ITEC Fall Conference 2026: Full Schedule

8:30am CDT

Portrait of an AI-Infused Learner: Envisioning an AI future

Monday October 12, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

Generative AI has been a deluge of new ideas, skills, and possible outcomes for our students and teachers, but how do we sort out the important skills, knowledge, and dispositions that a student may need to be successful? Utah's Portrait of an AI Infused Learner and Educator provide a starting point for educators and leaders to explore what students may need to be successful. In this session we will explore the process including the make of the participants of how to create a portrait for your community including how to connect it to larger learning communities in your area.

Speakers

Matthew Winters

Artificial Intelligence Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Matthew Winters is the AI Education Specialist at Utah State Board of Education (USBE). He was also the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology (UCET) President for 2022-2024, our Utah ISTE affiliate. He was one of the International Society for Technology in Education’s 20 to... Read More →

Monday October 12, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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Strand Artificial Intelligence
Audience Administrators, Instructional Coaches, IT Personnel, Classroom Implementation (Post-Secondary)

9:30am CDT

NotebookLM for Schools: Your Grounded Google AI Super Tool

Monday October 12, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

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Generative AI is a game-changer, but sometimes you need answers based strictly on the facts you trust. NotebookLM is different because it is "grounded" in the specific content you provide, helping to reduce hallucinations and inaccuracies. In this deep-dive session, we will learn how to create notebooks using your own Google Docs, Slides, PDFs, websites, videos and more. We will explore how to "chat" with your sources to find specific answers and summarize key concepts, and then use the powerful Studio tools to instantly generate Audio and Video Overviews, slide decks, infographics, mind maps, data tables, flashcards, quizzes, and reports. Discover practical and creative ways to use NotebookLM for teaching and learning.

Speakers

Eric Curts

EdTech Trainer, Control Alt Achieve

Eric has been in education for 35 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences around the world. Eric's areas of... Read More →

Monday October 12, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
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11:00am CDT

Safety is Primary: National / International Perspectives on AI

Monday October 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

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Most educators are navigating AI without a map, responding to federal directives, state policies, and classroom realities that are all moving at different speeds. Join USBE AI Education Specialist Matt Winters for a candid, field-level look at what is actually happening across the country, what it means for Utah right now, and how to lead communities through this moment with clarity, confidence, and humanity at the center.

Speakers

Matthew Winters

Artificial Intelligence Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Monday October 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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1:30pm CDT

Power Up for Systemwide Digital Accessibility

Monday October 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

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Digital accessibility for students who use assistive technology is essential for ensuring inclusive digital learning environments. The Quality Indicators for the Provision & Use of Accessible Digital Educational Materials guide teams through a systemic process of continuous improvement. Aligned with the ADA Title II regulation for accessible web content and mobile apps, these indicators help districts plan, implement, and evaluate coordinated systems for accessible digital educational materials and technologies. Explore critical components, practical actions, and adaptable resources to strengthen digital accessibility culture, foster collaboration, and drive immediate improvements. Continue learning with NCADEMI's virtual Professional Learning Group, a free technical assistance offering for teams implementing the Quality Indicators.  

Speakers

Rob Carr

Accessibility Specialist, WebAIM and NCADEMI, Utah State University

Rob Carr is the Strategic Accessibility Coordinator at WebAIM and a Digital Accessibility Specialist at NCADEMI, the Office for Special Education Programs technical assistance center dedicated to assisting pre-K-12 state and local education agencies to provide more accessible educational... Read More →

Cynthia Curry

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Monday October 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
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Strand Accessibility, Educational Policy and Leadership, Professional Development, Technology Infrastructure
Audience Administrators, IT Personnel, Instructional Coaches

1:30pm CDT

The "Gem in AI" - Google Gemini for Schools

Monday October 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

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Discover Google’s powerful, free generative AI tool and how it can assist educators and students. In this session we will do a hands-on deep dive in Gemini including prompting, educational uses, fact checking, deep research, guided learning, the canvas tool (for slideshows, coding, and more), custom Gems, Gemini apps, image and audio generation, Gemini tools (in Classroom, NotebookLM, and other Google tools), data privacy features, and more.

