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Wednesday, February 22
 

7:45am CST

SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Wednesday February 22, 2023 7:45am - 2:00pm CST
  Help Desk

7:45am CST

Help Desk
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Wednesday February 22, 2023 7:45am - 3:00pm CST
  Help Desk

8:00am CST

Morning Coffee/Resource Sharing
Rise & Shine fellow change agents...Today is the day!! Our annual IowaALN Virtual Student Expo! We are so excited to have you with us. So let’s get energized and ready to have a fantastic day. Hear from the Co-coordinators of the Iowa Authentic Learning Network are looking forward to some coffee and conversation about all things Authentic Learning! 
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Lane

Stephanie Lane

Digital Learning Specialist, Green Hills AEA
avatar for Laura Williams

Laura Williams

21st Century Learning Specialist/Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning Coordinator, AEA Learning Online - Iowa AEAs
Laura Williams (MAT, M.ED ELPS) is your resident authentic learning expert for the Iowa AEAs and co-facilitates the Iowa Authentic Learning Network. She is the Project Coordinator of a statewide project board, the Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning. Her educational background includes... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:00am - 8:10am CST
  Opening/Closing

8:10am CST

Welcome to the Event
Speakers
avatar for Brea Baxter

Brea Baxter

Technology Integration Consultant, Keystone AEA

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:10am - 8:15am CST
  Opening/Closing

8:15am CST

How to Make the Most of the Expo
Speakers
avatar for Brea Baxter

Brea Baxter

Technology Integration Consultant, Keystone AEA

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:15am - 8:20am CST
  Opening/Closing

8:20am CST

Social Media # Tags
Speakers
avatar for Laura Williams

Laura Williams

21st Century Learning Specialist/Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning Coordinator, AEA Learning Online - Iowa AEAs
Laura Williams (MAT, M.ED ELPS) is your resident authentic learning expert for the Iowa AEAs and co-facilitates the Iowa Authentic Learning Network. She is the Project Coordinator of a statewide project board, the Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning. Her educational background includes... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:20am - 8:25am CST
  Opening/Closing

8:25am CST

Help Desk
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Lane

Stephanie Lane

Digital Learning Specialist, Green Hills AEA

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:25am - 8:30am CST
  Opening/Closing

8:30am CST

Featured Speaker - Gary Kroeger
Gary Kroeger was born in Cedar Falls and attended Northwestern University.  In Chicago he helped found The Practical Theatre Company with fellow alums Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall.  This association caught the eye of Saturday Night Live producers and the three of them became regulars on the venerable late night comedy show.

After SNL, Gary moved to Los Angeles for a series on CBS, called Spies with George Hamilton and later produced George’s daytime chat show The George and Alana Show.  Television appearances on many popular shows led to starring roles in films A Man Called Sarge, The Return of the Shaggy Dog and Archie To Riverdale and Back.  Gary went on to host versions of The Newlywed Game and the classic Beat the Clock. He was the weatherman in a popular episode of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.

In 2003 Gary moved back to Cedar Falls and worked as Creative Director for Mudd Advertising and is now the CEO of Outlier Creative Solutions.  He is a motivational speaker as well as an After-Dinner speaker and emcee. He keeps active in community theater and is the statewide spokesman for Court Appointment Special Advocates for abused and neglected children.  Gary speaks frequently at events that focus on mentoring students to become better citizens through leadership.

A political enthusiast who has run for office, Gary continues to write his blog “Gary Has Issues” and was a featured columnist in the Waterloo Courier.
Speakers
GK

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:30am - 9:00am CST
  Featured Student Speaker

9:05am CST

Featured Student Speaker - Dayton Morris
Dayton is a Senior at Boone High School. She has lived in Iowa for five years now and loves it. Her hobbies include reading, soccer and hanging out with her siblings. She is hoping to go to BYU Hawaii for college and get a degree in Social Work.
Speakers
avatar for Dayton Morris

Dayton Morris

Student, Boone High School
avatar for Lindsey Hyman

Lindsey Hyman

EDGE (work-based learning) Coordinator, Boone High School
Former high school math & business teacher. Former Instructional Coach. Currently coordinating work-based learning.

Wednesday February 22, 2023 9:05am - 9:15am CST
  Featured Student Speaker, High School/District Admin/Business Partners

9:05am CST

Featured Student Speaker - Ella Kasperbauer
Ella Kasperbauer is an eighth grader at Okoboji Middle School and a part of the No Boundaries Middle School. She enjoys mock trial,  jet skiing, and swimming.  

