learn the basics of what machine learning is, and we will learn about an easy to use free tool (Machine Learning for Kids) where students can train a machine and test it out, all using the Scratch programming language.

Presenters

James Eichmiller

Assistant Superintendent for Technology and Learning, Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Monday February 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Epiphany (2nd Floor)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Technology Specialists
Skill Level Intermediate, Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students, ISTE Standards for CS Educators

10:45am CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Monday February 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

10:45am CST

Moonshot Mindset

The Growth Mindset is a good start...but is it enough? Our students will face enormous, unimaginable challenges in the future that require equally radical and big ideas to solve. How do we get them started thinking big NOW so they are ready for tomorrow?
Students with Moonshot Mindsets embrace growth but also see opportunities to transcend the boundaries of traditional learning to take more risks and think bigger. Participants will learn what it takes to teach students about Moonshot Thinking and will attempt to solve an impossible task.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

12:30pm CST

Accessibility Is For Everybody

Ever listen to an audio book? Ever increase the font on your screen so you can see it more easily? Accessibility features are designed for people with disabilities but are actually beneficial for everyone! Come and learn from Lisa Berghoff, director of instructional technology and veteran special educator, about the many accessibility features built in to Chrome and Chromebooks. Learn about Universal Design For Learning to empower students to be able to remove barriers to learning. Have an opportunity to play and experiment with the many tools that our students and staff can have at their fingertips.

Presenters

Lisa Berghoff

Director of Instructional Technology, Highland Park High School

As a high school special education teacher for 19 years, Lisa Berghoff has worked with many students and their families to create unique learning experiences and ensure that they are an authentic part of the school community. She has seen firsthand the possibilities that come with... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Utopia C

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter LAKE: Lake and the Northern Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Professional Learning & Coaching, Administrators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

12:30pm CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Monday February 24, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

12:30pm CST

KAIZEN & HANSEI

Kaizen (change for the better) and Hansei (relentless self-reflection) are eastern concepts that have driven more than 75 years of innovation both here and in Japan. Today, these concepts are beginning to shape our classrooms into entrepreneurial hubs of innovation. This hands-on session will have educators engaging in a classroom-ready problem solving activity and learning some strategies to help students conduct meaningful introspection and grow as learners.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

12:30pm CST

Keep on Keeping with Google Keep!

Let's get you organized with Google Keep! Come prepared with the app on your phone and logged in on your browser. We'll show you everything from making a checklist to using OCR to scan and share information.

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Amy Mayer

friEdTechnology

Monday February 24, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

12:30pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Monday February 24, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

12:30pm CST

So they asked me to teach Coding......

Have you been asked to instruct students on coding and coding concepts? You know of code.org but is there more? The answer is YES! Explore 7 plus activities into a 12 week program that allows students to explore coding and programming in a hands-on, student-paced environment. I will share my created and modified resources for students using Sphero, LEGO Mindstorms, Makey Makey, Hummingbird Bit, CodeHS, Khan Academy’s Hour of Code and for an added bonus 3D Printing. In this session you will leave with more than just a list of robots you need to buy, you will leave with how to use these robots.

Session Resources: bit.ly/sotheyasked2020

Presenters

Heather Giles

Instructional and Technology Coach, Bradley Elementary School District 61

Heather Giles is Bradley Elementary School District 61's Instructional and Technology Coach. This is her first year in the position. Prior to this year, she was the 6th grade Enhanced Technology teacher for Troy 30-C for 5 years. She is ISTE Certified, as well as Google Level 1 and... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Euphoria (2nd floor)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter THREE RIVERS: Kendall, Will, Grundee & Kankakee
Audience Middle School Educators, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Technology Specialists, Library Media & Learning Spaces
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

12:30pm CST

The Nuts and Bolts of Podcasting

You’ve decided that hosting a podcast is the best way to build your learning and connect with other educators, but you have more questions than answers. How do I start each episode? Where do I find music? When do I publish an episode? How do I choose, invite, and introduce guests? Let’s analyze some successful podcasts and spend some time writing your tagline and your intro/outro, exploring free resources, and brainstorming potential guests. By the time you leave, you’ll have the confidence to start recording!

Presenters

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 →

Monday February 24, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Nirvana C

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter SOUTHWESTERN: Jersey, Madison, St. Clair, Monroe & Randolph
Audience Early Childhood Educators, Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Professional Learning & Coaching, Technology Specialists
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Coaches

12:30pm CST

What Story Does Your Data Tell?

Do your students struggle to truly understand the meaning of graphs? Do your students crave interactive and creative work in the classroom? Do you want to spark conversations among students? If you answered yes, then this session is for you! In this session, participants will actively work with data and graphs in order to both illustrate and write a narrative story inspired by the artist Jill Pelto.

If you plan to come to this session and are able to download the Graphical Analysis app on your device (it's free) ahead of time, please do so. We will be using it for our first activity.

Presenters

Marjorie Baker

Curriculum & Instruction Specialist- Science

I have a passion for helping develop scientific/ocean/environmental literacy in students and educators. I love seeking ways to bring in different learning modalities to create learner-centered environments that are creative and fun. My professional background includes teaching both... Read More →

Walk the Graph Instructions docx

Graph Interpret Story missing data labels pdf

What Story Does Your Data Tell IDEACON2020 pptx

Energy 600x600 jpeg

Forest 600x600 jpeg

Clown 600x600 jpeg

LabQuest to Ipad Set Up Directions docx

Monday February 24, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Schaumburg B

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter LAKE: Lake and the Northern Suburbs
Audience Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

1:45pm CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Monday February 24, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

1:45pm CST

Applying Best Practices for Blended Learning

Do you struggle with students knowing where to be in your blended course?
Are you frustrated with students not understanding how to interact with peers collaboratively using technology?
Are you unsure of what to do to improve your blended course?
Come to this session to get a fresh perspective on your course and provide insight to another course. Bring a device large enough to view your blended course on. Come ready with a blended course you'd like to improve and at least one blended activity or lesson you want feedback on. You'll put your "student eyes" on and explore another person's course from a student perspective. You'll walk away with constructive feedback about your course and resources to improve it.

Presenters

Cassandra Bilyeu

French Teacher & Instructional Coach, Pekin Community High School

I'm a French teacher, instructional coach, social studies online instructor, and Quality Matters course reviewer with a masters in Instructional Design from WIU (2018).

Best Practices Course Feedback pdf

Best Practices Blended Learning IDEAcon pdf

Best Practices Course Module pdf

Best Practices Questions to Ask Yourself pdf

Monday February 24, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Prosperity (2nd Floor)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter CENTRAL ILLINOIS VALLEY: Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell & Mason
Audience Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Advanced
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

1:45pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Monday February 24, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

1:45pm CST

Screencastify Your Learning in G Suite

Blended and flipped instruction set students free to take charge of their own learning. Screencastify and Google Classroom are the perfect marriage to allow students to gain independence and explore learning on their own. Come explore in a hands-on session and experience the dynamic learning that takes place when these two tools collide.

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Amy Mayer

friEdTechnology

Monday February 24, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

1:45pm CST

Solve in Time

Problem-based learning & the design-thinking process smashed into a gamified experience! A new play on the design-thinking process.
Pick a problem, set a timer, and answer each question to creatively #SolveiT!

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

3:00pm CST

An Intermediate Guide to Google Forms

Not too geeky, not too basic here. Come to this session knowing how to create a basic form and then learn a whole lot more using the Quizzes feature, some Add-ons, and page-based answers.

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Amy Mayer

friEdTechnology

Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

3:00pm CST

Beyond Substitution: Designing EPIC and Authentic Learning Experiences With Students

How can we use instructional practices to create innovative learning opportunities that engage students? Explore ways you can redefine your teaching and examine ways to create meaningful learning experiences that engage all students. We’ll learn about creating meaningful learning moments through a variety of strategies (e.g., Geo Inquiry, QFT, field studies) and move beyond substitution with your technology integration (Pages, Seesaw, Padlet, Kidblog, Slides, Keynote, Tour Builder, & more).

Presenters

Jennifer LaBrie

Instructional Technology Coach & Spanish Teacher, Lake Zurich High School

Instructional Technology Coach and Spanish Teacher at Lake Zurich Community District 95

Co-Presenters

Dana Ladenburger

Instructional Coach, Lake Zurich CUSD 95

Suzanne Weider

instructional coach

Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Euphoria (2nd floor)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter Does Not Apply
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Technology Specialists, Teaching & Learning, Professional Learning & Coaching
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

3:00pm CST

GameStormEDU: Discover How Students and Educators Can Design Physical and Digital EduGames!

Creating a game to teach a concept sounds like a tall task ... until now! Enter GameStormEDU, a collection of resources, tools and instructionals that help show both students and educators the wealth of ways they can become game designers overnight. Design your very own game to take home.

Presenters

Jon Spike

Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services, UW-Whitewater

Jon Spike started his career as a high school English teacher and K-12 Technology Coach. He currently works as a Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration Services at UW-Whitewater, collaborating with preservice teachers and College of Education instructors to leverage... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Schaumburg D

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter Does Not Apply
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

3:00pm CST

Getting on the Pathway to Future Readiness with the Schoolwide Needs Assessment for Personalized Learning (SNAPL)

Despite all the potential today’s cutting edge technology has to transform education, the promise of edtech has gone largely unrealized. Research has shown that technology alone is not the answer, but instead a holistic approach is necessary for the transformation of our classrooms into Future Ready learning spaces. Developed at the University of Hawaii, the Schoolwide Needs Assessment for Personalized Learning (SNAPL) helps schools begin their journey towards realizing the true potential of education technology.

Designed around the six elements of the Future Ready Honeycomb, the SNAPL helps schools and districts develop new insights into the ground conditions necessary for Personalized Learning to flourish. Attendees will have an opportunity to receive a free report for their district and begin their journey towards becoming Future Ready.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

3:00pm CST

iPadOS for Education

Explore new tools and features in iPadOS that are ideal for education, including desktop-class browsing in Safari, powerful multitasking tools, improved file management, and enhanced accessibility features. Join us to learn how iPadOS takes iPad to a whole new level for education, helping students and teachers be even more productive and creative.

Presenters

Apple

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Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Utopia D (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

3:00pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Monday February 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

9:30am CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Tuesday February 25, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

9:30am CST

Bringing Creativity to Social Emotional Learning

This session will provide participants with strategies and tools to effectively build individual student SEL competencies and support mindfulness in all classrooms through creativity with technology. Participants will leave this session with proven and practical classroom-ready SEL tools to promote mindful learning environments!

Presenters

Sara Kash

Assistant Principal, Orland District 135

Passionate educator, advocate for all students, lifelong learner, collaborator, Apple Teacher, #Nearpod & #FlipGrid Certified #Seesaw Ambassador

Co-Presenters

Dan Prorok

Tuesday February 25, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Schaumburg B

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter SOUTH SUBURBS: Southern Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Professional Learning & Coaching, Special Education Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

9:30am CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Tuesday February 25, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

9:30am CST

⏱️✂️🍽️ #MakerKitchen

Think you have what it takes to create an awesome project with just 40 minutes and a bag full of goodies? Start with imagination, fearlessness, and teamwork; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Add critical thinking with research and communication; simmer until innovation is cooked through, about 40 minutes. Add reflection and admiration until tender, about 10 minutes.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

10:45am CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

10:45am CST

Defeat the Demogorgons: Conquering the 4Cs in your Classroom

Travel back to the 80s and get ready to save Hawkins! Engage the learner to explore the 4Cs with this interactive format themed around the popular Netflix series Stranger Things that can be easily modified to fit any content area or grade level. Various tech tools will be paired with each C to create effective formative assessments for use in your classroom.

Presenters

Caitlin Wlezien

Instructional Specialist, Addison School District 4

Co-Presenters

Caroline Matkowski

Instructional Specialist, Addison School District 4

Jenna Talos

Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Schaumburg E

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Technology Specialists, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

10:45am CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

10:45am CST

Promoting Student Voice Through A Digital Newspaper

Congratulations! You have been nominated to join the inaugural IDEAcon newspaper team. You will work with your team in this session to create a digital newspaper showcasing your conference experience using the G Suite templates provided for you. At the end of session you will walk away with not only many new ideas but also an artifact of your learning experiences from the week to share with your colleagues and students.

Presenters

Michael Kosko

Assistant Principal, Chicago Public Schools

Michael Kosko is an elementary school Assistant Principal in Chicago Public Schools. Prior to that role, he taught high school STEM and science in the district for 10 years. He’s a vocal advocate for technology integration and using design thinking in the classroom. Michael is a... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Schaumburg F

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter CPS: Chicago area (for those who live or work in the CPS regions)
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Technology Specialists, Professional Learning & Coaching, Library Media & Learning Spaces
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

12:30pm CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Tuesday February 25, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

12:30pm CST

Facilitating Desmos Activities in Your Math Classroom

Bring excitement and wonder to your math classroom using Desmos activities! Designed to make math interesting and visual, these activities are created to help you facilitate rich conversations. Learn the basics of the teacher dashboard and controls. We will also take a look at how your can design your own activities using Desmos Activity Builder. Use important principles of designing engaging math activities to bring your own content onto the Desmos platform.

Presenters

Annie Forest

Math & Coaching Coordinator, Berwyn South School District 100

Annie was a classroom teacher for 12 years, instructional coach for 2 years, and now serves as a K-8 district coordinator. She is passionate about helping teachers and students find joy in math, giving all students an equitable math experience, and using the power of technology to... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Connection

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs
Audience Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

12:30pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Tuesday February 25, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

12:30pm CST

Moonshot Mindset

The Growth Mindset is a good start...but is it enough? Our students will face enormous, unimaginable challenges in the future that require equally radical and big ideas to solve. How do we get them started thinking big NOW so they are ready for tomorrow?
Students with Moonshot Mindsets embrace growth but also see opportunities to transcend the boundaries of traditional learning to take more risks and think bigger. Participants will learn what it takes to teach students about Moonshot Thinking and will attempt to solve an impossible task.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

1:45pm CST

10X Problem Solving

In this one hour session, our challenge is to come up with moonshot ideas to move beyond just substituting what we’ve always done with technology, to transform our schools, to increase engagement, and prepare kids for their futures! This is a rapid prototyping session that can be applied in classrooms immediately.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

1:45pm CST

Are You Ready for the Amazing Google Race?

Experience using a whole host of tools to race your peers to the finish line as you experience a unique way to study and progress through your learning path with Google Tour Builder, then get started building your very own Amazing Race with content from your subject and grade level. This is one of our most popular sessions for a reason! Can your team win the friEdTechnology Amazing Race by finishing first? OR will your students be the real winners as they learn content in a collaborative, fun way? Either way, YOU are ALL winners!

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Amy Mayer

friEdTechnology

Tuesday February 25, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

1:45pm CST

Candyland 2.0

In this highly interactive experience, come prepared to play and connect with other innovators through a childhood favorite - Candyland. This version is life-sized and you are the game piece.
After playing, we will discuss the how and why you can use this in your classroom - Now this is gamification!

Presenters

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 →

Lindsay Zilly

Director of Professional Learning, IDEA

Lindsay Zilly is the Director of Professional Learning for Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. In this position, she is able to create meaningful professional learning experiences for educators, help connect teachers to experts and provide instructional support for educators in the... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Euphoria (2nd floor)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Beginner

1:45pm CST

Exploring Mindfulness through Technology

Participants will be introduced to the many smartphone and tablet applications that help people of all ages practice mindfulness. There are currently many free as well as paid applications that promote a mindful practice for teachers as well as students. In this session, participants will be given the opportunity to create accounts, explore and utilize the many applications currently available for a personal mindful practice, as well as applications made for young adults and children. Several of these applications are free for educators and time will be provided in this session to explore these applications and their online curricular components as well.

Presenters

Lauren Beversdorf

Spanish Teacher, Mindfulness and Yoga Instructor, Bannockburn School and Core Power Yoga

Lauren teaches K-8 Spanish at Bannockburn School in Bannockburn, IL. With 18+ years of experience working with all age groups, she also coordinates, designs and implements SEL and mindfulness curricula and multi-age lessons for students and fellow educators. She received her mindfulness... Read More →

Exploring Mindfulness through Technology pdf

Tuesday February 25, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Utopia C

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter LAKE: Lake and the Northern Suburbs
Audience Early Childhood Educators, Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Professional Learning & Coaching
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

1:45pm CST

Get Moving! Using Movement to Demystify Data

Data can be a difficult topic for students to be excited about. By adding kinesthetic activities, data is no longer just on paper and comes alive in meaningful ways. Join us as we explore the hidden fun in data collection!

Presenters

Jennifer Noncek-Eastman

Training Coordinator, Chicago Zoological Society

My career has taken me from the formal classroom to the informal. While I no longer work with K-12 students, I work to help their teachers make learning a \\"butt-up\\" experience. We all learn best through first-hand experiences and my passion is bringing fun into all classrooms... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Schaumburg A

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter CHICAGO PREP: Covering all parochial, independent and private schools in the Chicagoland area
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, Teaching & Learning, Library Media & Learning Spaces
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

1:45pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Tuesday February 25, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

1:45pm CST

Strengthening Literacy with iPad

Discover new ways to enhance students’ literacy skills with the power of iPad. Explore the built-in features on iPad and a variety of education apps that can build reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Experience creativity apps that help students increase fluency and demonstrate their knowledge in creative and personal ways.

Presenters

Apple

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Tuesday February 25, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Utopia D (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Early Childhood Educators, Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

3:00pm CST

Getting on the Pathway to Future Readiness with the Schoolwide Needs Assessment for Personalized Learning (SNAPL)

Despite all the potential today’s cutting edge technology has to transform education, the promise of edtech has gone largely unrealized. Research has shown that technology alone is not the answer, but instead a holistic approach is necessary for the transformation of our classrooms into Future Ready learning spaces. Developed at the University of Hawaii, the Schoolwide Needs Assessment for Personalized Learning (SNAPL) helps schools begin their journey towards realizing the true potential of education technology.

Designed around the six elements of the Future Ready Honeycomb, the SNAPL helps schools and districts develop new insights into the ground conditions necessary for Personalized Learning to flourish. Attendees will have an opportunity to receive a free report for their district and begin their journey towards becoming Future Ready.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

3:00pm CST

Google Classroom 101

Join us for a hands-on session to learn how to create a class, add students, push out and organize assignments in the new Classwork page, differentiate, use the associated Calendar and more.

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Amy Mayer

friEdTechnology

Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

3:00pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

3:00pm CST

Student-Centered Learning Using Choice Boards

How can choice boards provide opportunities for students to take charge of their learning? Utilize the power of technology for student-centered learning and learn how to incorporate choice boards into your classroom. Participants will learn about providing choice to students and then create choice boards to use in their classrooms. Here is our Google Site!

Presenters

Ashley Liss

Digital Learning Coach, District 300

Co-Presenters

Lauren Scheck

Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Utopia C

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter KISWAUKEE: Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, DeKalb & Kane
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

3:00pm CST

Take STEM from end of the day on Friday to All Day Everyday!

A window into how I fully integrated STEM into our school day. With simple tips, tricks, and hands-on learning you can fully integrate STEM into your day.

Presenters

Abby Cameron

Director of School Engagement Illinois, Project Lead The Way

I am a licensed IL K-12 teacher with a background in K-5. My master's is in instructional technology and am currently working on my doctoral degree in educational & organizational leadership. I also currently serve on the board of CS4IL. I have an extensive background in strategic... Read More →

#IntegratedSTEMIndySummit20 pptx

Tuesday February 25, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Schaumburg B

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter Does Not Apply
Audience Early Childhood Educators, Elementary Educators, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

10:00am CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Wednesday February 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

10:00am CST

Google Drawings for Beginners

Google Drawings is a lot easier than you think! This amazing and somewhat forgotten tool allows you to create amazing and visually appealing resources! This will be a hands-on, interactive session that will walk you through the ins and outs of Drawings. Come with an idea and leave with a creative piece of amazingness that YOU create!

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

10:00am CST

KAIZEN & HANSEI

Kaizen (change for the better) and Hansei (relentless self-reflection) are eastern concepts that have driven more than 75 years of innovation both here and in Japan. Today, these concepts are beginning to shape our classrooms into entrepreneurial hubs of innovation. This hands-on session will have educators engaging in a classroom-ready problem solving activity and learning some strategies to help students conduct meaningful introspection and grow as learners.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

10:00am CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Wednesday February 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

11:15am CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Wednesday February 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

11:15am CST

E-Sports: How to Play

As more and more colleges and high schools across the nation start E-Sports programs, you might wonder how this new sport actually works. This session will include a crash course in all the basic game mechanics for competitive League of Legends play and then try the game out for yourself.

Presenters

Christopher Johnson

Jr/Sr High School History, ROWVA CUSD 208

I have taught for 15 years as a social studies teacher at ROWVA Jr/Sr High School where I have helped to support educational technology across the grades. I am on the Future Ready PD and curriculum committees, a former president of entICE, and a McCormick Foundation Civics Mentor... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg G

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN: Henderson, Warren, Knox, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton
Audience Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Technology Specialists
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

11:15am CST

Get Hyper with “HyperDrawings”

Create amazing flipped or blended learning materials with Google Drawings ! The students can demonstrate understanding, solve problems and create screencasts on the drawing canvas. Students can self-assess and reflect upon their learning in an embedded Google form . Teachers write directions, embed YouTube videos and give assignments in the blank space next to the canvas. Avoid scrolling through several pages in a HyperDoc by creating a one page HyperDrawing! This is a must have tool in the classroom, don’t miss out !
The use of HyperDrawings will allow coaches to show teachers how to collect and analyze student data, interpret data and improve instruction through embedded Google Forms. Coaches and teachers will be able to see and hear a student explain their work on the Google Drawings Canvas via pictures of student work, screencasts and/or voice recordings. Students will be able to construct the knowledge that they display from YouTube videos and online resources embedded on the HyperDrawings by the teacher.

