2016 ITEC: Full Schedule

ITEC is an ISTE affiliate who promotes the use of technology in education by demonstrating to its members, other educators and the public developments in the use of educational technology and how its use supports teaching and learning. The ITEC Conference is October 11-13, 2015. It will be held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA. The conference is open to all educators and administrators in Iowa and beyond.

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8:00am CDT

Global Collaboration to Fit Your Needs

We all seem to discuss the need for global collaboration and get excited when others do it, but how do we bring this into our own environments? Global collaboration isn’t meant to make more work for you, but instead meant to engage students and staff in a more authentic manner in already pre-existing learning. Come to this workshop and find ways to fit global learning and global connections into what you are already doing, without the need to be 1to1 or have crazy amounts of technology.

Speakers

Pernille Ripp

Keynote Speaker, Oregon Middle School

Since Pernille Ripp was a child growing up in Denmark, she knew she wanted to work with kids. She began her journey in education as a math resource teacher, then transitioned into the classroom as a 4th and 5th-grade teacher, and has now found her home as a 7th-grade English teacher... Read More →

Monday October 10, 2016 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
305/306

Featured, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers

Level Beginner, Intermediate
Strand Communication and Collaboration

8:00am CDT

No Charge for Awesomeness

Traditional instruction is a thing of the past. How can we leverage technology and the 4Cs to engage and empower our students? Studies have shown how disengaged students become as they move through our education system. Ubiquitous access, if employed appropriately, can allow awesomeness to organically happen in our classrooms. Let’s chat about our modern learner’s and some examples of organic awesomeness.

Speakers

Andrew Fenstermaker

Instructional Tech Coordinator, Iowa City Schools

Andrew Fenstermaker currently serves as the Instructional Technology Coordinator for the Iowa City School District. Even though he is short on hair, he is full of creative ways to inspire and build the capacity of others with innovative practices that leverage the 4Cs and empower... Read More →

Monday October 10, 2016 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
302

Featured, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers

Level Beginner
Strand Instructional Design

11:15am CDT

Google Hacks to Save you time

During this session, we will bounce around to different Google Apps like Gmail, Calendar, Chrome, Docs, Drive and others to show specific tips, strategies and uses to give you time back. Come pick up a lot of learning nuggets in a short amount of time! (Note: this session is aimed at uses of Google Apps on a Chromebook or Laptop)

Speakers

Chad Kafka

Technology Integration Specialist, Franklin Public Schools

Chad Kafka works as a district Technology Integration Specialist for Franklin Public Schools in Wisconsin where he collaborates with teachers to enhance students' learning. Chad enjoys presenting and networking with educators at the state and national level. Chad has presented for... Read More →

Monday October 10, 2016 11:15am - 12:05pm CDT
307

Featured, Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers

Level Intermediate
Strand Digital Teaching Tools and Game-Based Learning

11:15am CDT

Passionate Learners

Would you want to be a student in your own classroom? In this session, based on the book Passionate Learners: How to Engage and Empower Your Students, 7th grade teacher Pernille Ripp will help both novice and seasoned teachers create a positive, interactive learning environment where students drive their own academic achievement. You’ll discover how to make fundamental changes to your classroom so learning becomes an exciting challenge rather than a frustrating ordeal. Attendees will discover practical strategies for how to build a working relationship with your students based on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation, be attentive to your students’ needs and share ownership of the classroom with them, and break out of the vicious cycle of punishment and reward to control student behavior. Whether you are just beginning or well on your way in your teaching career, this session is meant to inspire you, help you take some risks, and eagerly pursue your journey toward a classroom filled with passionate learners.

Speakers

Pernille Ripp

Keynote Speaker, Oregon Middle School

Monday October 10, 2016 11:15am - 12:05pm CDT
305/306

Featured, Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers

Level Beginner
Strand Instructional Design

1:20pm CDT

Sphero Apocalypse

Zombie Tag? Croquet? Cornhole (aka Bags)? Baseball? If you think you can tolerate excitement overload, then this session is for you. Come check out Sphero robotic balls and how you could incorporate them into your classroom. Yes, we will be playing Zombie tag, croquet and more. No coding background necessary.

Speakers

Andrew Fenstermaker

Instructional Tech Coordinator, Iowa City Schools

Monday October 10, 2016 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
402

Featured, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- PK-2 Teachers

Level Beginner
Strand Emerging Technologies and Maker Tools

3:00pm CDT

Snapshot of Google Photos

Come learn how you can utilize Google Photos as an educator to compile, share, and edit your photos. Looking for ways to easily share what's happening in your classroom with parents? Learn how to set up Google Photos to backup, organize and edit your images. We'll also look at any new features that have come out related to Google Photos.

Speakers

Chad Kafka

Technology Integration Specialist, Franklin Public Schools

Monday October 10, 2016 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Ball Room

Level Intermediate
Strand Digital Teaching Tools and Game-Based Learning

8:00am CDT

Global Collaboration to Fit Your Needs

Speakers

Pernille Ripp

Keynote Speaker, Oregon Middle School

Tuesday October 11, 2016 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
305/306

Level Beginner, Intermediate
Strand Communication and Collaboration

8:00am CDT

Passion, Projects, Community: Iowa BIG

Iowa BIG, in its 4th year, is one example of what a transformed high school experience can look like that rejects factory-age assumptions to create powerful, integrated, relevant learning to students.

Speakers

Dr. Trace Pickering

Executive Director, Iowa BIG, Cedar Rapids Community Schools

Tuesday October 11, 2016 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
313

Featured, Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers

Level Intermediate
Strand Instructional Design

11:15am CDT

A Snapshot of Google Photos

Speakers

Chad Kafka

Technology Integration Specialist, Franklin Public Schools

Tuesday October 11, 2016 11:15am - 12:05pm CDT
305/306

Level Intermediate
Strand Digital Teaching Tools and Game-Based Learning

11:15am CDT

Google Formopolis

Google Formopolis is an ever growing metropolis of Google Forms. Autograding assessments, flipping lessons, student surveys and more make Google Forms the tool to take your Google Ninja skills to the next level. We will start basic with Google Forms and move to more advanced uses of leveraging Google Forms in your classroom.

Speakers

Andrew Fenstermaker

Instructional Tech Coordinator, Iowa City Schools

Tuesday October 11, 2016 11:15am - 12:05pm CDT
302

Featured, Classroom Implementation- Elementary Teachers, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers, Classroom Implementation- MS Teachers

Level Intermediate
Strand Digital Teaching Tools and Game-Based Learning

11:15am CDT

Passion, Projects, Community: Iowa BIG

Speakers

Dr. Trace Pickering

Executive Director, Iowa BIG, Cedar Rapids Community Schools

Tuesday October 11, 2016 11:15am - 12:05pm CDT
313

Featured, Administrators, Building Level Leadership, Classroom Implementation- HS Teachers

Level Intermediate
Strand Instructional Design

1:20pm CDT

Achievement Unlocked: Chrome Productivity

This session will highlight features, functions and strategies for the use of Chrome that you and students can utilize for everyday use. We will cover ways to set Chrome up to be more productive for the individual. Extensions and apps will also be suggested to improve workflows. Come explore different ways you can maximize Chrome to its fullest potential! (Note: this session is aimed at using Chrome on a laptop or Chromebook)

Speakers