Click here to view Ella's slide show.
Speakers
EK

Ella Kasperbauer

Student, No Boundaries Middle School
avatar for Becky Rients

Becky Rients

Educator, Okoboji Middle School/No Boundaries Middle School

Wednesday February 22, 2023 9:05am - 9:15am CST
  Featured Student Speaker, High School/District Admin/Business Partners

9:15am CST

What I Learned in EDGE
Join this session to hear about Lessons learned in EDGE in two years including the varied and multiple projects I got the opportunity to be a part of. 
Speakers
avatar for Dayton Morris

Dayton Morris

Student, Boone High School
avatar for Lindsey Hyman

Lindsey Hyman

EDGE (work-based learning) Coordinator, Boone High School
Former high school math & business teacher. Former Instructional Coach. Currently coordinating work-based learning.

Wednesday February 22, 2023 9:15am - 9:30am CST
  Featured Session, High School/District Admin/Business Partners

9:30am CST

You Too Can Have A Student Tech Center
Join us to learn how to have your own student run Tech Center.
https://www.thinglink.com/mediacard/1675606482202132483
Speakers
avatar for Jon Thomson

Jon Thomson

K-12 Tech Integrationist, Creston Community Schools
D

Dylan

Student, Creston Community Schools
D

David

Student, Creston Community Schools
J

Jameson

Student, Creston Community Schools
G

Garrett

Student, Creston Community Schools

Wednesday February 22, 2023 9:30am - 9:50am CST
  Featured Session, Middle/High School/District Administrator/Business Partner

9:50am CST

The Future of Education: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Generative AI Tools
"The Future of Education: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Generative AI Tools," will delve into the impact of generative AI on the education and learning sectors. The session will cover the latest developments in generative AI technology and its applications in education, from personalized learning to content creation. The speakers will also discuss the challenges faced in implementing generative AI tools in education and the steps that can be taken to overcome them. This session will be a unique opportunity for educators, administrators, and technology professionals to explore the future of education and to learn about the benefits and challenges of generative AI tools. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the potential of generative AI to transform the education landscape and the role they can play in making this a reality.
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Maurer

Aaron Maurer

STEM Lead, Mississippi Bend AEA
Meet Aaron Maurer, aka “Coffeechug”, a STEM Lead on a mission to bring wonder and play back into the classroom. As the STEM Lead for 21 school districts in Iowa, he helps expand STEM, Computer Science, Authentic Learning, and Purposeful Play into classrooms K-12 for the Mississippi... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 9:50am - 10:30am CST
  Featured Session, Middle/High School/District Administrator/Business Partner

10:35am CST

Growing Together
Join Teresa Thompson as she shares her experience of business partnership with K-12 students in 3 districts. Teresa will be joined by Orient-Macksburg Kindergartener, Tatum Geidel.

Click here to view slide show
Speakers
TT

Teresa Thompson

Thompson Farms
TG

Tatum Geidel

Student, Orient-Macksburg Elementary

Wednesday February 22, 2023 10:35am - 11:00am CST
  Power in Partners

11:05am CST

Work-Based Learning Overview
Join us for this session to get an overview of work-based learning.
Speakers
KV

Wednesday February 22, 2023 11:05am - 11:30am CST
  Power in Partners, Elementary/Middle/High School/District Administrator

11:30am CST

Lunch Break
Wednesday February 22, 2023 11:30am - 12:00pm CST
  Lunch Break, Elementary/Middle/High School/Business Partners

12:00pm CST

Project Management & Scrum


Speakers
avatar for Laura Williams

Laura Williams

21st Century Learning Specialist/Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning Coordinator, AEA Learning Online - Iowa AEAs
Laura Williams (MAT, M.ED ELPS) is your resident authentic learning expert for the Iowa AEAs and co-facilitates the Iowa Authentic Learning Network. She is the Project Coordinator of a statewide project board, the Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning. Her educational background includes... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 12:00pm - 12:25pm CST
  Promos, Elementary/Middle/High School/District Administrator

12:10pm CST

STEM BEST
 
Speakers
avatar for Laura Williams

Laura Williams

21st Century Learning Specialist/Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning Coordinator, AEA Learning Online - Iowa AEAs
Laura Williams (MAT, M.ED ELPS) is your resident authentic learning expert for the Iowa AEAs and co-facilitates the Iowa Authentic Learning Network. She is the Project Coordinator of a statewide project board, the Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning. Her educational background includes... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 12:10pm - 12:25pm CST
  Promos, Middle/High School/District Administrator/Business Partner

