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Sessions (68)

Finding IT Funds: How to Find and Win Grant Funding (Room South 331A)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Rita Oates
IT budgets always need more money for technology, PD and apps. You often hear about great grant-funded programs but don't know how to find the ... More...

Tales From the Tech Side: IT's Role in Rolling Out Chromebook (Room South 330H)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Garrett Couvillon ; James Jones ; Cody Sarradet ; Tammy Seneca
Is your district implementing a one-to-one initiative with Chromebooks? The team from West Baton Rouge will address how to set up effecti... More...

What IT Approaches Help Schools Control Costs and Maintain Growth? (Room South 331CD)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Christina Devitt ; Matt Harris ; Alan Preis ; Trace Urdan
International schools are faced with the challenge of supporting continuous academic growth and improvement despite an often transient student popu... More...

Enabling Software Defined LAN through Policy Automation and Cloud Management (Room South 230E)

23 Jan 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Michael Knight
Sponsored by Encore: Discussion on how to build out a scalable, affordable and manageable network through policy automation via a Cloud Management ... More...

Configuring the Modern Classroom: Easy Mobile Device Management With Microsoft Education (Room South 331A)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Matt McGinnis ; Barrett Puschus ; Ari Schorr
Devices are an increasingly important component of an effective, accessible learning environment. Microsoft offers robust IT-focused tools and serv... More...

Google Console: Diving Deeper When Driving for 1:1 (Room South 330H)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Debra Atchison ; Tammy Seneca
Are you managing a Chromebook implementation? Wondering how to stay on top of the latest that Google Apps Admin Console has to offer? This workshop... More...

Understanding and Implementing the CoSN/NIST Cybersecurity Framework in your District (Room South 230E)

23 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: How to align the COSN/NIST Cybersecurity Framework within your district. Establish a Baseline of Existing Solutions/Meth... More...

Removing Technology Barriers from Instruction via Automated Rostering and SSO (Room South 230E)

23 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: Session reviews how Automated Provisioning, Rostering, SSO and User Self Service can be integrated into your district th... More...

Ed-Fi's Secret Weapon: Empowering Collaboration Through K-12 Data Standards (Room South 331A)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Don Dailey ; Shane Fairbairn ; Sherod Keen ; Stuart Long ; Rick Wahlstrom
Understanding the deployment of technology is one small part of any implementation. In this BYOD workshop, you will learn how multidisciplinary and... More...

Thinking Out Cloud: Discover What AWS Brings School IT (Room South 330H)

23 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Dylan Barlett ; A.J. Phillips ; Chad Stevens
As school IT departments drive to become more agile, efficient and secure, school IT leaders are turning to shared services in the cloud, allowing ... More...

Building a Secure Education Network (Room South 230E)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: School Networks are continuously expanding and driving more access to students and staff. Hear how to build a scalable a... More...

Cyber Threat: How IT Leaders Secure School Networks (Room South 330H)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Linnette Attai ; Ron Chandler ; Debbie Karcher ; Jim Pulliam
The future of education technology is bright considering the digital innovation occurring across K-12, giving educators and students alike access t... More...

Tech Titans: What FAAMG Means for the Future of IT (Room South 331A)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Emily Brown ; Sean Cavanagh ; Bruce Umpstead
In case you don't know, FAAMG stands for Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google — all heavy investors in K-12 education. Led by E... More...

Integrated Learning Ecosystem: How School IT Builds a Personalized Learning Community (Room South 330H)

24 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Leo Brehm ; Andrew Wallace
How do school IT leaders build a back-office solution that supports cutting-edge curriculum and pedagogy to embrace personalized learning, modern c... More...

Securing Innovation: Balancing Student Data Privacy While Building a Culture of Education Next (Room South 331A)

24 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Robert Dillon
Student data privacy continues to grab headlines in the world of education technology. Yet, most districts struggle with how to protect students, s... More...

Be a Builder, Designer, and Team Player with Minecraft (Room North 330CD)

24 Jan 18
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Steve Isaacs
Minecraft is game-based learning about breaking and placing blocks, where students work together to create wonderful, imaginative things - and lear... More...

Understanding and Implementing the CoSN/NIST Cybersecurity Framework in your District (Room South 230E)

24 Jan 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: How to align the COSN/NIST Cybersecurity Framework within your district. Establish a Baseline of Existing Solutions/Meth... More...

