ATLE Convergence 2025: Full Schedule

Convergence wouldn’t happen without the support of volunteers!
We need 1 person in each breakout session to volunteer to be the moderator for the session.

Duties would include:

Arriving 5 minutes early to the session to greet the speaker and ensure tech needs are met. Contacting the Convergence team if any issues need to be resolved.
Introducing the speaker and session. (Biographies will be printed and provided.)
Moving portable microphone(s) between attendees for Q&A.
Recording an approximate number of attendees for the session and reporting to registration desk.

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8:45am MDT

Vretta for ET

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

Legacy C

TBD

Speakers

Jennifer Philips

Online Assessment Specialist, Alberta Education

Jeremy Wiebe

Manager, Online Assessment, Alberta Education

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:45am - 9:30am MDT
Legacy C

E is for Everyone

9:45am MDT

Vretta for IT

Thursday July 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am MDT

Legacy C

TBD

Speakers

Jennifer Philips

Online Assessment Specialist, Alberta Education

Jeremy Wiebe

Manager, Online Assessment, Alberta Education

Thursday July 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am MDT
Legacy C

E is for Everyone

11:15am MDT

Teaching Computer Science with Virtual Machines

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT

Legacy C

Teaching computer science amidst stringent network security protocols can be quite stressful and challenging. However, the integration of Virtual Machines (VMs) has brought about a positive change, leading to contented computer science educators who can conduct practical labs without compromising our network’s security. In this session, we will explore both the challenges encountered and the solutions implemented.

Speakers

David Harmon

Senior Security Analyst, Lethbridge School division

I am an Senior Network Security Analysis with a broad range of expertise across several key areas, including Site and Corporate Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Database Administration, Software Development, Device Deployment (PC, Chromebook, Mobile), Server and System Administration... Read More →

Jesse Sadlowski

Director of Technology, Lethbridge School Division

As the Director of Technology Learning and Innovation, Mr. Sadlowski is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions within the district. This includes overseeing all IT operations that help meet educational requirements as well as support and... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Legacy C

IT / Infrastructure

12:15pm MDT

Chromebook Plus for teachers (plus the latest Chrome updates!)

Thursday July 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT

Legacy C

Exploring new laptops for staff? Chromebook Plus is the new daily driver for teachers, specifically designed to meet everyday needs inside and outside the classroom. Join this session to explore the unique features and capabilities of Chromebook Plus, an enterprise grade device that can help streamline workflows and facilitate collaboration. We’ll also review the latest Chrome updates that impact education, always with a focus on keeping our schools safe and secure. (Fun fact: There have been no reported ransomware attacks ever on any business, education, or consumer ChromeOS device!)

Speakers

Tom Woods

Thursday July 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
Legacy C

E is for Everyone

2:15pm MDT

ChromeOS for Staff: A Tale of Two Implementations

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Legacy C

This session will review the deployment and adoption of ChromeOS devices as primary staff devices in two school divisions in Alberta. Join us for a discussion on the reasons why these Districts chose this strategy.
Learn about the differences and similarities of these deployments, lessons learned from the technical and classroom teaching and learning perspective and ask questions about how these devices have met the needs of staff and students in K-12 settings.

Speakers

Scott Hetherington

Senior Systems Analyst, Wild Rose School Division

Scott is a Senior System Analyst at Wild Rose School Division in Rocky Mtn House, specializing in Microsoft Azure, Intune, and legacy systems with 17 years of experience. Now with 50% more AI.

Terry Korte

Managing Director, Technology & Information Management, Edmonton Public Schools

Terry has been the Managing Director of Technology and Information Management at Edmonton Public Schools since 2020. He has been a high school teacher (Medicine Hat High), a sessional instructor (UofA, Faculty of Education), and an education technology consultant in Edmonton Public... Read More →

Jaymon Lefebvre

Director, IT Services, Wild Rose School Division

Jaymon Lefebvre is the IT Services Director for Wild Rose School Division, where he has been a constant advocate for change for over 20 years. Jaymon is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Cloud Security Professional, and Certified Ethical Hacker.

Jen Lefebvre

Director of Instruction, Wild Rose School Division

Director of Instruction for Wild Rose School Division. Passionate about all things in education, technology and the outdoors!

Will Rice

Edtech Consultant, Edmonton Public School Board

Will Rice is a teacher consultant for Edmonton Public Schools. Specializing in educational technology he has a keen interest in leveraging the power of technology to engage students.

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Legacy C

E is for Everyone

8:45am MDT

You’ve Got This!

Friday July 25, 2025 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

Legacy C

Many of us have been in technology in Education for many many years. Some of us are just getting started. No matter how long you’ve been doing this, the pace of change is not slowing down. What are we doing to keep ourselves and our IT teams ready for the challenges ahead? How are we keeping them upbeat and encouraged while the number of things vying for our time explode?

Speakers

Todd Kennedy

Director of Technology, Golden Hills School Division

Todd is the Director of Technology for Golden Hills School Division, in Strathmore Alberta. His team manages all of the technology and infrastructure for a school population of about 12,000 students and 1,000 staff, spread across 47 schools, both traditional and on-line.Todd has a... Read More →

Friday July 25, 2025 8:45am - 9:30am MDT
Legacy C

Leadership

9:45am MDT

Disrupting Sophisticated Cyber Attacks at Machine Speed

Friday July 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am MDT

Legacy C

In this presentation we will do a deep dive into Microsoft's security strategy and the technology needed to automate at machine speed. From malicious OAuth apps, to Adversary in the Middle, Business Email Compromise, Human Operated Ransomware, and more, come learn how to disrupt attacks at scale automatically. After this session you will have a better understanding of how to use Microsoft's security tools to better protect your organization.

Speakers

David Kozera

Friday July 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am MDT
Legacy C

IT / Infrastructure, Cybersecurity

10:45am MDT

Accelerating Copilot deployments to empower your organization with AI

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am MDT

Legacy C

This presentation will delve into the transformative potential of AI-driven Copilot deployments and how they can revolutionize your organizations day-to-day operations, impact classrooms scenarios, and more. In this session you will discover practical strategies for seamless integration, best practices for maximizing efficiency, and real-world examples of successful Copilot implementations.

Speakers

David Kozera

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am MDT
Legacy C

IT / Infrastructure