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Wednesday, February 5
 

8:00am MST

From Script to Screen: AI's Role in School Film Production and Creative Projects
Wednesday February 5, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
Explore ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in student film production and creative projects. We’ll look at some free tools that can assist in the process by creating a short movie together. Come have some fun and learn from each other as we see what AI can do.
Speakers
avatar for Dean Lake

Dean Lake

Special Education Teacher, Bear Lake School District
Making short movies with students is a fantastic way to practice writing, communication, and social skills in a fun project-based learning format. Throughout my thirty plus years working with students as a school librarian, elementary teacher, and high school special education teacher... Read More →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
120A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

10:15am MST

Physical Security Standards, Operations: A K-12 School Security Guide
Wednesday February 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MST
Schools face a range of threats, including acts of violence, natural disasters, and emergency situations. Schools must balance safety, teaching and learning, school operations and culture, and the surrounding community, creating a complex environment and set of priorities.
Speakers
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Lynn Langdon

CompuNet, Inc.
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Matt Adams

CompuNet, Inc.
Wednesday February 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MST
120A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

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

3:15pm MST

Death by Meeting
Wednesday February 5, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
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.
Speakers
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Jeff Simmons

Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Wednesday February 5, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
120A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
 
Thursday, February 6
 

8:00am MST

Idaho Esports Association - Esports 101
Thursday February 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
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!
Speakers
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Dalton Hawkins

Director, Idaho Esports Association
Passionate coach always looking for the next thing to improve his team and the IEA. He been the coach at Sandpoint High School for the last 8 years where he also teaches and Sandpoint Middle School the last 3. He currently is on the National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors... Read More →
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Mitch Young

Idaho Esports Association
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Gericke Kohn

Board Member, Idaho Esports Association
Gericke Kohn is an educator in the Idaho Falls School District 91; he currently teaches 7th grade English at Eagle Rock Middle School. On top of being married to, “the best woman in the world,” and raising five children with her, Kohn also splits time between running his schools... Read More →
avatar for Nate Sarrazolla

Nate Sarrazolla

Director, Idaho Esports Association
I am the Head Coach for Bishop Kelly's Esports Team and the Treasure Valley Coordinator for the Idaho Esports Organization. If you arr interested in starting a program at your school or want to know more about Idaho Esports, stop and chat!
Thursday February 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
120A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

10:15am MST

Being a New Leader in Education
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MST
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.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Zimmerman

Paul Zimmerman

CTO, Blaine County School District
Paul Zimmerman is currently serving as the Director of Technology in the Blaine County School District. He has been in BCSD for 12 years with 10 years as a Technology Innovator and the last two as the Technology Director. He holds a Bachelor of Science of Leadership, a Master of Leadership... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MST
120A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

3:15pm MST

Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
AI presents both opportunities and challenges for educators today in fostering creativity and critical thinking among students.  In this session, we'll explore how educators can prepare students to be critical thinkers and encourage them to flex their creative muscles in the age of AI.  We will share strategies and practical ways to integrate AI into the classroom or into your professional learning sessions to support and enhance these essential skills.
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 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
120A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
 
Friday, February 7
 

8:30am MST

Going One Louder with Data: Maximizing District Efficiency Through K-12 Data Analytics and AI!
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
Want to amplify all your data?
Let's discuss how to amplify your district's data so you can drive unprecedented student success and school improvement and increase stakeholder access to data when it is needed most.

What you are hearing every day regarding data:
• Convert assessment data into actionable classroom strategies
• Track and analyze student growth measures effectively
• Identify early warning indicators for academic intervention
• Measure and improve student engagement metrics
• Analyze attendance patterns and intervention effectiveness
• Link behavioral data to academic performance
What you don't hear as much:
• Give access to more stakeholders in an easy to find and digestible
• Access all the undiscovered or lost data in things like PDFs, Websites, Training Materials
• Talk to your data, or simply ask it a question in a question bar
• Make your employees experience with finding answers easier and more convenient
• Simply make sure your customer service is improved with using technology never before accessible to everyone
• Create a solution that is compatible with YOUR unique district

Practical Applications
• Design effective Response to Intervention (RTI) systems
• Track progress toward school improvement goals
• Monitor subgroup performance for equity initiatives
• Analyze curriculum effectiveness
• Measure social-emotional learning outcomes
• Support data-informed parent communications
• Improve customer (your stakeholders) access to data
Join us to discover how turning your educational analytics up to 11 can make your data loud and proud! Learn to harness the power of data to support every student's success.

Speakers
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Tracy McCown

PowerSchool
Friday February 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am MST
120A 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

2:00pm MST

Data is an Asset: Share Widely and Protect Fiercely
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MST
Demands for information are increasing at light-speed. Education organizations are legally compelled to comply with the data requests, but commonly lack the vast technical expertise and necessary staffing to keep up with the insatiable demand.
infoVia will help you to leverage automation technology with Prototypes and Iterations to Quickly Deliver Data Products that are both easy and safe to consume by all users. We’ve helped large and small education institutions from Idaho to New York build, govern, and deliver their information…with Speed, Accuracy, Trust and Privacy. In this session, we will demonstrate those leading practices to help you deliver valuable, data-driven solutions for your organization and stakeholders.
Speakers
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Michael Magalsky

infoVia
Michael Magalsky is founder, CEO and Principal Architect at infoVia (http://info-via.com). Hedraws from a quarter-century of software, data, and security experience at global leaders inhealthcare, manufacturing, insurance, education, and services industries. Now, as a thoughtleader... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MST
120A Boise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
 
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