2024 UETN Tech Summit: Full Schedule

7:30am MDT

Breakfast

Food

Wednesday June 19, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am MDT
Commons Area

Food

7:30am MDT

Registration

Wednesday June 19, 2024 7:30am - 9:30am MDT
Commons Area

Registration

9:00am MDT

Welcome and Awards

General Session

Speakers

Barry Bryson

Associate Director, Utah Education Telehealth Network

IT, Networking, Internet and business veteran. I'm passionate about; Home Theater, media, analog stereo only vintage systems I.E. Vinyl, solar energy, cars, food, medium to high density housing (both pro and against), assisted listening devices, disability accommodation, Android v... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am MDT
Auditorium

Opening Session

9:30am MDT

UETN State of the Network

Speakers

Kevin Quire

Associate Director Network Architecture, UETN

Kevin Quire has over 25 years of experience designing service provider wide area networks. He started his career working at UUNet Technologies designing and deploying dialup internet services worldwide. He has worked at UEN for over 15 years managing the network engineering team... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am MDT
Auditorium

Opening Session

10:00am MDT

USBE Update

General Session

Speakers

Rick Gaisford

Educational Technology Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education

With over 35 years of experience in education, Rick Gaisford has been at the forefront of the field of educational technology. He has worked to integrate technology into teaching and learning, making a significant impact at the classroom, school, district, and state levels.He has... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
Auditorium

Opening Session

10:30am MDT

UETN Update

General Session

Speakers

Jim Stewart

CTO, UETN

James L. Stewart has 40 years of experience working in the technology profession. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the state-wide Utah Education and TeleHealth Network (UETN) organization and has been working directly the past 21 years supporting technology for... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 10:30am - 10:50am MDT
Auditorium

Opening Session

10:50am MDT

Keynote Address

I am a Computer Networking and AI Scientist and currently serve as Group Lead to ORNL’s Quantum Networking and Communications Group. My research focuses on 'Engineering Self-Driving Networks', exploring AI/ML solutions for improving network performance, flexibility and high-speed distributed data transfers for science. Involving themes of deep learning, software engineering and complex networks, I have developed solutions for optimizing data movement, TCP/IP protocols, learning controllers for Wide area network (WANs), wireless/5G (& Beyond) and Quantum networked devices.
My research impacts DOE’s infrastructure used for high-energy physics, neutron science, materials science, biology, ecology, smart grids and nuclear energy applications

Speakers

Mariam Kiran

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Wednesday June 19, 2024 10:50am - 11:05am MDT
Auditorium

Keynote

12:00pm MDT

Lunch

Food

Wednesday June 19, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Commons Area

Food

1:15pm MDT

Mariam Kiran Keynote follow-up

Speakers

Mariam Kiran

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 203

1:15pm MDT

5 Modern Challenges Facing District IT Leaders

Delve into 5 modern challenges for district IT leaders in EdTech, from AI to misinformation. Discover solutions and empower IT teams for success.

From generative AI to the spread of misinformation, IT leaders face increasingly complex challenges in the effort to protect student safety and digital wellbeing. Join us for a dynamic session to explore practical solutions and empower IT leaders for success in the evolving world of EdTech. We will discuss modern challenges IT leaders face, such as generative AI, extending safety beyond the filter with monitoring and parental tools, and the balance between educational value and risk mitigation.

Speakers

Terrisa Reeves

Territory Director, Linewize

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Exhibitor Rm 206

Exhibitor

1:15pm MDT

Making Technology Sticky: The Importance of Long-Term Planning

The technology landscape has fundamentally shifted in the past few years for schools throughout the world. In this discussion we will be going over the key elements that are required to make an impactful, successful, and real 3-5 year technology plan. From communication, budgets, repair processes, and more you will leave with incredibly powerful insight on the planning process and best practices from successful districts from all over the United States.

The technology landscape in education is constantly evolving. New devices, software, and applications are introduced all the time, and it can be challenging to keep up with the latest trends. However, by carefully planning for the long term, educators can ensure that their schools are well-positioned to take advantage of new technologies. This session will explore the key elements of lifecycle planning for technology in education. We will discuss topics such as: - Device management: How to effectively manage a fleet of devices, including tracking inventory, deploying software, and troubleshooting problems. - Warranty/repair: How to set up a system for repairing and maintaining technology devices, including working with vendors and managing repairs. - Roadmaps: How to develop a long-term plan for technology, including setting goals, identifying resources, and tracking progress. - Classroom solutions: How to choose the right technology for each classroom, including considering the needs of students, teachers, and the curriculum. - Lifecycle planning: How to integrate technology into the curriculum over time, including using technology to support instruction, assessment, and collaboration at different stages of the learning process. - Professional development: How to provide teachers with the training they need to use technology effectively, including providing training on specific tools and on how to integrate technology into the curriculum. This session is for anyone who is involved in the planning or implementation of technology in education. School administrators, teachers, technology coordinators, and parents will all benefit from the insights shared in this session. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: - Understand the key elements of a successful technology plan for lifecycle planning. - Develop a realistic budget for a technology plan for lifecycle planning. - Set up a system for repairing and maintaining technology devices for lifecycle planning. - Share best practices from successful districts for lifecycle planning. - Identify emerging technologies that will have an impact on education for lifecycle planning. - Understand the role of technology in personalized learning for lifecycle planning. - Discuss the impact of technology on equity for lifecycle planning. The session will be a mix of presentations, discussions, and group activities. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own experiences and ideas. We hope you will join us for this important discussion about the future of technology in education!

Speakers

Scott Jonard

Teaching and Learning Consultant, Trafera

Scott Jonard has been an educator for over 15 years. He has had the privilege of working as a Special Education teacher, Technology Coordinator, Principal, and Director of Technology. Throughout his career Scott has also led hundreds of workshops around technology integration focusing... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Exhibitor Rm 201

Exhibitor

1:15pm MDT

Implementing a Custom Benefits Enrollment Portal for Employees

The San Juan School District is implementing a custom benefits enrollment portal for its employees to select their benefits options for the coming plan year. SQL backend, .NET Core front end.

An overview of the process of planning and building a web app to facilitate employee open enrollment and selection of health, dental, etc. benefits for the coming plan year. Employee selections will then be exported to LINQ ERP. Includes data file export and transmission to various benefits providers. Explanation of various platforms and technologies used, including SQL Server, .NET Core, Powershell, SFTP, and EDI. Questions from a business administration standpoint will also be discussed.

