#IDEAcon 2020: Full Schedule

11:30am CST

IDEA Western Suburbs Chapter Meet-Up

Do you live or work in the western suburbs? Come meet your chapter! Join the Western Suburbs IDEA Chapter for a meet-up...there might even be some giveaways. Bring your lunch and join the leadership team in the lounge area (on the 2nd floor on the hotel side).

Tuesday February 25, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
TBA

Roundtable, Explore and Create

IDEA Regional Chapter WESTERN SUBURBS: Du Page and the Western Suburbs

2:15pm CST

Apple Roundtable

Join the Apple team to engage in a discussion about all things Apple. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas during this interactive session.

Presenters

Michelle Thorne

Instructional Technology Coach, Orland School Dist 135

I am an Instructional Technology Coach for Orland School District 135. As a tech enthusiast, I am eager to share and learn with others. One of my greatest passions is providing professional learning to staff and students. Connect with me on Twitter @iTeacher5th Apple Distinguished... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Schaumburg E

Roundtable

2:15pm CST

Coaching Roundtable

Join Rae Hughart and Drew Witherell for an interactive discussion on implementing and supporting instructional coaching.

Presenters

Drew Witherell

Rae Hughart

Chief Experience Officer, Teach Better Team

Rae Hughart is the CXO for the Teach Better Team, TEDx Speaker, Educator, and author of “Teachers Deserve It” and “Teach Better” books. Growing up with IEP support after being diagnosed SLD in Reading, Writing, and Math, Rae has worked with other educators and districts on... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Euphoria (2nd floor)

Roundtable

2:15pm CST

E-sports Roundtable

This roundtable discussion will focus on the growing opportunities e-sports offers. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about these new and exciting programs during this interactive session.

Presenters

Joe McAllister

Education Esports Expert, CDW•G

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

Thursday February 27, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Schaumburg G

Roundtable

2:15pm CST

Google Roundtable

Join the Google team to engage in a discussion about all things Google. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas during this interactive session.

Thursday February 27, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Schaumburg C

Roundtable

2:15pm CST

Learning Spaces Roundtable

Join Robert Dillon for an opportunity to discuss the changing landscape of learning spaces. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas for transforming your learning spaces during this interactive session.

Presenters

Robert Dillon

School Designer, Innovative School Designs

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

Thursday February 27, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Schaumburg H

Roundtable

2:15pm CST

Microsoft Roundtable

Join the Microsoft team to engage in a discussion about all things Microsoft. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas during this interactive session.

Presenters

Dwain Lunau

Joe Ignatius

Account Executive, Microsoft

Account Executive

Thursday February 27, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Utopia A

Roundtable

2:15pm CST

Network Management & Monitoring Roundtable

This roundtable discussion will focus on best practices for managing and monitoring your district’s network. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas during this interactive session.

Presenters

Kevin Harig

Jeff Olthouse

Thursday February 27, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Schaumburg B

Roundtable

2:15pm CST

Security/Data Privacy Best Practices Roundtable

Worried about the new data privacy laws? Join us for an opportunity to ask questions and share ideas about protecting student data during this interactive session.

Presenters

Linnette Attai

President of PlayWell, LLC, PlayWell, LLC

Linnette Attai is Project Director for CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program. As founder of the global compliance consulting firm PlayWell, LLC, Linnette delivers strategic advice and training, policy development, and technology assessments, and builds cultures of compliance across a wide range of organizations.She also serves as virtual chief privacy officer and GDPR data protection officer to select clients. Linnette is... Read More →

Steve Garton

Senior Manager, Common Sense Privacy Project

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

Erich Grauke

Principal Consultant, ISBE

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

Thursday February 27, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Schaumburg A

Roundtable

2:15pm CST

SEL Roundtable

This roundtable will allow attendees an opportunity to interact with one another and discuss ideas on how to impact social-emotional learning and supports for staff, students, and families.

Presenters

Jon Bartelt

Superintendent, Bloomingdale School District 13

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

Thursday February 27, 2020 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Schaumburg F

Roundtable