Over the years, there has been increased use of technology in the classroom. The advances of technology into the classroom is great, but sometimes, all the different tools can become overwhelming.

To help, the Kane County Regional Office of Education has created a bi-weekly series called #TuesdayTechTip to cover pertinent topics such as Zoom, wifi, social media, security and more.  These videos are designed to help navigate through the technology world and everyday tech issues in a user-friendly way. 

HOW TO SET UP YOUR DIGITAL LEGACY

Have you ever thought about what happens to your digital memories and important information after you pass away? Without a plan, your photos, messages, and files could be lost forever.

In this Tuesday Tech Tip, Phil Morris shows you how to set up a Digital Legacy Contact on your iPhone.

HOW TO ADD YOUR DIGITAL ID TO YOUR APPLE WALLET

Adding your ID to Apple Wallet securely stores a digital version of your credentials for easy access and convenience. In this Tuesday Tech Tip, Phil shares a guide on how to do it.

AI & PRIVACY

As AI becomes more prevalent, making sure you are safeguarding your private information is essential. A “walled garden” can help secure data by establishing a controlled environment. In this Tuesday Tech Tip, Phil shares best practices in data protection while using AI!

 

 

Online Courses

We provide timely and relevant support to educators in their journey to meet the ever-increasing demands of teaching and leading through a variety of synchronous and asynchronous online workshops. All offerings provide participants with research-based, relevant resources and help address the critical issues facing educators today. 

Through these opportunities, educators are empowered to make immediate and long-lasting changes in their professional practice to help increase student achievement while also meeting their social and emotional needs.

Administrator Academies

By statute, every administrator must complete a minimum of one approved academy annually and a minimum of five in each administrator certificate renewal period.  

The Illinois Online Academy provides a range of online academies that meet this criteria while providing research-based strategies to help you on you journey. Topics range from combatting educator burnout, meeting and presentation tips, restorative practices, and more.