Speakers

Jonathan English

Data Specialist, San Juan School District

The good news is: reality is not what we think it is.The bad news is: reality is not what we think it is.

Jacob Rebman

IT Programmer, San Juan School District

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 215

General

1:15pm MDT

Transitioning to VoIP and Self-Hosting with FreePBX

Explore a transition to VoIP and self-hosting with FreePBX, navigating regulatory compliance, remote phone provisioning, dynamic routes, and innovative modules. Discover how these solutions can enhance communication for your schools.
In an era where seamless communication is imperative, some districts in the SEDC region are exploring Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies to enhance their communication infrastructure. This presentation delves into our office's successful migration to VoIP and self-hosting a FreePBX system, offering insights and lessons learned that can benefit school and district tech teams and management. Key highlights include navigating regulatory compliance, such as Ray Baum's and Kari's Laws, ensuring emergency services are readily accessible. We'll explore the intricacies of remote phone provisioning, simplifying device setup and management for distributed school networks. Additionally, we'll discuss the optimization of call paths and the implementation of dynamic routes, enabling efficient call routing tailored to school-specific needs. Attendees will discover the versatility of FreePBX through exploration of various modules designed to streamline operations and enhance communication capabilities. Join us to learn how embracing VoIP and self-hosting with FreePBX can empower your school or district with robust, flexible, and cost-effective communication solutions tailored to the education sector's unique requirements.

Speakers

McKay Thompson

System Specialist, Southwest Educational Development Center

McKay Thompson, the System’s Specialist, provides professional technical help and support to district and charter school technology directors and other support staff. McKay provides expert support for Windows, Mac, Linux, firewalls,

Scott Harpster

System Engineer, Southwest Educational Development Center

System Engineer at SEDC and have been with SEDC for 10 years.

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 223

General

1:15pm MDT

Unleash the Power of infographics: A Crash Course in Presenting Bite-Sized Data

This presentation dives into the world of infographics, exploring their ability to transform complex information into simple, engaging visuals tailored to busy educators, administrators, staff, students, or anyone!

As a Field Tech for three elementary schools, I have noticed that technical-minded people love spreadsheets and raw data; educators don’t! They prefer to see the story, not just the numbers. After realizing this, I set out to tell that story - the information I needed to communicate - in a concise and visually appealing way. I'm here to share my experience. Discover how infographics: Simplify complex concepts: Break down intricate ideas into clear, digestible chunks. Boost information retention: Leverage the power of visual memory for long-lasting knowledge. Increase engagement: Capture attention and spark curiosity with compelling visuals. Promote active learning: Encourage critical thinking through data visualization. We will discuss practical tips and best practices for creating effective infographics, empowering you to: A. Design visually appealing and informative layouts. B. Choose the right data visualization tools. C. Craft concise and impactful messaging. You will walk away with the knowledge and tools to create infographics that revolutionize communication and understanding regardless of the audience. We will use Canva for Education to demonstrate, but the concepts we discuss can be used with any graphic design program.

Speakers

Jeremy Black

Field Technician, Canyons district

I’ve been a field tech for 3 years. I have covered elementary schools for that time. Before that, I was a Field Tech Assistant for nearly a year. During that time I helped at all levels of K-12.

Charice Carroll

Distance Education Specialist, Utah Education Telehealth Network

Charice has worked with Interactive Videoconferencing in Utah for over 30 years, the last 26 with Utah Education Network. She has a B.S. in Broadcast Communications from Weber State University and an M.Ed. in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University.

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 217

General

1:15pm MDT

An Economic Outlook for the Tech Sector

Speakers

Thomas Young

Econometric Studios

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 112

Leadership

1:15pm MDT

Education DMZ - Democratizing Access to Science

Education DMZ adapts the Science DMZ concept to community colleges and high schools, providing a platform for science data and instrument access, collaboration, and delivery of STEM teaching, with the goal of getting science to students as early as possible in their academic careers.

This session would take the form of a workshop, combining: 1. Presentation material on the concepts of Education DMZ and democratization of science 2. Open discussion on architecture and function of Education DMZ 3. Description and discussion about science drivers and achieving democratization of science.

Speakers

James McCabe

Sun Corridor

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 213

Security

1:15pm MDT

Penguin Phone Home: How Linux Servers Can Update Themselves and Send Emails

Manually checking for server software updates is tedious, but it's even worse when something goes wrong and you find out about it from angry users! Come learn how to configure "unattended-upgrades" on your Linux servers and how to give them the ability to send emails (you'll be grateful you did!). It's quite a milestone when children learn to talk and an even bigger one when they are finally potty-trained! A server that can't update itself or notify you when something happens (or when there's a problem) is like a little baby (lots of work!). In this presentation you will learn how to:

Install and configure "unattended-upgrades" (including scheduling automatic reboots for updates that require them).
Install and configure "msmtp" (an SMTP client) to give your servers the ability to send emails.
How to configure "crontab" to run scheduled tasks, for example:

If a scheduled process has an error, email me about it.
Scripts to email me if a certain process has crashed or if a filesystem volume is almost full.

Speakers

Mark Mumford

System Administrator and Lead Developer, Iron County School District

Mark Mumford is a system administrator and lead developer for Iron County School District's (ICSD) Technology Department in Cedar City. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in German (with minors in History and Music) from Brigham Young University (BYU) in the year 2000 but quickly... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 219

Tools

1:15pm MDT

Update on UEN's Private Cellular Network – Wireless Access for Education

UEN is developing a Private Cellular Network that is helping provide network access for students and educators for online, anywhere, and at any time education. We will share where we are currently and where we are going in the next year or two with this important technology/service. Come, learn and be part of the discussion. Panel discussion to include: Bryan Peterson, Derrick Taylor, Brad Morris, Scott Larson, Chris Monson, Jim Stewart, and other stakeholders

Quick overview of the project and our 18 month plan, including sites involved and sharing current use cases. (technologists around the state will cover the use cases) - 10 Min Share and discuss our progress on Neutral host in several areas in the state - 10 Min Share and discuss our progress standing up 5G systems, including 5G CORE and RAN technologies - 10 Min Share and discuss our SIMs and eSIMS solution - 10 Min Share and discuss the user group's UE and CPE recommendations - 10 Min Q&A and Wrap Up - 10 Min

Speakers

Cory Stokes

Senior Project Manager, UEN

Cory Stokes has worked in educational technology for more than 30 years. He has worked as a technology coordinator in a district, a technology director at a regional service center and is now managing statewide digital teaching and learning initiatives and projects in Utah. He works... Read More →

Derrick Taylor

Network Operations Engineer, UETN

Wednesday June 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 225

Wireless

2:30pm MDT

The Future of Network Operations and AIOps

We will explore the transformation of network operations and examine how Cisco's suite of networking products is leveraging artificial intelligence to elevate operational efficiency for our clients. The integration of AIOps is set to deliver further proactive enhancements and ensure a superior client experience within the enterprise environment.

AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) in the Cisco portfolio encompasses a suite of intelligent features designed to automate and enhance network management tasks. Here's a quick summary of the things we'll discuss: 1. Anomaly Detection 2. Predictive Insights 3. Optimization Recommendations 4. Intelligent Troubleshooting 5. Self-Healing Networks 6. Enhanced User Experience Monitoring 7. Security Insights

Speakers

Clint Sorensen

Systems Architect, Cisco Systems

Wednesday June 19, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 203

2:30pm MDT

AI in Education: Transforming the Student Experience

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of K-12 education, creating new opportunities to enhance student learning, well-being, and academic outcomes. This presentation will explore the current state of AI implementation in schools, the transformative potential of AI-powered solutions, and how AI is poised to replace outdated data collection methods. This presentation will equip state leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the current and future state of AI in education, empowering them to make informed decisions and leverage technology to transform the student experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of K-12 education, creating new opportunities to enhance student learning, well-being, and academic outcomes. This presentation will explore the current state of AI implementation in schools, the transformative potential of AI-powered solutions, and how AI is poised to replace outdated data collection methods. Topics to be covered: Current AI Adoption in K-12 Schools Overview of the most common AI applications in schools, such as personalized learning, classroom management, and student support Examination of how schools are leveraging AI to drive data-informed decision making The Transformative Potential of AI in Education Highlighting how AI can personalize the learning experience, identify at-risk students, and support social-emotional development Exploring the role of AI in streamlining administrative tasks and freeing up educators to focus on teaching and student engagement Reimagining Student Data Collection: Transitioning from the Legacy SurveyModel Critique of the traditional, labor-intensive survey approach to student data collection Demonstration of how AI-powered solutions, such as Securly's Discern, can generate comprehensive, real-time data sets on school climate, student well-being, and academic progress Outlining the benefits of AI-driven data collection, including cost-effectiveness, scalability, and the ability to uncover valuable insights

Speakers

John Knutson

Jon Moody

CRO, Securly

Wednesday June 19, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Rm 201

Exhibitor

2:30pm MDT

Harnessing the Power of AI: A Roadmap for Transforming Your School District

Speakers

Greg DeYoung

Wednesday June 19, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Exhibitor Rm 206

Exhibitor

2:30pm MDT

Won't You Be Our Neighbor?

PBS content packaged in free, easy accessible resources, media galleries, interactive lessons and full lesson plans? Yes, please! This web based resource centered on PBS content from Daniel Tiger, to Nova, to Nature, to Frontline is for all teachers Prek-12 in any subject. It is easy to filter for subject and grade, easy to use in the classroom, and utilizes content from the most trusted public media brand in the country. Did I mention that it's free?

In this session, the PBS Utah education team will talk about technological resources that PBS has to offer educators such as PBS Learning Media, Student Reporting Labs Story Maker, Media Literacy Trainings and more.

Speakers

Melanie Pehrson-Noyce

Education Coordinator, PBS Utah

An avid reader, mother of 3 small children, and a regular user of libraries, I believe in the power of public spaces and believe they are truly palaces for the people. I have worked for PBS Utah as Education Coordinator for 2 1/2 years, in which I facilitate the distribution of educational... Read More →

Annie Fraizer

Education Program Manager, PBS Utah

Wednesday June 19, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 215

General

2:30pm MDT

Bridging the Digital Divide: It's More than Physical Access

Join us as we share how bridging the digital divide can be more than just providing physical access to computers and broadband. You'll learn about the components necessary when providing equitable access and how they work together to bridge the digital divide in K-12 education.

Review of the research and address how overwhelming, even though the questions focused on physical access the conversations continued to bring up other components of addressing the digital divide (motivation/attitude, digital skills, and usage) - share the Model of Equitable Technology and the Utah Equitable Access of the Digital Divide framework and talk through how they can be used when planning for and talking about what can be done to bridge the digital divide - provide opportunities for participants to talk in small groups and share ideas/thoughts via a backchannel using Padelt - about what they do to address motivation/attiude, digital skills, physical access, usage. - bring group together and talk through what was shared on the padlet as well as allow participants to ask questions and share out.

Speakers

Camille Cole

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Camille Cole attended the University of Utah where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in History, and a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Educational Technology. Camille has teaching endorsements in Educational Technology, Math and ESL... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 112

Leadership

2:30pm MDT

The Flipper Zero and its impact on Education

With the recent New Article about this "Hacking Device" and how it has been used to disrupt instruction in the classroom, we think it's time to "Talk about the FlipperZero".

This will be an overview discussion about the device, its capabilities, and how it is being used maliciously in the classroom. We will provide tools and materials to help train educators on how to recognize use of this device in the classroom. Additionally we will demonstrate some of it's capabilities. And we will give guidance on how to handle students who are exploring this technology appropriately.

Speakers

Troy Jessup

Associate Director, UETN

David Bowman

Systems and Security Manager, Jordan School District

Systems and Security Manager at Jordan School District. Running our Security program for 58,000 students, 8,000 staff, and too many devices to enumerate. David has spent the last 8 years in and around technology in the K-12 environment. David's hobby is way too many Saintcon Minibadges... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 213

Security

2:30pm MDT

What happened to IPv6

Presentation on Salt Lake School District's journey in deploying IPv6
This presentation will show benefits of IPv6 and why our district is interested in deploying it. It will go over all of our efforts of planning and deploying IPv6 and the lessons we have learned thus far. Our deployment is not completed, we still think that we are 5 or 6 years out before we will be fully deployed. We'll discuss how far wide IPv6 has been deployed, business use cases, creating an IPv6 addressing plan, creating deployment standards, security needed for IPv6, and how to deploy in phases so you don't break your environment.

