This workshop for K-12 School Leaders will provide an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in K-12 schools. Participants will learn the background of AI generative tools, the benefits and challenges of using AI in education, and get hands-on by creating examples that can be used immediately in their roles. We will discuss strategies for developing policy and establishing a vision for AI in school districts, and provide resources to guide your leadership.
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SecurED Schools 2024 has come and gone, and if you’re anything like us, you’re still buzzing from everything you learned over the course of this 2-day virtual summit.
Whether you made it to every session or weren’t able to attend, tune into this week’s Be Connected to hear about our biggest takeaways from SecurED Schools 2024. We’ll also highlight a few data privacy resources shared by this year’s presenters and discuss if what we learned changed our outlook on cybersecurity in 2024 (and beyond).
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Happy 2024! Let’s kick off the new year by discussing what’s ahead for your IT department on this week’s Be Connected.
Whether you have a full 2024 roadmap in hand or are still working on deciding which upgrades and projects you’ll prioritize this year, join us to discuss what your IT team wants to accomplish over the next 12 months. We’ll also offer month-by-month suggestions your IT team can use to ensure this year’s projects stay on track and aligned with emerging K-12 environment needs.
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Everyone needs to unplug every now and then, especially K-12 tech team members who spend long days up to their necks in wires and screens. How can we maintain our personal wellness and mental health while balancing the demands of our important work?
Tune into this week’s Be Connected for a refreshing look at personal wellness and what it means to “unplug” when your job requires you to be at a computer day in and day out. We’ll be joined by LTC technology coach and SEL expert Anne Kasa, who will highlight several effective wellness techniques and strategies you can use to “unplug” when you’ve reached your technology exposure limit.
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Did you hear (literally)? The LTC Tech Services team has a brand new podcast made specifically for K-12 tech leader leaders and support staff like you. Tune in to this week’s Be Connected to learn more about our podcast, including the topics we plan to cover during our first season. We want to elevate on-the-ground experiences from across Illinois K-12 tech community, so this is also your chance to get your name in the hat as a podcast special guest.
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This week on Be Connected, we’re opening the floor to hear about the classroom technology your district is utilizing this school year.
How are your district’s new devices performing? Any unexpected maintenance, networking, or security challenges? Share your experiences with your district’s newest classroom tech and listen in to hear how your peers are collaborating to bring their teachers’ classroom visions to life.
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This week on Be Connected, we’re taking a look at the pros and cons of in-house tech projects and repairs compared to outsourcing projects. In particular, we’ll look at a couple example cases and assess whether time, money, or effort could be saved by either keeping that project in-house or outsourcing it.
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ICN can help provide access to high quality, affordable internet across your entire school district, no matter where you’re located. Join us on this week’s Be Connected to learn more about ICN, including how membership in its K-12 Broadband Network provides access to last mile broadband connections & router, WAN circuits, filtering, DDoS protection, and network monitoring – all at no charge.
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Is your school’s SIS up to snuff? Join us on this week’s Be Connected to discuss what your SIS brings to the table in terms of features and overall usability. For districts interested in upgrading, we’ll also discuss the keys to selecting an SIS based on its user-friendliness, customization, and long-term cost.
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Districts that have success with technology integration have done so through planning and alignment to district goals. To ensure consistency and equity throughout classrooms, it is important to implement a technology framework that aligns with district goals and allows teachers to integrate technology at the stage they are most comfortable at.
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