MAEDS Fall Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to MAEDS Fall 2022 Conference - Delivering since 1964

9:00am EDT

PRECONFERENCE - Connect with Apple

Apple is here to help you create engaging educational experiences in any environment. Join Apple Education Specialists as they answer your questions and show you powerful ways to integrate technology into learning, teaching and leadership.

Speakers

Apple Inc.

Wednesday October 26, 2022 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Peninsula

Apple, Apple

9:00am EDT

PRECONFERENCE - Bluum’s K-12 Ed Tech Showcase

Bluum – Sowing the Seeds of Success. The past, present and future of our K-12 Ed Tech solution value proposition.

1st Hour – Bluum’s Educational Services Team - Planning for success! Utilizing technology to impact learning through strategic planning, focused product selection, and ongoing support in the classroom.

2nd Hour – 2022-23 Classroom Tech Look Ahead

3rd Hour – Tailgate with Bluum – Raffle for Bluum’s premium tailgate gear and Bluum sponsored Educational Services…must be present to win!

Speakers

Ben Kevern

K-12 Sales Account Executive, Bluum

I've been helping schools utilize the REMC contract to maximize their budget for K-12 Ed Tech product selection and purchasing since 2017 with Tierney Brothers and now Bluum.

Wednesday October 26, 2022 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Mackinac

Device Management, Device Management

9:00am EDT

PRECONFERENCE - METL Meeting (Invite Only)

October METL meeting for METL members only.

Speakers

Kurt Rheaume

Sr Exec Dir, IT Solutions, Wayne RESA

Wednesday October 26, 2022 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tower A

Leadership, Leadership

12:00pm EDT

Registration

Wednesday October 26, 2022 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tower Office 115 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

1:00pm EDT

Exhibitor Area Open

Wednesday October 26, 2022 1:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Exhibitor’s Hall 116 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

1:15pm EDT

Opening & Welcome

Wednesday October 26, 2022 1:15pm - 1:25pm EDT
Dining Hall 117 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

1:40pm EDT

Dante for Audio over IP

Dante is an inoperability technology licensed by software and hardware manufacturers worldwide. As these devices become more commonplace in production networks, you will need to identify not only how to use and manage these devices, but also keep them secure from unauthorized changes. Discover those, and see a live demo of Dante in action.

Steve Van Dyke - svandyke@portageps.org

Speakers

Steve Van Dyke

Data Center Systems Specialist, Portage Public Schools

MAEDS 2022 Presentation Dante pdf

Wednesday October 26, 2022 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Peninsula

AV, AV

1:40pm EDT

The Future is Clouded

The cloud is the future. It's coming. I know it. You know it. It's inevitable. Embrace it! The days of blinking lights in a dingy basement closet are coming to a close. In this session, we will discuss the benefits and economics of moving to the cloud. We'll also go over the basics of the AWS service offerings, some initial use cases, and how to move forward into the cloudy future.

Michael Coats - michael.coats@kresa.org

Speakers

Michael Coats

IT Infrastructure Manager, Kalamazoo RESA

I spent almost a decade as an engineer with a Managed Service Provider doing Microsoft and VMware engineering and support before changing gears at Kalamazoo RESA, the local Educational Service Agency for Kalamazoo County in southwest Michigan.As a parent of two, I found my passion... Read More →

Wednesday October 26, 2022 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Tower A

Cloud, Cloud

1:40pm EDT

Programming, Robotics, CTE – Protecting Production & Student Sandboxes

Looking for ideas to help foster a supportive and safe environment for your technology classes such as Computer Programming, Robotics, or other CTE courses? Jason Burt will be presenting how he has been navigating this road as both the Technology Director and teacher of a CTE class in Systems Administration. Discussions will include topics such as network isolation and creating sandboxed environments to encourage explorative learning while protecting critical services.

Jason Burt - burt@eriemason.k12.mi.us

Speakers

Jason Burt

Mason Consolidated Schools

CTEMAEDSStudentSandboxes pptx

Wednesday October 26, 2022 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Tower C 114 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

Leadership, Leadership

1:40pm EDT

ABC's & 123's and 5G

In this session, we will discuss how 5G will impact education - in the classroom, throught the campus, across the digitial divide, and beyond!!

Ben Jenkins - ben.jenkins@cradlepoint.com
FAith Anderson - fanderson@bytespeed.com

Speakers

Ben Jenkins

Regional Sales Manager, Cradlepoint, Inc.

Cradlepoint is the market leader in cloud-managed LTE/5G routers and adapters. Popular use cases in K12 include: Bus WiFi, Pop-Up Network Kits for Portable Classrooms, Surveillance, POTS line replacement, Remote Work/Learning, and using cellular broadband as a primary or backup Internet... Read More →

Wednesday October 26, 2022 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Tower B

Networking, Networking

1:40pm EDT

MECM (SCCM) and Intune - What's the deal with these?

What's new, what's old, how do I make that fit in to my day to day.

