Iowa Technology & Education Connection

January Webinar Opportunity
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Online via Zoom
On Thursday, January 19 from 7 to 8 p.m., CSTA Iowa and ITEC are partnering to share content you can use in your classroom tomorrow!
For elementary teachers: Marisa Dahl (ITEC) and Corey Rogers (CSTA Iowa) will share the Seesaw Lessons for Computer Science and how you can use them in your classroom.
For secondary teachers: Tyler Youngers (ITEC) and Wren Hoffman & Sabrina Edsen (CSTA Iowa) will share how to use Flip (formerly known as Flipgrid) and share ideas for using it with your CS content.

ITEC Fall 2022 Conference
2022-11-07 08:00 - 2022-11-08 17:00 UTC | Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
ITEC is excited to once again be offering a fall conference! Join us at the Iowa Events Center on November 7 and 8, 2022! Be on the lookout for more details and the call for sessions!

Supporting Data Stewardship: Exploring the Value of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC)
2022-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
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Protecting learning information is paramount for any Iowa school district, but can require considerable time, effort and research for technology integrationists and directors to navigate the nuances of many companies’ fine print. Luckily, Iowa AEAs and the Iowa Department of Education are partnering to streamline data privacy stewardship tasks for CIOs in all Iowa schools and are excited to share that the Iowa Alliance of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) is launching next year (2022-23).
Join as ITEC hosts a conversation with Dave Fringer and Jay Pennington, two members of the Iowa Alliance of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SCPC) team. During the conversation, participants will learn how they can access these free tools and templates and learn more about the new National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA) being adopted across all 32 SDPC Alliances.
Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integrationists, District IT, Administrators
Pre Webinar Resources:

https://privacy.a4l.org/
https://privacy.a4l.org/sdpc-resource-registry/
https://sdpc.a4l.org/view_alliance.php?state=IA

ITEC Spring Conference
2022-04-13 - 2022-04-14 | Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Due to COVID, the 2021 ITEC Fall Conference has been rescheduled for April 13-14, 2022. This is the state of Iowa’s premier educational technology event. Educators and administrators from across the state will be providing sessions that demonstrate how they are using technology to improve teaching and learning in Iowa schools. Learn more and register by visiting the Spring Conference page.
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Google Certified Coach Cohort Meeting
2022-04-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-13 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-13 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-01-09 20:00 - 21:00 UTC | Online via Zoom
Monthly meeting for those selected for the 2021-2022 Google Certified Coaching Cohort.

Technology & the Teacher Librarian: An ITEC & IASL Webinar
2022-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Online via Zoom
Libraries have long been a place for information, innovation and exploration and the librarians within them have been instrumental in leading the charge, especially as schools continue to expand their access to digital tools and resources. Join this co-sponsored session as a panel of teacher librarians share how they support technology within their schools!
Audience: Admin, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Librarians, Classroom Teachers
Facilitators: Lynn Kleinmeyer (ITEC) & Jennifer Houlette and Terri Douglas (IASL)
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ITEC Board Applications Due
2022-03-25
Interested in helping guide the future of the ITEC organization and representing educators across the state? Fill out the candidate application form linked below before March 25, 2022.
More information can be found on the Elections page.
Complete the Application

CSTA Iowa + ITEC: Exploring Pear Deck in a CS Classroom
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Online via Zoom
ITEC is joining CSTA Iowa’s February Virtual Chapter Meeting to showcase how educators can leverage Pear Deck in a Computer Science classroom. Teachers will have an opportunity to experience examples of interactions specific to computer science and will leave with a variety of content resources.
In addition to the Pear Deck + CS breakout session, participants can also choose to explore other instructional tools for the Computer Science classroom, including the 2022-2023 STEM Scale-Up program menu related to Computer Science.
Facilitator(s): Lynn Kleinmeyer (ITEC) and Corey Rogers (CSTA Iowa)
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Igniting Student Engagement & Agency - Whiteboard.chat
2022-01-25 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Online via Zoom
In this session, we will dive into the new kid on the block known as Whiteboard.chat. From collaborative groups and creative tools to escape rooms and self-paced awesomeness, walk away with a digital resource to supercharge student engagement and agency.
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Igniting Student Engagement & Agency - Pear Deck
2022-01-11 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Online via Zoom
During this session, participants will explore innovative ways that Pear Deck can be leveraged for both synchronous and asynchronous learning. We will surface some hidden gems that will level up your Pear Deck game.
Learn more about Pear Deck by visiting http://www.iowaaea.org/how-we-can-help/pear-deck/
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Equipment Needed for Esports
2021-11-08 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Online via Zoom
Join speakers Josh Knutson, Tanner Duncan, John Grunwald, Patrick Donovan, and Phil Trimble for a discussion on equipment needs for esports. Hosted by ITEC, ByteSpeed, and the Iowa High School Esports Assocation (IAHSEA).
If you are an educator thinking about getting Esports started at your school, or just starting out, join these webinars to hear from current Esports coaches and coordinators, as well as those who can help you get the tech off the ground.

Introduction to the Iowa High School Esports Assocation
2021-11-01 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Online via Zoom
Join speakers Josh Knutson, Tanner Duncan, John Grunwald, Patrick Donovan, and Phil Trimble for an introduction to the Iowa High School Esports Association. Hosted by ITEC, ByteSpeed, and the Iowa High School Esports Assocation (IAHSEA).
If you are an educator thinking about getting Esports started at your school, or just starting out, join these webinars to hear from current Esports coaches and coordinators, as well as those who can help you get the tech off the ground.

Overview of K-12 Esports in Iowa
2021-10-25 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Online via Zoom
Join speakers Josh Knutson, Tanner Duncan, John Grunwald, Patrick Donovan, and Phil Trimble for an overview of K12 Esports in Iowa. Hosted by ITEC, ByteSpeed, and the Iowa High School Esports Assocation (IAHSEA).
If you are an educator thinking about getting Esports started at your school, or just starting out, join these webinars to hear from current Esports coaches and coordinators, as well as those who can help you get the tech off the ground.
