Terrific Digital Learning Coming at 5th Annual Heart of Innovation Summer Summit

Heartland AEA’s digital learning team is thrilled to announce our 5th Annual Heart of Innovation Summer Summit! This year’s event will be held virtually on Aug. 6 & 7, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and will feature fantastic keynote speakers! The mornings will also include several breakout sessions featuring local teachers, AEA consultants and leaders from around the state sharing their innovative work. You won’t want to miss this incredible learning and networking opportunity!

The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit is a unique opportunity for educators to connect, collaborate and learn from each other. As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape, staying informed and up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations in teaching and learning is essential. We encourage all educators to join us for this exciting event!

In addition to our keynote speakers, we invite educators to submit proposals to present at the Summit. The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit is an excellent platform to showcase expertise and share knowledge and ideas with a broad range of educators. We welcome proposals that explore successful educational practices, innovative teaching strategies and effective approaches to student engagement and learning.
Registration is now open for the 2024 Heart of Innovation Summer Summit. To register or to submit a session proposal, visit our website. We look forward to seeing you there!

Transform Your Skills at the Heartland AEA Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!

Are you ready for an exciting professional development opportunity? Look no further than the 2023 Heartland AEA Heart of Innovation Summer Summit! Held virtually the mornings of Aug. 8 and 9, this year's event promises to be a transformative experience for educators across the region.

Not only will this event provide you with FREE virtual learning on a wide range of topics to supercharge your instruction, but we also have nationally-recognized keynotes that will leave you inspired and motivated. Our lineup also features fabulous regional and local educators, bringing you practical strategies and insights.

And let's not forget the icing on the cake – our incredible giveaways! By registering for the Summer Summit, you'll automatically enter for a chance to win a fabulous prize, like classroom essentials or valuable tech tool subscriptions. It's a win-win!

Head to bit.ly/HeartofInnovation to learn more about the prizes and find ways to earn extra entries!

Register Now for the 2023 Heart of Innovation Summer Summit with Renowned Keynote Speakers and Collaborative Learning Opportunities!

Are you ready for an exciting professional development opportunity? Look no further than the 2023 Heartland AEA Heart of Innovation Summer Summit! Held virtually the mornings of Aug. 8 and 9, this year's event promises to be a transformative experience for educators across the region…and it’s all FREE!

We are thrilled to announce our two keynote speakers for the summit: Jon Corippo, co-creator of EduProtocols, and Punya Mishra, dean of Scholarship & Innovation at Arizona State University and co-creator of the TPACK framework. These nationally-renowned speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, and their insights will surely inspire and challenge you.

But the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit isn't just about listening to keynote speakers. It's also an opportunity to learn from your peers, share best practices and build new connections. School districts in the Heartland AEA service area are doing incredible work, and you'll have the chance to learn from and collaborate with other educators from across the region.

In addition to attending, we also encourage you to submit a proposal and share your own ideas and experiences. This is your chance to contribute to the conversation and help shape the future of education in our region.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow as an educator and connect with your peers. Learn more and register here and let's come together to create a brighter future for our students.

Heartland AEA’s Digital Learning Team Announces the 2023 Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!

Heartland AEA’s Digital Learning Team is thrilled to announce the return of the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit! The 2023 Summit will be held virtually on the mornings of Aug. 8 and 9. It’s a convenient and cost-efficient way to access some terrific learning!

This year we are delighted to welcome two outstanding keynote speakers: Jon Corippo, co-creator of EduProtocols, and Punya Mishra, Dean of Scholarship & Innovation at Arizona State University and co-creator of the TPACK framework. They will share their knowledge, experience and innovative ideas to inspire and inform educators at all levels.

The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit is a unique opportunity for educators to connect, collaborate and learn from each other…and all for FREE! As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape, it is essential to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations in teaching and learning. We encourage all educators to join us for this exciting event!

