Our third event is sure to bring an extra level of fun! Join us for TechFest at the luxurious Spirit Mountain, nestled in Oregon's beautiful Grand Ronde area. Enjoy top-notch amenities and premium accommodations that ensure both a productive and relaxing stay during TechFest. Be educated from top districts in the area with technology at your fingertips!
Join us for this spectacular FREE event! Breakfast and lunch provided.
TechFest 2024 Schedule
Show Schedule
Thursday, October 17th
08:30AM Breakfast & Check-In
09:00AM Opening Keynote - "Sparking Learning Through Collaboration: Using Grassroots Partnerships to Pioneer Technology Usages in Education and Beyond" - Dr. Corey Frazier
10:00AM Morning Sessions
12:00PM Lunch & Exhibitors (Buffet)
01:00PM Exhibitors
01:30PM Afternoon Sessions
02:30PM Closing Keynote - "Big or Small, Different in Similar Ways" - Kathi Etchemendy
03:00PM Social Hour
Session Schedule At A Glance
09:00AM Event Center Keynote: "Sparking Learning Through Collaboration: Using Grassroots Partnerships to Pioneer Technology Usages in Education and Beyond" - Dr. Corey Frazier
10:00AM Molalla Keynote Q&A
10:00AM Kalapuya "Transitioning from MacBooks to Chromebooks: A Seamless Journey for K-12 Educators" - Leigh Anne Scherer
10:00AM Chasta "Cybersecurity Basics for Educators: A Day in the Life of a Hacker" - Jon Woofter
11:00AM Molalla "Unencumbered by Experience - Growing Your Tech Career in K12" - Kathi Etchemendy
11:00AM Kalapuya "Cybersecurity: Playing Whack-A-Mole or Intentional Work" - Mark Vetter
01:30PM Molalla “From Whiteboards to Touchscreens: A Journey of Interactive Panel Integration" - Leslie Snyder
01:30PM Kalapuya "Peer Collaboration within the K-12 Environment" - Marc Elliot
01:30PM Event Center Round Table Discussions - District Leads
02:30PM Event Center "Big or Small, Different in a Similar Way" - Kathi Etchemendy
*session details below
Hotel Information
Wednesday and Thursday nights available for booking.
Room Rate: $119 + 10% tax/night
To make reservations please call 1-800-760-7977
Mention TechFest 2024 when booking.
Keynote Speaker- Dr. Corey Frazier, Ph.D., PE
Engineering & Techology Equity Leader at Intel
Dr. Frazier has nearly 20 years of experience in technical and organizational leadership, technology equity, startup coaching, and tech innovation.
As an engineering leader, he has led technical teams on the development of the Aurora Supercomputer, in the development of trajectory data for the Space Shuttle across 13 successful missions, and in innovation programs that have saved engineering time through automation and process improvement.
For communities, he has strategized and directed nearly half-million dollars in investments to deliver over a million dollars in value in the spaces of tech equity and empowerment, and he has directed tens of thousands of hours in skills-based volunteering and pro bono consultation.
For companies, Corey drives strategic, equitable practices and community partnerships that create new business opportunities, drive employee retention, and reveal insights for product development. All while growing the image of the brand.
Keynote: "Sparking Learning Through Collaboration: Using Grassroots Partnerships to Pioneer Technology Usages in Education and Beyond"
In this talk, Corey will inspire attendees to explore win-win outcomes through industry collaboration and he’ll reinforce how schools play a vital, thought leadership role in helping tech companies like Intel shed light on productivity and learning improvements afforded by new products and emerging technologies like AI. He will share his journey from the Space Shuttle to the Aurora Supercomputer to community leader, his experiences in doing more with less within the industry while still being impactful, and how he has crafted a framework that demonstrates that “Tech for Good, is Good for Business” – where programs further the goals of both educators and Intel’s business. Attendees will learn principles for effective industry/education partnerships and lessons learned from Corey’s tangible experiences in helping communities in need adopt emerging technologies through grassroots partnership, and how tip-of-the-spear efforts with schools will be vital for demonstrating the value of AI in the classroom.