Josh Bowen - josh.bowen@trace3.com
Eric Krebill - eric.krebill@trace3.com

Speakers

Josh Bowen

Trace3

Wednesday October 26, 2022 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Mackinac

Security, Security

2:50pm EDT

Moving Staff and Student file storage to the cloud

Everyone is all hyped up about the "cloud" and how great it is. Have you thought about moving your stuff to the cloud? What's holding you up? It's a cloud - clouds are all soft and fluffy, nothing to be afraid of! 2 years ago Tri County Schools moved all file storage for both staff and students to Google Cloud and it's been great. In this session we'll talk about what made us move to the cloud, what went well, and what didn't. We'll discuss things to consider as you make plans to move to the cloud, stakeholders to get involved in each phase of the plan, and things to look out for as you make the change. Whether you're a Google school or an Office 365 school, this session should have something for everyone.

Eric Krebill - ekrebill@tricountyschools.com

Speakers

Eric Krebill

Technology Consultant, Tri County Area Schools

Moving Staff and Student file storage to the cloud pdf

Wednesday October 26, 2022 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
Mackinac

Cloud, Cloud

2:50pm EDT

So You're 1:1 Thanks to COVID Part 2 - Lessons Learned

Did you attend last year's "1:1 Thanks to COVID Roundtable" and have updates/experiences to share? New to K-12 and aren't sure where to start with managing deployment, repairs, device management, integration, and more? This will be a follow up to 2021's session about lessons learned during our first post-pandemic school year. Come share what works, what hasn't worked, and get ideas for what we would LIKE to have working moving forward.

Ben Rimes - brimes@ccs.coloma.org

Speakers

Ben Rimes

Technology Director/District SIP Chair, Coloma Community Schools

Wednesday October 26, 2022 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
Peninsula

Device Management, Device Management

2:50pm EDT

Elevate Your Skills

Michigan School Business Officials offers a certification for the Chief Technology Officers. This is a great way to network with other technology directors/supervisors throughout the state. This program is recognized by your Superintendent and Board. Learn more about the program and how you can elevate your leadership.

Debbie Kopkau - dkopkau@msbo.org

Rick Webb - rwebb@fremont.net

Fred Sharpsteen - fsharpsteen@moisd.org

Speakers

Debbie Kopkau

MSBO

I am the Director of Certification and the founder of the MSBO Certification Program which has been in place since 1999. This program was created to help business officials be confident and efficient in their positions. Please join me in the session to hear more about the Chief Technology... Read More →

Wednesday October 26, 2022 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
Tower B

Leadership, Leadership

2:50pm EDT

How to Diagnose Network Issues Quickly

When you get a phone call saying the internet is down, do you know how to deterime what and where the issue is? I will share tips and tricks to quickly identify issues and the steps I do to determine if it's a physical, layer 2, layer 3, DNS, filter, or other issue.

Speakers

Nicholas A. Hay

Director of Information Services, Monroe County ISD

Network Troubleshooting Handout docx

Wednesday October 26, 2022 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
Tower A

Networking, Networking

2:50pm EDT

MIHI Office Update

Coming soon!

Speakers

Eric Frederick

Chief Connectivity Officer, Michigan High Speed Internet Office

Eric Frederick serves as the State of Michigan’s first Chief Connectivity Officer. In this role, Mr. Frederick leads the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) with the goals of achieving universal broadband access and creating a more digitally equitable state. Mr. Frederick... Read More →

Wednesday October 26, 2022 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
Tower C 114 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

Security, Security

3:50pm EDT

Refreshment Break & Exhibit Viewing

Wednesday October 26, 2022 3:50pm - 4:10pm EDT
Exhibitor Hall 118 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

4:10pm EDT

Evolving Threats: A Survival Guide to Managing IoT Security

Security Consultant Charles Brandt provides a case-study driven practical guide to securing IoT devices and other non-traditional endpoints in your environment, using best practices from cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST. He will discuss the growing challenges schools face with IoT wearables and sensors, door access control, security cameras, AV equipment, iPads/Chromebooks, and printers and copiers. Marco has used these techniques to secure more than 160,000 IoT devices nationwide.

Charles Brandt charles.brandt@marconet.com (Cyber Security Consultant)
Jared Thienes jared.thienes@marconet.com (Cyber Security Consultant)

Speakers

Charles Brandt

Security Consultant, Marco Technologies

Charles Brandt is a Twin Cities based Security Consultant at Marco Technologies. Before joining the company, he served as an IT director, project manager, and business owner. Focused on real-world application of cybersecurity frameworks, Charles has extensive experience... Read More →

2022 MAEDS Michigan pdf

Wednesday October 26, 2022 4:10pm - 5:10pm EDT
Tower B

Cloud, Cloud

4:10pm EDT

So You Want to Be A Tech Director? Lessons Learned in the First Year On the Job

In this session, the presenter will share his experiences leading up to getting hired and through his first year serving as the Executive Director of Technology in the school district in which he works. The presenter will talk about the importance of building a successful technology team, the challenges associated with leading from the front, and the value of building communication and collaboration with all stakeholders. Throughout this session we will brainstorm and work together to crowd source other best practices employed by others in the room and share-out our findings with conference attendees.