The Best of Both: Minecraft and Coding Combined (Room North 330CD)

24 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Steve Isaacs
Code Builder for Minecraft: Education Edition is a feature that allows educators and students to explore, create, and play in an immersive Minecraf... More...

Opening Up: How to Enable Access to All Open Educational Resources (Room South 330H)

24 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Adam Blum ; Leo Brehm ; Eric Butash
It seems EVERYONE is building an LOR — Learning Object Repository. And we mean everyone: states, districts, virtual schools and vendors. LORs... More...

PII: What Schools Can Do to Protect Student Data Privacy (Room South 331A)

24 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Linnette Attai ; Serena E. Sacks
Whether you're just getting started with your student data privacy program or are looking for guidance on how to improve your practices, this B... More...

Bring Physical Computing Into Any Classroom (Room North 330CD)

24 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Steve Isaacs
This session is designed to give educators an understanding of what physical computing is and how they can integrate it into their curriculum to de... More...

Future of Information Technology Track Orientation (Room South 329)

24 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Derrick Brown ; Caitlin E. Krause ; Bruce Umpstead
School IT leaders value hard work, keen insights, and first-principle thinking dialed into your present situation. We have worked for months t... More...

Removing Technology Barriers from Instruction via Automated Rostering and SSO (Room South 230E)

24 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: Session reviews how Automated Provisioning, Rostering, SSO and User Self Service can be integrated into your district th... More...

Building a Secure Education Network (Room South 230E)

24 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: School Networks are continuously expanding and driving more access to students and staff. Hear how to build a scalable a... More...

Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders: Robots, Coding, and Creativity in the Classroom (Room Booth 909)

24 Jan 18
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Nader Hamda
In the next decade, robots will become ubiquitous, working alongside us in every industry. How can educators fully prepare their students for this ... More...

A Case for K-12 as the Most Difficult IT Support (Room South 230F)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): R.T. Collins
Drawing on Lexicon Technologies' 20-year history of supporting technology deployments for large government and corporate clients, this session ... More...

Enabling Software Defined LAN through Policy Automation and Cloud Management (Room South 230E)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Michael Knight
 Sponsored by Encore: Discussion on how to build out a scalable, affordable and manageable network through policy automation via a Cloud Manag... More...

Work Smarter Not Harder: Teachers Enjoy Work-Life Balance with Studyo (Room Booth 909)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Roxanne Desforges
Join us as we introduce the first-ever Proactive School and Life Achievement System. Studyo is designed to help you take control of your days by ge... More...

CETL: Up Your Game With the National Certification for IT Leaders (Room Bayhill 21)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Diane Doersch ; Tom Ingram
For K-12 education technology leaders, earning the Certified Educational Technology Leader program certification demonstrates to your staff, superi... More...

Removing Technology Barriers from Instruction via Automated Rostering and SSO (Room South 230E)

25 Jan 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: Session reviews how Automated Provisioning, Rostering, SSO and User Self Service can be integrated into your district th... More...

Live Streaming Solutions for K-12 Classrooms (Room South 230A)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Tim Beekman ; Adam Henderson ; Henry Martin
Sponsored by SAFARI Montage: Discover why more and more Florida districts are choosing IPTV to broadcast live streams such as school news and deliv... More...

Looking Into the Future to Invest in the Right Technology (Room South 329)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Rod Berger ; Graham Forman ; Sara Kloek ; Tony Martinez
IT leaders need to make major decisions today that will impact their district’s learners for years to come. In this session, panelists will l... More...

Making Back to School Smoother for Your IT Department (Room Booth 909)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Dean Wiech
As a chief technologist, you may be looking to synchronize your student information and HR systems to easily manage user accounts in your active di... More...

The Platform Is You: How Developing a Platform Mindset Transforms School IT-as-a-Service (Room South 330H)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Bruce Umpstead
What do Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google -- F.A.A.M.G. -- all have in common? They are platforms, both in terms of technology and in ... More...

The State of Seamless Wi-Fi: Accessing Critical Connections for Learning (Room South 331A)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Laurel Ballard Ph.D. ; Barry Bryson ; Carla Wade ; Tracy Weeks
This "state of the states" session will focus on helping school IT understand the value of managed internal broadband connectivity as a f... More...

