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Wednesday, February 5
 

8:00am MST

Recipe for Success: Baking the Perfect Esports Program
Wednesday February 5, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
We've all been there — we're in the middle of baking the perfect cake and we realize we missed the key ingredient.  Designing your esports program also needs the right mix of ingredients, both in the beginning and to keep it fresh.  Join the Lenovo Esports team to learn how to create and preserve your balanced recipe — um, esports program.  We'll learn about the evolving gaming technology landscape, best practices for operating a successful program, and how to take it to that next level.  We'll also do a drawing for your program to win free aprons — we mean jerseys!
Speakers
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Lee Hyde

Esports Account Executive & SME, Lenovo
Lee Hyde is the North American Solutions Specialist for Esports in Education and he brings his first-hand experience to campuses around the country to develop esports programs and facilities schools use to attract student participation and guide them into successful career paths... Read More →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MST
400A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

10:15am MST

Running a Student Led Help Desk
Wednesday February 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MST
Middleton High School Tech Ninjas run a student-led IT help desk at Middleton High School. Ninjas assist fellow students with IT issues and assist in training students and staff in technology needs. They troubleshoot various computer issues, as well as assist with maintenance and repairs of all Chromebooks in our school district. In this session we will share how our Help Desk works and how you can implement a Help Desk at your school.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Thompson

Sarah Thompson

Instructional Specialist, Middleton High School, Middleton School District
Sarah Thompson is an Instructional Specialist. Her career in education began in 1993 teaching English in Middleton, Idaho. She works with technology integration and supports instructional practices throughout the district.
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Heather Balaam

IT Help Desk Coordinator, Middleton High School
Heather Balaam is the Middleton High School Help Desk Coordinator. She has been in education, supporting student learning in technology since 2018.
Wednesday February 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MST
400A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

1:45pm MST

Harnessing AI to Strengthen Cybersecurity: Email Protection and EDR Solutions for Education Technology Leaders
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm MST
This session will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity in education, focusing on email protection and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. With educational institutions increasingly targeted by cyber threats, it's essential for technology leaders to understand the power of AI in safeguarding sensitive data.

Attendees will gain practical insights on implementing AI-based security solutions, balancing organizational considerations, and overcoming challenges. By the end of the session, technology leaders will understand how to leverage AI for proactive threat detection, improve their cybersecurity posture, and protect sensitive student and faculty information.

This session equips participants with actionable strategies to enhance cybersecurity in education through AI-driven email and endpoint protection.
Speakers
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Shawn Boubel

VIPRE Security Group
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm MST
400A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

3:15pm MST

The Role of the National Guard in Defensive Cyber Operations and Community Partnerships
Wednesday February 5, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
A discussion of the mission and capabilities of the National Guard as a community partner to exchange knowledge, collaborate on cyber security best practices, and provide community outreach opportunities for future and present IT professionals. The Idaho National Guard utilizes the Department of Defense Innovated Readiness Training (IRT) program for cyber defense training. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Defensive Cyber Operations Element (DCOE) specializes in vulnerability assessment, cyber reconnaissance, and limited demonstration of exploit for state, local, tribal, and territorial partners throughout the state of Idaho.  The IDARNG has created a training model for soldiers, students, and employees to gain experience on live networks.  Helping those who are in current IT roles, or interested in improving their cybersecurity skills.
Speakers
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Danial Lister

Idaho Army National Guard
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Micah Strasser

Idaho Army National Guard
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Seth Gaskins

Idaho Army National Guard
Wednesday February 5, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
400A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
 
Thursday, February 6
 

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

1:45pm MST

Microsoft AI: Saving teacher and administrator time, while optimizing student learning outcomes.
Thursday February 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm MST
Please join us as we discuss the new AI innovations from Microsoft. We elaborate on how districts are using AI to save teachers and administrators significant time on a weekly and monthly basis. We will also dive into how AI is improving student outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Dale Perrigo

Dale Perrigo

Director--Windows in Education, Microsoft
I lead the Microsoft Windows business for K12 in the US, Canada, and Latin America.
Thursday February 6, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm MST
400A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

3:15pm MST

AI Game Changers and Time Savers: Everyday Tools for Teachers
Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
Speakers
avatar for Dixie Harper

Dixie Harper

Dixie Harper has been an educator for 30+ years.  She holds a Bachelors in Education, a Masters in Library Media Technology, and a Specialist Degree in Education Leadership. Throughout her career, she has been employed in three different school districts in Georgia as a teacher... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MST
400A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
 
Friday, February 7
 

10:15am MST

ISEE Modernization
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am MST
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am MST
400A Boise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
 
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