Speakers

Jared Hainline

Sr. Network Services Administrator, Salt Lake City School District

I started my career doing phone support for AOL. Yes, I am that old. Then worked for another local ISP before moving to the school district. I started at the District doing desktop support and moved to Novell Server administration and then got my CCNA and moved to network administration... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 219

Tools

2:30pm MDT

Modern Wi-Fi Design for Education: Enhancing Connectivity and Learning

Explores the latest trends and best practices in Wi-Fi design for educational institutions. From seamless roaming to high-density capacity planning, attendees will gain insights into optimizing Wi-Fi networks to support modern learning environments.

Seamless Roaming: Strategies for ensuring uninterrupted connectivity across campus. - Capacity Planning: Optimizing Wi-Fi capacity for classrooms and lecture halls. - Redundancy and Resilience: Designing networks for high availability. - Location-Based Services: Leveraging Wi-Fi for indoor navigation and asset tracking. - Emerging Technologies: A look at Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and the future of Wi-Fi standards. - Live Demo: Practical demonstrations for optimizing Wi-Fi performance in different scenarios.

Speakers

Ian Stout

Wednesday June 19, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 225

Wireless

3:45pm MDT

Cutting Edge of Campus Safety

Cutting-edge campus Safety, from Access Control environmental sensors and cameras.

Explore the cutting-edge of campus safety where we'll examine the latest physical security technologies that are shaping the future of educational facilities. Join us for an informative presentation that will cover the integration of advanced card access control systems, comprehensive video surveillance, and innovative solutions like vape detectors. Find out how these technologies integrate and interoperate to further improve school security and provide customized solutions for different scenarios. This session is essential for educators, administrators, and anyone dedicated to creating safe and secure learning environments.

Speakers

Dave Carlson

Summit Technology LLC

Dallan Labrum

Wednesday June 19, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Exhibitor Rm 206

Exhibitor

3:45pm MDT

Revolutionizing Education: Unleashing the Power of AI-Driven Networks with Juniper

Step into the future of education with Juniper Networks as we delve into the dynamic world of secure, AI-driven solutions. The digital transformation is sweeping through educational landscapes, and we invite you to uncover the exciting potential of artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), augmented technologies, and automation as they revolutionize educational environments.

Juniper and Ednetics will showcase how our secure AI-driven solutions are modernizing campus networks, transforming them into smart-campuses.

Speakers

Kevin Browning

Wednesday June 19, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Exhibitor Rm 201

Exhibitor

3:45pm MDT

To Repair or Not Repair

Come and learn about the successful Repair Program implemented in the CUES Region. Chris who is the Repair Manager, will discuss how the repair program has helped the Districts save money, reduce their e-waste, and be able to get devices back to the schools in a timely manner. He will also discuss the different resources that he uses for parts, repair processes, keeping inventory and consistantly learning new products. Currenlty at CUES Chris repairs Chromebooks, iPads, MacBook's, Desktops, PC laptops. We have partnered with Apple as well to be a certified apple repair shop and allows our Technicans to become an Apple Certified Technicain.

Will have a Powerpoint presentation and lead a discussion on the repair program that CUES has to support their respective districts. There will be opportunities for discussion for participants and questions are welcomed! Let's learn together and help one another in any way we can!

Speakers

Christopher Crane

Computer Repair Manager, CUES

Chris has been repairing technology for the pas 6 years. He currently is the Repair Manage for CUES. In Chris's spare time he loves to build things whether that is computers for family and friends, doing leather work, 3D Printing, or wood working he is a very hands on learner and... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Room 217

General

3:45pm MDT

Discussing Utah’s Statewide Digital Teaching & Learning Inventory

Over the last several years and through the pandemic, K12 technologist across the state have made huge strides in providing educational technology tools/resources for enhancing educational technology tools/resources for enhancing education and distance learning through the use of technology. We will share key data point from the 2023 K12 Inventory and discuss how we are inventorying DT&L resources in the future. This is a panel discussion session with ed tech leaders in the state. We will review and take feedback on the inventory reports - https://www.uen.org/schooltech and also gather feedback and direction for future inventories.

This will be a panel session with key ed tech leaders in the state. The facilitator will call on the experts to answer questions from those attending the session. Action items will be kept and used for the next interation for the inventory in 2025.

You may find the slide deck at https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11kpW83PFJ_x_HMmPJHPYdXARmbyX_rpyxMxqbbL-QbY/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Melanie Valentine

Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Melanie works hard

Jeff Egly

Associate Director, UEN

Wednesday June 19, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Room 112

Leadership

3:45pm MDT

Striking the Right Balance: Safeguarding Student Data While Enabling Secure Sharing

Through real-world examples from Iron County’s implementation, you'll discover how easy-to-use encryption can provide a seamless experience for securely sharing privileged information with approved parties across diverse technology environments and accounts. We'll also explore use cases that ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, FERPA, and CIS controls.
Attendees will gain insights into common privacy pitfalls when schools share student data outside their networks, understanding and meeting legal requirements, evaluating risks of different communication workflows, and adopting user-friendly data protection solutions for seamless communications.
The session will provide a framework for developing a secure student data sharing strategy, drawing on privacy best practices, technical approaches, and lessons learned. Attendees will also receive a brief overview of modern encryption solutions like Virtru that balance robust security with usability.

Speakers

Troy Lunt

Technology Director, Iron County School District

Ken Munford

Network Manager, Iron County School District

Wednesday June 19, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Room 213

Security

3:45pm MDT

Moving beyond the CLI - Catalyst Monitoring and Management

Description: Looking for a replacement to Prime? Cloud-Monitored Catalyst switches seamlessly integrate Cisco's trusted hardware reliability and superior performance with the streamlined convenience and strategic efficiency of cloud-based management. This potent combination yields a robust solution that simplifies network administration while adeptly addressing contemporary networking demands. Experience the intuitive control and comprehensive monitoring capabilities firsthand with Catalyst in the Dashboard. Engage with a curated series of tasks designed to showcase the Dashboard's versatility and strength in both Monitored and Managed modes, providing a practical understanding of how it empowers network operations.

