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• ISTE Certification for Educators - Online Cohort 3

  • Start
    August 10, 2020
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    9:00 AM (CDT)
  • End
    October 25, 2020
  •  
    12:00 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Online

  
  

  You are registering for the ISTE Certification for Educators presented by Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. 

  FULLY ONLINE ISTE CERTIFICATION:

  In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, ISTE is working with schools, families and communities to ensure that the learning keeps going. As part of these COVID-19 response efforts, the ISTE Certification team has approved IDEA to temporarily move the ISTE Certification program to a fully online format. 

  
  

  COHORT 3:
  August 10, 2020 thru August 21, 2020: Blended Learning

  August 23 - October 25: Online Modules

  
  

  
  

  Please note!

  The following cohort is also available. Please click the link below to register for COHORT 2.

  
  

  COHORT 2:

  July 13, 2020 thru July 24, 2020: Blended Learning

  July 26 - September 27: Online Modules

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• IDEA Workshop | G Suite 101 and Beyond

  • When
    August 17, 2020
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual (a link will be emailed)

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  Whether you are a G Suite novice or have made your fair share of Google docs, we've got you covered. Join us for an overview of what tools Google has to offer as well as an introduction to practical applications of the tools and finally time to create. Walk away with new knowledge of G Suite and products to bring to your classroom tomorrow!

  Illinois educators can earn 1.5 PDHs for attending this event.
  

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• IDEA & Sphero Webinar | Using Project-Based Learning to Make at Home and in the Classroom

  • When
    August 19, 2020
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Webinar (a link will be emailed)

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  Attention Parents and Teachers!

  Are you looking to engage students in making in the classroom and at home? Join Amanda Vaden & Sphero Hero Nicholas Provenzano for a #WednesdayWebinar hosted by IDEA with partner Sphero on Using Project-Based Learning to Make at Home and in the Classroom. This webinar is going to show you how to utilize project-based learning to engage children in the making process no matter where they are.

  Sphero Hero Nicholas Provenzano will showcase the work he has done with students in his Makerspace and when his school transitioned to remote learning. No matter where the students are, they can make amazing things and this webinar will show you how to support them.

  All live attendees will receive PD certificates and a lucky participant will be selected to win a Sphero BOLT!
  

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• Connections Through Technology

  • When
    August 27, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Webinar (a link will be emailed)

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  IDEA and IETL are partnering to bring you an evening of inspiration, information and resources. Join us for a special online event with guests, M & P Presentations: Educators by Day, Motivational Speakers by Night.

  Matt and Phil are a nationally known motivational speaking duo who bring energy and positivity like no other! They are proud to work towards their life-changing mission daily and spread their message to audiences across the entire nation. Read more about their presentation below.

  In addition, we will host a panel discussion of students from across Illinois. And, IDEA & IETL will be sharing resources & supports for all educators during this unique time in education.

  Register for this FREE and FUN back-to-school event today!

  
  

  "Unstoppable Leaders" with Matt & Phil
  

  Matt and Phil bring a meaningful and energetic message on becoming a more impactful leader. By focusing on confident communication, consistent positivity, and an all-inclusive mentality, M&P make the audience the stars of the show and examples of how we can control and magnify our impact for good. The experience leaves the audience energized, empowered, and focused on how to lead by example and open doors of opportunity through collaboration with other positive humans. M&P are ready to take your great leaders and help them become UNSTOPPABLE Leaders!

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• IDEA Workshop | Making in Remote Learning: Electronics 101

  • When
    August 29, 2020
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Virtual (a link will be emailed)

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  Come learn alongside Bitspace experts as they facilitate hands on learning in regards to design thinking and remote learning. Each participant will receive a kit of materials prior to the workshop (BitSpace will ship directly to participants). Each kit will contain a specifically curated mix of components to make a project.

  Join our facilitators in Zoom as we lead groups through a hands on design thinking project. This workshop will be a version of our Electronics 101 PD (that is also available online); however, this version includes a special project specific to IDEA members!

  Participants will receive 3 PDHs and will be able to register for the online Electronics 101 PD if you'd like to for a substantially reduced price.

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• Leveraging Ed Tech to Connect With the Future - AA #3019

  • When
    October 12, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Online (a link will be sent)

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  This course is designed to support educational leaders in the development, evolution, implementation, and promotion of programs and initiatives which will best support students in the future. Through a researched-based and systemic view, participants will identify celebrations and challenges with current district culture and organizational structure and reflect on possible changes. Also participants will deepen understanding of alternative and authentic assessment methods and blended/personalized learning models and reflect on possible next steps for implementation. In addition, participants will explore options for flexible differentiated professional development for staff and examine the role of messaging and community partnerships with focus on positive use of Social Media.
  

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