Nate Moore - nmoore@kearsleyschools.org

Speakers

Nate Moore

Executive Director of Technology, Kearsley Community Schools

So You Want to Be A Tech Director? pdf

Wednesday October 26, 2022 4:10pm - 5:10pm EDT
Tower A

Leadership, Leadership

4:10pm EDT

Documenting your Fiber network, Tips and Tools

Discuss tools we use to document our fiber network and what you should keep track of. This will include using products like Google Earth, Google Maps, OSP Insight, and a few others, etc.

Shawn Gartee -sgartee@lapeerisd.org
Dan Allen - dallen@lapeerisd.org

Speakers

Shawn Gartee

OSP Engineer, Lapeer County ISD

Dan Allen

Director of Technology, Lapeer County ISD

Excel Sample Splice map pdf

Visio Drop Config pdf

Visio Sample network map pdf

KRESA Downtown Splice Capsule 9 28 2021 pdf

MAEDS 2022 Documenting your Fiber Network pptx

Wednesday October 26, 2022 4:10pm - 5:10pm EDT
Peninsula

Networking, Networking

4:10pm EDT

Don't Pay the Ransom - Part 2

Part 2 to our speaking engagement from last year.

Ted Joffs - tjoffs@sentinel.com

Speakers

Ted Joffs

National Manager DFIR & Engineering, Fortis™ by Sentinel Technologies

Ted Joffs is a seasoned technology leader with global experience across all industries with a focus on security. He has been with Sentinel Technologies & Fortis by Sentinel for over 10 years consulting and delivering services to clients in all aspects of technology with a strong... Read More →

Wednesday October 26, 2022 4:10pm - 5:10pm EDT
Tower C 114 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

Security, Security

4:10pm EDT

Third Party Patching ... PatchMyPC Is Easy-Mode!

Tired of building applications for software like Acrobat Reader, Chrome, PowerBI Desktop, Firefox, VLC, Zoom, etc to keep your users up-to-date? Wish you could provide more software as available to your users but don't have the capacity to test and build applications? Ever considered updating software you might not officially support, but your users totally use like FileZilla, TeamViewer, Notepad++, iTunes, etc? Could you find value in having access to these features for ConfigMgr and/or Intune? With a PatchMyPC subscription that dream can be a reality and it's easier than you think!

Chris Thomas - cthomas@inghamisd.org

Speakers

Chris Thomas

Desktop Engineer, Ingham Intermediate School District

Chris Thomas has supported technology in K-12 public schools for the last 20 years and now serves as the Desktop Engineer supporting Ingham Intermediate School District, Eaton RESA, and 5 local education associations. He is also an active member of the Configuration Manager community... Read More →

Cody Mathis

Software Engineerg, Patch My PC

I just work here :)

2022 MAEDS Third Party Patching ... PatchMyPC Is Easy Mode pptx

Wednesday October 26, 2022 4:10pm - 5:10pm EDT
Mackinac

Security, Security

5:30pm EDT

Exhibitor’s Reception & Exhibit Viewing

Wednesday October 26, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Exhibitor’s Hall 119 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

6:45pm EDT

Dinner

Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter
Classic Caesar Salad, Parmesan Croutons, House-Made Caesar Dressing
Mexican Street Corn Salad: Grilled Street Corn, Onion, Peppers, Avocado, Sour Cream and Feta
Herb Roasted Tricolor Fingerling Potatoes
Fresh Steamed Green Beans
Slow Smoked Beef Brisket with Balsamic BBQ Sauce
French Cut Chicken Breast Piccatta
Bourbon Caramel Bread Pudding
Chocolate Covered Cannoli
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea/Lemonade

Wednesday October 26, 2022 6:45pm - 8:00pm EDT
Dining Hall 120 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

8:30pm EDT

Euchre Tournament

Wednesday October 26, 2022 8:30pm - 11:59pm EDT
Tower C 122 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

8:30pm EDT

Social/Game Room

Wednesday October 26, 2022 8:30pm - 11:59pm EDT
Tower C 121 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

7:00am EDT

Breakfast

American Potatoes
Maple Sausage Links
Applewood Bacon
French Toast
Fresh Scrambled Eggs
Fresh Sliced Fruits and Berries
Breakfast Breads
Croissants
Muffins
Mini Danish,
Preserves and Butter
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Hot Tea and Assorted Chilled Juices

Thursday October 27, 2022 7:00am - 8:30am EDT
Dining Hall 123 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

8:30am EDT

Whats New in Education

Great teachers and powerful technology are a powerful combination. Apple is proud to make products that unleash the potential in every student. Learn about the newest Apple products, tools, and programs for education that will accelerate student success and spark creativity in every learner.

Apple Inc. - wcornwell@apple.com

Speakers

Apple Inc.

Thursday October 27, 2022 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Tower C 114 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

Apple, Apple

8:30am EDT

Improving Security and Data Protection with AWS

With the increasing importance of cybersecurity, many schools are left wondering how best to protect their student data and digital infrastructure from disasters and threats like ransomware and DDoS. In this session, learn why schools are turning to the cloud to increase their security posture and improve their ability to recover in a disaster, be it a physical event or a cybersecurity attack. We’ll discuss how the AWS Cloud can help you prevent and recover from threats and discuss key concepts & services, including compliance and the shared responsibility model.

Glenn Davis - gdaws@amazon.com

Speakers

Glenn Davis

Sr. Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

Thursday October 27, 2022 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Tower B

Cloud, Cloud

8:30am EDT

SEN Update & SEN Services Technical Discussion

SEN annual update including new "2.0 Updates" and 123.NET Internet access changes. After the update there will be technical discussions about DDoS attacks, end user tracking, and mechanisms.With remaining time Q&A with Kurt K. Torok, SEN Network Intregrator, for any networking questions.

Matt Stark - mstark@geneseeisd.org
Kurt K. Torok - ktorok@kresa.org

Speakers

Matt Stark

Director, MISEN, Inc

As the Director of MISEN, I am currently responsible for all aspects of managing and directing a statewide high-speed optical network (State Education Network), consisting of 8,000+ miles of fiber connecting 55 Intermediate School Districts/Regional Service Agencies with over 3,000... Read More →

Thursday October 27, 2022 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Peninsula

Networking, Networking

8:30am EDT

PowerShell - You're Using It, Right?

PowerShell has the ability to help save you time and effort while also providing you consistent results and documented processes. Find those annoying manual tasks you or your staff do and come learn how you can start to remove some of that manual effort for automated tasks. We'll cover some fundamentals, but try to spend the majority of the time focusing on real-world examples of how we use PowerShell at our organization to make our lives easier.

Chris Thomas - cthomas@inghamisd.org

Speakers

Chris Thomas

Desktop Engineer, Ingham Intermediate School District

2022 MAEDS PowerShell, You're Using It, Right pptx

Thursday October 27, 2022 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Mackinac

Scripting, Scripting

8:30am EDT

Cyber Security 2022 - What should you be doing?

Oakland Schools ISD provides direct IT services to 17 local school districts. Cybersecurity continues to be a focus, and finding ways to implement meaningful solutions that deliver best-in-class protection is critical. During this session, we will review the cybersecurity tools we have implemented with topics including Security Team Design, Security Operations Center and SIEM usage, EDR, Cyber awareness training, and Phishing. We will also highlight some of the plans in our Cyber roadmap and make connections between the deployed tools and the current threat landscape. As we all know, cybersecurity is a journey, not a destination, and we want to share what we continue to find along the way.

Ryan Velzy - Director of Technology Operations
Chris Delaney - Network Engineer - Security

Speakers

Ryan Velzy

Director of Technology Operations, Oakland Schools

Thursday October 27, 2022 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Tower A

Security, Security

9:40am EDT

Cooperating in the Cloud

This session will be a roundtable panel, talking about how ISD's have worked together and supporting each other in the cloud, as well as supporting the Datahub and Michigan Collaboration Hub projects. We'll talk about lessons learned, obstacles and successes, and how partnering can help you move to the cloud more effectively and securely.

Troy Calgaro - tcalgaro@oaisd.org
Michael Coats - michael.coats@kresa.org

Speakers

Troy Calgaro

Network Operations Manager, Ottawa Area ISD

Thursday October 27, 2022 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Tower B

Cloud, Cloud

9:40am EDT

Deploy and manage Chromebooks like a Pro!

Get practical advice, tips, and tools for developing a successful Chromebook program at your school. Whether you are just getting started with Chromebooks, or are already managing thousands of them, you will learn essential tools, practices, and strategies for deploying, managing, monitoring, and protecting your devices. These tips will save you time and money and help ensure your devices are optimized for learning.

John Sowash - jrsowash@sowashventures.com

Speakers

John Sowash

CEO, Livingston Christian School

John Sowash is an experienced educator and former school administrator who challenges educators to lead their classrooms with creativity and inspiration. John inspires educators to use technology connect with and challenge students. Schools around the world have invited John to come... Read More →

Thursday October 27, 2022 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Peninsula

Device Management, Device Management

9:40am EDT

The Journey to Wi-Fi 6/6E

Wireless use is growing exponentially, resulting in increased pressure on K–12 networks. With its high capacity capabilities, Wi-Fi 6/6E is the next-generation standard in wireless networking A rapid-shift and increase in devices coming back to campus through student 1:1 programs have brought a renewed urgency amongst school administrators to ponder the impact they will have on the network. With more endpoints and demand for greater throughput to support data heavy applications like virtual and augmented reality; K–12 districts are among early Wi-Fi 6 adopters, upgrading with an eye toward future networking needs. Learn from our experts and join with your peers on how districts are utilizing Wi-Fi 6 to stay connected and account for the future growth of devices connecting to the network.

