Heartland AEA Digital Learning News

Are you wanting to network with other educational technology-minded people? The EdTech Collaborative (ETC) began last year as a learning network for instructional technology leaders. Last year's attendees included Tech Integrationists, Instructional Coaches, Teachers, Tech Directors, Curriculum Leaders, and Administrators, so we're happy to have educators of any title join us!

We meet monthly and the agenda is planned and driven by the group's needs and learning goals. The primary focus is on ways to support teachers as they work to effectively integrate technology. Our meetings include a lot of sharing of what has been effective in other districts as well as questions and learning about educational technology.

The EdTech Collaborative remains a FREE service for the 24-25 school year. This year, the EdTech Collaborative is offered as a Zoom meeting OR a face-to-face gathering in Johnston.

We would love to have you join us in whatever capacity is most convenient for you! Click here to sign up and join us!

Join the Heartland Digital Learning Team for a workshop designed to empower educators with the necessary knowledge and competencies to seamlessly incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices.

The agenda covers a range of essential topics, including:

• An introductory overview of AI's role in education
• Exploration of AI tools tailored for personalized instruction
• Fostering AI literacy among students
• Navigating associated challenges

Through interactive, hands-on sessions, participants will not only acquire practical skills but also collaborate to craft customized AI integration strategies.

By the workshop's conclusion, educators will feel empowered to cultivate dynamic, student-centric learning environments that harness AI's potential to enrich teaching methods and bolster student achievement, all while upholding ethical standards and ensuring equitable access for all.

To maximize the impact of this workshop, we encourage you to bring a small team of colleagues to collaborate and implement strategies together. Register soon, as space is limited and spots will fill up fast!

Iowa’s AEAs provide Iowa students and educators with access to 20 high-quality, vetted digital resources. The resources are available anytime, anywhere!

Try AEA OneClick! Teachers and students can use their district email and password to log in and securely access the digital resources!

We know services have changed through your AEA this year but we are still here to help! Check out some of the ways our team can support the work going on within your district and classrooms.

Click the button for a deeper-dive on some of the services we can offer ⬇️

As you begin your school year and are looking to establish routines and classroom procedures, check out one of our favorite tools, ClassroomScreen! With ClassroomScreen you've got all the classroom tools at your fingertips. Whether you need a timer or would like to show your instructions, ClassroomScreen has a variety of features that support your class activities, stimulate engagement, and help your students get to work.

Our team of five consultants serves the 8 regions of Heartland Area Education Agency and designs and delivers the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit and Webinar Series. We are ready to deliver professional learning focused on effective digital learning and technology integration. Please reach out if we can design learning just right for you!

Email: haeatech@heartlandaea.org
Website: https://www.heartlandaea.org/educators/cia/digital-learning/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartlandaeainnovativeeducators/