Join Brisk Teaching - trusted by one in five US teachers - for an immersive demonstration of how AI is transforming daily instruction and engagement. Through live demonstrations and real district examples, you'll experience how schools are implementing AI to save teachers 10+ hours weekly while enhancing instructional quality. We'll tackle pressing concerns about AI - from security to student safety - and show you concrete, successful steps districts are taking to implement AI. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what effective AI integration looks like and a practical roadmap for implementation in your district.
Learn and discuss how technology teams around the country are rostering students, provisioning users, and distributing web apps in a way that is both automated and customized.
Vastly improved district onboarding and offboarding procedures for all users, ensured seamless, accurate access to relevant applications for students and improved basic user security practices for all staff.
Major Points of Discussion
• Why it is important to move away from laborious in-house systems to a customizable single sign-on option for students and teachers • How automated provisioning improves onboarding and offboarding experiences for staff • How the expansion of curricular resources is driving the need for quicker, more flexible rostering and simpler authentication • How a single, customized app dashboard can improve security of accounts and maximize instructional time in the classroom
90% of cybersecurity incidents in K–12 education start with phishing. While content filtering and user training stop many threats, sophisticated attacks can easily slip through the cracks, targeting staff and even students via texts, social media, and personal email. In this session, learn how Identity Automation’s browser-based PhishID, an easily deployed browser plugin available for K12 faculty and staff users at no cost, can adapt in real time to stop zero-day threats traditional anti-phishing tools miss, including social engineering scams and adversary-in-the-middle attacks.
Delve into the power of data analytics in revolutionizing device lifecycle management. This session will guide you through the essentials of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform decisions surrounding device procurement, maintenance, and retirement. Learn how to leverage data to build robust policies that establish clear cause-and-effect accountability among school administrators, students, and parents. By doing so, you will not only foster a culture of responsibility but also significantly lower device breakage rates. Additionally, the session will cover the latest tools and techniques for effective data management, ensuring your school is equipped to make data-driven decisions that optimize both device performance and educational outcomes.
Our comprehensive suite of services encompasses all of the services designed to provide a seamless end-to-end solution. This holistic approach guarantees that schools can maximize the lifespan and utility of their electronic devices while aligning with their educational objective... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT Ditslear C
Your network looks fine—until it isn’t. Your app inventory seems manageable—until a data breach exposes a rogue tool you didn’t know existed. And your devices? Some are quietly routing traffic through VPNs or proxies, undermining every safeguard you’ve put in place.
District tech leaders are constantly asked questions they should be able to answer—but often don’t have the tools or time to investigate: Where are my network security gaps? Which apps are sharing student data? What apps just popped up in our environment? Is that app’s latest policy update still COPPA-compliant? Which student devices are compromised—or being shared?
This session will show how Lightspeed Insight and Signal work together to flip over every rock and hand you the answers you need—fast, clear, and actionable. If your job involves securing infrastructure, protecting student data, or maintaining device integrity, join us and see an easier way to get the answers you need.
AI is revolutionizing education, but how can schools ensure it aligns with their unique priorities and expectations? With MagicSchool AI, districts can customize AI to support their vision—whether it’s streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing personalized learning, or maintaining ethical AI use. This session will explore how MagicSchool AI empowers schools to tailor AI features, ensuring alignment with curriculum goals, district policies, and student safety standards. Join us to discover practical strategies and real-world examples of how schools are leveraging AI to save time, support educators, and keep human connection at the heart of learning.
Dr. Megan Tolin is a passionate about supporting teachers as they leverage technology to create meaningful learning experiences for students. With a strong background in education, both K-12 and at the university level, she has worked as a high school science teacher, technology integration... Read More →
As technology continues to play an integral role in K-12 education, school IT teams face increasing challenges in maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient digital environments. This session will explore how modern tools and strategies, particularly AI and observability, can transform IT operations and support education goals. We’ll begin by discussing the evolving role of K-12 technology personnel and the unique demands they face in today’s schools, then dive into the concept of observability, highlighting how it, alongside AI and machine learning, provides deep insights to proactively address system issues, enhance performance, and boost security.