Breakout Sessions
Kalapuya
10:00 AM
Transitioning from MacBooks to Chromebooks: A Seamless Journey for K-12 Educators
Join us for an insightful session on the strategic transition from MacBooks to Chromebooks for teacher devices in the North Clackamas School District. Learn how we set up for success and made this transition with little dissent from teachers and positive impacts on teaching and learning (not to mention our budget!).
Chasta
10:00 AM
Cybersecurity Basics for Educators: A Day in the Life of a Hacker
Do things like data protection, privacy, and security leave you wondering why it is all important to you as an educator? Or are you trying to find ways to help educators in your school unravel these concepts? If so, join us for a session to help you work safely with digital tools protecting you, your school, and students.
Molalla
11:00 AM
Unencumbered by Experience - Growing Your Tech Career in K12
Growing your career and life with knowledge transference >early career - getting started >Mid career - finding your niche >Late career - un-teaching experienced dogs new tricks
Kalapuya
02:30 PM (Closing Keynote)
Big or Small, Different in a Similar Way
An overview support at scale and how with challenges and collabration with other districts we can get so much more done!
Kalapuya
11:00 AM
Cybersecurity: Playing Whack-A-Mole or Intentional Work
Join us in building an actionable plan for reviewing and building upon your cybersecurity stance. Don't wait for the bad actors, build a plan to stay ahead of trouble.
Molalla
01:30 PM
From Whiteboards to Touchscreens: A Journey of Interactive Panel Integration
Join me for an enlightening session that traces the evolution of classroom technology from traditional whiteboards to cutting-edge touchscreens. This journey will explore the process of selecting interactive panels and the transformative impact they had on teaching and learning. Discover how these tools enhance student engagement, foster collaboration, and streamline lesson delivery. Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned educator, this session offers valuable insights and practical tips for integrating interactive panels into your educational environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your teaching methods and embrace the future of education!
Kalapuya
01:30 PM
Peer Collaboration Within the K-12 Environment
Regardless of the position held in a K-12 educational technology environment, meaningful collaboration, cooperation and discourse with peers is essential. Gathering ideas, sharing struggles, solving problems together and supporting one another are critical components of our sometimes siloed jobs. This session will be less of a "talk" and more of a discussion that will allow all participants to share their insights, successes and aspirations for professional dialogue, whether through an official organization or ad hoc meetings.
Closing Keynote - Kathi Etchemendy
"Big or Small, Different in a Similar Way"
An overview support at scale and how with challenges and collaboration with other districts we can get so much more done!
Present at TechFest 2024
Showcase how your work has had a transformative impact on technology integration in education. Your insights and innovations will be shared with and applied by educators and tech leaders across schools and districts.
Districts That Have Attended
- Catlin Gabel School
- Centennial School District
- Central School District 13J
- Crook County School District
- ESD 112
- Evergreen Public Schools
- French International School of Oregon
- Greater Albany Public Schools
- Gresham Barlow School District
- Junction City School District 69
- Knappa School District
- La Center School District
- Molalla River Academy
- NCCE
- North Central ESD
- North Clackamas School District
- North Marion School District 15
- North Santiam School District
- North Vancouver School District
- Northwest Academy
- Ocean Beach School District
- Olympia School District
- Ontario School District 8C
- Oregon City School District
- Oregon Episcopal School
- Park Academy
- Pioneer School District
- Portland Public Schools
- Redmond School District
- Salem-Keizer School District
- Scappoose School District
- Sherwood School District
- St. Helens School District 502
- Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
- Sweet Home School District
- Washington State School for the Blind
- Washington Virtual Academy
- Willamina School District
- Wilson Creek School District
- Yoncalla School District