We'll setup a lab to allow customers hands on experience with monitoring Catalyst devices in the Dashboard. They'll need access to the internet and a laptop. We'll provide the lab gear via a vpn tunnel. We've gamified the lab through a Capture the Flag event and will run it that way.

Speakers

Clint Sorensen

Systems Architect, Cisco Systems

Wednesday June 19, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Room 219

Tools

3:45pm MDT

How does 5G makes Schools safer with enhanced physical security solutions.

We will be covering multiple topics in our presentation that all fall under the security robotics umbrella to explain what they do and how they work. We will discuss the different forms of security robots that are currently available in the market today, towers, vehicles, and quadrupeds and discuss their unique advantages and disadvantages. Connectivity- we will discuss how these robots interface with a network and how UETN schools can leverage their private networks to deploy industry 4.0 solutions such as these robots. Robot Offerings- we will discuss the two models of robots that are available from Trilogy NextGen today and their features and capabilities that differentiate them from other products in the market. Smart+/Integrations- we will discuss the smart+ software and how it integrates with the schools existing vms to create a seamless view for security staff to monitor and utilize the robots. Analytics Use Cases- Going over the out of the box ai analytics that are available today and also discuss the integration of other video analytics packages into the robots cameras.

Provide an overview of the advantages and use cases of autonomous security robots to help protect schools inside and out. Demystify the "terminator" or "robocop" sentiment, explain that this is a solution ready for implementation today, not 5 years down the road.

Speakers

Zane Johnson

Varun Vashisht

Wednesday June 19, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Room 225

Wireless

7:30am MDT

Breakfast

Food

Thursday June 20, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am MDT
Commons Area

Food

7:30am MDT

Registration

Thursday June 20, 2024 7:30am - 9:30am MDT
Commons Area

Registration

8:30am MDT

AI and the Future of Education: Transformative Approaches for Enhancing Teaching and Learning

In this session, we will explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. Participants will learn about the latest AI technologies that are revolutionizing teaching methods, student engagement, and personalized learning. The presentation will delve into case studies demonstrating successful AI implementations, discuss challenges and security considerations, and provide practical guidance on integrating AI tools.

Introduction: Provide an overview of generative AI Teaching Methods Exploration: Engage in practical hands-on teaching examples Discuss: What does that mean for our schools and systems? How AI Enhances Student Engagement & PCBL Case Studies Challenges & Security Considerations Practical Integration Guidance: What frameworks or guidelines could be put in place? Q&A Conclusion

Speakers

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Emma Moss is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist in Canyons School District. She serves as her district's AI project lead and pioneered the Utah AI Collaborative. Emma has a Bachelor’s in Social Science Teaching and a Master’s of Education in Learning and Technology; with... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Room 203

8:30am MDT

Iron County Schools and MyVideoSpot – Pushing Innovation and Integration

This session will explore MyVideoSpot’s SaaS solution for video management, how it is being used at Iron County Schools, and their push that led to the integration with UETN’s IVC system.

Teachers at Iron County Schools have been using the MyVideoSpot platform for the last two years, utilizing the built in tools for uploading instructional videos, creating video and screen recordings, safely sharing videos from external platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo, and then sharing those videos with their students via the provided Canvas integration. In addition to looking at the platform, we will look at the instrumental role that Iron County played with the integration of MyVideoSpot and UETN’s IVC system. As Iron County utilizes the IVC system for their instructor led courses, they wanted a simplified solution where the recorded courses from the IVC system were automatically populated into the district’s MyVideoSpot platform. We’ll take a closer look at this integrated solution, which now gives all of the teachers at Iron County easy access to the IVC video recordings for the courses their students are taking.

Speakers

Michael Kessler

CEO, MyVideoSpot

Travis Floyd

System Admin, Iron County School District

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Exhibitor Rm 206

Exhibitor

8:30am MDT

Unleashing to power of 5G for the Utah Education and Telehealth Networks

The presentation will cover: What are the 5G benefits? Low latency, high throughput, Spectrum, RAN architecture choices, Core Network choices, and local breakout scenarios.

This will be a tutorial to teach the audience basic RF concepts, from coverage and capacity, the tradeoff between 4G and 5G (and why 5G?), and how 5G improves latency and throughput. Then, we focus on the connection between use cases, devices, spectrum strategy, and how that drives the overall network strategy. We delve into the intricacies of various RAN architectures that maximize coverage and capacity while optimizing Capex and Opex. Similarly, we take a look at different core network scenarios. After teaching the audience how to architect a 5G network, we dive into the day-to-day operational requirements. what should we measure while rolling out the network and once we are in an operational state, how we should Design-> Implement -> Measure -> Optimize (in a cyclical manner).

Speakers

Ali Shah

Bruno Capouillez

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Exhibitor Rm 201

Exhibitor

8:30am MDT

Procurement Policies and Procedures

Discuss UETN's Procurement deadlines and timelines. E-rate updates and changes.
Spreadsheets, box files, Q and A's session

Speakers

Michael Bailey

UETN

Jerome Browning

State E-Rate Coordinator, Utah Education and Telehealth Network

As the designated primary provider of Internet access and the Wide Area Network for public education within Utah, the Utah Education Network is the single largest applicant for E-Rate funds in the state. UEN serves as the E-Rate consortium lead in applying for and implementing the... Read More →

Mike Shuping

Elaine Kasteler

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Room 215

General

8:30am MDT

Educational Technology Leadership

Open forum to discuss good leadership skills in educational technology. Will use part of the CETL framework as a baseline for this presentation.

Going to present using the CETL framework as a guide to cover some important strategies to be a leader in educational technology leadership.

Speakers

Ryan Neff

Director of Tech Support, Canyons School District

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Room 112

Leadership

8:30am MDT

Becoming the Teddy Bear: Building Bridges between Compliance and End Users in the Areas of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

The ever-increasing scrutiny placed on areas of Cyber security and Data Privacy have served to highlight a growing tension between end users and those responsible for ensuring an organization’s data and security compliance. How do we, as IT professionals bridge the yawning chasm between end user goals/desires and effective security/privacy? IT professionals are not known for the so-called “soft skills” and often seem to speak an entirely different language. Is there a better way to approach these conversations? Is there a way to entice end users in various roles to also be part of the solution? We often hear about the importance of effective communication, but we need to go beyond that. We must find ways to encourage end user “buy-in” through collaboration and a willingness to explore alternatives. We need to become the Teddy Bear.

