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Student-Centered Classroom Management

Student-Centered Classroom Management

Posted Date: 02/14/2024

In an increasingly device centric world, a classroom management tool such as LanSchool is key to facilitating high-quality instruction by helping teachers keep students on task, track their progress, . . .

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Aspire to Lead as A Tech Coach

Aspire to Lead as A Tech Coach

Posted Date: 02/14/2024

The session is a guide for aspiring leaders to enhance their leadership capacity through active self-development and goal setting.  Applying Joshua’s A.S.P.I.R.E. model, which is infused with his sto . . .

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Enhance Your Leadership Capacity with Healthy Habits

Enhance Your Leadership Capacity with Healthy Habits

Posted Date: 02/14/2024

Discover a transformative journey in "Enhance Your Leadership Capacity," where we shift the focus from mere goals to the power of productive habits. This session cultivates self-reflection and goal- . . .

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AI: Friend or Foe

AI: Friend or Foe

Posted Date: 02/14/2024

In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the educational landscape, it's time to answer the burning question: is AI a friend or a foe? Join us for a groundbreaking professional de . . .

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Increasing Your Impact - Sharing Your Story to Reach More Students

Increasing Your Impact - Sharing Your Story to Reach More Students

Posted Date: 02/14/2024

At the core of every teacher is the desire and a need to reach and impact as many students as possible. That is what motivates us, what gives us joy, and what our purpose is. While teaching in itself . . .

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Beyond Chat: AI in the Classroom

Beyond Chat: AI in the Classroom

Posted Date: 02/29/2024

By now, educators are aware of the potential for Generative AI as an instructor tool for creating classroom content. Virtual Arkansas is now providing a Tutor Bot in core subject areas. This bot, know . . .

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Are your students ATLAS ready? Meet A+CE by Virtual Arkansas!

Are your students ATLAS ready? Meet A+CE by Virtual Arkansas!

Posted Date: 02/29/2024

Your district already partners with Virtual Arkansas to provide additional courses for your students and your school may also be using Virtual Arkansas curriculum in your own classrooms, but did you k . . .

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Career Pathways?  We’ve Got You Covered!

Career Pathways? We’ve Got You Covered!

Posted Date: 02/29/2024

Does your district want to expand their course catalog to include more career-ready pathways for your students but you’re struggling with how to provide the courses? Do you have awesome CTE teachers b . . .

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Beyond the Walls: Navigating the Future of Learning

Beyond the Walls: Navigating the Future of Learning

Posted Date: 03/04/2024

In this interactive session, this session will focus on promoting collaboration beyond the confines of a traditional classroom setting. Our focus is on exploring effective strategies to meet the diver . . .

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Cyber Savvy Educators:  Chrome Browser Security Workshop

Cyber Savvy Educators: Chrome Browser Security Workshop

Posted Date: 03/04/2024

This session will focus on discovering the secrets to safeguarding your data in our workshop dedicated to Chrome browser security. Participants will learn valuable tips, tricks, and "did you knows” as . . .

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 How Do WiFi Client Devices Discover 6GHz Channels

How Do WiFi Client Devices Discover 6GHz Channels

Posted Date: 03/06/2024

WiFi client devices have a complex web of discovery processes due to the 59 6GHz channels available in the United States for Low Power Indoor (LPI) certified devices. Even in 5GHz, we introduced mecha . . .

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Cradlepoint and IKNS Present - School Bus Wi-Fi & E-Rate

Cradlepoint and IKNS Present - School Bus Wi-Fi & E-Rate

Posted Date: 03/07/2024

Come learn how to upgrade your school busses with Wi-Fi so your students can learn on-the-go! School busses are now E-Rate eligible. Keeping students online is critical but we also need to keep them . . .

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Navigating the Social Sphere: Safeguarding Kids Online

Navigating the Social Sphere: Safeguarding Kids Online

Posted Date: 03/11/2024

This session will delve into the world of social media and equip educators with the tools they need to keep kids safe in the digital age. From Snapchat to TikTok, kids are exploring a multitude of pla . . .

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 Shall We Play a Game?

Shall We Play a Game?

Posted Date: 03/11/2024

While I teach high school, any of these activities can be altered to use with your students. Sometimes no skill level is necessary; students are learning something. Sometimes knowledge of material is . . .

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What is Proxmox?

What is Proxmox?

Posted Date: 03/11/2024

Advantages of Proxmox for use as a hypervisor platform. What does it offer that others don't, and the cost advantages of using Proxmox. . . .

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AI-Powered Pedagogy: Exploring Tools, Ethics, and Detection Strategies

AI-Powered Pedagogy: Exploring Tools, Ethics, and Detection Strategies

Posted Date: 03/22/2024

This session will provide an overview of AI-driven tools, ethical considerations, and strategies for responsible implementation in the classroom. Discover how AI can personalize learning, provide targ . . .

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Empowering K-12 Education Through Innovative Collaborations at UA Little Rock

Empowering K-12 Education Through Innovative Collaborations at UA Little Rock

Posted Date: 03/22/2024

In this session, we will explore the various initiatives and programs that showcase UA Little Rock's dedication to enhancing K-12 education. From engaging students in VEX Robotics competitions, hostin . . .

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Quizizz Makes It Easy: Using AI to Differentiate Instruction

Quizizz Makes It Easy: Using AI to Differentiate Instruction

Posted Date: 03/22/2024

This session will focus on using the Quizizz AI platform to differentiate instruction in order to meet the needs of all learners. We will discuss using Quizizz in general, the special features it offe . . .

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QR Code Mental Health and Safety System

QR Code Mental Health and Safety System

Posted Date: 03/22/2024

Explore a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering student well-being through an innovative, cost-free QR code system or NFC system. This presentation delves into the creation and implementation o . . .

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 One Click Animations: Bring Your Students Projects to Life with Animations

One Click Animations: Bring Your Students Projects to Life with Animations

Posted Date: 03/22/2024

Tell your stories using Animate from Audio in Adobe Express! Have fun creating animated character from your own voice recording Animating has never been easier! . . .

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Get to Know Express: A Deep Dive Into Our All-In-One-Editor

Get to Know Express: A Deep Dive Into Our All-In-One-Editor

Posted Date: 03/22/2024

Learn how our new all-in-one multimedia editor transforms the learning and creating process. In this session you will learn how to take a static graphic and transform it into a powerful multimedia pro . . .

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Streamlined Access to Support: How Implementing a Unified Support Solution Can Reduce Stress

Streamlined Access to Support: How Implementing a Unified Support Solution Can Reduce Stress

Posted Date: 03/22/2024

The impact of classroom disruptions and inefficient workflows have taken a toll on teachers and students in the past few years. From teacher burnout to lower student achievement, K-12 districts across . . .

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School and Classroom Technology-Post ESSER Funds

School and Classroom Technology-Post ESSER Funds

Posted Date: 03/22/2024

This session will focus on technology for schools aiding teachers and administrators for future development of students. . . .

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IKNS and Extreme - Network Security in the Year ‎2024

IKNS and Extreme - Network Security in the Year ‎2024

Posted Date: 03/22/2024

Will discuss best practices and current trends in network security, including authentication, encryption, 802.1x, NAC, device profiling, and more, and provide simpler ways to identify who and what is . . .

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What to Consider When Implementing a New Communications Tool

What to Consider When Implementing a New Communications Tool

Posted Date: 03/26/2024

This session will focus on the adoption of a new communications platform. Adopting a new communications platform in your district can be daunting – what do you need to do to prepare? How can you ensur . . .

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