COMMUNITY EVENTS

CodeHS | What's New at CodeHS

4/30/2024 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Join us for a webinar led CodeHS Co-Founder and CTO, Zach Galant, as we unveil the newest tools and features on the CodeHS platform, specifically designed to elevate your teaching experience. This session provides a comprehensive overview for educators, highlighting how these innovative additions can streamline course management, boost student engagement, and enhance overall learning outcomes.

TeachersFirst | Empowering Students: Navigating AI in the Classroom

4/30/2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

This workshop focuses on practical ways to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the classroom. Learn how to leverage AI to foster critical thinking, boost academic skills, create dynamic learning materials, and unlock new forms of creative expression for students. Educators in Texas, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are pre-approved to receive relicensure credit for this session.

IDEA is proud to partner with TeachersFirst to award Illinois educators 1.5 PDHs for attending this event.

CodeHS | Developing AI Literacy

5/1/2024 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Equip yourself with strategies to teach students about AI, its workings, limitations, and societal impact. This concise 45-minute webinar guides educators on fostering AI literacy, preparing students for a tech-driven future.

CodeHS | The Final Countdown: Using Pro Tools To Engage Students At The End Of The Year

5/2/2024 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

As the school year draws to a close, keeping students engaged can be a challenge. This 45-minute webinar will guide pro teachers on how to effectively use CodeHS's Hour of Code (HoC) activities, projects, and gallery walks in the Academic Integrity Center to maintain student interest and participation. Discover innovative strategies to implement engaging coding projects that not only reinforce students' computational thinking skills but also uphold academic honesty and integrity.

TeachersFirst | Unlocking Literacy: Language Tools for the Science of Reading

5/7/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Discover practical strategies for enriching students' oral language skills, which are essential for both academic and social success. Learn innovative techniques for strategically integrating technology that will enhance oral language development in your classroom. Educators in Texas, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are pre-approved to receive relicensure credit for this session

IDEA is proud to partner with TeachersFirst to award Illinois educators 2 PDHs for attending this event.

Edpuzzle | Edpuzzle LIVE: Rapid-Fire Tips and Tricks to Take Edpuzzle to the Next Level

5/9/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

See how the Edpuzzle Ambassadors use Edpuzzle in their roles to bring our video learning platform to teachers worldwide. This rapid-fire extravaganza of expert, easy-to-follow tips and tricks will ignite your teacher heart. Make sure to register for this free event and get there right on time so you don't miss a thing!

TeachersFirst | 3 Cool Tools to Build Communication Skills

5/14/2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

In the digital age, effective communication is essential for student success. Join this workshop to discover three innovative tech tools that enrich communication skills across diverse contexts and formats and explore how these tools cultivate collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, and global awareness among students. Educators in Texas, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are pre-approved to receive relicensure credit for this session.

IDEA is proud to partner with TeachersFirst to award Illinois educators 1.5 PDHs for attending this event.

Discovery Partners Institute | CS Endorsement Info Session

5/16/2024 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Attend an online info session to meet faculty, students, and staff to preview courses and learn about opportunities to earn your ISBE CS Endorsement

TeachersFirst | Tech Made EZ with FigJam

5/21/2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Unlock the potential of FigJam in your classroom and enhance teaching and learning across subjects and grade levels! Join our interactive workshop and discover innovative ways to engage students, foster collaboration, and elevate instruction with this free online whiteboard. Educators in Texas, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are pre-approved to receive relicensure credit for this session.

IDEA is proud to partner with TeachersFirst to award Illinois educators 1.5 PDHs for attending this event.

Discovery Partners Institute | CS Educator Workshop Series

5/25/2024 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Join DPI this May to learn about from other educators as they share their implementation of CS into the classrooms. This event is FREE, hosted at Google office, and offers PDHs.

Discovery Partners Institute | DPI Summer Intensives

6/10/2024 - 8/2/2024

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Want to learn more about different CS topics, learn best practices for teaching CS, and build a network of CS educators from across Illinois? Join DPI this summer as part of our many summer intensive programs.