Jay Myers - jay.myers@cdw.com

Speakers

Jay Myers

Enterprise Wireless Solutions Architect, CDWG

The Journey To WiFi 6 MAEDS pdf

Thursday October 27, 2022 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Tower A

Networking, Networking

9:40am EDT

Tools to Create Your Own Identity Management System

Identity management systems are used to manage student users without the involvement of the
technology department. Everything from creating student accounts to changing student passwords can
be managed systematically.
In this session we'll go over how to use free tools like PowerShell, GAM, GCDS, ADFS, and IIS to create
your own identity management system. Using the framework of the identity management system in
place at Tri County Schools, we'll focus on how the tools work and how you can use them in your
district.

Eric Krebill - ekrebill@tricountyschools.com

Speakers

Eric Krebill

Technology Consultant, Tri County Area Schools

Tools to create your own Identity Management System pptx

Powershell zip

HTML zip

Thursday October 27, 2022 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Mackinac

Scripting, Scripting

9:40am EDT

State of Ransomware in Education 2022

How often have schools been affected by Ransomware in the past year? How often do they fully recover? How long does it take? How does Cyberinsurance factor into their response?

Come for insights into an ever more challenging attack environment and the trends we're seeing on the operational burden ransomware is placing on the education sector.

Stay to hear a story pulled straight from Sophos Rapid Response, where a Ransomware Actor did something totally unexpected after infecting a school with their brand of Ransomware.

Daniel Faltisco - Daniel.Faltisco@sophos.com

Speakers

Daniel Faltisco

Channel Sales Engineer, Sophos

Daniel Faltisco is a Channel Sales Engineer with Sophos, serving the Central region of the US. His experience with Information Security extends back to his time in the military and continued in the professional world with his first job out of college, where he served as a Systems... Read More →

MAEDS Conference 2022 Presentation pptx

Thursday October 27, 2022 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Tower C 114 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

Security, Security

10:40am EDT

Refreshment Break

Thursday October 27, 2022 10:40am - 10:50am EDT
Tower Prefunction 124 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

10:50am EDT

Data Protection and Cloud Backup with Synology

During this live interactive session, we will cover how an effective data protection plan can mitigate the risk of being locked out of critical data and best practices for creating a ransomware backup and recovery plan for critical devices with minimal disruption. Also we will look at Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 data retention policies and how to create a safety net in case of data disaster with SaaS.

Josue Guzman - josueg@synology.com
Eric Krebill - eric.krebill@trace3.com

Speakers

Josue Guzman

Synology

Josue Guzman, a Senior Technical Account Manager, has been with Synology since 2018, and focuses on helping organizations across the East Coast. He has a wealth of technical knowledge on storage, file collaboration, backup and disaster recovery, business continuity, and hybrid cloud... Read More →

Thursday October 27, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
Mackinac

Cloud, Cloud

10:50am EDT

Food Service Systems: Challenges and Successes in a K12 World

Roundtable discussion on the various types of food service systems, hardware, and software districts use. What are the challenges and successes your district has experienced in the realm of food service or has this never crossed you mind? Let's discuss.

Lyndsay Johnson-LeMieux - johnsonl@wbsdweb.com

Speakers

Lyndsay Johnson-LeMieux

Director of Technology and Instructional Integration, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

I am new to the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, but I have been working in and with schools for over 18 years. I am interesting in the MTSS process and how we can use technology tools in education effectively to provide interventions and adaptations students and teachers need... Read More →

Thursday October 27, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
Tower A

Data, Data

10:50am EDT

Untangling your YouTube policy

In late 2021, Google introduce new controls for managing student access to YouTube. These policies are effective, but confusing. Let’s take a deep dive into the Google admin console to examine the options and create the policy that is right for your district.

John Sowash - jrsowash@sowashventures.com

Speakers

John Sowash

CEO, Livingston Christian School

Thursday October 27, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
Peninsula

Device Management, Device Management

10:50am EDT

E-rate and ECF and ACP...OH MY!

Joe Polasek, your friendly neighborhood State E-Rate Coordinator, will be raising awareness and taking your questions on the various programs aiding on-and-off campus connectivity this school year.

Joe Polasek - polasekj3@michigan.gov

Speakers

Joe Polasek

State E-Rate Coordinator, Michigan Department of Education

All things connectivity: On campus, off campus, to libraries, to other anchor institutions, etc! The state of MI is receiving an estimated $1.3 billion for broadband connections, so let's make sure that our schools have a voice in how and where it is spent.

2022 E Rate et al MAEDS Presentation pdf

Thursday October 27, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
Tower B

Leadership, Leadership

10:50am EDT

So, you want to be a District Technology Leader??

This session will be geared to those that are new in their leadership role, or those that are seeking to be promoted into a technology leadership role. We will look at some of the common characteristics that define a good technology leader in a K-12 environment, and discuss ways that individuals can enhance their ability to succeed in this role.