Speakers

Eric Curts

EdTech Trainer, Control Alt Achieve

Monday October 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
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2:20pm CDT

Including Digital Accessibility in EdTech Procurement and Instructional Materials Review

Monday October 12, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT

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Are you responsible for making purchasing decisions? Are you part of the team that vets and recommends products for use in PreK-12 instruction and assessment? This session will help you include accessibility in your procurement processes and ensure that all students, especially those who use assistive technology, can access and use the tools selected by your agency. Learn how accessibility can be embedded in familiar components, such as Requests for Proposals, scoring matrices, and contract language. Understand how additional components, such as vendor documentation and demonstrations, enhance your understanding of the vendor’s commitment to accessibility, as well as demonstrate accessibility conformance with ADA Title II requirements. Leave with free resources and practical actions to share with your procurement colleagues so that you can get started on policy and procedural improvements ahead of your next purchase or procurement cycle.

Speakers

Rob Carr

Accessibility Specialist, WebAIM and NCADEMI, Utah State University

Cynthia Curry

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Monday October 12, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
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Strand Accessibility, Educational Policy and Leadership
Audience Administrators, IT Personnel, Finances

8:30am CDT

Do-It-Yourself Accessibility: Creating Digital Documents for All Students

Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

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Learn the basics of creating digital documents that are usable for students with and without disabilities. This session will introduce several fundamental practices for Word and Google Docs, including proper heading structure, meaningful links, and alt text. These practices improve access to teacher-created content for students who use assistive technology, such as text to speech, screen readers, and switch access. Leave with new skills for creating accessible documents, as well as free resources to go deeper and expand your skillset.

Speakers

Rob Carr

Accessibility Specialist, WebAIM and NCADEMI, Utah State University

Cynthia Curry

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Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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8:30am CDT

Your AI Treasure Chest: Creating & Sharing Gemini Gems

Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

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Gems are reusable, custom prompts that save your best AI workflows for instant access, and they are a game-changer for educators! In this deep-dive session you will learn how to create your own Gems, with tips for effective prompting and uploading reference files. We'll also cover how to share your Gems with colleagues and how schools can build a shared, high-quality Gem repository for staff and students. To see their full potential, we will tour my "EduGems" website and demonstrate powerful, ready-to-use prompts for lesson hooks, rubric generation, DOK analysis, and even creating AI-powered classroom games.

Speakers

Eric Curts

EdTech Trainer, Control Alt Achieve

Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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9:30am CDT

A Sea of Choices: Considering data privacy, human in the loop, and research in AI use

Tuesday October 13, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

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The world of AI, particularly generative AI, has grown significantly over the last year to an almost overwhelming position. What does a classroom educator, IT team member, or administrator need to understand when examining AI tools for use in the classroom environment? We will explore the basics of data privacy, engagement in research backing, and how to keep a human in the loop with a technology that increasingly asking for decisions to be taken away from users. We will dive deep into emerging best practices for vetting tools and engaging with those tools safely and with an eye on what the developing research in telling us.

Speakers

Matthew Winters

Artificial Intelligence Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Tuesday October 13, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
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9:30am CDT

Web Accessibility Takes a Village

Tuesday October 13, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

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Providing accessible instructional material and instruction isn't any one person's responsibility, it's shared across everyone who has an influence on our learning environments. Join me to learn how to broaden the conversation about accessibility in your agency and start to send the right message about how this should all work to a critical audience: leadership.

Speakers

Rob Carr

Accessibility Specialist, WebAIM and NCADEMI, Utah State University

Tuesday October 13, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
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1:30pm CDT

Tech Tools to Support all Learners

Tuesday October 13, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

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There are many tools, apps, extensions, and features available to assist all learners. In this session we take an in-depth hands-on look at a wide range of technology tools to assist any and all learners. These can include text-to-speech, speech-to-text, readability, reading comprehension, artificial intelligence tools, audio support, organization, focus, and more. Learn what tools are available and how to access and use these free tools with your students.

Speakers

Eric Curts

EdTech Trainer, Control Alt Achieve

Tuesday October 13, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
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Strand Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence
Audience Classroom Implementation (PK-2), Classroom Implementation (Elementary), Classroom Implementation (High School), Classroom Implementation (Middle School), Instructional Coaches

2:30pm CDT

Sound Learning: Creating and Curating Podcasts for Students

Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT

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Podcasts have long been a viable place for learning, interviews, and engaging content. They are also fairly easy to create with students to provide easily accessible projects for a variety of contexts. Join veteran podcaster and radio DJ Matthew Winters to explore how to create podcasts at a variety of skill levels and purposes. We will explore how to use AI to help build these experiences faster and to help students share their voices in their learning.

Speakers

Matthew Winters

Artificial Intelligence Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
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