12:15pm CST

Clearinghouse



Speakers
avatar for Laura Williams

Laura Williams

21st Century Learning Specialist/Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning Coordinator, AEA Learning Online - Iowa AEAs
Laura Williams (MAT, M.ED ELPS) is your resident authentic learning expert for the Iowa AEAs and co-facilitates the Iowa Authentic Learning Network. She is the Project Coordinator of a statewide project board, the Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning. Her educational background includes... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 12:15pm - 12:30pm CST
  Promos, Middle/High School/District Administrator/Business Partner

12:30pm CST

Kee High Mural Project
Join Kee High Schools students as they inspire creativity while creating a safe and welcoming space for staff and students through artistic endeavors. By creating a series of public murals, we strive to empower creative outlets while improving the visual aesthetic school atmosphere and learning outcomes.  

Speakers
ME

Makenna Eiden

Student, Kee High School
EG

Evan Graham

Student, Kee High School
avatar for Ian Zahren

Ian Zahren

Educator, Kee High School

Wednesday February 22, 2023 12:30pm - 12:45pm CST
  Live Session, Elementary/Middle/High School/District Administrator

12:30pm CST

Boone High Alumni Podcast
Boone High School launched a new alumni podcast focused on the careers of previous alumni. Through this process we have learned project management and communication. Come listen to our session to hear more about how we got started and what we learned.

Speakers
AT

Ashton Thilges

Student, Boone High School
KC

Kenley Crouthamel

Student, Boone High School
avatar for Lindsey Hyman

Lindsey Hyman

EDGE (work-based learning) Coordinator, Boone High School
Former high school math & business teacher. Former Instructional Coach. Currently coordinating work-based learning.

Wednesday February 22, 2023 12:30pm - 1:00pm CST
  Live Session

12:30pm CST

Kindness Pockets
Our teachers at John Adams Middle School introduced our class to project based learning.  They asked us to solve the problem of "What Matters" most at our school.  We believe that kindness matters the most.  Our brainstorming led us to creation of a "Kindness Pocket".  It resembles the back pocket of a pair of jeans.  The pocket is filled with kindness slips that ask people to do kind acts and pay it forward.  We have created a Kindness pocket for every school in our district.  We are excited to see how this affects our district.  

Speakers
AB

Ava Benson

Student, John Adams Middle School
CS

Claire Sewell

Student, John Adams Middle School
LT

Logan Theilen

Student, John Adams Middle School
AH

Anne Hansen

Educator, John Adams Middle School
avatar for Jessica Kingston

Jessica Kingston

Educator, John Adams Middle School

Wednesday February 22, 2023 12:30pm - 1:00pm CST
  Live Session, Elementary/Middle/High School/Business Partners

12:45pm CST

Explore ECC
The Creston Early Childhood Center STEM BEST program connects STEM-focused instruction with thematic activities and curriculum. Our problem stop combines critical thinking and sensory activities including art, music and design. Creston ECC brings examples of what authentic learning could look like in an early childhood setting.  Kindergartners Hunter. Jay and Colby will join their teachers for this session.

Click here for program resources.

Speakers
CA

Callie Anderson

Educator, Creston Early Childhood Center
KH

Karlie Hyde

Educaor, Creston Early Childhood Center
avatar for Ericka Tamerius

Ericka Tamerius

Educator, Creston Early Childhood Center

Wednesday February 22, 2023 12:45pm - 1:00pm CST
  Live Session, Elementary/District Administrators

1:00pm CST

Breaking Barriers - Live Session Canceled
Interviewing and writing about barriers people have overcame using the story of Jacky Robinson breaking the color barrier and his 9 values gives students the opportunity to write about barriers of a person they know has overcome.  

Speakers
HJ

Halle Johnson

Student, Boone Middle School
EZ

Emersyn Zehner

Student, Boone Middle School
DB

Dan Bruck

Educator, Boone Middle School
avatar for Lindsey Hyman

Lindsey Hyman

EDGE (work-based learning) Coordinator, Boone High School
Former high school math & business teacher. Former Instructional Coach. Currently coordinating work-based learning.

Wednesday February 22, 2023 1:00pm - 1:15pm CST
  Live Session, Middle School/Business Partners

1:00pm CST

No Boundaries Middle School has You Covered - 8th Graders & Authentic Learning
No Boundaries Middle School is a student-centered program that promotes learning in a passions-based, real-world setting by connecting curriculum with community. Students will share how their experiences working outside of the classroom in the community have helped them become “future ready”. Energetic 8th graders from Okoboji Middle School will share their experience in the program, reflect on their learning and their personal growth. You won't want to miss this!

Speakers
BS

Bella Sandbulte

Student, No Boundaries Middle School
RM

Riley Meyer

Student, No Boundaries Middle School
EK

Ella Kasperbauer

Student, No Boundaries Middle School
KD

Karma Droegmiller

Student, No Boundaries Middle School
EA

Elliana Antoine

Student, No Boundaries Middle School
KL

Kylan Loken

Student, No Boundaries Middle School
SL

Sam Low

Student, No Boundaries Middle School
KJ

Katie Jensen

Student, No Boundaries Middle School
avatar for Becky Rients

Becky Rients

Educator, Okoboji Middle School/No Boundaries Middle School

Wednesday February 22, 2023 1:00pm - 1:30pm CST
  Live Session, Middle/High School/District Administrator/Business Partner

1:00pm CST

Kitchen of the Future
We were tasked with creating a more efficient kitchen for Casey's gas station. They wanted us to focus on making a more technologically advanced kitchen while making food more consistent and giving employees a lighter workload. 

Speakers
AM

Aleah Maritim

High School Member, Ankeny Centennial High School
DP

Danny Paulson

Student, Ankeny Orbis
KD

Kennedy Day

Student, Ankeny Orbis
MT

Maxx Tyler

Student, Ankeny Orbis
CB

Chad Brooks

Educator, Ankeny Orbis

Wednesday February 22, 2023 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
  Live Session, Middle/High School/District Administrator/Business Partner

1:15pm CST

Dive into Podcasting - This session has been canceled
Join Storm Lake High School students as they share their experiences with podcasting.

Speakers
BA

Briana Acosta

Student, Storm Lake High School
BH

Bailey Hauswirth

Educator, Storm Lake High School
DR

Darlyn Rivera

Student, Storm Lake High School
NS

Nathan Soukkeo

Student, Storm Lake High School

Wednesday February 22, 2023 1:15pm - 1:30pm CST
  Live Session, High School/District Administrator

1:30pm CST

CAST Students - Where are They Now?
A look at the CAST program, the students who have been a part of it, and where they are now. It will highlight the projects those students were involved in and the opportunities they have gained post-secondary because of the skills they learned in the classroom.

Click here for slide show.
Speakers
avatar for Maggie Arnold

Maggie Arnold

Educator, Creston High School

Wednesday February 22, 2023 1:30pm - 1:45pm CST
  Live Session, Students/Educators

1:30pm CST

Digital Portfolios including Resumes with QR Codes
This session will demonstrate the use of digital portfolios created to showcase student work. Students used Google Sites to create their own website and it allowed them to take ownership of their portfolios to personalize them along with including projects that were created. This session will also include how students created resumes with Canva, then linked their digital portfolios to their resume using a QR code.

Speakers
avatar for Salina Chesnut

Salina Chesnut

Adult Attendee, Creston High School
I am an Education Instructor at Southwestern Community College. SWCC just launched their new degree options (elementary education and secondary education) which allows students to receive their AA degree in education. I teach multiple classes that support this new degree option. This... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 1:30pm - 1:45pm CST
  Live Session, Middle/High School/District Administrator/Business Partner

1:30pm CST

Authentic Learning through Code
My Presentation "Authentic Learning Through Code", talks about my journey with code from 3rd through 10th grade and how it has led me from learning through teaching.

Speakers
avatar for Hayden Reynolds

Hayden Reynolds

Student, Forest City High School
I am a 16-year-old sophomore at Forest City High School. At school, I am involved with Interact, Student Council, FPS, FFA, Archery, Quiz Bowl, pep band, marching band, concert band (Trumpet), and speech. Outside of school, I volunteer at the Forest City YMCA, where I coach Flag Football... Read More →
avatar for Kristine Reece

Kristine Reece

Educator, Forest City High School

Wednesday February 22, 2023 1:30pm - 2:00pm CST
  Live Session, Middle/High School/District Administrator/Business Partner

1:45pm CST

Holiday Wreath Making - Canceled
We partnered with someone in order to provide the community with a fun night of making holiday wreaths. We created flyers, social media posts, and a form for people to fill out if they were interested in attending this event.

Speakers
KM

Kylie Mackie

Student, Boone High School
LH

Lucy Hansen

Student, Boone High School
avatar for Bozz Bossard

Bozz Bossard

Educator, BHS EDGE
I am loving working at Boone High School with the EDGE program. I work on a team in Boone to help students connect in an authentic way to the real world and get them connected to careers that they might be interested in after high school. I also work with students on authentic learning... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 1:45pm - 2:00pm CST
  Live Session, High School/District Admin/Business Partners

2:00pm CST

Social Media Internships and Event Planning
I will be talking about a project with Redekers Furniture (https://www.redekers.com), which involves social media and event planning, and another project, which involves social media.

