Keynote: Thomas C. Murray
Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a Project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and works alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, corporations, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered, personalized learning while helping to lead Future Ready Schools® and Digital Learning Day.
Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named the 2018 National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year, the 2017 Education Thought Leader of the Year, one of 20 to Watch by NSBA, and the Education Policy Person of the Year by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His latest book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today, is an ASCD best seller and was published in 2017.
Connect with him @thomascmurray and at his website.
Keynote: Mandy Froehlich
Mandy is a Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, Wisconsin where she supports and encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. Her passion lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession, as well as what is needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking. She consults with school districts and post-secondary institutions around the country in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, conducts workshops as a Google for Education Certified Trainer and has presented on similar topics at conferences such as CUE, TIES, FETC and ISTE.
Her first book, The Fire Within: Lessons from defeat that have ignited a passion for learning, discusses mental health awareness for teachers. Divergent EDU is her book based on an organizational structure she developed to support teachers in innovative and divergent thinking.
Connect with her @froehlichm and at her website.
IETA has worked with the hotels listed below to provide special rates for vendors and attendees.
Hotel Cards
Whether you select one of the hotels below or another hotel of your own choosing, we request that you fill out a hotel information card at the IETA registration desk.
Filling out this card helps us offset the cost of the conference; the number of hotel rooms utilized in the area for the conference affects the price IETA pays for the conference facilities. Your help with this is appreciated.
Hotels
TownePlace Suites by Marriot
| 2020 Rate | King – One King Bed and Sofa Sleeper $137.00 Double Queen Suites – Two Queen Beds $137.00 |
| Phone Number | (208) 429-8881 |
| Amenities | Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet, Indoor Pool and Spa, Complementary Parking, Complementary upgraded Wi-Fi, On site Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Complementary Shuttle to and from Airport |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about TownePlace here |
Grove Hotel
| 2020 Rate | $154 |
| Rooms Reserved | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Nights |
| Booking Link | Grove Hotel Booking |
| Reservation Deadline | January 13, 2020 |
Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Boise
| 2020 Rate | $145 Standard Guest Room |
| Rooms Reserved | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Nights |
| Phone Number | (208) 331-1900 |
| Amenities | Free Continental Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Airport Shuttle, Fitness Center |
| Reservation Deadline | January 14, 2020 |
| Reservation Link | Reserve your room here. |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about the Hampton Inn. |
Hotel 43
| 2020 Rate | $169 Single King or Double Queen |
| Rooms Reserved | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Nights |
| Phone Number | (208) 342-4622 |
| Reservation Deadline | January 13, 2020 |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about Hotel 43 |
| Booking Link | Idaho Education Technology Association – Hotel 43 Booking Link |
Inn at 500 Capitol
| 2020 Rate | $157 |
| Rooms Reserved | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Nights |
| Phone Number | (208) 391-2047 – Please mention Idaho Education Technology Conference |
| Amenities | Constructed in 2017, Boutique Hotel, Wi-Fi, Fitness Center, Valet Parking, Fireplaces; Complimentary Beer, Wine, and Snacks; Complimentary Transportation Throughout Boise and to/from Boise Airport |
| Reservation Deadline | January 10, 2020 |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about the Inn at 500 Capitol. |
Courtyard Boise Downtown Marriott
| 2020 Rate | $149 |
| For reservations | Call 208-331-2700, Group Name Idaho Education Technology Association |
| Reservation Deadline | January 13, 2020 |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about the Courtyard Boise Downtown Marriott. |
The nearest parking garages to the conference are shown on this map.
In order to accommodate more attendees this year, IETA offers attendees the choice of registering with provided meals or without.
Meal Options:
- Monday (Box Lunch) – $20
- Tuesday (Plated Lunch) – $20
- Wednesday (Box Lunch) – $20
If you did not purchase meals when you originally registered for IETA, you can sign up by sending us a request at ieta.events/support/.
All meal plans must be finalized by January 24, 2020, 12:00 p.m. MST.
Northwest Nazarene University
Credit Registration Deadline: February 11, 2019
Instructor
Dr. Sherawn Reberry
Director of Education Programs
Academic Partnership Facilitator
IDLA On-Line Principal
sherawn.reberry@idla.k12.id.us
Northwest Nazarene University
623 S University Blvd, Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-8011
Course Requirements
Attend and participate in at least 15 hours of course sessions.
Write a one page paper summarizing what you learned in the sessions you attended and submit it to Dr. Reberry at sherawn.reberry@idla.k12.id.us by February 20, 2019.
For all questions regarding course content, please contact Dr. Reberry.
This course aligns with the 2019 IETA Conference. The conference is offered to teachers and administrators to broaden their horizons in the area of technology integration in the classroom. Presentations include breakout sessions offered by Microsoft, Apple, select northwest presenters and Idaho teachers. Technical seminars are also available for credit to technology professionals.
Register NowBoise State University
Credit Registration Deadline: February 11, 2019
Credit Cost: $60
Instructor
Dr. Sherawn Reberry
Director of Education Programs
Academic Partnership Facilitator
IDLA On-Line Principal
sherawn.reberry@idla.k12.id.us
Boise State University
1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725
(208) 426-3713
Course Requirements
Attend and participate in at least 15 hours of course sessions.
Write a one page paper summarizing what you learned in the sessions you attended and submit it to Dr. Reberry at sherawn.reberry@idla.k12.id.us by February 20, 2019.
For all questions regarding course content, please contact Dr. Reberry.
This course aligns with the 2019 IETA Conference. The conference is offered to teachers and administrators to broaden their horizons in the area of technology integration in the classroom. Presentations include breakout sessions offered by Microsoft, Apple, select northwest presenters and Idaho teachers. Technical seminars are also available for credit to technology professionals.
Important: You will receive an emailed confirmation of your registration once complete. If you do not receive this, encounter any problems, or would like to confirm your registration otherwise, please call the Central Registration Unit at (208) 426-1709.
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Annual membership in the Idaho Education Technology Association is individual.
IETA is a non-profit organization and its operating activities are funded solely through membership fees. Your continued support of IETA is greatly appreciated.
The purpose of the Association shall be promoting and facilitating the use of technology in Idaho education. The Association shall promote, facilitate and sustain technology and all its users while enhancing the education of Idaho’s students for tomorrow’s technology.
Any Idaho K-12 public school employee or public school district appointed representative who is desirous of promoting the interest of the IETA and sharing in its work shall be eligible for membership and may be an active member paying the annual dues as provided in the Bylaws. An active member shall be entitled to vote, hold office, participate in all activities of the Association, and receive publications and other services of the Association.
Active members are also invited to attend regional meetings. IETA is divided into 6 regions and each region holds informative meetings about utilizing technology in education. These meetings usually have State Department of Education updates, vendors showing how to best utilize their products, and districts collaborating on technology use.
For more info about IETA: www.idahoedtech.org/
IETA grants have been made possible due to the generosity of our annual conference sponsors. IETA will fund a minimum of $10,000.00. Grant proposals can be written for up to $2,000.00. Please note only one grant submission per IETA member.
Timeline
- Submission Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain
- Grants Awards Announced: Monday, December 10, 2019
- Grant Expenditure Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
- Documentation Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Grant Documents
Attendees may cancel by January 25, 2020 for a full refund.
Cancellations on or after January 25, 2020 will not be refunded.