In addition to our keynote speakers, we invite all educators to submit proposals to present at the Summit. The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit is an excellent platform to showcase your expertise and share your knowledge and ideas with a broad range of educators. We welcome proposals that explore successful educational practices, innovative teaching strategies, and effective approaches to student engagement and learning.

Registration is now open for the 2023 Heart of Innovation Summer Summit. To register, or to submit a session proposal, please visit our summit event site. We look forward to seeing you there!

Heartland AEA Digital Learning News - May 2022

In this issue:

• Heart of Innovation Summer Summit, Keynote Speakers
• Computer Science Updates
• Physical Computing Loaner Kits
• Graduate & Renewal License Options

Heart of Innovation Summer Summit Schedule Posted

Heartland AEA's Heart of Innovation Summer Summit is back this June with two mornings of free, virtual learning that are going to be totally rad!

Join the 90 educators who have already registered!

• No Cost!
• Completely Virtual
• Win Prizes
• Build Your PLN
• Learn From Local and National Educators
• Option to Earn Credit

June 15 & 16
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day
View the schedule here

Register at this link

Registration is OPEN for our Virtual Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!

The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit on June 15 and 16 is a FREE virtual conference for educators -- designed to enhance your learning and support your work to incorporate new and innovative strategies into your practice. Earn one graduate credit! Be one of the first 50 people to register and receive a Summer Summit Swag Bag!

Are you looking to earn credits or learn more about teaching and learning with technology? Check out the course listing in our newsletter!

Registration is OPEN for our Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!

The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit on June 15 and 16 is a FREE virtual conference for educators -- designed to enhance your learning and support your work to incorporate new and innovative strategies into your practice. Earn one graduate credit! Be one of the first 50 people to register and receive a Summer Summit Swag Bag!

But wait, there’s more!
Would you like to present at the Summer Summit? Consider submitting a session proposal.

Are you looking to earn credits or learn more about teaching and learning with technology? Check out the course listing in our newsletter!

Heart of Innovation Summer Summit is Back and it’s Going to be Totally Rad!

Heartland AEA Presents: Saved by the Summer Summit

June 15-16, 2021
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Click here to register for your free access to the Summer Summit! The first 50 people will receive Summit Swag mailed to them!

Join us for two mornings of free, virtual learning featuring John Spencer, Ed.D. and Nadine Gilkison

Call for presenters!
Submit a session proposal

We are also excited to offer graduate credit this year! Click here for more information.

Matt Miller's Webinar Recording + Register for HOI 2020 & Google Expedition Training

Couldn’t attend Matt Miller's webinar?
No worries! We recorded it for you!

Are You Ready for Something New in Tech Integration? Announcing the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!
Are you ready for something new in tech integration? The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020 is a full day of learning and networking with your fellow educators. John Spencer, co-author of Launch. Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student and Empower. What Happens When Students Own Their Learning will keynote this exciting event, and a variety of breakout sessions will follow. Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to learn how you can bring innovative practices to your classroom! 1 license renewal credit available. $10 registration includes a full day of learning and networking and lunch. Now accepting session proposals! Check it out! Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020

Join us for Google Expedition Training!
Heartland AEA has two Google Expedition kits (one set of 15 devices and headsets and one set of 30 devices and headsets). To check out the kits for the 2020-21 school year you must attend our half-day training. More information and registration here

Register Today for Matt Miller's Webinar + New Courses, Heart of Innovation Summit and Microsoft DigiGirlz Day

This online book study course and Zoom webinar is designed to help educators find ways to integrate curiosity and critical thinking into their classrooms. Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom by Matt Miller will be the focus. If you would enjoy working in a collaborative network of teachers and discover ways of using technology purposefully, this is the class for you!

Matt Miller Webinar: Fostering Curiosity to Empower Critical Thinking
Author of Ditch That Textbook
Feb. 20 from 1-2 p.m.
http://bit.ly/39lt4do 

Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020
June 10, 2020
Are you ready for something new in tech integration? The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020 is a full day of learning and networking with your fellow educators. John Spencer, co-author of Launch: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student, and, Empower: What Happens When Students Own Their Learning will keynote this exciting event, and a variety of breakout sessions will follow. Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to learn how you can bring innovative practices to your classroom! Recertification Credit will be an option this year! Want to present? Now accepting session proposals! Submit a session!