Speakers
BV

Brenna Vote

Student, Boone High School
avatar for Bozz Bossard

Bozz Bossard

Educator, BHS EDGE
I am loving working at Boone High School with the EDGE program. I work on a team in Boone to help students connect in an authentic way to the real world and get them connected to careers that they might be interested in after high school. I also work with students on authentic learning... Read More →
avatar for Lindsey Hyman

Lindsey Hyman

EDGE (work-based learning) Coordinator, Boone High School
Former high school math & business teacher. Former Instructional Coach. Currently coordinating work-based learning.

Wednesday February 22, 2023 2:00pm - 2:15pm CST
  Live Session, District Administrator/Business Partner

2:00pm CST

21st Century Rehab Practice Plan Portfolio
Join this session to learn about Boone High School's 21st Century Rehab Plan Portfolio,

Speakers
MS

Martin Smith

Student, Boone High School
avatar for Lindsey Hyman

Lindsey Hyman

EDGE (work-based learning) Coordinator, Boone High School
Former high school math & business teacher. Former Instructional Coach. Currently coordinating work-based learning.
avatar for Bozz Bossard

Bozz Bossard

Educator, BHS EDGE
I am loving working at Boone High School with the EDGE program. I work on a team in Boone to help students connect in an authentic way to the real world and get them connected to careers that they might be interested in after high school. I also work with students on authentic learning... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 2:00pm - 2:30pm CST
  Live Session, District Administrator/Business Partner

2:00pm CST

From the Classroom to The Competition Field
Join this session to learn how West Marshall School District uses 16 VEX-IQ kits that they received as part of an Iowa STEM Scale-Up award in 2020. We started by using them in a technology exploratory class but have found even more success with adding in competition teams and traveling to tournaments. We've even competed with teams from around the world. Learn how you can help your students use the engineering design process, problem-solving, programming, communication and collaboration skills outside of the classroom while developing their interest in STEM careers.

Speakers
avatar for Mari Haley

Mari Haley

Instructional Coach/ Robotics Coach, West Marshall Community School District
My education background is quite varied. I am currently a 4-8 instructional coach with a strong focus on standards-based grading and curriculum development. I also coach our elementary and middle school competition robotics teams. Last year, we had the State Teamwork Champion at both... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 2:00pm - 2:30pm CST
  Live Session, Elementary/Middle/High School/District Administrator

2:35pm CST

Featured Student Speaker - Maggie Johnston
Hi, my name Maggie Johnston and I am a senior from Boone High School. I am apart of Volleyball, EDGE, Student Council, Boone Ambassidors and Yss mentoring. As my senior year is coming to an end, I plan to attend Iowa State University this fall and study marketing.  
Speakers
MJ

Maggie Johnston

Student, Boone High School
avatar for Lindsey Hyman

Lindsey Hyman

EDGE (work-based learning) Coordinator, Boone High School
Former high school math & business teacher. Former Instructional Coach. Currently coordinating work-based learning.

Wednesday February 22, 2023 2:35pm - 2:50pm CST
  Featured Student Speaker

2:40pm CST

Featured Student Speaker - Corbin McElwaine
I am senior at MFL Mar Mac high school. I am National Honor Society member and the Vice President of Student Council. I enjoy working out, playing football and spending time with my friends. I plan on attending Coe College to continue my athletic and academic career.
Speakers
CM

Corbin McElwaine

Student, MFL Mar Mac High School
avatar for Melissa Haberichter

Melissa Haberichter

Educator, MFL MarMac High School
I am the district librarian, instructional coach, and authentic learning coordinator at MFL MarMac Community Schools in northeast Iowa!

Wednesday February 22, 2023 2:40pm - 2:55pm CST
  Featured Student Speaker

2:45pm CST

Final Thoughts and Closing
Click here to complete the 2023 ALN Expo evaluation..
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Lane

Stephanie Lane

Digital Learning Specialist, Green Hills AEA
avatar for Brea Baxter

Brea Baxter

Technology Integration Consultant, Keystone AEA
avatar for Laura Williams

Laura Williams

21st Century Learning Specialist/Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning Coordinator, AEA Learning Online - Iowa AEAs
Laura Williams (MAT, M.ED ELPS) is your resident authentic learning expert for the Iowa AEAs and co-facilitates the Iowa Authentic Learning Network. She is the Project Coordinator of a statewide project board, the Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning. Her educational background includes... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 2:45pm - 3:00pm CST
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