7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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8:15 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. |
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Welcome and Sponsor Introduction |
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8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
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From Teacher to Systems Admin: It's all about perspective |
Gerald Points; Spring ISD |
Do you ever wonder why we get the software that we are using? From whose perspective was IT a great idea. After being from both ends of our tech spectrum, I've created an interactive talk on technology systems from my experience in education touching on Google to GoGuardian and some points in-between.
Beginner | District Software | 1 Credit |
Innovation |
Introduction to Microsoft's Zero Trust Security Model |
Adam Lawson; Microsoft Education |
Academic institutions are currently operating in the most complex cybersecurity environment we've ever seen. In this session you'll learn about Microsoft's Zero Trust security model and how transitioning to a "never trust, always verify" methodology, particularly in a post-pandemic hybrid work/classroom world, have amplified the need to modernize your institutions cybersecurity approach when protecting identities, data, endpoints, infrastructure, and access to critical systems across the entire ecosystem. Institutions who have adopted a Zero Trust culture have proven to be more resilient, consistent, and quick to respond to these emerging threats.
All Levels | Microsoft | 1 Credit |
Transformation |
The Latest Threats to Cybersecurity |
Selby Philipose; Barracuda Networks |
The Evolution of Social Engineering, and the impact on Security.
Intermediate | Safety/Security | No Credits |
Inspiration A&B |
Unraveling the Ransomware Cyber Kill Chain |
Todd Pauley; TEA |
In this session we will break down the events behind a modern ransomware attack. By thinking like a threat actor, we will find areas where we need to focus our attention.
All Levels | Safety/Security | 1 Credit |
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Amplified IT G Suite Office Hours |
Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC |
Join Amplified IT to discuss your G Suite and Chromebooks deployment. Give feedback and ask questions about the challenges you’re having at your school with the people in the know. This will be an open-hours session where attendees can sign up to meet with G Suite for Edu consultants from Amplified IT.
All Levels | Google | No Credits |
Conversation |
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
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How to Prepare for Wi-Fi6E |
Matt Johnson; Commscope/Ruckus Division |
Wifi6e is one of the best wifi innovations in many years. Come learn all about wifi6e. More importantly, what do you and your school district need to do now to prepare for wifi6e? It is more than you think.
Intermediate | Network/Wireless Management | No Credits |
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Automating Your Google Domain |
Kory Prince; Bullard ISD |
An overview of tools and scripting to make your life easier as a Google Admin.
Intermediate | Google | 1 Credit |
Transformation |
Mitigating Student Caused Damage to Devices |
Eric Ogden; Trafera |
Learn of the pitfalls that accompany a 1:1 Initiative as it relates to student caused damage to devices. Find out how schools are addressing the issue and how your specific issues can be addressed.
Beginner | Chromebook | No Credits |
Inspiration A&B |
Locked OUT: Surviving Ransomware |
Lacey Gosch, Matthew Fields, and Marvin Morrow; Judson ISD |
Are you prepared to survive a ransomware attack? This panel session focuses on lessons learned, triage, media coverage, recovery, and best practices post attack and recommendations to prevent attacks.
Intermediate | Safety/Security | 1 Credit |
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Amplified IT G Suite Office Hours |
Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC |
Join Amplified IT to discuss your G Suite and Chromebooks deployment. Give feedback and ask questions about the challenges you’re having at your school with the people in the know. This will be an open-hours session where attendees can sign up to meet with G Suite for Edu consultants from Amplified IT.
All Levels | Google | No Credits |
Conversation |
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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Security Trends: Safeguard Access in Remote and Blended Learning Worlds |
Kate Anastario and Jeff Janover; Classlink |
Cybersecurity is on everyone’s minds. With the potential for more blended and remote learning, school leaders must understand access and security trends, including how tools like multi-factor authentication can bolster your district's cybersecurity.
Intermediate | District Leadership | No Credits |
Innovation |
My Open Source Toolbox |
Felipe Hernandez; Edgewood ISD |
Open source resources to help make your job easier.
Intermediate | Emerging Technologies | 1 Credit |
Transformation |
Google Workspace for Education Editions and Storage |
Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC |
In this session we will review recent changes to Google Workspace for Education. The session will continue with a deep dive into the announced 2022 storage changes.