Speakers

Chris Nelson

Director, Lenawee/Monroe Technology Consortium

Professionally, my passion is with seeing students succeed no matter what their situation. I love how technology enables the use and customization of curriculum for each and every child.Personally, I love hockey, football, micro-brews, biking, and attempting to be a triathlete.You... Read More →

Thursday October 27, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
Tower C 114 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

Leadership, Leadership

12:10pm EDT

Lunch

Southwestern Salad with Romaine Tomato, Roasted Corn, Avocado, Cheddar Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
Mexican Street Corn Salad with Cotija Cheese
Mexican Slaw with Lime and Cilantro
Smoked Cheddar Corn Bread
Marinated Chicken
Beef Flank Strips
Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Guacamole, Diced Tomatoes, Cheddar, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo
Warm Flour Tortillas
Authentic Mexican Rice
Mexican Flan
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Tea and Iced Tea/Lemonade

Thursday October 27, 2022 12:10pm - 1:40pm EDT
Dining Hall 125 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

1:00pm EDT

Exhibitor Area Open

Thursday October 27, 2022 1:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Exhibitor’s Hall 126 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

2:00pm EDT

PowerShell Storage Automation with AWS, Azure, and GCP

Demonstrations of how to connect to all three major cloud platforms with PowerShell, specifically focused on using storage platforms (AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Storage) to house backups or other data transfer files. Especially useful for off site, cloud based backups and, increasingly, vendor requirements to connect to these cloud based storage platforms for data transfers.

James Tyler - james.tyler@rivervalleyschools.org

Speakers

James Tyler

Assistant Director of Technology, River Valley School District

Areas of interest and expertise: PowerShell, Automation, AWS. Professional Experience:- Assistant Director of Technology, River Valley School District,- Senior Systems Administrator, United Federal Credit Union,- IT Support Engineer, Amazon,- Systems Administrator, Berrien RESA

PowerShell Storage Automation with AWS, Azure, and GCP (1) pdf

Thursday October 27, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tower A

Cloud, Cloud

2:00pm EDT

8 Tips for Protecting Student Privacy & District Data in EdTech

How many new apps and/or vendors has your district adopted in the past few years? You might be surprised to learn it’s likely far more than you think.

The edtech industry is exploding. At the same time, students, teachers, and staff are using their district Google account to sign up for a wide variety of apps (either on purpose or accidentally). While some of these apps can provide benefits, many are creating real student privacy concerns and data security risks.

Data privacy and data security go hand-in-hand. This is particularly true when it comes to applications that have access to your district’s data—whether or not they’re approved.

After attending this session, participants will understand why they need visibility into the edtech apps connected to their domain. You will leave with actionable steps you can take to manage and control these apps through positive collaboration and transparency with your stakeholders.

Branden Richey - brichey@managedmethods.com

Speakers

Branden Richey

Account Executive, ManagedMethods

Managed Methods secures and monitors the data that students, teachers, and administrators share, access and store in Google for Education and Office 365 for Education, including scanning Gmail and Office 365 Mail for malware, personal or sensitive data, phishing schemes, and objectionable... Read More →

Branden MAEDS2022 8 Tips for Protecting Student Privacy & District Data in EdTech (2) pdf

Thursday October 27, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tower C 114 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

Data, Data

2:00pm EDT

What's new with the admin console?

The Google Admin Console is constantly changing and evolving. This session is your shortcut to the latest updates, new features available for managing your users, devices, and data. Join me for an overview of the latest updates so that you can mange your Google environment effectively.

John Sowash - jrsowash@sowashventures.com

Speakers

John Sowash

CEO, Livingston Christian School

Thursday October 27, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Peninsula

Device Management, Device Management

2:00pm EDT

Power Up Technical Service and Support

Power Up your Technical Staff through FREE REMC Professional Learning Opportunities. REMC is launching a new series of Technical Toolkits specifically for School Technicians: Basic troubleshooting • Basic networking • Basic audio/visual support • Customer Service for Technical support • Cybersecurity Essentials Come to learn more and how to get the most out of REMC SAVE.

Trae Forgette - tforgette@maresa.org

Merri Lynn Colligan - mcolligan@washtenawisd.org

Mike Richardson - mikerichardson@remc.org

Speakers

Trae Forgette

Technology Director / REMC 21 Director, Marquette Alger RESA

My name is Trae Forgette and I have been providing Technology support in K12 education since 2000. I am currently the Technology Director for Marquette-Alger RESA as well as the REMC 21 Director.

Thursday October 27, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tower B

Leadership, Leadership

2:00pm EDT

Technology Leadership - Career Tips and Tricks from a recently retired K12 CTO

In this session I will share some of my best technology leadership and life tips from a 25 year career in educational technology and before that as a military officer. I will also share some of my favorite people and leaders that have influenced and guided me in that journey. Please come willing to share your story and tips as we all are better when we share our perspectives and experiences. This will be the first presentation I perform as a retired K12 Chief Technology Officer.

