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MESD Digital Learning News

March 2025

MESD Digital LearningNewsMarch 2025

Welcome!

Welcome to the MESD Digital Learning Newsletter! This monthly newsletter includes resources and information to support digital learning in the classroom to empower students to become active critical thinkers, creators and responsible digital citizens.


This month's newsletter includes:

  • AI Empowered EDU Conference Registration
  • National AI Literacy Day: March 28th
  • Women's History Month Resources
  • Articles for Thought
  • Monthly UDL Resources
  • AI Resources
  • Monthly Tech Highlight: Perplexity Deep Research


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AI Empowered EDU Conference 2025: Register Now! AI Empowered EDU Conference 2025: Register Now!

Registration is now open for the AI Empowered EDU Conference for all educators and school leaders who work in the Clackamas, Multnomah and Northwest Regional ESD regions.

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AIEmpoweredEDU2025 Schedule

AIEmpoweredEDU2025 Schedule

University of Portland - See the full schedule of events happening May 13 - 13, 2025 and explore the directory of Speakers.

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National AI Literacy Day: March 28th National AI Literacy Day: March 28th

National AI Literacy Day

National AI Literacy Day

In preparation for National AI Literacy Day in 2025, we're hosting a series of brief webinars to share best practices for hosting an event, submitting resources and asynchronous professional development, and other ways to participate in #AILiteracyDay! Join staff from the National AI Literacy Day Steering Committee: aiEDU, Common Sense Media, EDSAFE AI Alliance, and The Tech Interactive.

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Women's History Month Resources Women's History Month Resources

Women's History Month

Women's History Month

Every year March is designated Women's History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women's contributions in American history.

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STEM Role Models Posters - In 7 Additional Languages

STEM Role Models Posters - In 7 Additional Languages

At the end of Nevertheless Season Two, we commissioned another four female illustrators from South America, Africa, the Middle East and China to produce a new set of posters. They were originally...

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Women's History Month: A Book Every Day

Women's History Month: A Book Every Day

In honor of Women's History Month, each day Social Justice Books is featuring a children's book we recommend to highlight grassroots women's history in the United States.

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Women Making History - Google Arts & Culture

Women Making History - Google Arts & Culture

How they shaped our world to inspire our future

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Articles for Thought... Articles for Thought...

What Is Digital Citizenship in 2025? How Is It Taught?

What Is Digital Citizenship in 2025? How Is It Taught?

Schools are training students how to be citizens online, which means being safe and respectful while enjoying the benefits of digital tools.

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Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?

Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?

Coaching is one of the most effective but resource-intensive forms of professional development. Can AI fill in the gaps?

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Monthly UDL Resources Monthly UDL Resources

Spring is a great time to begin thinking about your UDL Implementation Timeline for the 25-26 SY. Check out this great sample timeline below!

UDL Implementation Timeline

UDL Implementation Timeline

Timeline for UDL Implementation *Note: In parentheses, you will note a seasonal theme that you could utilize within your roll-out. Spring (Prior to Dismissal for Summer Break) Preparing for the New Year (Keys to Creating a Positive Climate & Roll Out) Consider meeting with building...

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AI Resources AI Resources

Professional Learning - aiEDU

Professional Learning - aiEDU

aiEDU's upcoming Professional Learning session titles and registration links. Detailed descriptions provided in the registration link. AI and Academic Integrity: Moving Beyond the Binary of Cheating. Explore a concrete way to address this hot topic in your classroom! AI Tools: Which One is Right for My Needs?

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Staying Informed About AI Developments - AI for Education

Staying Informed About AI Developments - AI for Education

Keeping up with the rapid pace of AI development and its evolving role in education can feel daunting. There are a number of excellent newsletters, thought leaders, and organizations available to help you stay informed.

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Cal State unveils artificial intelligence tools for students

Cal State unveils artificial intelligence tools for students

The dawn of AI has brought visions of higher education innovation - and worries that the technology could create new problems for students and faculty.

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Monthly Tech Highlight: Perplexity Deep Research Monthly Tech Highlight: Perplexity Deep Research

To give it a try, go to perplexity.ai and select β€œDeep Research” from the mode selector in the search box before submitting your query.


Click here to learn about Deep Research, how it works and when to use it!

Introducing: Deep Research on Perplexity

MESD Upcoming Professional Development MESD Upcoming Professional Development

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