Essential Azure: Discover the "Click-to-Deploy" Cloud (Room Bayhill 21)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Greg Katz ; Cliff Lloyd ; Dustin Ryan
The power of the Microsoft Cloud is rapidly transforming K-12 education. As schools go digital, "education in the cloud" is an exciting a... More...

Learn, Practice, Certify -- A Solution for Certification Success (Room Booth 909)

25 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Wade Freestone
Come learn how to give your students the ability to earn industry-recognized certification using a threefold solution of Learn, Practice, and Certi... More...

Disrupting IT: How to Transform Inefficient Back Offices Into High-Performing Teams (Room South 330H)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Monika Davis
What does it take to disrupt the adverse influence of district inefficiencies? By adopting a single platform for assessment, data analysis, and ins... More...

K12 Federation: Moving School IT Ahead Through Shared Services (Room South 331A)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Leo Brehm ; Phil Heimes ; Scott Isaacson ; Jim Peterson
In this quick-hitting session, Jim Peterson, Leo Brehm, Scott Isaacson, and Phil Heimes will share how schools are sharing services through the K12... More...

Building a Secure Education Network (Room South 230E)

25 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: School Networks are continuously expanding and driving more access to students and staff. Hear how to build a scalable a... More...

From Teacher to Tech: Leverage Your Passion and Classroom Expertise in Leading IT (Room South 331A)

25 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Diane Doersch
After a distinguished career as a classroom educator, Diane made the leap into a role as district educational technology leader and hasn't look... More...

IT In Coding: How IT Plays a Critical Role in Scaling K-12 Coding Initiatives (Room South 330H)

25 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Suzanne Green
  As coding and computer science classes become ubiquitous in K-12 classrooms across the country, what role should the school's most tech... More...

Need to Know: 10 Questions IT Directors Must Be Able to Answer (Room South 330FG)

25 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Derrick Brown ; Tom Ingram ; Ann McMullan ; Jon Ostendorf ; Carla Wade
The role of an education IT leader is ever evolving. It is a job that is "easily done poorly, but exceptionally challenging to do well". ... More...

Diving Deep on Equity in School IT: Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning (Room Bayhill 19)

25 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Susan M. Bearden, CETL
Join Susan Bearden as she facilitates an engaging conversation and deep dive in the critical role infrastructure plays in delivering equity in educ... More...

The Backend of Badges: Exploring Technical Aspects of Deploying Micro-Credentials (Room Bayhill 21)

25 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Noah Geisel ; Nate Otto
Many districts are looking at starting their own digital badge (micro-credential) program. School IT leaders must often step in to ensure a success... More...

Focusing on "Why": How School IT Can Lead Effective Change and Empower Digital Transformation (Room South 330H)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Derrick Brown
How does a school IT leader step up to lead the next technology initiative in a school district while overseeing the operations of a 60-person IT s... More...

OpenSALT: Aligning OER With Open Metadata Standards (Room South 331A)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Tim Beekman ; Leo Brehm ; Greg Nadeau
The future of Open Education Resources (OER) is open metadata standards. IMS Global has published the Competency and Academic Exchange (CASE) speci... More...

Enabling Software Defined LAN through Policy Automation and Cloud Management (Room South 230E)

25 Jan 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: Discussion on how to build out a scalable, affordable and manageable network through policy automation via a Cloud Manag... More...

Classroom Collaboration Using Lumens HD Cameras and Lecture Capture Station (Room Booth 909)

25 Jan 18
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Eddy Boyette ; Helen Perlegos
Lumens makes an impact for both students and instructors in educational institutions. Utilizing Lumens Full HD cameras and a lecture capture statio... More...

Project Unicorn Is the Future of School IT (or Why Interoperability Matters) (Room South 330H)

25 Jan 18
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Jake Firman ; Erin Mote ; Beth Rabbitt ; Erin Slezak
What is Project Unicorn, you ask? Our vision is for schools to use data to serve, inform, and enhance teaching and learning. Leveraging classroom d... More...

Ransomware Do's & Don'ts in Education (Room South 331B)

25 Jan 18
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Kevin Haley
Ransomware has become extremely popular with cyber criminals. Why? Because it’s effective and profitable, and due to educational institutions... More...

Virtual Vending Machine: Discover Duval County's Innovative Approach to Charging 1:1 (Room South 331A)

25 Jan 18
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Jim Culbert
As schools rush to implement one-to-one programs, charging cables are often overlooked and, if not properly provided for, can trip up a successful ... More...