Thomas Ashley - tom.ashley@cdwg.com

Speakers

Tom Ashley

Education Strategist, CDW Education

I became a Technology Director over twenty-five years ago in Georgia after spending six years in the corporate world working in technology, leadership and training. I worked at Huntington County Schools in Indiana as Chief Technology Officer for over 20 years. I hold a bachelor’s... Read More →

2022 Technology Tip and Tricks MAEDS pdf

Thursday October 27, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Mackinac

Leadership, Leadership

3:10pm EDT

Do you know where your data is?

How well do you know the availability, usability, integrity and security of data managed by the information systems you are using? A practical approach to data governance in schools.

Kurt Rheaume - rheaumk@resa.net
Mike Rohwer - mrohwer@oaisd.org

Speakers

Kurt Rheaume

Sr Exec Dir, IT Solutions, Wayne RESA

MAEDS Conference 2022 Data Governance pdf

Thursday October 27, 2022 3:10pm - 4:10pm EDT
Peninsula

Data, Data

3:10pm EDT

Memoirs of a Bruised Tech - Part 2

Customer service skills are as essential as the skills required to resolve issues for our teachers, students, staff, and parents. Sometimes tales of our woes and triumphs can help those "green and seasoned" alike to provide growth in the customer service arena. This session will focus on those tales and the lessons learned, specifically the phrase "It's not what you say, it's how you say it". Audience participation will be encouraged, but not required, so that we can all share our own tales and lessons learned.

Damian Koob - dkoob@vbisd.org

Speakers

Damian Koob

Director of TechnologyServices, VBISD

MAEDS 2022 Customer Service Presentation pptx

Thursday October 27, 2022 3:10pm - 4:10pm EDT
Tower B

Leadership, Leadership

3:10pm EDT

Building Graphical Applications with PowerShell

An overview of using windows forms and PowerShell to build graphical applications with PowerShell for systems and user management.

James Tyler - james.tyler@rivervalleyschools.org

Speakers

James Tyler

Assistant Director of Technology, River Valley School District

Building Graphical Applications with PowerShell pdf

Thursday October 27, 2022 3:10pm - 4:10pm EDT
Mackinac

Scripting, Scripting

3:10pm EDT

How to get cyber security on your leadership's radar

This session is designed to help the technology leader communicate the importance of cybersecurity with district leadership groups. The presentation that is used in this session is offered as as a tool for district technology leaders to have and customize with their own local data. The session is provided by a recently retired CTO with over 25 years of k12 technology leadership experience.

Thomas Ashley - tom.ashley@cdwg.com

Speakers

Tom Ashley

Education Strategist, CDW Education

2022 Cyber Security for Tech Leaders pptx

Thursday October 27, 2022 3:10pm - 4:10pm EDT
Tower A

Security, Security

4:10pm EDT

Refreshment Break & Exhibit Viewing

Thursday October 27, 2022 4:10pm - 6:15pm EDT
Governors AB 127 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

4:25pm EDT

The Grover Fun Run

Thursday October 27, 2022 4:25pm - 6:00pm EDT
Jazz Live Field 128 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

5:15pm EDT

Exhibitor’s Reception & Exhibit Viewing

Thursday October 27, 2022 5:15pm - 6:15pm EDT
Exhibitor’s Hall 129 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

6:15pm EDT

Dinner

Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter
Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Salad with Capers, Roasted Red Peppers, Balsamic Glaze
Chopped Salad, Cucumber, Red Peppers, Chickpeas, Bermuda Onion, Torn Parsley / Served
Over Chopped Romaine, Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing
Yukon Gold Cheddar Smashed Potatoes
Broccolini with Roasted Garlic
Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak with Creamy Mushroom Demi.
French Cut Chicken Breast with Scarpriello Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Vinegar Peppers,
Broccoli Rabe
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Hazelnut Torte
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea/Lemonade

Thursday October 27, 2022 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Dining Hall 130 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

7:15pm EDT

Entertainment

Thursday October 27, 2022 7:15pm - 10:15pm EDT
Dining Hall 131 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

7:00am EDT

Breakfast

Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes
Maple Sausage Links
Applewood Bacon
French Toast
Fresh Scrambled Eggs
Fresh Sliced Fruits and Berries
Breakfast Breads
Croissants
Muffins
Mini Danish,
Preserves and Butter
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Hot Tea and Assorted Chilled Juices

Friday October 28, 2022 7:00am - 9:00am EDT
Dining Hall 132 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

9:00am EDT

MiDataHub: So much functionality, where do I begin?

There are many offerings available from MiDataHub for district staff including services that will streamline enrollment processes for students like UIC Services, Snack-Pack, and Direct Cert to integrations ensuring rosters are up to date daily for widely used systems like SWIS, MiLearn, Eidex, Evaas, Munetrix, and Clever. Lots of systems and functionality to be covered during this session, along with upcoming services and reviewing available tools to ensure the data populating these systems is of highest quality!

