Whether you are curious or confused about the new vNext licensing program from Microsoft we are here to help. In October of 2017, Microsoft released a new licensing model for education. The vNext (m365) program will be replacing the current Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) as customers reach the end of their current contract. Microsoft has
Join us at the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) Annual Conference which draws more than 650 school administrators to the Illinois capital city of Springfield. Attendees include school superintendents, assistant superintendents, state agency staff and college professors of educational administration. This annual conference is an excellent opportunity to establish new contacts, network with colleagues, and meet
Join in the Fall Webinar Series: Transforming Learning in the Classroom as presented by ILTPP partner, Boxlight. Boxlight is excited to bring experts and leaders in the field of education and technology to share their insights into creating successful learning environments. Join in for one or all three of the upcoming 45-minute webinars. Each session will include
Join in the Fall Webinar Series: Transforming Learning in the Classroom as presented by ILTPP partner, Boxlight. Boxlight is excited to bring experts and leaders in the field of education and technology
Learn more about how Impero can make your life easier. Join in this quick discussion on Network Management Made Easy; Educational computer networks are a challenge to manage at the best of times. Add in increasing demands and falling budgets and the challenge gets ever more complex. How do you manage the influx of digital devices, multiple
Join the Learning Technology Center on Tuesday, Oct 16th at 3:30 pm for a webinar on the latest options available through E-Rate. Learn about all the benefits your school can leverage with this next wave of innovation. This webinar will cover the FY18-19 updates to the Federal E-Rate Program. We will also discuss the impending
The Illinois Principals Association’s Education Leaders Fall Conference and Exhibition is a two-and-a-half-day annual event for K-12 building administrators that will be held in Springfield October 21-23, 2018. Approximately 600 educational leaders are expected to attend to hear nationally renowned keynote speakers; participate in small group educational sessions on how they can better serve their
Join Lightspeed Systems, the EdTechTeam, and Cicero School District CIO Cao Mac for an instructional half-day of training, tips, and free lunch! In this essential Professional Development Lunch & Learn, you’ll get helpful tips related to your 1:1 Chromebook device deployments, success stories from your peers, and deep dives into critical K-12 deployment topics. When: Friday,
SHI & Microsoft Fall Webinar Series Support for Windows 7 will end on January 14, 2020, which means that after that date Windows 7 PCs will stop receiving security updates and technical support. Not sure if you can upgrade your existing devices to Windows 10? What will happen if you continue to use Windows 7?
Join us at the 25th Annual Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC) for a three-day professional development conference focused on technology integration strategies, engaging instructional practices, digital tools and resources, and emerging trends for teachers, administrators, and technology staff. Learn, explore and connect with other innovative educators to harness the power of technology and prepare future-ready
Join us to learn more about AdobeShared Device License for ETLA Education Customers Adobe recognized the need to improve the student and faculty experience for accessing Adobe products in shared environments (e.g., labs, libraries, shared classrooms) and is working on a new licensing solution called Shared Device Licensing. Shared Device Licensing will provide access to the latest versions of Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Acrobat
As you may be aware, Augmented & Virtual Reality (AVR) is a topic everyone is talking about; especially its implementation and use for education. Educators are continually seeking ways to connect with students to enhance and increase learning and content retention. Each day more and more content is being made available allowing students to explore
Adobe Creative Cloud Licensing for Labs: Migration Workshop In October, Adobe released a new, robust, and more secure licensing platform that will deliver all future Creative Cloud apps and services to customers. This has enabled us to also create an improved experience for users accessing our products in shared device environments (e.g., labs, classrooms) that
Gain more control over your school's IT network Did you know that more than 80% of employees use non-approved cloud applications at work? While this is a common occurrence, it brings with it additional security issues for your institution. This webinar, Improve security and management of your school's cloud app ecosystem, demonstrates how Microsoft Cloud App Security gives you visibility into cloud apps and devices, allows you to control the flow of data, and helps
Did you know that according to the latest research, IoT attacks increased 600% between 2016 and 2017? It is now such a threat that the FBI issued an alert this summer warning the public that cyber actors are actively searching for vulnerable IoT devices to use as proxies, to route malicious traffic for a cyber-attack, and for computer network
As you may be aware, Augmented & Virtual Reality (AVR) is a topic everyone is talking about; especially its implementation and use for education. Educators are continually seeking ways to connect with students to enhance and increase learning and content retention. Each day more and more content is being made available allowing students to explore
The way our students learn is transforming. Our learning spaces for students need to be redesigned to match. The Redesigning Learning Spaces Summit is a full day exploration of not only the physical redesign but best practices and pedagogical changes that need occur with the redesign. David Jakes, a recognized leader in educational design and technology, will keynote the Summit. The Summit also includes a guided tour of recently redesigned learning spaces, providing attendees the opportunity to see these learning spaces in full use. A panel discussion with administrators, teachers, and students allow attendees to hear the challenges and successes of redesigning learning spaces, as well provide an opportunity to ask questions.
The way our students learn is transforming. Our learning spaces for students need to be redesigned to match. The Redesigning Learning Spaces Summit is a full day exploration of not only the physical redesign but best practices and pedagogical changes that need occur with the redesign. David Jakes, a recognized leader in educational design and technology, will keynote the Summit. The Summit also includes a guided tour of recently redesigned learning spaces, providing attendees the opportunity to see these learning spaces in full use. A panel discussion with administrators, teachers, and students allow attendees to hear the challenges and successes of redesigning learning spaces, as well provide an opportunity to ask questions.
Having the right information at the right time is critical. SHI and Microsoft have been collaborating for over a decade on various webinar series events, providing thousands of procurement and IT professionals with the product and licensing options they need to support their end users. Below are the upcoming spring webinar topics make sure to
Join this exciting webinar series hosted by JourneyEd. Our vendor partner JourneyEd is ready to help you bridge the gap between the virtual and physical worlds, AR/VR changes the way students and educators see, imagine, and learn about the world around us. AR/VR creates engagement through exploration and experiential learning in a student-centered environment. 3D visualization is
Starting in early 2019, you'll have a new way to give your students and faculty access to the world’s best creative apps and services in shared environments like labs, libraries, and classrooms. With new shared device licensing, they can use the latest versions of Creative Cloud—including cloud-based apps and services—on entitled school machines. Join this free
“I know I want to use AR and VR in my classroom, but I don't know where to start”...this webinar will give you an overview of what is out there that covers all budgets! Join this exciting webinar series hosted by JourneyEd on Thursday, February 21st at 2 pm. Our vendor partner JourneyEd is ready to help you
We hope to see you at the upcoming ICE Conference in Schaumburg on Tuesday, February 26-28 at Booth #918. The ICE Conference is an educational technology conference that attracts educators, Technology Directors, CTOs and Administrators to learn best practices for integrating technology into their schools, classrooms, and libraries. It is one of the Midwest's largest educational technology conferences.
Enter virtual reality in style! Offering a unique opportunity to learn and explore, Blocksmith Education with programming and video game design. Using the Blocksmith Builder software, learners create 3D games and scenarios, bringing them to life through an extensive logic system. These creations can be played immediately, or uploaded to Virtual- and Augmented Reality viewing devices. With the
ILTPP has partnered with Technology Resource Advisors (TRA) and Troxell Communications for a full-day spring showcase series. We invite and encourage all educational administrators, technology staff, and educators to sign-up for this exciting, FREE series in your area. We will be showcasing in Rock Falls (ROE 47), Mahomet, Jacksonville, and Vandalia from March 18th-21st. Check out the details below to view location details for your
ILTPP has partnered with Technology Resource Advisors (TRA) and Troxell Communications for a full-day spring showcase series. We invite and encourage all educational administrators, technology staff, and educators to sign-up for this exciting, FREE series. We will be showcasing at the Days Inn at Wyndham Rock Falls in Rock Falls, IL on March 18th. This event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will
ILTPP has partnered with Technology Resource Advisors (TRA) and Troxell Communications for a full-day spring showcase series. We invite and encourage all educational administrators, technology staff, and educators to sign-up for this exciting, FREE series. We will be showcasing at Middletown Prairie Elementary School in Mahomet, IL on March 19th. This event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided at each location. During the morning session,
ILTPP has partnered with Technology Resource Advisors (TRA) and Troxell Communications for a full-day spring showcase series. We invite and encourage all educational administrators, technology staff, and educators to sign-up for this exciting, FREE series. We will be showcasing at Lincoln Land Community College in Jacksonville, IL on March 20th. This event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided at each location. During the morning session,
ILTPP has partnered with Technology Resource Advisors (TRA) and Troxell Communications for a full-day spring showcase series. We invite and encourage all educational administrators, technology staff, and educators to sign-up for this exciting, FREE series. We will be showcasing at the Regional Office of Education #3 in Vandalia, IL on March 21st. This event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided at each location. During the morning
See what HP can do for you this year. Discover what the future holds at the Spring Update, and produce outcomes that matter with the next generation of HP technology. HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) are excited to share ground-breaking solutions by offering products and services that can increase productivity while securing IT