Speakers

Angela Thompson

Data Specialist, North Sanpete School District

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Room 213

Security

8:30am MDT

May the Source Be With You! How to Set Up and Use a Linux Git Server

Git is a really useful tool (with benefits including change tracking, well-organized collaboration, and automatic backups), but maybe you're nervous about hosting your code using a commercial source code management service. Come see how easy it is to set up a private Git server (fewer steps than you might think)! Having even one character out of place in the code of a script, query, or program can cause it to not run, so little changes can be really important, but having to create and name a backup, and then copy it to a server every time you make a change can become a burden! Do you have information in your code that shouldn't be shared outside of your organization? The major commercial source code management services all have a free private repository option, but if your code is hosted somewhere else (offsite, and ultimately outside of your control), so there's a certain peace of mind that comes from having your own, local, private Git server, and setting one up is actually very easy--come find out how!

Speakers

Mark Mumford

System Administrator and Lead Developer, Iron County School District

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Room 219

Tools

8:30am MDT

Measuring Private Cellular Networks

In the Wifi world, we have a ton of tools for measuring where signal is available. Private Cellular on the other hand has carrier grade tools that cost as expected. We are going to dig into some of those tools and some custom built in house tools for learning how to measure our Private LTE network.

Brad, Scott, and Chris have access to the Carrier grade tools, IBFlex and PCTel. We will talk about those tools, lessons learned from Ibwave trial. I will also discuss some of the custom tools that I have been building as a sensor that can be installed at a site for monitoring the network.

Speakers

Mark Houtz

Network Engineer, NUES

Current passion is rolling out Private LTE and Wifi networks to reach students wherever learning happens. I'm a Network Engineer for a Regional Service Agency covering nine rural K12 school districts and five charters of more than 30,000 students. Working with so many schools with... Read More →

Brad Morris

Sr Transport Engineer, UETN

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Room 225

Wireless

8:30am MDT

UEN - Technical Advisory Committee

June's meeting for TAC Committee members in person during Tech Summit. Maybe add a dial-in option for those who cannot attend in person.

Speakers

Jim Stewart

CTO, UETN

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 10:45am MDT
Room 223

General

8:30am MDT

Streaming Telemetry Workshop

Learn how to set up streaming telemetry in your network! This workshop is a hands-on experience of setting up a basic collector, database, and visualization system like UEN's Telly/Weathermap. Basic CLI/Linux experience and your own computer is required, and container (Docker) knowledge is helpful but not necessary.

Rough outline of this workshop:
Part 1: We'll cover streaming telemetry and how it's different from traditional technologies
Part 2: Explanation of the software and how communication works
Part 3: Hands-on setup demo
Part 4: Explanation of metrics, data science & collection intro

Speakers

Danial Ebling

Network Software Architect, Utah Education Telehealth Network

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:30am - 10:45am MDT
Room 217

Workshop

9:45am MDT

Create Meaningful and Quick K-12 Table Top Exercises and Cybersecurity Simulations Using AI and K12 Threat Briefing

This workshop will help you create meaningful and quick K-12 Table Top Exercises, Cybersecurity Simulations and improve your incident response planning using Ai.

At the end of this workshop you will be able to: Learn how to simulate your own K-12 cyber attack at your school with tabletop incident response exercises. Hear the latest K-12 best practices for cyber simulations and incident response planning. Be able to know what FREE tools are available to help you build a quick, low to no cost, but meaningful table top exercise for staff. Observe in real time how Ai Tools can help you build real world incident response simulations. Discover how to create engaging teacher in service day featuring cybersecurity topics and activities.

This briefing highlights the current K-12 threat landscape including which threat actors are targeting Utah and globally as well as their tactics, techniques and procedures.

By end of this threat briefing, attendees will: Have a deeper understanding which 2024 threat actors are currently targeting K-12 Schools in Utah. See a big picture overview of the most relevant K-12 school attacks in the news. Review the most critical K-12 vulnerabilities, risks, and threat actor tactics. Hear from a K-12 Threat Hunter with real K-12 use cases found this year. Receive a checklist of 2024 action steps to mitigate and reduce your schools risk.

Speakers

Matthew Heffelfinger

CISO, SecurityMetrics

Hello UETN attendees! I am Matthew Heffelfinger based here in Orem, Utah. Everyone calls me "HEFF" for short. I am the CISO for SecurityMetrics, Inc. also based locally here in Orem, Utah. We protect K-12 schools from cyber attacks. My team and I regularly see the latest hacker... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Room 203

9:45am MDT

E-Rate Category 2

Discover new ways and explore historical steps used by many Utah E-Rate Applicants in filing for Category 2 E-rate Discounts. Working to make effective and efficient use of your final balance of Category 2 budgets for FY2025. Continue study of the UETN Statewide Network Consortium E-Rate application process and your school district or school or library Category 1 needs.

Brief introduction of E-Rate for beginners answering what E-Rate is and what E-Rate provides for school districts and schools. Review the primary differences between E-Rate Category 1 and Category 2 equipment and services as deployed in the State of Utah for schools and libraries. What E-Rate related services UETN provides verses other equipment and services that may be available with E-Rate Discounts. Your E-Rate Category 2 Budget for the FY2021 through FY2025 will be closing as of FY2025.

Speakers

Jerome Browning

State E-Rate Coordinator, Utah Education and Telehealth Network

Mike Shuping

Elaine Kasteler

Michael Bailey

UETN

Thursday June 20, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Room 215

General

9:45am MDT

Data Breach Reporting

Come learn about your data breach reporting obligations.

In this session, Jeff Johnson from the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) and Katy Challis from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) will join forces to help higher education institutions and K-12 schools and districts understand their reporting obligations when they experience a data breach. Jeff and Katy will also provide resources to help higher ed and K-12 schools data document breaches when they occur.

Speakers

Jeffrey Johnson

Katy Challis

Director of Privacy, Utah State Board of Education

Katy is director of privacy for the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) where she works with school districts and charter schools to help them improve their privacy and security practices. Sweet! Formerly Katy taught middle school science for 7 years and later worked as an educational... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Room 112

Leadership

9:45am MDT

Beaver District’s Cellular Network – Wireless Access for Students and Teachers

Beaver school district in partnership with UEN is developing a Private Cellular Network that is helping provide network access for students and educators for on-line, anywhere and at any time education.