TED Talks IT: Develop Critical Storytelling Skills for Leading School IT (Room Bayhill 21)

25 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Caitlin E. Krause ; Rachel Mann
We learn, remember and lead best through stories. The TED Talks theme is "ideas worth spreading" — ideas about Technology, Educatio... More...

Understanding and Implementing the CoSN/NIST Cybersecurity Framework in your District (Room South 230E)

25 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: How to align the COSN/NIST Cybersecurity Framework within your district. Establish a Baseline of Existing Solutions/Meth... More...

Equity in School IT: Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning (Room South 330H)

25 Jan 18
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Susan M. Bearden, CETL
The 2017 update of the U.S. Department of Education's K-12 technology infrastructure and connectivity guide, Building Technology Infrastructure... More...

Innovate, Educate, Graduate: How a Strategic Print Management Choice Became a Game Changer for Grand Prairie School District (Room South 331B)

25 Jan 18
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Dianna L. Drew ; Rob Huppe
Grand Prairie Independent School District, located between Dallas and Arlington, TX, is a diverse and unique school system comprised of 30,000 stud... More...

Integrate Already! How Schools Achieve Seamless K-12 Integrations (Room South 331A)

25 Jan 18
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Gary Carabin ; Khristie Goodwin ; Sherita Hayes ; Kris Snover
The Every Student Succeeds Act and the National Education Technology Act Plan have placed emphasis on seamless IT systems integration, data interop... More...

"The Plumbing": What Tech Directors Need to Know About School IT (Room Bayhill 21)

26 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Henry Burroughs
Whether you run IT for a small school or big district, having a solid IT infrastructure supports sound instructional practice and encourages innova... More...

Digital Citizenship Credit Score: Empower Students and Teachers to Confront the Hidden Risks and Potential Benefits of Their Digital Footprint (Room South 331A)

26 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Eric Butash
If schools are going to successfully reimagine education, IT leaders must work in new and better ways to support innovative learning opportunities ... More...

IMS: Helping School IT Move Ed Tech in the Right Direction (Room South 330H)

26 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Rob Abel ; Tina Barrios Ph.D. ; Maurice Draggon
Student-centered learning is achievable when information technology works together seamlessly. As K-12 districts build rich technology ecosystems t... More...

Removing Technology Barriers from Instruction via Automated Rostering and SSO (Room South 230E)

26 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: Session reviews how Automated Provisioning, Rostering, SSO and User Self Service can be integrated into your district th... More...

Managing Shared Services: Improve Backoffice Workflows Through Collaboration (Room Bayhill 21)

26 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Marc Ethier ; Nancy Van Elsacker Louisnord
Practical experience has shown that when the IT, facilities management and HR departments come together, they don't really collaborate. Based o... More...

Builders, Miners and Geeks: Why Minecrafters Need School IT (Room South 330H)

26 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Mitchell Brown ; Daniel Rezac ; Scott Vrablik
Minecraft, the widely popular video game loved by millions worldwide, is entering 1,000 school districts throughout the U.S. as a highly effective ... More...

Creating a Cybersecurity Program With Job-Ready Skills (Room Booth 909)

26 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Travis Wilde
Cybersecurity — we have all heard the buzzword. It’s time to figure out how TestOut's world-class, leading simulation cou... More...

Removing Technology Barriers from Instruction via Automated Rostering and SSO (Room South 230E)

26 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

 Sponsored by Encore: Session reviews how Automated Provisioning, Rostering, SSO and User Self Service can be integrated into your district th... More...

Virtual Reality? It's Not Happening Without School IT (Room South 331A)

26 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Caitlin E. Krause
Virtual reality unlocks new realms of possibility in schools. VR is an immersive 3D simulation tool that provides an alternative approach to abstra... More...

Create, Secure, Collaborate, Sustain: Strategic Foundational Technology Enabling Student Success (Room Booth 909)

26 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Gisela Albuquerque Weise ; Chad Patchinger
The current demands of the Education environment require continuous adaptability to keep pace with constant changes. It is all about interoperabili... More...

Wi-Fi for All: Considerations When Designing Your Wireless Network (Room South 331A)

26 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Information Technology

Speaker(s): Henry Burroughs
Until recently, Wi-Fi was more of a convenience than a necessity, and network accessibility was achieved through cabling. Yet today's devices l... More...