Professional Learning Opportunities
Check out new courses and information about Microsoft DigiGirlz Day here.


Tech Integration
Have questions about integration tech in the classroom? Contact your Heartland AEA Instructional Technology Consultant.

Fostering Curiosity to Empower Critical Thinking with Matt Miller Starts Feb. 6

Join your colleagues in an online book study course to explore ways to integrate curiosity and critical thinking into the classroom. Participants will be using Ditch That Textbook throughout the course. Be sure to get it before the course starts.

Fostering Curiosity to Empower Critical Thinking
Course Number 181915
Webinar with Matt Miller will be held on Feb. 20 from 1 - 3 p.m.

Did you miss the webinar with Eric Curts?
No worries! Watch the recording here.

Save the Date!
Heart of Innovation Summer Summit - June 10, 2020
Recertification Credit will be an option this year!

Professional Learning Opportunities
Check out upcoming professional learning opportunities with the Heartland AEA Instructional Technology team in their Smore newsletter. Follow and share!

Integrating Tech in the Classroom Webinar: Communicating Student Learning and Guiding Informed Action Coming Nov. 7

As a part of the Heartland AEA Instructional Technology consultants’ planned year of professional learning webinars, networking, coaching and collaboration, you won’t want to miss the Nov. 7 webinars, Communicating Student Learning and Guiding Informed Action with Jennifer Williams, Ed.D., and Monica Burns, Ed.D.

Register for the webinars at this link: http://bit.ly/35Xc8sO


Wait! There’s Smore: Check out the Instructional Technology newsletter to see upcoming offerings, view past trainings and make plans for the school year!

Save the Date! Heart of Innovation, June 10, 2020

Featuring John Spencer, former middle school teacher and current college professor and the author of books centered on creativity, student-centered learning and innovation.

Last Call to Register for the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit

Get ready for something new in tech integration with the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit! The summit on June 13 is a kick off to year-long blended learning opportunities as you pursue innovation in your classroom with support from Heartland AEA. Enjoy a day full of networking and learning alongside your education peers, featuring Jennifer Williams, Ed.D., and presentations from leaders in education!

Conference tracks include:

• Promoting Creativity in Every Classroom
• Communicating Student Learning and Guided Informed Action
• Building a Collaborative Learning Environment for All
• Fostering Curiosity to Empower Critical Thinking

Heart of Innovation Summer Summit
June 13, 2019
8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

This is a NO COST event for Iowa K-12 educators and administrators! Learn more and register at bit.ly/HeartofInnovation.

Get Ready for Something New in Tech Integration! Announcing the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!

The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit on June 13 is a kick off to year-long blended learning opportunities as you pursue innovation in your classroom with support from Heartland AEA. Enjoy a day full of networking and learning alongside your education peers, featuring Jennifer Williams, Ed.D., and presentations from leaders in education!

Conference tracks include:

• Promoting Creativity in Every Classroom
• Communicating Student Learning and Guided Informed Action
• Building a Collaborative Learning Environment for All
• Fostering Curiosity to Empower Critical Thinking

Heart of Innovation Summer Summit
June 13, 2019
8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

This is a NO COST event for Iowa K-12 educators and administrators! Learn more and register at bit.ly/HeartofInnovation.

Get Ready for Something New in Tech Integration! Announcing the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!

The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit on June 13 is a kick off to year-long blended learning opportunities as you pursue innovation in your classroom with support from Heartland AEA. Enjoy a day full of networking and learning alongside your education peers, featuring Jennifer Williams, Ed.D., and presentations from leaders in education!