Presenters

Tina Sabatello

Chemistry Teacher, Maine East HS

"Tina Sabatello has been teaching chemistry at Maine East High School in Park Ridge, IL since 1992. She also has taught at the community college level, served as an SAT II Chemistry Test Developer and published a study guide for AP Chemistry. Her online publication for AACT showcases... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg F

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter Does Not Apply
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

11:15am CST

Intermediate Guide to Google Forms

Not too geeky, not too basic here. Come to this session knowing how to create a basic form and then learn a whole lot more using the Quizzes feature, some Add-ons, and page-based answers.

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

11:15am CST

Lunch and Learns: Creating Meaningful Professional Development for Teachers

Meaningful and effective professional development is something we all crave but planning and implementing can be overwhelming. Come learn about our formula for creating in-house professional development that will leave teachers coming back for more. We will present our theme-based approach used to create lunch and learn PD sessions for teachers. Attendees will participate in a simulation of one of the PD sessions we provided to our staff and walk away with resources and materials to create and implement their own meaningful PD.

Presenters

Amanda Carroll

Teacher and Instructional Coach, Vernon Hills

Amanda is a Social Studies Teacher and Technology Coach at Vernon Hills High School. She attended Marquette University majoring in International Affairs and after realizing her true calling attended DePaul University to obtain her teaching certification and Masters in Education. Amanda... Read More →

Co-Presenters

Sean Crevier

Business Ed Teacher / Instructional Tech Consultant

Sean began teaching business classes in 1999, after leaving the technology consulting world. He currently teaches Accounting, Personal Finance, & Intro to Business. In addition to his role in the classroom, Sean serves on the ACTE National Bylaws Committee and also works as an educational... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Euphoria (2nd floor)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter LAKE: Lake and the Northern Suburbs
Audience Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches

11:15am CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Wednesday February 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

11:15am CST

Program your own Mobile App! Learn tools to support students in STEAM and Project Based Learning

What do Project Based Learning, STEAM Education, and Design Thinking have in common? They are all frameworks to make learning collaborative, relevant, and solution-focused. But what happens when a student wants to make a mobile app as a solution to their problem? Eek! Come to this session to make a mobile app using Thunkable, a block-based programming tool. Learn to design a user interface, program each element of the user interface, connect the app to an external online database, and skills to troubleshoot errors in your code. By the end of the session, you will not be an expert, and that’s okay. Go back to your school prepared to collaborate with students on their mobile apps, modeling grit, persistence and problem-solving skills. Be sure to bring both your mobile device, and computer to this session.

Presenters

Melanie Marzen

Technology Integration Specialist, Evanston Township High School

I am a former Geology and Astronomy Teacher and Current Technology Integration Specialist at Evanston Township High School. I am currently working on incorporating data analysis, programming, app development, TedEd Clubs, Democratic Classroom philosophies, multimedia video creation... Read More →

Co-Presenters

Mina Marien

Evanston Township High School, Evanston Township High School

Mina Marien is an instructional Technology Specialist at Evanston Township High School in Evanston, IL. She previously taught Latin and supported teachers in the World Languages department as an instructional coach. She loves working with students in classes throughout the school... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Schaumburg C

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Teaching & Learning, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Technology Specialists, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educators

11:15am CST

Solve in Time

Problem-based learning & the design-thinking process smashed into a gamified experience! A new play on the design-thinking process.
Pick a problem, set a timer, and answer each question to creatively #SolveiT!

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

12:45pm CST

Going 'Full STEAM Ahead' in the Classroom

To succeed in this information and technological society, it's critical that our students develop STEAM-based problem solving skills. Master the what, why, and hows of STEAM - and learn how to effectively integrate STEAM tools into your classroom curriculum. There will also be time for you to interact and explore with STEAM tools like Spheros, Ozobots, ClassVR, Code&Go Robot Mouse, Makey Makey, and Little Bits.

Presenters

Matthew Tombs

Digital Learning Coach, East Maine School District 63

Matt Tombs has been a Digital Learning Coach for East Maine SD 63 since 2016, where he coaches teachers on how to effectively integrate technology tools into the classroom environment by focusing on the SAMR Model. Prior to that, he taught 4th grade in Arlington Heights SD 25, and... Read More →

Co-Presenters

Agnes Palucki

Digital Learning Coach, East Maine School District 63

Agnes Palucki works at East Maine School District 63 as a Digital Learning Coach for the past 3 years. Prior to that, she was a 5th and 6th-grade teacher for 5 years. She integrated technology into her classroom, facilitated technology-related professional development to staff, and... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Schaumburg D

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter LAKE: Lake and the Northern Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, STEAM
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

12:45pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Wednesday February 26, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

12:45pm CST

Now Playing: Using WeVideo to enhance instruction

Looking for a way to revamp class projects and move away from posters and powerpoints? Or maybe you are looking for a way to revamp the delivery of lessons in the classroom? Video creation is a 21st-century skill that is engaging for students and creates multiple opportunities for reflection and communication of ideas. In this session, participants will be given a temporary upgraded WeVideo account and will learn the basics of video creation to enhance teacher comfort, thus helping to ease the fear of the unknown. Not only can WeVideo be used to show student growth, but it can be used by teachers to enhance instruction and feedback. When the fear is gone the possibilities are limitless.

Presenters

Jodi Gordon

Dunlap #323

Wednesday February 26, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Schaumburg B

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter CENTRAL ILLINOIS VALLEY: Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell & Mason
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

2:30pm CST

Encouraging Math Engagement with Robots

Do you want to engage your students while promoting computational thinking? In this hands on session we will demonstrate how to integrate robots into your math curriculum. The math content will be focused on grades 1-5. Educators will have time to use robots and create content for their classroom. Robots will include Beebots, Dash, Edison, Spheros, and Ozobots.

Presenters

Annmarie Clasky

Instructional Tech Specialist, Lincoln Elementary

Annmarie is an Instructional Technology Specialist at Lincoln Elementary in River Forest, IL. She received her Masters in Education from National Louis University and has been working in the educational field for 25 years including 4th grade, 5th grade and the computer lab. She loves... Read More →

Co-Presenters

Shanna Castillo

Instructional Tech, River Forest SD

Wednesday February 26, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Utopia A

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Technology Specialists, Teaching & Learning, STEAM
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

2:30pm CST

Exploring Cased-Based 3D Animated Videos in High School Online Classrooms

Many instructors employ case study methodologies to accomplish learning objectives, such as bridging theory and practice, applying the knowledge base to real world situations, and enhancing decision-making. This hands-on presentation focuses on the application of case studies that integrate creative 3D animated video creations, self-reflective practices, and collaborative peer discussions and evaluations in an asynchronous online class setting. For example, students break open-ended questions into component parts, extract key information, and develop 3D animated videos presenting the venue in which the case is situated to help themselves and their classmates vividly visualize the situation and facilitate problem-solving. Additionally, students use 3D avatars that role-pay the people involved in the case for data analysis. This not only forces students to really understand the perspectives of the case characters, but also motivates students to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating animations for their intended audiences. To employ self-reflective practices, instructors use several student-created 3D animated case videos for students to examine the similarities and differences among the cases from diverse viewpoints. This strategy supports the construction of student in-depth skills in analytical tools, coping with ambiguities, and reflection. Finally, through the asynchronous online discussion board, students seek feedback from instructors and peers that informs and improves their 3D animated case videos and demonstrate their learning. In this presentation, the audience can take away engaging approaches to teaching cased-based 3D animated videos that can be used in any discipline at high school levels.

Presenters

Li-Wei Peng

Associate Professor, Governors State University

Co-Presenters

Cheun-Yeong Lee

Wednesday February 26, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Connection

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter SOUTH SUBURBS: Southern Suburbs
Audience High School Educators, STEAM, Technology Specialists
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

2:30pm CST

iPadOS for Education

Explore new tools and features in iPadOS that are ideal for education, including desktop-class browsing in Safari, powerful multitasking tools, improved file management, and enhanced accessibility features. Join us to learn how iPadOS takes iPad to a whole new level for education, helping students and teachers be even more productive and creative.

Presenters

Apple

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Wednesday February 26, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Utopia D (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Professional Learning & Coaching, Technology Specialists
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

2:30pm CST

Makerspaces-I Have the Stuff...Now What?

Learn about some of the many choices and challenges in equipping a makerspace with high and low tech tools. We’ve had 3 school makerspaces for 3 years now and you’ll get to see examples of dozens of activities our teachers have done in these spaces using a variety of tools from simple 3D modeling, circuitry, and structural engineering, to advanced soldering, sewing, and robotics.

PDF Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UWZnfnYE774kYkDk2rRq_QD_iJmdrGY5/view?usp=sharing

Presenters

Dain Elman

STEM Coordinator, Gurnee School District 56

Dain Elman taught middle school technology class for 14 years and has spent the past four years as STEM Coordinator at Gurnee District 56. He spends his time helping staff and students play with robots, build structures, print in 3D, launch rockets, Photoshop images, wire circuits... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Nirvana C

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter LAKE: Lake and the Northern Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Technology Specialists, Library Media & Learning Spaces, STEAM
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students, ISTE Standards for CS Educators

2:30pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Wednesday February 26, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

2:30pm CST

Moonshot Mindset

The Growth Mindset is a good start...but is it enough? Our students will face enormous, unimaginable challenges in the future that require equally radical and big ideas to solve. How do we get them started thinking big NOW so they are ready for tomorrow?
Students with Moonshot Mindsets embrace growth but also see opportunities to transcend the boundaries of traditional learning to take more risks and think bigger. Participants will learn what it takes to teach students about Moonshot Thinking and will attempt to solve an impossible task.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

2:30pm CST

Using Google Forms to Create Differentiated, Personalized and Blended Learning Experiences

Supporting differentiated, personalized and blended learning experiences can at times be daunting. Creating a classroom that creates multiple paths to an objective, serves the diverse learning needs of our students and is flexible with the different paces of student work... can be a juggling act. But there are simple tools right that we can use to provide students with unique experiences. The Google Forms branching feature can allow you to personalize and track learning. You can identify kids who need extra help, allow students who master a learning objective to explore a topic more deeply, or allow a student to decide how they will learn. This session will explain how it works, share innovative models created by teachers AND get you started building your own learning experience for kids.

Presenters

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 →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Euphoria (2nd floor)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter LAKE: Lake and the Northern Suburbs
Audience Teaching & Learning, Technology Specialists, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educators

2:30pm CST

Virtual Field Trips & Connected Educators

In this connected world of streaming content live as it happens, we need to look at how we can harness that global connection in our classrooms! How can we connect with other classrooms, cultures, and experts? How can we bring experiences from all across the globe right into our classrooms with the power of technology?
During this session, we will experience and explore Google Earth, Hangouts, Tour Creator, Arts & Culture, and FlipGrid to connect with other classrooms and create virtual experiences for our students. Many of these sites have pre-made experiences ready to go as well as the ability to customize experiences to your classroom objectives. When you turn these tools over to your students, they can create unique digital experiences to demonstrate & share their learning as well as connect with other classrooms across the globe.

Presenters

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 →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Nirvana A (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs
Audience Early Childhood Educators, Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Professional Learning & Coaching
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

3:45pm CST

Are You Ready for the Amazing Google Race?

Experience using a whole host of tools to race your peers to the finish line as you experience a unique way to study and progress through your learning path with Google Tour Builder, then get started building your very own Amazing Race with content from your subject and grade level. This is one of our most popular sessions for a reason! Can your team win the friEdTechnology Amazing Race by finishing first? OR will your students be the real winners as they learn content in a collaborative, fun way? Either way, YOU are ALL winners!

Presenters

Brooke Lowery

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTechnology

Hi, I'm Brooke Lowery, an experienced classroom teacher, and facilitator of digital learning atmospheres. After I was introduced to Google Workspace for Education, I became an avid adult learner of instructional technology. As a teacher, I worked with reluctant students who pushed... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

3:45pm CST

E-Rate Updates and 471 Support

The federal E-rate program supports schools and libraries with discounts on their internet access costs. Applicants file an FCC Form 471 to request discounts on eligible products and services. Applicants must include information on the recipients of services, discount calculations, costs of service, dates of service, and service provider(s).This session will cover general information and updates of the program and will support those interested in filing the 471 form with the form and process. The room has been reserved into the evening to provide for additional application support if needed.

Presenters

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 26, 2020 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Schaumburg G

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WABASH VALLEY: Cumberland
Audience Educational Leadership, Administrators, Technology Specialists
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders

3:45pm CST

Getting on the Pathway to Future Readiness with the Schoolwide Needs Assessment for Personalized Learning (SNAPL)

Despite all the potential today’s cutting edge technology has to transform education, the promise of edtech has gone largely unrealized. Research has shown that technology alone is not the answer, but instead a holistic approach is necessary for the transformation of our classrooms into Future Ready learning spaces. Developed at the University of Hawaii, the Schoolwide Needs Assessment for Personalized Learning (SNAPL) helps schools begin their journey towards realizing the true potential of education technology.

Designed around the six elements of the Future Ready Honeycomb, the SNAPL helps schools and districts develop new insights into the ground conditions necessary for Personalized Learning to flourish. Attendees will have an opportunity to receive a free report for their district and begin their journey towards becoming Future Ready.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

3:45pm CST

Going Beyond Foil & Popsicle Sticks: Advancing Design Thinking at School

Design thinking is a problem solving process. You may be familiar with it as a process that companies and individuals use to solve problems and create new products. You may have even learned about it at a workshop or conference session. But how does one actually use design thinking in education? Design thinking is an important, future-ready skill for our students. It teaches them to collaborate empathically and design imaginative solutions to problems. It helps our teachers and students work together to make relevant learning experiences. To that end, we strive to implement design thinking throughout our entire K-12 school, from student projects, to teacher professional development, to administrative decisions. Come hear about our approach and how our students are benefitting from it (and yes, foil and popsicle sticks are sometimes still involved!). Find resources from the session at bit.ly/DTATLIS.

Presenters

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 26, 2020 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Utopia D (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter CHICAGO PREP: Covering all parochial, independent and private schools in the Chicagoland area
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Technology Specialists, Professional Learning & Coaching
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Coaches

3:45pm CST

Lights, Camera, Broadcast On a Budget

Creating a broadcast in your classroom is very easy and can be done on a tight budget. During this session I will show you how to set up a broadcast either as a class or as an after school project. I will go over details on equipment, the use of green screen, editing programs as well as show you how to choose what you put in your broadcast. Then we will set up a quick demo and have YOU produce your first broadcast for IDEAcon!! Plus a bonus: I will show you how to incorporate Social Media into your Broadcast and why Marketing your brand is so important! I teach High School, however everything I teach you can be taken back and altered for your classroom.

Presenters

Sarah Horner

Technology Teacher

Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Schaumburg B

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN: Henderson, Warren, Knox, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Teaching & Learning
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Students

3:45pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

3:45pm CST

Positioning your School as a Thought Leader with Edtech

Attendees will learn to leverage existing educational technology programs to enhance their school's brand through marketing and events. Members of the Lake Forest Country Day School faculty, staff, and students will explain their process as a case study.

Presenters

Greg McDonough

Innovation Space Coordinator, Lake Forest Country Day School

Co-Presenters

Lisa Gilcrest

Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Schaumburg E

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter LAKE: Lake and the Northern Suburbs
Audience Elementary Educators, Middle School Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Educational Leadership, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Technology Specialists, Administrators
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders

3:45pm CST

Using Schoology to Create a Schoolwide Online PLC and Shared Resource

Using a learning management system, such as Schoology, can provide an effective and efficient means of communicating with colleagues, faculty, and administration. Through the development of a schoolwide course that is accessible to all educators in the building, information can be shared and exchanged in a streamlined fashion that brings best practices of blended learning to bear on professional and academic discourse.

Presenters

Sean Coffron

Instructional Technology Training Specialist, Manassas City Public Schools

Dr. Sean Coffron has served as an educator with Manassas City Public Schools for 23 years, including eight years as an administrator and instructional technologist. Having earned a PhD in Educational Leadership and an MBA, his research interested include professional learning and... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2020 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Schaumburg F

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter Does Not Apply
Audience Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Technology Specialists, Professional Learning & Coaching
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches

8:00am CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Thursday February 27, 2020 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

8:00am CST

Bold School: Old School Wisdom + New School Technologies

Technology is awesome. Teachers are better. Blending new technologies into instruction is a non-negotiable if we are to help our students gain the skills they'll need to thrive in careers. And so too is educators' old school wisdom in planning intentional blended learning that works. Hence, BOLD SCHOOL. Bold School thinkers embrace Blended pedagogies and Old school wisdom. After all , the goal of blended learning isn't technology--it's student achievement. Based on Weston Kieschnick's book, this will demystify blended learning and provide you with a methodology to help you meld purposeful technology use with your old school wisdom to enhance instruction and learning via the Bold School Framework for Strategic Blended Learning. Vocabulary instruction will be used as an example of how the Bold School Framework can be used.

Presenters

Greg Urbaniak

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, Grant Community High School District 124, Fox Lake

Thursday February 27, 2020 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Schaumburg D

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

8:00am CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Thursday February 27, 2020 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

8:00am CST

Moonshot Mindset

The Growth Mindset is a good start...but is it enough? Our students will face enormous, unimaginable challenges in the future that require equally radical and big ideas to solve. How do we get them started thinking big NOW so they are ready for tomorrow?
Students with Moonshot Mindsets embrace growth but also see opportunities to transcend the boundaries of traditional learning to take more risks and think bigger. Participants will learn what it takes to teach students about Moonshot Thinking and will attempt to solve an impossible task.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2020 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

8:00am CST

Pear Deck and Google Slides: The Perfect Pear

What if you could engage every student in your class, every day? Pear Deck lets you bring presentations to life with formative assessments and interactive questions. Designed for 1:1 classrooms, Pear Deck takes presentations to the next level, letting you see in real time how each student in your class is doing and thus be able to differentiate at a whole new level.

In this hands-on session we will let you experience the power of Pear Deck as both a student and a teacher. We’ll walk through how easy it is to:
1) Add formative assessment questions and launch interactive presentations directly from Google Slides
2) Manage your class and view student answers with the Teacher Dashboard and be able to publish Student Takeaways
3) Capture student responses with our Google Classroom

Presenters

Dave Frayser

Thursday February 27, 2020 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Nirvana Threshold (Google)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Beginner

9:15am CST

Apple Creativity Lab

Join us for an immersive learning experience that’s possible only with iPad. Unleash your creativity through, drawing, photography, video, music, coding, and augmented reality. Get hands on with fun activities, then take your projects home to share with peers.

Presenters

Apple

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Thursday February 27, 2020 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Utopia Threshold (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

9:15am CST

Getting on the Pathway to Future Readiness with the Schoolwide Needs Assessment for Personalized Learning (SNAPL)

Despite all the potential today’s cutting edge technology has to transform education, the promise of edtech has gone largely unrealized. Research has shown that technology alone is not the answer, but instead a holistic approach is necessary for the transformation of our classrooms into Future Ready learning spaces. Developed at the University of Hawaii, the Schoolwide Needs Assessment for Personalized Learning (SNAPL) helps schools begin their journey towards realizing the true potential of education technology.

Designed around the six elements of the Future Ready Honeycomb, the SNAPL helps schools and districts develop new insights into the ground conditions necessary for Personalized Learning to flourish. Attendees will have an opportunity to receive a free report for their district and begin their journey towards becoming Future Ready.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2020 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

9:15am CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Thursday February 27, 2020 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

11:45am CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Thursday February 27, 2020 11:45am - 12:45pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

11:45am CST

Strengthening Literacy with iPad

Discover new ways to enhance students’ literacy skills with the power of iPad. Explore the built-in features on iPad and a variety of education apps that can build reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Experience creativity apps that help students increase fluency and demonstrate their knowledge in creative and personal ways.

Presenters

Apple

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Thursday February 27, 2020 11:45am - 12:45pm CST
Utopia D (Apple)

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

11:45am CST

⏱️✂️🍽️ #MakerKitchen

Think you have what it takes to create an awesome project with just 40 minutes and a bag full of goodies? Start with imagination, fearlessness, and teamwork; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Add critical thinking with research and communication; simmer until innovation is cooked through, about 40 minutes. Add reflection and admiration until tender, about 10 minutes.

Presenters

Chris Bell

CEO, EdTechTeam

Former teacher, school, and district administrator in K-12 now CEO and Design Strategist at EdTechTeam supporting educators to transform learning experiences for all students! Book hoarder, tinkerer, learner, and always looking for new and interesting challenges.

Brendan Brennan

Education Architect, The Janus Group

Brendan Brennan is a teacher, researcher and trainer out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Professional Development Architect for the Hawaii’s Future Ready Learning program as well as the co-author of the state wide 1:1 Deployment & Change Guide Book. He is also... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2020 11:45am - 12:45pm CST
Exploration Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Middle School Educators
Skill Level Intermediate
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students

1:00pm CST

Implementing STEAM Focused Hands-on Learning into PBL

In this session, we will dive into the importance of implementing STEAM focused hands-on learning experiences into PBL. Exceptional hands-on learning experiences allow for students to work collaboratively, enhance problem-solving skills, and helps foster a love of creating.

This session will be hosted by TinkRworks.

Presenters

Alex Lagares

VP Sales and Marketing, TinkRworks

VP Sales and Marketing

Co-Presenters

Kate Murray

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Thursday February 27, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Serenity

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Middle School Educators, Educational Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors, Technology Specialists
Skill Level Beginner

1:00pm CST

Microsoft Playground

Please take advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer at this year’s conference! From breakout sessions led by the Microsoft team and/or your peers, to an immersive Minecraft experience at the GameOn area, or take a short walk from there to our booth & pick up additional materials, and lastly, journey over to the Adventure space to interact with the team, learn from random pop-up sessions, or experience the Surface Hub for yourself! All this and more at this year’s IDEACon!!

Thursday February 27, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Adventure Threshold

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Audience Administrators, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Leadership, EL Teachers, Elementary Educators, High School Educators, Higher Education Educators, Instructional Coaches, Library Media & Learning Spaces, Library Media Center (LMC) Directors
Skill Level Beginner
ISTE Standard Set ISTE Standards for Coaches, ISTE Standards for CS Educators, ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, ISTE Standards for Educators, ISTE Standards for Students