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Amidst the festive December spirit, let’s unwrap a gift that keeps giving – a clutter-free digital life! Join us for a joyful session tailored for educators as we embark on a journey to declutter your digital world. From tidying up your virtual shelves to creating a harmonious digital workspace, we’ll guide you through merry strategies to transform your digital chaos into organized bliss. Bid farewell to digital clutter and welcome in the tidings of tranquility. As the holiday…

…project guide to help kick-start your short- and long-term upgrade efforts. Follow-up Communications and/or Visits. We always follow up with you to ensure you have all the support and resources to upgrade your network. We can even return to your district for further evaluation and guidance at your request. Deliverables Technology Audit Deliverables include, but are not limited to: Identification of outdated hardware or software that might pose security or compatibility risks Identification of any areas where user…

…unique needs. Rather than opting for a one-size-fits-all solution, questions like these can help your district establish ethics-based trail markers that guide productive policy discussions: Why are we bringing in AI tools? What educational goals do they help us meet? What criteria are we using to evaluate individual AI tools? Who is helping craft AI policy? Do we have diverse voices contributing to the conversation? Are there some educational spaces where AI should be intentionally excluded? Extra Credit…

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring school administrators as they delve into the realities of preparing for Artificial Intelligence in their schools. In this thought-provoking session, our expert panelists will explore the emerging landscape of AI policy development, sharing insights on crafting guidelines that harness its potential while preparing for its challenges. These administrators will tackle topics such as fostering personalized learning experiences, ensuring data privacy, and ethical considerations. Discover how forward-thinking educational institutions are navigating…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world, and education is no exception. AI has the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning, but it’s important to use it wisely. This session will demystify AI, exploring its applications and showcasing its potential benefits while addressing critical concerns such as privacy, security, and ethics. Dive into ethics, data privacy, security, and ways to approach strategic AI implementation in education with practical guides and frameworks. Explore frameworks for using AI in…

Explore Coyote Track interactive visualization tool. This online site developed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, centers around coyote ecology and behavior related to data collected from radio-collared coyotes in urban and rural areas of Illinois. Using real data, this workshop will guide participants through the visualization data tool and standard-based lessons that support the unit. Participants will learn about how and why scientists are studying coyotes in Illinois including learning about telemetry and how the information…

This session will dive into the strategies and practices that tech professionals can employ to drive innovation, enhance management practices, and ultimately elevate student success. As educators face the challenge of integrating technology into their instructional practices, technology leaders have a unique opportunity to guide and support them. This session will address the question of how to effectively lead in a technology-rich educational environment, offering practical solutions to the issues and problems that arise in the process. Attendees…

You can elevate your teaching practice and your career as a certified Google Educator! Want to learn how to get started? Eric Santos can tell you how to start your Google Certified learning journey, plus explain why and how a Google Educator certification can help enhance how you harness digital technology in the classroom. —– Each month, the LTC team showcases their favorite edtech apps and strategies in a quick video you can share with colleagues and peers…

…independent learning among students. The session then pivots to a practical guide on building a personalized AI toolkit. Drawing on best practices and educational theory, participants will learn to select tools that align with their teaching goals, effectively introduce these tools to students, and integrate them seamlessly into lesson plans. In the concluding segment, we envision the future of an AI-integrated classroom and the role of the ‘Super Teacher’. This fosters a forward-thinking mindset, encouraging educators to see…

This session finds the balance between research and What does that look like in the classroom? by providing a systematic and research-based approach to using instructional technology to support biliteracy instruction in Dual Language and Multilingual Classrooms. The presenters will establish a common understanding that by taking a metalinguistic approach to instruction, students will be set up to achieve higher levels of academic performance. Then participants will be guided through an engaging and collaborative discussion of ways to…