Conference tracks include:

• Promoting Creativity in Every Classroom
• Communicating Student Learning and Guided Informed Action
• Building a Collaborative Learning Environment for All
• Fostering Curiosity to Empower Critical Thinking

Heart of Innovation Summer Summit

June 13, 2019

8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

This is a NO COST event for Iowa K-12 educators and administrators! Learn more and register at bit.ly/HeartofInnovation.

Call for Presenters is Open Until May 15 - Join the faculty!
Educators love to learn from their peers! Have you done something you'd like to share? At our Heart of Innovation Summer Summit, we are looking for presentations that are aligned with our conference tracks. Submit a session proposal by May 15 at this link: http://bit.ly/2JLAyhZ.

Do you need support putting together a proposal for your presentation? Are you unsure how to turn your classroom experience into a session? Let us know! We would love to support you. Email us at haeatech@heartlandaea.org or contact your Heartland AEA Instructional Technology Consultant.

Are You Ready for Something New in Tech Integration? Announcing Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!

Register today! The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit on June 13 is a kick off to year-long blended learning opportunities as you pursue innovation in your classroom with support from Heartland AEA. Enjoy a day full of networking and learning alongside your education peers, featuring Jennifer Williams, Ed.D., and presentations from leaders in education!

Conference tracks include:

• Promoting Creativity in Every Classroom
• Communicating Student Learning and Guided Informed Action
• Building a Collaborative Learning Environment for All
• Fostering Curiosity to Empower Critical Thinking

Heart of Innovation Summer Summit

June 13, 2019

8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

This is a NO COST event for Iowa K-12 educators and administrators! Learn more and register at bit.ly/HeartofInnovation.

Call for Presenters is Open Until May 15 - Join the faculty!
Educators love to learn from their peers! Have you done something you'd like to share? At our Heart of Innovation Summer Summit, we are looking for presentations that are aligned with our conference tracks. Submit a session proposal by May 15 at this link: http://bit.ly/2JLAyhZ.

Do you need support putting together a proposal for your presentation? Are you unsure how to turn your classroom experience into a session? Let us know! We would love to support you. Email us at haeatech@heartlandaea.org or contact your Heartland AEA Instructional Technology Consultant.

Keynote Announced for Heart of Innovation Summer Summit; Call for Presenters - Join the Summit Faculty!

We’re pleased to announce that Jennifer Williams, Ed.D., will serve as the keynote for Heartland AEA’s Heart of Innovation Summer Summit on June 13. A transformational leader in education, Dr. Williams has dedicated herself to the field of education through her roles as a school administrator, literacy specialist and classroom teacher. She speaks, writes and consults on practices that develop global perspectives through creative uses of technology, and her research interests include multimodal literacy and digital technologies, equity and diversity in education, and student-centered pedagogies.

Join us for the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit to learn more from Dr. Williams when she presents, “Teach Boldly: Using EdTech for Social Good.”

Call for presenters!
Do you have an interest in presenting at the Summit? Does your topic align with our learning tracks? Submit a proposal at our event website: http://bit.ly/2XYjl8b

Learning tracks:

• Promoting creativity in every classroom
• Communicating student learning and guiding informed action
• Building a collaborative learning environment for all
• Fostering curiosity to empower critical thinking.

Heart of Innovation Summer Summit

June 13, 2019

8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

This is a NO COST event for Iowa K-12 educators and administrators! Learn more and register at bit.ly/HeartofInnovation.

Are You Ready for Something New in Tech Integration? Announcing Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!

Save the Date! The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit on June 13 is a kick off to year-long blended learning opportunities as you pursue innovation in your classroom with support from Heartland AEA. Enjoy a day full of networking and learning alongside your education peers, featuring Jennifer Williams, Ed.D., and presentations from local and nationally-known leaders in education!

Conference tracks include:

• Promoting Creativity in Every Classroom
• Communicating Student Learning and Guided Informed Action
• Building a Collaborative Learning Environment for All
• Fostering Curiosity to Empower Critical Thinking

This is a FREE event for Iowa K-12 educators and administrators!