IETA 2025

Would you like the ability to send thousands of customized emails to recipients in minutes using a spreadsheet? Or to use a spreadsheet to create thousands of custom documents easily? If you have access to email addresses, data, and Google Sheets this process is actually really easy. If you’ve never used a mail merge program for mass emailing or mass document creation, this presentation will give you a nice overview of how this works. iSucceed uses YAMM (Yet Another Mail Merge) and Autocrat for our mass emailing needs and you’ll see how we use these programs to promote student engagement and improve academic performance. Anyone attending this session will walk away with knowledge of how mail merges work plus ideas of how to use them in your school.

Discover how districts, technical schools and community colleges are using creative approaches including AI, AR, and VR to engage and inspire students. This session will demonstrate how students research, learn, and experience a variety of concepts and the associated career pathways in STEM, Health Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Science, Transportation and more. Based on this exploration, students are able to develop plans for post-secondary study and/or earn valuable certifications. Leaders from Mountain Home School District will share their implementation story.

Are you looking forward to the next meeting you have on your calendar? Do you get out of bed each day excited to spend time in a room with your colleagues? No?

In this session we will unpack an effective meeting structure provided by Patrick Lencioni in his book, Death by Meeting. I will share how IDLA implements this meeting structure to support productive meetings that engage each participant. I will also demonstrate how IDLA is able to implement this meeting structure in a virtual environment, supported by Google tools.

In this presentation you will learn how the Nampa School District set up their new hire process. It starts in HR and ends with tech training.

As esports continues to gain popularity among students, schools have a unique opportunity to harness this enthusiasm by establishing an engaging and inclusive esports program. Join us for an informative session where we’ll explore the essential steps to successfully launch an esports program at your high school.

In this talk, you’ll learn how to:

Understand the Landscape: Gain insights into the current state of high school esports, including popular games, leagues, and competition structures.

Build Support: Discover strategies for garnering support from administrators, teachers, and parents to create a sustainable program.

Foster Inclusivity: Learn how to create an environment that welcomes all students, regardless of skill level or background.

Implement Best Practices: Hear from experienced coaches and program directors about what works and what to avoid in developing a successful esports initiative.

Whether you're a teacher or administrator, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to turn your esports vision into reality. Join us to unlock the potential of esports in education and inspire the next generation of gamers!

School leaders are constantly faced with critical decisions, often under intense pressure to respond quickly and decisively. This session will show administrators and educational leaders how to cut through the static and amplify their leadership voice by creating a customized AI assistant to help find clear, consistent solutions to complex issues. Participants will learn how to input their personal leadership philosophies, discipline policies, and goals into the AI, transforming it into a tool that offers customized solutions and suggestions that are in alignment with your core principles. By the end of this hands-on workshop, attendees will understand how to use custom AI as a thought partner to navigate the noise, make clearer decisions, and tackle real-world challenges—from discipline issues to school management and technology integration. Walk away with a fully customized ChatGPT, primed to lead with you—loud, clear, and at full volume.

Participants will leave the session with a working knowledge of ChatGPT’s custom instructions. They will gain confidence in using AI to support decision-making, ensuring their leadership style is consistently reflected in the AI's responses. The session outcomes include faster, more consistent decision-making, reduced stress, and the ability to turn AI into a dynamic tool that aligns with their leadership vision.

This session will offer new technology leaders in education a different approach to meeting the needs of their district. Vision statements, building momentum, and using feedback as guideposts for success are all part of this session.

In today's competitive landscape, the success of a project often hinges on its strategic positioning prior to kick-off. This presentation will explore key strategies to effectively position individual projects within a portfolio and how to maximize their chances of success. We will delve into essential elements such as understanding the target audience, identifying key benefits, crafting compelling messaging, and leveraging effective communication channels. By implementing these tactics, you can enhance stakeholder engagement, secure necessary resources, and ultimately achieve your project objectives.

Tech fatigue is a persistent challenge for educators, often stemming from too many new tools, limited time for training, or the aftereffects of pandemic-era online learning. This session will show how NSD’s Curriculum & Instruction team is transforming tech fatigue into tech engagement by spotlighting teachers and instructional coaches in the NSD Innovators cohort. With a focus on simplifying digital tools, flexible PD offerings, and on-demand classroom examples, we’re creating flexible teacher pathways to spark excitement. Join us to explore school or district strategies for re-engaging teachers with technology!

Roundtable discussion. Come ready to talk about what you use to dig into student data or what you are looking into. What data do you find asked for most. Example: How test data and attendance might correlate. Do/Will you have a specific person(s) in charge of creating reports. Anything else you would like to share or know about student data analytics.

Google Workspace for Education and ChromeOS are the power couple of productivity, we'll cover all the latest and greatest features of these two must-have tools, so you can work smarter, not harder.

Are you ready to amplify your impact as a leader? Join us for an engaging session that invites participants to dive into self-reflection, exploring the dynamics of your interactions with teachers, colleagues, and fellow leaders. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, you’ll leave with practical strategies to empower the educators you support, as well as a clearer understanding of your strengths and opportunities for growth. Come ready to discover how to enhance your leadership influence and make a meaningful difference in your educational community!

Discover how Google is harnessing its power to revolutionize the world of education. We'll delve into the fundamental principles of AI, explore Google's ethical and responsible approach to AI development, and showcase three groundbreaking generative AI products: Gemini, Gemini for Workspace, and Vertex AI