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…on the Big Questions Digital literacy is gaining prominence in many schools as educators shift their focus toward the skills students need to be successful beyond the classroom. #DigLitCon will continue many of those important conversations and start a few new ones by focusing on some of these big-picture questions: Should Teachers Disclose Their Opinions? Presented by Mary Ellen Daneels from DuPage ROE 19, this session will highlight the enduring reality that all educators today are civics teachers…

…most esports’ split-second gameplay. At the same time, you should start a conversation about how your club members will communicate and collaborate digitally. Discord is one popular voice chat app used widely in the online gaming community, but your IT team may need to whitelist to make it accessible on school networks. Step #5 – Secure a Meeting Space If you haven’t already, determine your space needs and make sure your fledgling esports club has a place to…

A cyber crisis can happen at any time, even with the best cybersecurity policies and protections in place. All it takes is one wrong click or one misplaced password and your school’s networks, servers, and other mission critical data can become exposed. In the event of a cyber incident, who ya gonna call? Unfortunately, the Ghostbusters can’t help you here. But your friends and peers sure can. Duane Shaffer knows that fact better than most. While with Morrison…

…an easy-to-read detailed slide deck, which was then publicly shared throughout our networks, including the ISTE community forum ISTE Connect. While I encourage you to look through our guide in its entirety, these five highlights are a great place to start: 1. Let AI enhance learning Recommended by Nicole Zumpano (@NMZumpano) Unleashing AI’s Educational Potential is a slide deck that illustrates how AI is being used today. Created by Lauren Richardson (@richardson_edu) and Ashley Morrison (@IHMSMorrison), this deck…

…for administrators. Here’s one of our most popular online courses among current school and district administrators: Cybersecurity for Administrators Self-Paced / 2 PD Hours / Free (for IPA Members) Cybersecurity threats are everywhere today, making it imperative for school districts to stay up-to-date on the latest prevention and response techniques. This course will help school and district administrators understand the nature of these contemporary threats, as well as what they can do to prevent their institutional networks from…

Now that we’re a full step into the new year, it’s time to start making good on our New Year’s resolutions. For many educators, that includes forging new connections and implementing new strategies for making professional learning sustainable all year long. One way you can do both at once is through a professional learning network or PLN. These personalized networks are often made up of numerous educators working together to build professional relationships, share insights, and enhance their…

…ISTELive, one of the world’s most influential annual edtech events. The organization’s professional learning offerings include online courses, professional networks, year-round academies, peer-reviewed journals and other publications. ISTE is also the leading publisher of books focused on technology in education. For more information or to become an ISTE member, visit iste.org. About the LTC The Learning Technology Center is an Illinois State Board of Education program that supports all public K-12 districts, schools, and educators through technology initiatives,…

Over the past two years, K-12 schools have grown more reliant on educational technology. This shift has fueled digital transformations across the country and made it easier for students to learn safely and effectively, both now and in the future. But this shift toward digital learning as a mainstay has come at a cost – increased vulnerability to district networks and data. Many K-12 education and technology leaders are already begun taking steps to address this increased risk,…

…Orlando, FL Jan. 25 – 28, 2022 Varies – see website Texas Computer Education Association Convention & Exposition (TCEA) Educators, tech directors, administrators Dallas, TX Feb. 7 – 10, 2022 Varies – see website AASA National Convention Superintendents Nashville, TN Feb. 17- 19, 2022 Varies – see website Computer-Using Educators Conference (CUE) Educators, tech directors, administrators Virtual & Palm Springs, CA March 17-19, 2022 Varies – see website Consortium of School Networks Conference (COSN) K-12 education technology leaders…

…conclusion of the relevant course. In either case, your institution’s LMS can provide system-level options for adhering to this particular recommendation. Recommendations for Sharing with Peers and Colleagues Within professional learning networks and in the educational community at large, it is common and accepted that educators share resources with one another – often at no cost. However, even if a fellow educator isn’t requiring you to pay for the use of their lesson plans or teaching material, it…