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COPYRIGHT AND FAIR USE FOR EDUCATORS A 2-page guide to US copyright law as it applies to education. Included are definitions of common terms as well as recommendations for sharing copyrighted works with students, colleagues, and online. US copyright law protects creative works from being copied, modified, or distributed without its creator’s permission for a limited period of time. Those found infringing on a creator’s copyright, including teachers, can face penalties while also placing their educational institutions in…

The K-12 Blueprint offers the latest tools, research data, device information, best practices, deployment strategies, and success stories showing real-world results so that today’s education leaders can plan and implement successful technology initiatives. Whether you are looking to strengthen your virtual, online, or hybrid learning capabilities, enhance data privacy and security, launch a one-to-one program, explore esports and computational thinking, move from print textbooks to digital content, or revamp curriculum to improve STEM learning or making, the K-12…

It’s time to pick up the controller and hit “start” on your district’s esports program. This Infographic will give you an overview on how to start a esports team and the benefits of having one. View Infographic 90244…

https://youtu.be/-mDl00VGXvY Presenter: Daniel Rezac, Tynker 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Help student craft a Mission Patch 15:53 Guide students in creating pointillism art with Webb Telescope photos 24:55 Facilitate students creation as they program a Lunar Rover 31:39 What other NASA projects can we create? 35:13 Learn from NASA pros! 38:22 Wrap Up and Q & A Slide Deck: https://gotyn.kr/nasaplans Other Links: * https://www.tynker.com/nasa * Https://bit.ly/tynkerjoin22 * https://gotyn.kr/NASAmissionpatch22 * https://gotyn.kr/HS * https://gotyn.kr/earthart22 * https://webb.nasa.gov/ * https://gotyn.kr/earthlink * https://gotyn.kr/lunardrive * https://gotyn.kr/nasalive…

…a one-day virtual conference centered on digital literacy, with presenters offering their views on how to best integrate this new literacy into instruction across subject areas and grade levels. With this knowledge, educators will be better able to guide their students toward becoming productive, ethical, and empathetic digital citizens – both as consumers and as creators. IL State Fair August 2023 Springfield, IL The Tech Prairie STEAM Expo includes interactive exhibits, engaging demonstrations, a drone competition, and an…

…Library continues to grow! Bookmark it and check back often for new lesson plans, apps, and how-to guides curated by CS educators and the LTC team. As a Code.org Regional Partner, the LTC offers support to schools integrating any of their K-12 computer science curricula. Illinois educators with any level of CS teaching experience can also join an upcoming summer cohort to receive ongoing integration support and earn graduate credit from National Louis University. 82024 5 63136 3…

What does it take to bring 3D printing to your classroom? This infographic will show you where to start, beginning with 3D printing process basics and continuing through strategies to set up your classroom’s 3D printing workspace. This resource also includes example activities you and your peers can use to integrate 3D printing into core curriculum content areas. View Resource 90244 59337…

…your network’s current condition and operational standards. Customized Assessment Document: After a thorough evaluation, we provide a tailored upgrade plan. This document includes an assessment of your current technology infrastructure, curated recommendations for improvements based on best practices, and a project guide to initiate your upgrade efforts. Ongoing Support: We ensure continuous support through follow-up communications and/or visits, offering further evaluation and guidance upon request. Audit Deliverables Our holistic technology audits cover various areas crucial for learning and…

…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…

…STEM Fest 2023 Get Involved Hot Pink Tech STEM/STEAM Program Resources Sarah Phelps, LTC Computer Science & STEM Program Manager Standards Computer Literacy Continuum Spreadsheet Computer Science Integrated View Spreadsheet NGSS Engineering Design Process (Teach engineering CU) ISTE Curriculum/Lessons Science Buddies Teach Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder) Try Engineering (IEEE) Integrated Projects CS4MS– Computer Science Integration Guides for grades K-6 Code.org CS Connections Picture Perfect STEM– NSTA Bookstore Teach Computing (combines all the digital literacies into a curriculum)…