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EdTech, Soc. Studies, & Technical Lit. Tech must change learning NOT just the medium. Soc Sci/Comm. Blended/Flipped/Visual PD. ISU TCH Instructor, IDEA Gov Brd, Comm Teacher Ed Brd.. Army vet. Cyclist. #EDUsky bit.ly/DrPEdTech
In our latest blog, Factors Education highlights how Illinois districts are shaping Portrait of a Graduate work. Read the full blog here: http://www.ideaillinois.org/portraitofagraduateblog Help Factors Education collect data by completing an AI interview here: https://factors.world/join/L9376P
Some of the biggest frustrations in education have nothing to do with the classroom. In our latest partner blog, Tochan AI explores how AI can help students, families, and staff get answers in seconds. Learn more here: http://www.ideaillinois.org/realproblemaicouldsolveblog #IDEAil #education
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📣 Register for SLEdCon 2026! This free, one-day conference is hosted by IDEA's Kishwaukee chapter on July 30 at Rockford University. Register now: https://ideail.org/SLEdCon2026 #IDEAil #EdTech #Innovation #Education #ProfessionalLearning
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Miss the latest issue of #IDEAil newsletter? Check it out now for tips on using video projects with students, Marcus Luther's latest Broken Copier podcast episode about "good" teaching, why retakes are important for assessing student learning, and more! ideaillinois.org/bigIDEAs #EduSky
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Illinois Digital Educators Alliance | IDEA@ideaillinois.bsky.social · 3mo agoIDEA is launching the search for its next Executive Director. We’re looking for a passionate leader ready to guide the organization into its next 40 years. Full job description + application details are on our website at https://www.ideaillinois.org/job-openings. #EduSky
Join Don Sturm is 🤔 and Stefanie Crawford as they sit down with Dr. Sawsan Jaber, NBCT for a powerful conversation about student voice, identity, and what it truly means to create human-centered classrooms. Listen now at https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast! #IDEAil #EduSky
Missed last week's issue of the Big IDEAs Newsletter? Find brain breaks for middle schoolers, why reading whole novels with students is beneficial, resources for social studies teachers through the Bill of Rights Institute, and more. https://ideail.org/BigIDEAs4226 #IDEAil #EduSky
Administrators and school IT professionals, join IDEA for a free, open-house style event where several K12 technology solution providers will showcase their newest offerings with space for meaningful 1:1 conversations. https://ideail.org/Showcase41726. #IDEAil #EduSky
Don't miss out on the chance for three hours of in-person connections and learning with other educators at the IDEA Northern Suburbs MiniCon. Find more information and register today at https://ideail.org/MiniCon2026. #IDEAil #EduSky
A small district showed me their PD budget breakdown: 80% on one-time workshops, 20% on follow-up support. Then they showed me their implementation rates. The math was backwards. We keep buying the event instead of investing in the practice, then wonder why nothing sticks.
Bringing a group of students to participate in Students for Innovation: Advocacy Day leaves a lasting impact, but don't take our word for it. Sign up to showcase your students' voices today at https://ideail.org/Students4Innovation2026! #IDEAil #EduSky #Innovation #Education
In our latest partner blog, The Connecting Link looks at the questions educators should be asking to have more meaningfully engaged students. These questions go beyond behavior management and look more deeply at the students. http://www.ideaillinois.org/theclassroomshiftblog. #IDEAil #EduSky
The IDEA Northern Suburbs Chapter MiniCon is coming back! It's a great opportunity to learn with and from peers, but it's also the perfect place to try out presenting a new session or to present for the first time. Submit your proposal today at https://ideail.org/2026MiniConCFP! #IDEAil #EduSky
“If you have a seat at the table but you don’t have any power, you don’t have a seat at the table.” - @educatoralexander.bsky.social #IDEAcon #IDEAil #EduSky
Don Sturm is 🤔 and Stefanie Crawford talk with English teacher Marcus Luther Luther about what student‑centered learning looks like. They dig into reflection, community, tech choices, and the joy that keeps this work meaningful. https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast #IDEAil #IDEAcon #EduSky
This is getting really close—and I'm really excited to be a part of IDEAcon with @ideaillinois.bsky.social this year! I know I'm a broken record on trying to get more teacher voices in bigger/broader conversations, so trust me: the chance to be a part of this? Really meaningful and I cannot wait.
🚨New episode alert! Tuesday's #IDEAcon keynote speaker Ted Neitzke, a former social studies teacher turned superintendent and mayor, who brings big energy and a clear message about making improvement actually stick. Listen now at https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast! #IDEAil #EduSky
Get caught up on The Big IDEAs Newsletter and see how Snorkl can help with student feedback, other factors impacting literacy, how to use Google Vids, and an IDEA podcast episode with Kunal Dalal! Catch up now at https://ideail.org/BigIDEAs012226! #IDEAil #IDEAcon #ProfessionalDevelopment #EduSky
There’s still time to join us at IDEAcon 2026. A space to learn, lead, and transform together. A place to create, connect, and innovate with educators, leaders, and partners who believe in joyful, impactful learning. Register now at https://ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26. #IDEAcon #EduSky
Our latest episode features #IDEAcon Keynote, Kunal Dalal, former teacher and principal turned AI thinker and builder. He shares how his work with AI began and grew, and challenges how we think about learning, creativity, and responsibility. https://ideail.org/ThatsTheIdeaPodcast. #IDEAil #EduSky
Live podcasting at #IDEAcon 2026 sponsored by SPL: 🎙️ Record your own podcast 🎙️ Be a podcast guest 🎙️ Watch a live podcast 🎙️ Test the SPL podcast cart during Connections & Confections To record or be a guest fill out this form today at https://ideail.org/IDEAconPodcasting26! #IDEAil #EduSky
#IDEAcon is 1 month away! Join us for an experience built for educators to create, connect, and innovate; explore best practices in education, the newest edtech and learning‑space solutions, and be part of a community that moves education forward. https://ideail.org/go2IDEAcon26 #IDEAil #EduSky
IDEA Executive Director Stefanie Crawford offers her perspective on how we've shifted away from the original intent behind school 1:1 initiatives and the impact that has in our schools currently. Read the newest IDEA blog at http://www.ideaillinois.org/1-1rootsblog #IDEAil #IDEAcon #EduSky
December's ideaU sessions on Joyful Classrooms are here, and you don't want to miss all the JOY being spread with sessions by Tisha Richmond, Steph Sukow, and Dr. DSNY! Learn more and register today at https://www.ideaillinois.org/ideaU.
2024-2025 IDEA Mini-Grant Award winner Heather McCarthy is sharing her journey from having her idea funded to its fruition. See how the Aviation Club allowed students to be empowered learners and invested decision makers. http://www.ideaillinois.org/aviationclubblog. #IDEAil #EduSky
