2025 UEN Tech Summit

The Art and Science of 3D printing of IT things you never knew you could do or needed. Examples: Vivi Brackets for wall and Projector, "AnyCart" conversion to replaceable power cables using 3d printer and off the shelf parts for under $300... and more. Searching for ready made designs or making your own practical items. 3D printing for Educators supporting teachers in the classroom with lesson materials and other practical needs. Brief introduction demo to FreeCad 1.0 and TinkerCad and making your own Designs. Slicing and little printer setup

Talk about how I choose my printer at home and work. Present on the many different items we have made for Box Elder School District Present of items found and created for use in the classroom during the first year of teaching How the custom design process works for prototypes and upgrades Using TinkerCad to create what you cant find Using FreeCad 1.0 to create what you cant find (how I use a youtube channel to get started) Slicing you way to the printer Connecting to the printer over the network Tune up your printer

This session demonstrates how to engage high school students in IT through hands-on learning experiences. Explore competency-based education, cybersecurity labs, networking carts, and the Reboot & Recycle initiative, empowering students to gain real-world skills and certifications while giving back to their communities.

High school IT education should go beyond textbooks and lectures. In this session, we’ll explore how to build engaging, hands-on learning experiences that help students master technical skills, prepare for certifications, and gain exposure to the world of cybersecurity, networking, and hardware.

Key takeaways include:

• Cybersecurity & IT Labs: Leveraging VM-based labs for portable, scalable learning that brings cybersecurity into the classroom without network risks.
• Networking Carts: How networking carts enable easy deployment of network labs across schools without requiring a server rack, making labs accessible in any classroom.
• Hackathons & Cyber Camps: Creating immersive events where students can practice real-world skills in a fun, competitive environment.
• Reboot & Recycle: How students refurbish and donate computers, learning hardware skills while making a tangible community impact.

By the end of the session, you'll have practical tools to create scalable IT programs that engage high school students and help them succeed in the tech workforce.

Join us to learn more from the Utah Esports Coaches Association (UECA) about the first sanctioned season of esports in Utah with information from the UHSAA, and participate in a round table discussion led by the Utah Education Network (UEN).

1. Information about what the UECA is and its relation to the UHSAA. 2. Known and shareable details about the UHSAA's first sanctioned season for esports. Also, known details from the Ken Garff Esports collaboration in this first season. 3. Time for Q&A and round table discussion of the details after the presentation.

A follow up to a IPv6 presentation given last year

Last year I gave an a Presentation on what Salt Lake District was doing to incorporate IPv6 into our network. It contained our phases of IPv6 deployment and security. This session will be a report on how far we have come and give details on how to deploy things like Static IPv6 addressing, SLAAC and DHCP for IPv6.

Presentation on how UEN's 5G private network with 5G Network slicing enables value creation for Student and Teacher use cases that require either low latency, target bitrate, Prioritization, assured resources and virtual private networks.

This will be a speaker session with PowerPoint slides supporting the 5G slicing topic. Nokia will describe the 5G slicing concept, benefits, high level architecture along with applicable use cases for UEN, such as, but not limited to, Cloud Gaming, Fixed Wireless Access, and Prioritization between student and teachers. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A at the session.

As K-12 districts face rising costs and limited funds, it’s crucial to ensure you get the best value for your money when purchasing technology. Join me for a discussion on what to consider and some helpful tools to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of devices over their lifespan.

In this session, we’ll dive into the factors that contribute to the cost of a student or teacher device in K-12 education. We’ll examine various expenses, such as breakage costs, management expenses, and accessories. Additionally, we’ll use a calculator to comprehensively analyze all costs and determine the annual total cost of ownership per device.