Kevin Bullard - kevin.bullard@kresa.org

Speakers

Kevin Bullard

2022 23 Fall Maeds Conference V1 pdf

Friday October 28, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Peninsula

Data, Data

9:00am EDT

Effective Planning for Technology Expenditures in a District Bond Program

Often technology is a bond project afterthought (or at best an add on). The presentation team will discuss several strategies and tactics that have proven to be effective in gaining attention during the bond planning process. Participants will gain insight into proven methods for technology to become an integral part of a bond project.

Scott Vugtaveen - vugteveens@calschools.org
cvanderzee@cbdconsulting.com - cvanderzee@cbdconsulting.com

Speakers

Scott Vugteveen

Director of Technology, Caledonia Community Schools

Friday October 28, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Tower B

Leadership, Leadership

9:00am EDT

Student Workers: Why everyone should explore this

Having trouble hiring and retaining qualified technicians? You have hundreds of options in your building or just down the road. We will discuss how to recruit, train, retain, and compensate (not always with money) student workers and how it can solve a host of staffing problems. Not to mention, it's great for the students as well.

Jim Burkhart - burkhart@colemanschools.net

Speakers

Jim Burkhart

Friday October 28, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Tower A

Leadership, Leadership

9:00am EDT

Engineering RoundTable Discussion

Meet and collaborate with other engineers. Discuss engineering needs and shortages.

Jackie Carstens - carstens@sresd.org
Robert Frost - rfrost@tuscolaisd.org
Kurt Torok - ktorok@kresa.org

Speakers

Jackie Carstens

Technology Director, Shiawassee RESD

Friday October 28, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Mackinac

Networking, Networking

10:00am EDT

Refreshment Break

Friday October 28, 2022 10:00am - 10:20am EDT
Tower Prefunction 133 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

10:20am EDT

Audio Tips and Tricks

Hum in a classroom speaker you can't get rid of? Teacher's microphone sound terrible? Can't get a phone to play over the gym sound system? Even though we are not AV professionals, we quite often get the call to fix AV issues. In this session we will discuss some common audio problems, how to fix them, and some gear that can make your AV life easier.

Jim Burkhart - burkhart@colemanschools.net

Speakers

Jim Burkhart

Friday October 28, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am EDT
Tower B

AV, AV

10:20am EDT

How to utilize your backup environment to the fullest

From immutable backups to offline storage I'll go over best practices I've incorporated into my environments over the years

Nathaniel Wonderly - nathan.wonderly@berrienresa.org

Speakers

Nathaniel Wonderly

District Systems Administrator, Berrien RESA

utilizeyourbackupsmaeds2022 pptx

Friday October 28, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am EDT
Tower A

Data, Data

10:20am EDT

Braiding Available Funding for Ed Tech (or other) Purposes

Working to find funding to support projects or purchases in your home district? Attendees will identify and "braid" possible funding sources to fund Ed Tech endeavors OR other noted priorities.

Joe Polasek - joe.polasek@gmail.com

Speakers

Joe Polasek

State E-Rate Coordinator, Michigan Department of Education

Braiding and Leveraging Funding for Ed Tech MAEDS 2022 pdf

Friday October 28, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am EDT
Peninsula

Leadership, Leadership

10:20am EDT

Automated Chromebook Repair Documentation

Plainwell Community Schools uses Google Forms with Google Apps Script to automatically generate paper repair forms as well as tickets whenever a Google Form is filled out with damage information. This system makes sure that whenever a student has broken their Chromebook (or other device), we know whose it is, what's wrong with it, and where it's coming from before we even see the device.

Evan Tigchelaar - evan.tigchelaar@plainwellschools.org

Speakers

Evan Tigchelaar

Technology Support Specialist I, Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency

Friday October 28, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am EDT
Mackinac

Scripting, Scripting

10:20am EDT

Planning for the worst

There are so many resorces and companies out there telling you what you need to do about cyber security in your district. Join me to discuss some made in MI products that can help get you started in planning for the worst. We are in this together and together we can support each other as we navigate the cyber landscape.

Professional Resources

Speakers

Brandi Reynolds

Director of Technology, Northwest Ed

I have been an educator for 23 years, beginning as a middle school teacher, then as an instructional tech coach, and as Technology Director for both a local district and now for Northwest Education Services. I am grateful to work with so many schools within our region to address... Read More →

Preparing for the Worst '22 pdf

Friday October 28, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am EDT
Tower C 114 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA

Security, Security

11:40am EDT

Lunch & Annual Meeting

Arugula and Spinach Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Dried Cherries, Chopped Egg, Honey Balsamic Dressing
Angus Beef Burgers with Buns and Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato, Sliced Red Onion, American and Swiss Cheese
Slow Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Pork Baked Beans with Brown Sugar
Grilled Mexican Sweet Corn
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Tea and Iced Tea/Lemonade
Apple Pie and Cherry Pie

Friday October 28, 2022 11:40am - 1:15pm EDT
Dining Hall 134 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA