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Wednesday, February 5
 

1:45pm MST

Data Science in High School: Preparing the next generation of AI Scientists and Engineers
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm MST
You want your students to be prepared for the AI world, but where do you start? For students who want to not just use, but build the AI tools of the future, they need to have the technical skills and scientific knowledge necessary to understand AI at all levels. Many high schools already offer computer science courses, but data science courses are also critical as a starting point for students to learn important skills that prepare them for jobs in data analysis, data science, machine learning engineering, and AI science. In this talk, we will look at an introductory course that has been adopted at Boise State University that could be offered at the high school level for concurrent enrollment credit, as well as fulfilling many of the Idaho Computer Science Standards for Data and Analysis, Impacts of Computing, and Algorithms and Programming.
Speakers
avatar for Casey Kennington

Casey Kennington

Associate Professor, Boise State University
Dr. Casey Kennington is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at Boise State University where he principally does research on spoken dialogue systems on embodied platforms. His long-term research goal is to understand what it means for humans to understand... Read More →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm MST
120A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
 
Thursday, February 6
 

8:00am MST

Crank Up Your Coaching
Thursday February 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
Research has shown that instructional coaching is instrumental in the success of any change initiative. The coach provides support and professional learning for teachers, advocates for best instructional practices, and supports their principals as they lead change initiatives. In other words - instructional coaches are superheroes, skilled at various tasks and often asked to move mountains. In this session, we invite you to explore how to take your coaching to the next level as you reflect on your coaching practice and cultivate your leadership skills. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting your journey, you'll leave with strategies to empower the teachers you serve and gain deeper insights into your unique strengths.
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Mangum

Nancy Mangum

Co-Founder, Leading EDge Learn
Nancy Mangum is an experienced educator, author, and co-founder of Leading EDge Learning. Passionate about enhancing educational experiences for all students, she specializes in designing professional learning for teachers, coaches and administrators and collaborating closely with... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
110B Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

8:00am MST

How One District is Supporting Diverse Learning Needs with Office 365
Thursday February 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
Attendees will learn how one district leverages the power of Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 11 to support diverse learning needs across their classrooms. The session will highlight specific strategies and tools that are used to create more inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students. Features like Immersive Reader, Dictate, Live Captions, and Translator in Word, PowerPoint, and Edge as well as accessibility options in Windows 11 to support students with learning differences will be discussed. Bring your laptop and Microsoft Office login for this hands-on session. Attendees will walk away with practical, ready-to-implement ideas for using Office 365 and Windows 11 within the universal design for learning framework.

Supporting Diverse Needs with Office 365.pptx
Speakers
avatar for Christy Butler

Christy Butler

Assistive Technology Specialist, West Ada School District
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Gaye Keith

Special Services Consulting Teacher, West Ada School District
Gaye Keith, M.A. is a Special Services Consulting Teacher with the West Ada School District where she has also served as a high school CTE business technology teacher, special education resource teacher and high school department chair. She has a passion for helping students transition... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
110D Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

10:15am MST

Next-Gen Tools for Next-Level Learning: Mastering Diffit and NotebookLM in Education
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MST
Join us for "Next-Gen Tools for Next-Level Learning: Mastering Diffit and NotebookLM in Education," a dynamic professional development session that empowers educators to utilize cutting-edge tools for creating interactive, visually engaging instructional materials. This workshop will explore how to differentiate instructional content by adapting language and reading levels, integrating multimedia, and employing best practices such as Thinking Maps and Eduprotocols for enhanced learning outcomes. Participants will gain practical skills to enhance lesson engagement, improve material quality, and foster a collaborative classroom environment, all aimed at elevating student learning experiences.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Melyssa Ferro

Dr. Melyssa Ferro

Digital Integration and Innovation Specialist, Caldwell School District #132
After transferring college majors from lab scientist to science educator and graduating from Boise State University with a B.S. in Biology, Secondary Education, Melyssa has spent the last 25 years of her career dedicated to providing hands-on and enriching science and engineering... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MST
400A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

3:15pm MST

The NEW Idaho technology standards!
Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
Did you know Idaho has new technology standards K-12? Come to this session for an overview of the K-12 technology standards and spend some time diving in and taking a look at what these standards mean for our learners. We will also look at how these standards can be integrated into other subject areas.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Baerwald

Andrea Baerwald

Science and Technology Coordinator, Idaho Department of Education
Tell me about all the wonderful science and technology things you are doing in your classroom! Running into roadblocks? I want to hear about those as well. 
Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
410C Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

3:15pm MST

Validating Student's AI, Cloud Computing and Data Science Skills with Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications.
Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
You may be able to receive Microsoft Fundamentals certifications, offered through Certiport, at no charge to you or your school through the Idaho Statewide Certification programs. Join us to learn more about the Idaho Certification Programs, how to join the program and the Microsoft Fundamental certifications that are provided to the members.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Majors

Jason Majors

Director of Global Deployment, Certiport
Jason Majors is the Director of Global Deployment for Certiport. He leads the Certiport Deployment team, who works with large accounts to ensure teacher and student success with certification programs. He and his team provide guidance to teachers on the entire certification process... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
110C Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

3:15pm MST

Writing with AI: A Teacher’s Guide to Leveraging Technology as a Tool
Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in our students’ lives, it’s time to shift our perspective from seeing it as a threat to academic integrity to viewing it as a powerful tool for enhancing learning. In this session, we’ll explore how AI can be integrated into writing instruction to support creativity, critical thinking, and skill development. We’ll discuss practical approaches to teaching students moving beyond detection and prevention toward empowering students to harness AI’s potential. Attendees will leave with some lesson plan ideas and strategies for incorporating AI in your classroom, as well as an introduction to Class Companion, a program designed to help students receive targeted feedback on their writing.
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Bainbridge

Danielle Bainbridge

English Teacher, Bishop Kelly High School
Danielle currently teaches 9th grade English and AP Language and Composition at Bishop Kelly High School in Boise. Over the past 26 years, she has also taught in both Boise and West Ada districts.  At Bishop Kelly, she also serves as a faculty liaison for the IT department.
Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
430A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
 
Friday, February 7
 

8:30am MST

Harnessing the Power of Generative AI: Personas, Prompts, and Practice
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
In this interactive 90-minute workshop, educators and administrators will explore generative AI's potential in education. Participants will delve into three key aspects:

  1. Personas: Discover the significance of AI personas and learn to choose suitable perspectives.
  2. Prompt Writing: Develop essential prompt writing skills for effective communication with AI systems.
  3. Practice: Engage in hands-on practice with AI tools, refining techniques, and understanding AI platforms.

Through practical exercises, time to play, and Q&A, participants will gain the confidence to integrate generative AI into their educational practices.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Hudgins

Darren Hudgins

Founder | Educator | Author | Speaker | Consultant | Coach, Think Do Thrive
Darren Hudgins is the founder and the heart and soul behind Think Do Thrive, an education consulting venture dedicated to nurturing educators and fostering vibrant learning communities. With over 20 years of experience in education, Darren's passion for empowering others shines through... Read More →
avatar for Nancy Mangum

Nancy Mangum

Co-Founder, Leading EDge Learn
Nancy Mangum is an experienced educator, author, and co-founder of Leading EDge Learning. Passionate about enhancing educational experiences for all students, she specializes in designing professional learning for teachers, coaches and administrators and collaborating closely with... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
430A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

8:30am MST

Promoting Cybersecurity Awareness for Students
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
Learn how to use CYBER.ORG’s grant-funded range to bring cybersecurity into classrooms. Paired with CYBER.ORG’s no-cost curricula, K-12 US educators can gain access to CYBER.ORG’s Range to help teach hands-on cybersecurity and networking lessons. Observe how cyber-attacks work and how professionals use cyber tools through a preview of labs while content developers share their knowledge of guidelines, best approaches, and experiences of the range in middle and high school classrooms. We encourage teachers to sign up for our no-cost curricula access(https://cyber.org/form/curricula-sign-up) and Range access (https://apps.cyber.org/apply) prior to the professional development session.
Speakers
avatar for Charlene Cooper

Charlene Cooper

Director of Curriculum, CYBER.ORG
Charlene Cooper is a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of Early Adolescent Science with over 20 years of experience as a public school educator. She has a masters degree in Educational Leadership and a Cyber Education Graduate Certificate from Louisiana Tech. Charlene taught... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
430B Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

8:30am MST

These Bots Go to 11: Using Micro-bits and Hummingbird Robotics to up your CS game in the classroom
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
In this session, educators will explore the fundamentals of using Micro-bits and Hummingbird Robotics Kits. These tools are accessible to learners of all ages, from elementary school through the collegiate level, and serve as excellent resources for introducing computer science concepts to students of varying abilities. During the session, participants will engage hands-on with Micro-bits to learn the basics of the equipment. Educators will leave with practical examples and resources they can immediately implement in their classrooms. This workshop is designed for educators who are new to, or have some experience with, Micro-bits and Hummingbird Robotics Kits.
Speakers
avatar for Myriah Leisher

Myriah Leisher

3-5 Technology teacher and 6-8 STEM Lab teacher, William Thomas Middle School
Myriah Leisher has worked in schools for 11 years as a Media Specialist Librarian and Technology/STEM teacher in Nebraska and Idaho. Her work in Nebraska included implementing STEM/Technology Education in Juvenile Detention Centers and the pre-K-12 schools she worked in. For the last... Read More →
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Rebecca Porter

Science Teacher, South Fremont Jr. High School
I am a Junior High science teacher. The last 3 years I taught physical science and this year I flipped to life science. My passion is making learning engaging by trying to find simple ways to integrate STEM ideas. I was selected in 2021 to go to LiftOff at NASA Space Center Houston... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
110C Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

8:30am MST

Want to receive Microsoft or Adobe Certifications to validate your students' skills along with online curriculum to use in your class?
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
Join us to learn about the Idaho Statewide Certification programs that provide Microsoft and Adobe certifications, offered from Certiport, and online curriculum for your classes. These benefits are provided at no cost to you or your school. We will discuss the program, how to join, Microsoft Office Specialist certifications, Adobe Certified Professional Certifications and BrainBuffet curriculum provided to you through the program.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Majors

Jason Majors

Director of Global Deployment, Certiport
Jason Majors is the Director of Global Deployment for Certiport. He leads the Certiport Deployment team, who works with large accounts to ensure teacher and student success with certification programs. He and his team provide guidance to teachers on the entire certification process... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
110A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

1:00pm MST

AI Playgrounds: Exploring School AI Spaces and Magic School Student for Student Innovation
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MST
Join us for "AI Playgrounds: Exploring School AI Spaces and Magic School Student for Student Innovation," a professional development session designed for educators ready to enhance AI learning. This workshop will introduce School AI Spaces and Magic School Student—tools for creating safe, engaging AI sandboxes. We'll cover setting up these environments, integrating AI activities into curricula, and strategies for teaching AI fundamentals. Educators will learn to monitor progress and provide feedback, ensuring a supportive space for students to develop AI skills effectively. Ideal for teachers looking to foster creativity and problem-solving through interdisciplinary AI education.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Melyssa Ferro

Dr. Melyssa Ferro

Digital Integration and Innovation Specialist, Caldwell School District #132
After transferring college majors from lab scientist to science educator and graduating from Boise State University with a B.S. in Biology, Secondary Education, Melyssa has spent the last 25 years of her career dedicated to providing hands-on and enriching science and engineering... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MST
120A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

1:00pm MST

Creating "Simple Solution" resources for Teachers and Staff.
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MST
Providing training for teachers and staff alike as a teachers teacher can be a difficult job; whether as an IT professional or in a professional development position. Having the time to sit down one on one or engage in remote help can be draining or time consuming. This session helps unite Google's Screencast tool and Scribe with Google Sites to create an internal resource page for teachers and staff. In our time together my hope is to be able to bring creatively and innvotion by using free tools that come with our Google Education Domains to provide how-to's, instructionals, and troubleshooting content so that teachers and staff can provide "self-help". Learn how to link calendars, PDF how-to's, and videos through Screencast to make a vibrate area of learning that is easy to use and simple to manage.
Speakers
avatar for Nate Luotonen

Nate Luotonen

IT Administrator, The Ambrose School District
Hi, my name is Nate Luotonen. I have the wonderful opportunity to give some nuggets of information from my neck of the woods to my fellow teachers and IT professionals. For the last 10 years or so I have been developing my craft in IT management and support. I started as a lowly consultation... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MST
120C Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

1:00pm MST

The Gift of Time
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MST
Discover tools that help educators save time and create an engaging and fun classroom environment.
Copilot: Free tool to assist teachers in creating lesson plans with resources in just minutes.
Classroomscreen: Online white board that keeps your students on task and improves classroom management.
Flippity: A tool that creates interactive learning activities using Google Sheets. It offers templates for flashcards, random name pickers, virtual break outs, board games, and progress trackers. It is user friendly and enhances both online and in person learning.
Reading Coach: Provides personalized, engaging AI-powered reading fluency practice for all learners.

Speakers
avatar for Joanie Arendse

Joanie Arendse

Technology Integration and Instruction, Cole Valley Christian Schools
Joanie Arendse is a technology integration coach and instructor at Cole Valley Christian Schools. She has been in education 40 years. Joanie has been a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator since 2015, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert since 2019, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator... Read More →
avatar for Jordyn Mulvihill

Jordyn Mulvihill

K-12 Instructional Coach, Cole Valley Christian Schools
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MST
410A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

2:00pm MST

AI Amplified: Launch Synchronous Learning to the Next Level
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MST
Step into the future of education as IDLA’s Launchpad Program showcases how AI has been harnessed to combat the summer slide and bridge reading skill gaps across Idaho's school districts. In this session, we’ll dive deep into IDLA’s cutting-edge approach to synchronous classrooms, exploring how AI not only transforms the online learning experience but also enriches traditional brick-and-mortar settings.

Unveil powerful, time-saving AI tools designed to enhance and differentiate curriculum for students of all abilities. Engage with strategies that tie student involvement directly to relevant content and standards. Discover how IDLA can become your essential partner in addressing literacy challenges and driving successful ELA outcomes.

Join us to explore evidence-based practices, adaptive technology, and personalized learning solutions that empower educators and students on the path to proficient reading. Don’t miss this chance to level up your ELA instruction with IDLA's proven methods and digital innovations—because, at IETA 2025, we're cranking it to 11!
Speakers
avatar for Amy Marlowe

Amy Marlowe

Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA)
Driven by a passion for equitable education, I believe every student deserves a learning experience that empowers them to succeed, honors their unique community, and is rooted in evidence-based practices. For me, "what's best for students" is a guiding principle for everything I do... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MST
420A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

2:00pm MST

Microsoft Search Progress/Search Coach for Supporting Students in Online Research
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MST
Do your students have difficulty finding valid resources for research projects? Is it difficult for them to determine is a resource/website is legitimate? Are you wanting to limit the types of domains students can use? Then Microsoft Search Progress/Search Coach is the tool for you!     Join us to discover the value of dedicating classroom time to developing Information Literacy skills. We'll also introduce you to a fantastic tool in Microsoft Class Teams called Search Progress/Search Coach, designed to enhance students' information literacy. This tool allows educators to assign and monitor research projects while providing real-time guidance on crafting effective search queries and identifying trustworthy sources. It's a valuable resource for streamlining information literacy instruction. We'll share how we've utilized Search Progress/Search Coach in our classrooms for grades 3-5 and offer tips for using it in grades 6-12.
Speakers
avatar for Joanie Arendse

Joanie Arendse

Technology Integration and Instruction, Cole Valley Christian Schools
Joanie Arendse is a technology integration coach and instructor at Cole Valley Christian Schools. She has been in education 40 years. Joanie has been a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator since 2015, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert since 2019, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator... Read More →
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Caleb Nielebeck

Elementary and Middle School STEM Teacher, Cole Valley Christian Schools
I serve as a STEM teacher at Cole Valley Christian Schools, teaching elementary and middle school classes in a variety of STEM topics. I have a background in Ecology laboratory and field sciences with publications in both PLOS One and Ecosphere. Over the past three years, two at CVCS... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MST
110D Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
 
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