Beaver school district in partnership with UEN is developing a Private Cellular Network that is helping provide network access for students and educators for on-line, anywhere and at any time education. Whether it’s students learning at home or on the go, collaborating over video, or accessing cloud-hosted educational tools, education is now needed anyplace and anytime. Using Private Cellular across a district is a cost-effective and highly reliable way to connect students, teachers and administrators to each other and the school network resources. This network is helping to ensure equitable access to educational resources for all students. Come, learn about and discuss this new project/service.

Speakers

David Long

Superintendent, Beaver County School District

I've been involved in schools and technology since my first day on the job in 1993. I have lead technology initiatives in four school districts, implemented one-to-one programs, worked with premiere team members developing access through everything from hot spots to the use of CBRS... Read More →

Lane Limb

Technology Specialist, Beaver County School District

Thursday June 20, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Room 225

Wireless

11:00am MDT

Keynote

I'm a senior seismic network engineer. I started working for the U of U Seismograph Stations in 2006, escaping from a corporate IT environment. Prior to that, i worked in the dotcom world until the crash. I started working for the U of U while still in high school, starting in the Physics department, then moving to the Chemistry department before leaving to go to graduate school.

Speakers

Jon Rusho

Senior Seismic Network Engineer, University of Utah

Thursday June 20, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am MDT
Auditorium

Keynote

11:30am MDT

Keynote: How to Make Troubleshooting IT Issues Easier

In many industries where very smart people have to deal with super complex situations, they’ve found techniques to minimize errors, saves costs, and work efficiently.

Why don’t IT people follow their example?

We’ll discuss the problem, but more importantly the solution to making IT issues much simpler for all involved. The answer can be surprisingly simple… if we are willing to accept it.

Keith Parsons Bio
Keith Parsons is Managing Director of the Wireless LAN Professionals, Inc. A gifted presenter, Keith is known for his wit and broad technical experience. He holds 110 technical certifications and has earned an MBA from the Marriott School of Management. He is author (or editor) of a 50+ technical publications and has developed ten technical industry and vendor certifications.

Mr. Parsons is a sought after presenter for a variety of technical conferences on the subjects of Wireless LAN and Network Security/Penetration Testing. He travels throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia in behalf of a wide variety of IT vendors, explaining their products to networking professionals.

Keith has been on the CWNP and CWNE Advisory Boards – and is CWNE #3. For the past 22 years Mr. Parsons has focused on Wireless LANs, both in providing high-quality customized training as well as WLAN design and consulting services with a variety of global corporations. He has also produced the industry’s Wireless LAN Professional Conference for the past ten years.

Speakers

Keith Parsons

Managing Director, Wireless LAN Professionals

WLAN Pros was founded by Keith Parsons.Keith has a passion to help build and encourage a strong and growing community of WLAN professionals who excel in their chosen field. Keith is a teacher at heart and loves connecting with other WLAN Pros from all over the world.He’s been at... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Auditorium

Keynote

12:00pm MDT

Lunch

Food

Thursday June 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Commons Area

Food

1:15pm MDT

Developing and Implementing a "Functional" Video Surveillance Policy

Assessing and prioritizing critical components for a school district video surveillance policy. Includes: Technologies, Authorization, Access, Obligations, Responsibilities, Coverage, Storage, "What it is", "What it is not", and Interfacing with legal entities.

A detailed look into the components that are necessary to build a policy to manage video surveillance technologies, authorizations, expectations, and legal safeguards. It is easy for video recorded incidents to get out of hand very quickly if a policy does not already exist. Dozens of incidents, each year, are picked up on district video recording devices. Having a well-developed policy will ensure the school district does not find itself backed into a legal corner. Technologies, Authorizations, Obligations & Responsibilities, Coverage & Storage Strategies, and best practices will make it possible for your District Video Surveillance Policy to guide every incident that may be challenged by non-district related incidents, criminal incidents, events that become student record, and managing expectations of what "Is" or "Is Not" permitted (through policy).

Speakers

Troy Lunt

Technology Director, Iron County School District

Randy Yardley

IT Manager, Iron County School District

Thursday June 20, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm MDT
Room 112

Leadership

1:15pm MDT

Optimize Learning and Teaching by Assuring Digital Experiences across Any Network

Network assurance is designed to enable School Districts and Universities with the ability to assure digital experiences over any network—whether they own the network or not. By understanding the full context of experience and its underlying factors, organizations are empowered to actively and continuously manage service outcomes for students, teachers/employees, and critical IT infrastructure. Network assurance focuses on the end-to-end “network” of interconnected private environments, service providers, and services that form a user’s experience of an application or service—from Internet service providers (ISPs), public cloud, SaaS, and more. It provides a holistic view of digital experience by showing each connected element, such as a router, DNS resolver, or web server, and its impact in relation to other elements and performance as a whole.

In this presentation we will demonstrate how to assure digital experience over any network by providing deep visibility and comprehension of the end-to-end digital supply chain. Show how to: 1-Reduce complexity and time required to address performance degradations and outages 2-Improve efficiency and overcome business silos through collaboration 3-De-risk of digital transformation initiatives, protecting business continuity, and accelerating business agility 4-Gain visibility into SaaS, ISP, Cloud, Collab Apps for in-person and remote learning/teaching. 5-Identify issues happening in the student/teacher/employee’s environment, even if they are intermittent 6-Proactively monitor and visualize the path between your users and the applications 7-Monitor integrations with other applications through APIs

Speakers

Heidi Adams

Product Solution Specialist, Cisco ThousandEyes

Heidi Adams is a Product Solutions Specialist covering State/Local Government, Higher Ed, and K-12 School Districts across 13 states. She has worked for Cisco for 6 yrs and is passionate about providing end-to-end visibility.

Connor Wilson

Technical Solution Architect, Cisco ThousandEyes

Thursday June 20, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm MDT
Room 219

Tools

1:15pm MDT

Strengthening Email Security: Understanding DMARC, DKIM and SPF Records

If you do not know what any of this means, and you manage domain names and email, you should come to this and learn.

Unlock the power of email authentication with DMARC, DKIM, and SPF. Learn to safeguard your organization from phishing and spoofing attacks while boosting email deliverability and trustworthiness.

