All Things SOPPA & SDPC
New to SOPPA or the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) database? Curious about updates to both? Join us each month for a concise discussion on enhancing data privacy in all K-12 schools.
The Learning Technology Center offers a variety of online courses, focusing on educational technology trends and best practices in a format that fits educators’ busy schedules. From self-paced to guided learning, educators learn practical skills to begin implementing in their classrooms immediately.
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New to SOPPA or the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) database? Curious about updates to both? Join us each month for a concise discussion on enhancing data privacy in all K-12 schools.
Calling all K-12 computer science and STEM educators! Join your peers from across the state each month for an informative, engagement-rich networking meeting centered on topics that matter most to you.
Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
Newsela provides educators with curated instructional content that's both engaging and innovative. With a commitment to alignment with state mandates and science of reading practices, Newsela provides a vast array of vetted materials that enrich classroom learning experiences. Through a partnership with Formative, districts can also utilize Newslea to personalize learning journeys, track progress, and drive student success effectively.
You are invited to an open forum discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking opportunity is open to all educational technology professionals, including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other roles interested in exploring the present landscape of technology in our schools.
Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.
Join us to discover how immersive experiences can help your students apply critical STEM skills in a whole new way. During this workshop, we'll focus on a specific immersive experience where students take on roles of a NASA crew and complete a simulated training mission. In their roles, each student complete unique tasks and experiments to teach critical STEM skills from math to biology.
As you settle back into familiar routines, join us for updates on the latest challenges and opportunities impacting technology teams and educational technology use in schools.
During this workshop, LTC trainers will facilitate a conversation between district administrators focused on establishing resilient cyber incident response plans.
Join education stakeholders from around Illinois for a 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.
Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about? Share your voice and network with colleagues at our open discussion!
In today's evolving digital landscape, educators and librarians must understand various literacies to effectively support and guide their students. From general media literacy to understanding AI, this spectrum of essential knowledge is expanding, making it crucial for teachers to stay informed and adept in these areas.
Join us as we delve into the critical literacies that every modern educator needs to understand.
Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.
Now that SOPPA is a mainstay for Illinois K-12 schools, maintaining your school's data privacy policies and procedures remains as important as ever. Join us for several SOPPA updates, including how districts should continue creating and organizing their data privacy agreements.
What's new with Apple in education this school year? Join us for an in-depth look at the many new features showcased at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), including updates for Managed Apple IDs, new deployment options, and enhanced management features for macOS and iPadOS.
Join us as we cut through the AI buzz and examine the implications of artificial intelligence in an educational setting. We'll start by outlining AI fundamentals before exploring the benefits and challenges AI presents in both teaching and learning. Along the way, we'll also address many educator's top concerns regarding AI, including plagiarism, bias, and over reliance.
Join us to discover a tech-forward way to work smarter and increase your efficiency - no matter what your day throws at you!
In today’s landscape, technology can play an active role in literacy development if learning is designed with intention. It is our pleasure to extend an exclusive invitation for school leaders to explore new ideas, technology integrated practices, and resources for creating a dynamic digital learning environment where today’s students can achieve and thrive.
It's time for a funding update! Join us as we dive into several changes impacting funding opportunities for schools + get your E-Rate questions answered by a funding expert.