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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

2735 Hassert Blvd. Ste. 135 PMB 304

Naperville, IL 60564

PHONE NUMBER

(630) 628-1088

REMITTANCE ADDRESS

Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

PO Box 2599

Palatine, IL 60078-2599

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RECENT BLOGS

ParentSquare and Canva: Partnering to Empower Creative School Communications

By The ParentSquare Team • February 12, 2025
Between websites, social media, and feeds, there’s no shortage of places for districts to share information about events, school achievements, volunteer opportunities, and more. To support districts and educators in creating eye-catching visual content, ParentSquare has partnered with Canva for Education. Read on for some of the tips and ideas they shared for using Canva with ParentSquare and Smart Sites.

On the Road with CodeHS: Illinois Edition

By CodeHS • February 5, 2025
The first week of the CodeHS road trip started in the heart of the Midwest — Illinois! Each classroom visit was packed with hands-on learning, insightful questions from students, and fun coding challenges in Python. Here’s a look back on our first few stops in Illinois, the activities we hosted and incredible students and teachers we met along the way.

Learning Styles: Separating Fact from Fiction

By Phil Pulley • January 30, 2025
For years, the idea of “learning styles” has shaped how educators teach, parents guide, and students approach learning. From being labeled as a “visual learner” to claiming to thrive with “hands-on” activities, the concept seems both intuitive and practical. However, decades of cognitive science research have debunked this widespread myth. This article by IDEA Governing Board member, Phil Pulley, delves into the origins, misunderstandings, and evidence-based alternatives to this popular but misguided theory.

Why Educators Can’t Miss IDEAcon 2025: Transform Your Teaching Practice

By Jeremy Rinkel • January 23, 2025
IDEAcon empowers educators. Attending IDEAcon isn’t just about acquiring information—it’s about transforming how you approach education and inspiring your students to reach their full potential. This blog highlights three (3) reasons why educators should attend IDEAcon 2025.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Wednesday Webinar | What’s Working to Connect with Families?
    Mar 05 2025 00:00

    Join us for a walkthrough of ParentSquare’s most utilized features and questions for teachers. Learn how a unified communication platform can replace multiple tools and streamline classroom tasks like parent-teacher conferences, attendance reports, forms and permission slips, and more. Attendees will learn how to communicate more effectively with families to build engagement. Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

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  • Wednesday Webinar | Critical Thinking and AI
    Mar 19 2025 00:00

    In this webinar with CodeHS, participants will focus on nurturing critical thinking in the AI era. Learn effective strategies to teach students how to question and critically evaluate AI-generated content, fostering a discerning mindset essential for navigating the complexities of technology. Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

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  • IDEA Northern Suburbs Chapter | Everyone Learns Spring Conference: Learning as a CoDesigner
    Apr 07 2025 00:00

    What role should learners play in designing the learning experience? Can teachers let every student in their classroom lead their own learning and reach their growth potential? Join IDEA Northern Suburbs Chapter and Lake Forest Country Day School as we explore these questions and the intersection between Universal Design for Learning and Student Led Learning.

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