Beginner | Google | 1 Credit |
Inspiration A&B |
noon - 12:45 p.m. |
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Lunch Provided |
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12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
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CIS Controls in the Real World |
Ted Gruenloh; Sentinel |
We'll walk through the CIS Controls, review the changes to the new V8, and provide real-world case studies to illustrate how different security tools and services can work together.
Beginner | Safety/Security | No Credits |
Innovation |
And the Survey Says... |
Jason Johnson; Van ISD |
What does your end of year technology survey tell you? Are you asking the right questions to get the feedback necessary for future growth and improvement? We want to help you construct the perfect survey for your district's technology department.
Beginner | District Leadership | 1 Credit |
Transformation |
Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals - Admin Best Practices |
Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC |
In this session we will look at common pitfalls and best practices for getting your domain setup appropriately for staff and students.
Beginner | Google | 1 Credit |
Inspiration A&B |
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
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Remote Display Management and Security in a Hybrid School Environment |
Jesus Cital; Newline Interactive |
This session will discuss the advantages of deploying a remote display management software for school districts with Newline interactive flat panels. Newline Display Management Plus gives IT admins the flexibility to update panels, manage settings, install apps, and more from a secure online portal. Have confidence in controlled access to Google Play Store apps and other marketplaces on classroom panels.
Beginner | Emerging Technologies | No Credits |
Innovation |
What’s new with Windows 11 |
Garrett Chandler; Microsoft Education |
Windows 11 brings all new experiences to collaborate and accomplish your best work. You will walk away with an understanding of new features, as well as deployment and modern device management scenarios.
All Levels | Microsoft | 1 Credit |
Transformation |
Remote learning with the cloud |
Kevin McCandless; Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
Despite the abundance of web-based learning and end-user devices like Chromebooks & tablets, many schools are left struggling with aging hardware in computer labs for resource intensive or legacy applications. We will explore why and how schools are using Amazon AppStream 2.0 for a variety of use cases, including STEM & CTE curricula; Project Lead The Way (https://www.pltw.org/); art and design; engineering and Computer-aided Design (CAD); and legacy Java and Flash applications.
Beginner | Virtualization | No Credits |
Inspiration A&B |
Don't Expect Success - Prepare for it! |
Miguel Guhlin, TCEA |
Do you have trouble getting projects and supplies funded through your administration and school board? No worries! Join me as I walk you through the steps of preparing a proposal to gain funding.
Beginner | District Leadership | 1 Credit |
Conference Room |
Amplified IT G Suite Office Hours |
Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC |
Join Amplified IT to discuss your G Suite and Chromebooks deployment. Give feedback and ask questions about the challenges you’re having at your school with the people in the know. This will be an open-hours session where attendees can sign up to meet with G Suite for Edu consultants from Amplified IT.
All Levels | Google | No Credits |
Conversation |
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
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Securing Infrastructure as Code |
Jessica Onorati; Automox |
Learn how to improve your security posture with Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Make sure automation and security are at the forefront of your pipeline designs.
Intermediate | Safety/Security | No Credits |
Innovation |
Google Admin Console |
Mark Simmons; Sabine Pass |
An overview on the most common settings asked about. Tips on how to better organize your users and devices. The difference between Education Fundamentals (Free) and Education Plus (Paid), what you gain on the admin side.
Beginner | Google | 1 Credit |
Transformation |
Automate the world with Powershell |
Demosesneeds "Punch" Punchard; Friendswood ISD |
Automate every day admin tasks with the Shell. You may look like a wizard but we will take a look behind the curtain and see some Powershell tips and tricks.
Beginner | Microsoft| 1 Credit |
Inspiration A&B |
Bark for Schools - Your Watch Dog for Student Accounts |
Amanda Baldwin, Concord Christian School |
Bark for Schools helps keep students safe while using Internet-connected devices. Bark technology monitors school accounts, including both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for anything concerning such as predators, bullies, drugs, depression, etc.
Beginner | Safety/Security | 1 Credit |
Conference Room |
Amplified IT G Suite Office Hours |
Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC |
Join Amplified IT to discuss your G Suite and Chromebooks deployment. Give feedback and ask questions about the challenges you’re having at your school with the people in the know. This will be an open-hours session where attendees can sign up to meet with G Suite for Edu consultants from Amplified IT.
All Levels | Google | No Credits |
Conversation |