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 PROTECT YOURSELF FROM DATA BREACHES AND RANSOMWARE

Cybersecurity is more important than ever, with data breaches and ransomware attacks making headlines frequently. There are several simple actions you can take right now to reduce your risk, and Phil Morris will guide you through them!

HOW TO MANAGE APP PERMISSIONS

Are your apps accessing more than they should? Protecting your personal data starts with knowing which apps have permission to use your camera, microphone, and location. Phil Morris walks you through simple steps to review and manage app permissions so you stay in control of your information and privacy! 

 

 

HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR GMAIL INBOX

Is your Gmail inbox overflowing? It’s time for some digital spring cleaning! Phil shares simple ways to use labels and filters to organize your emails, automate your workflow, and take control of your inbox.

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.