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Hot Springs Technology Institute

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Strengthening Network Security with Windows Firewall and Group Policy

In this session, we’ll explore best practices for configuring and managing Windows Firewalls on both servers and desktops using Group Policy. Effective firewall management is crucial for safeguarding

Strengthening Security with Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS)

In this session, we’ll delve into the powerful capabilities of Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) and explore how it can enhance security within your organization. LAPS is a Windows

The Human Firewall: Turning Employees into Your First Line of Defense

This session will Focus on empowering your staff/stakeholders to recognize and respond to phishing attempts through tailored cybersecurity training. We will discuss scalable training methods, the rol

APSRC Data Projects

This session will focus on showcasing APSRC's data projects. Easily see school finance, student demographics, test scores, state events, and legislation all pulled together into dashboards to more qu

Design Wars: Canva vs. Adobe Express – Pick Your Power!

This session will focus on the strengths, weaknesses, and best use cases for Canva and Adobe Express, two of the most popular design platforms in education. Attendees will explore how each tool can en

Game-Changing Resources: Must-Have Tools for Every K-8 Classroom

This session will focus on must-have resources that can make teaching easier and learning more engaging in elementary and middle school classrooms. I’ll share some of my favorite AI tools, digital pla

168,894 Ways For Students to Access Their World

That's right. Just as many ways for students to access their content as there is to customize your Sonic drink order. Maybe more. Thirsty for more? This session will focus on accessibility tools alrea

Why Scholastic E-Sports?

This session will focus on the immense benefits and opportunities available to districts who truly commit to pursing or growing E-Sports programs at the scholastic level.

Create & Captivate: Elevate Your Lessons with Canva

Unleash your creativity and transform your teaching with Canva! In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore how to design engaging visuals, interactive presentations, and classroom resources with ease.

The Magic of AI: Enhancing Learning & Teaching

This session will focus on the transformative power of AI in the classroom, providing educators with practical strategies to enhance instruction, streamline tasks, and personalize student learning. Pa

Supercharge Your Teaching with Brisk!

Ready to work smarter, not harder? This workshop will empower you to leverage the Brisk Chrome extension to streamline your teaching tasks and reclaim valuable time. Explore how Brisk can assist with

Level Up Learning with Google Notebook LM

This workshop will explore how Google NotebookLM can revolutionize teaching and learning. Participants will discover how NotebookLM transforms any data source—documents, web pages, videos—into a dynam

Arkansas Teacher Retirement Update

This session will focus on an update on the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and a discussion of retirement options available to public education professionals in Arkansas.

Email Security: Protecting Your Domain from Spoofing

This session will focus on protecting your domain from email spoofing and phishing by implementing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. This session will cover how these authentication protocols work together to enh

Work Smarter, Not Harder with ChatGPT

This session will focus on helping educators unlock the magic of ChatGPT to work smarter, not harder! Say goodbye to hours of lesson planning, endless emails, and repetitive grading. We’ll explore fun