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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

2735 Hassert Blvd. Ste. 135 PMB 304

Naperville, IL 60564

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(630) 628-1088

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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance

PO Box 2599

Palatine, IL 60078-2599

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RECENT BLOGS

IDEAcon: A Partner’s Perspective

By Jennifer Ehehalt, Common Sense Education • March 19, 2025
A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to represent Common Sense Education at IDEAcon, a thought leadership conference focused on current education topics and innovative practices.The experience was transformative, bringing together featured speakers, a dynamic exhibit hall and highlighting educator stories. Read on to see my session recap.

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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • IDEA Northern Suburbs Chapter | Everyone Learns Spring Conference: Learner 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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  • Wednesday Webinar | Digital Detectives: Growing Healthy Habits in K-2 Classrooms
    Apr 09 2025 00:00

    Join Common Sense Education for this #WednesdayWebinar showcasing The 2025 Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight. This webinar will highlight the report’s findings and explore developmentally appropriate approaches to media use for our youngest learners while also providing educators with evidence-based strategies, ready-to-use lesson plans, and curated resources to promote healthy media habits, critical critical-thinking skills, and digital citizenship from the earliest years. Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

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  • Pop-Up Workshop | Cracking the Code: From Icons to Word Blocks
    Apr 15 2025 00:00

    In this beginner-friendly workshop with IDEA partner, LEGO® Education, we’ll explore how to introduce computational thinking and problem-solving through hands-on activities that make coding accessible to all learners. Discover how to guide students from icon-based to word block-based coding, helping them build confidence and foundational skills along the way. Illinois educators attending this IN-PERSON workshop can earn 3 PDHs. 

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  • Pop-Up Workshop | Full Stack STEM: Advanced Coding for Real-World Problem Solving
    Apr 15 2025 00:00

    Take your students’ coding skills to the next level with advanced programming and engineering challenges at this IN-PERSON workshop with IDEA partner, LEGO® Education! Discover how to guide students from block-based coding to text-based coding with Python, while applying computational thinking and problem-solving skills to complex STEM projects. Illinois educators attending this IN-PERSON workshop can earn 3 PDHs. 

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  • Wednesday Webinar | Help Students Make Healthy Choices with Vaping: Know the Truth
    Apr 16 2025 00:00

    Join us for this Wednesday Webinar designed for Illinois middle & high school educators to learn about EVERFI's Vaping: Know the Truth, a free, digital prevention and cessation course. This session will provide an overview of the course, guide you through getting classes started, and share best practices for implementation. Gain the tools and resources to help your students make informed choices and live vape-free! Illinois educators can earn 1 PDH for attending this webinar live.

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