In today's digital landscape, email remains a primary communication channel, making it a prime target for cyber threats like phishing and spoofing. This abstract explores the pivotal role of DMARC, DKIM, and SPF in fortifying email security. By authenticating senders, preventing unauthorized access, and enhancing email deliverability, these protocols serve as indispensable tools in safeguarding organizations against evolving cyber risks.
* We will go over the CIS Controls that these records fall under
* SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records and what they do for us
* Web Tools that help create and verify these records
* DMARC Reports and how to analyze them.

If you have access to your DNS records for your organization, that will be beneficial for this session.

Speakers

Scott Harpster

System Engineer, Southwest Educational Development Center

System Engineer at SEDC and have been with SEDC for 10 years.

Mark Houtz

Network Engineer, NUES

Thursday June 20, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 213

Security

1:15pm MDT

From Vision to Action: District-Wide STEM Implementation

Discover the transformative power of STEM integration beyond computer science in Canyons School District's innovative initiative. Join us to explore how we're redefining teacher efficacy and revolutionizing student learning experiences. Learn how we bridge cutting-edge technology with curriculum, creating a seamless connection that enriches education district-wide.

In this presentation, we will delve into key components such as STEM Brain Boosters, STEAM Studio, classroom STEM integration, equipment checkout and distribution processes, the elementary STEM Endorsement, and other teacher professional development opportunities. We will learn how these elements synergize to transform education, enhance teacher efficacy, and maximize student learning experiences. Discover practical strategies, success stories, and best practices that can be adapted to empower your own educational institution's journey towards STEM integration and innovation.

Speakers

Chandra Martz

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Chandra Martz is currently a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for Canyons School District. She has been supporting Educational Technology since 2012. Chandra has a Masters in Education, a technology endorsement, and a K-8 math endorsement. In Spring 2021, Chandra graduated... Read More →

Cynthia Lloyd

Elementary STEM Specialist, Canyons School District

Cynthia is the Elementary STEM Specialist in Canyons School District. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching, and ELL, STEM, and Educational Technology Endorsements. Previous to this current position, she has taught 6th grade in elementary school, mathematics and science classes in... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2024 1:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 215

General

1:15pm MDT

Safety Preparedness through Communications: Introduction to H.B. 84 & Alyssa's Law

Communications capability is a critical component of school safety and emergency preparedness. Utah H.B. 84 (specifically IFC, Chapter 5, Section 510.1 and IFC Chapter 11, Section 1103.2) and Alyssa's Law address this need with new requirements for all schools in the state.

We will discuss the new legislation enacted in Utah, H.B. 84 applicable to all schools in the state, both public and private. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://le.utah.gov/*2024/bills/static/HB0084.html__;fg!!DZfPdMygIw!HmdNW3oj4U3Y0FFjlUKa9GEgpoU5XBJqWHaFwgQWN4GwlBgmVsZ4IYHpdgZEDoZb3cUI4H4TNfaAT8mmLQRKw5hPU24$ focusing specifically on the requirement to comply with IFC code Chapter 5, section 510.1 dealing with Emergency responder communication coverage in new buildings and IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.2, Emergency Responder Communication Coverage in Existing Buildings as well as Alyssa's Law.
What is an ERCES, why is it needed and under what circumstances, how can you test your buildings, what funding is available, and how can you deliver a successful project?

Speakers

Eric Toenjes

National Market Manager, Wireless, Graybar

Eric Toenjes, MBA, National Market Manager – Wireless Solutions at Graybar, is responsible for setting strategy and working with the wireless ecosystem to bring best-in-class wireless solutions to Graybar’s customers. He has over 25 years of experience in the wireless market through... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2024 1:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 223

General

1:15pm MDT

Transforming Education Through AV Technologies: Engage, Learn, Thrive

As educational institutions innovate, audiovisual technology remains a core pillar for enhancing next-generation learning spaces and yielding positive outcomes for faculty and students. Explore the transformative role of audiovisual solutions in creating dynamic environments. Delve into AV technologies and approaches to create scalable systems that foster engagement, collaboration, and interactivity.

As educational institutions continue to innovate, audiovisual technology remains a core pillar for enhancing next-generation learning spaces and yielding positive outcomes for both faculty and students. In this workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of AV systems that are conducive to diverse modes of instruction like active learning and HyFlex, as well as the esports and cyber education programs that are being adopted. We will dive into the range of AV technologies used in these modern hubs, plus approaches that optimize system integration to ensure seamless interactions and engaging learning experiences. Discover how AV over IP enhances and streamlines signal routing, control systems, and the network infrastructure. Learn about video technologies, methods of delivering high-quality AV content, and incorporating AV control for user-friendly operation. Attendees will also gain insights into the importance of annotation and the added value of videowall technologies, promoting active participation and enhancing knowledge retention. Lastly, we’ll discuss forward-thinking strategies for designing systems that can effortlessly scale and adapt to evolving requirements and emerging technologies.

Speakers

Joseph Frotton

Extron

Thursday June 20, 2024 1:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 217

General, Workshop

2:30pm MDT

Know Your Adversaries: Understanding and Stopping Modern Adversary Attacks to Protect your Organizations

Presented by a former CISO and CrowdStrike Executive Strategist, we will deliver a threat briefing that discusses the most recent intelligence around adversaries targeting the education community.This is not a sales presentation but will focus on industry-wide observations and trends from the 2024 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report.

Presented by a former CISO and CrowdStrike Executive Strategist, this presentation will focus on sharing current adversary intelligence best practices to stay ahead of modern attacks. When we know our adversaries and how they attack, we can more proactively address areas of our security program that quickly strengthen our security posture and reduce risk. This is not a sales presentation or focus on the CrowdStrike platform--it is a threat briefing based on the recently released Global Threat Report from CrowdStrike. 2024 CrowdsStrike Global Threat Report: https://www.crowdstrike.com/global-threat-report/?utm_medium=ref&utm_source=zmtg&utm_campaign=zoom-post-meeting-webpage

Speakers

Matt Singleton

Executive Strategist, CrowdStrike

Matt Singleton is an Executive Strategist at Crowdstrike, Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of Oklahoma and former chief information security officer for the State of Oklahoma where he completely rebuilt Oklahoma Cyber Command into a world-class program and launched the... Read More →

Daniel Erickson

Thursday June 20, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 213

Security