The October 15 edition of The BIG IDEAs Newsletter is live online. Explore IDEA learning, resources, updates, and opportunities to connect.

Read it and join IDEA for free:
https://www.ideaillinois.org/BigIDEAs

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Curious about IDEA Film Club? Explore our After Movie Discussion Resource anytime! Great films, meaningful talks. https://www.ideaillinois.org/idea-film-club-resources #IDEAFilmClub #IDEAIllinois #EducatorCommunity

Still have time to go see the movie and attend the post film discussion on October 14. Illinois Educators earn 1 PDH.

Register for the discussion:
https://ideail.org/SocialReckoning101426
Watch. Reflect. Discuss.

#IDEAIllinois #MediaLiteracy

Halloween is coming, and the IDEA logo is getting into the spirit! We hope this seasonal look brings a little fun to your feed.

Stay connected with IDEA: https://www.ideaillinois.org/

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Why should play disappear as students get older? Games, simulations, challenges, and educator-built AI apps can make serious learning meaningful.

https://www.ideaillinois.org/why-should-play-disappear-as-students-get-older

#IDEAIllinois #GameBasedLearning

We cannot prepare students for the world we wish existed. We must prepare them for the world we have created. Schools can help students use AI & technology safely, thoughtfully, and responsibly.

More: https://www.ideaillinois.org/preparing-students-for-the-world-we-actually-created

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AI can deliver information, but it cannot replace trusted relationships and educators sharing what works. That is what makes IDEAcon special.

Come for the ideas. Stay for the community.

https://www.ideaillinois.org/IDEAcon

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What makes a great book study? Conversations with colleagues—real people!

Join our FREE Teaching in the Age of AI book study to read, question & share together.

And we’re cooking up something special. 👀

https://www.ideaillinois.org/age-of-ai

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Common Sense Media: What do NYC & LA’s decisions about AI mean for other schools?
Tonight: Common Sense Media explores what educators and leaders should be thinking about next.
🕕 6–7 PM CT
https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20260909/
#TeachingInTheAgeOfAI #IDEAIllinois

Happy Labor Day. Join the IDEA Illinois Teaching in the Age of AI Book Club.

Read, reflect, and connect with educators exploring what AI means for teaching and learning.

Learn more: https://www.ideaillinois.org/age-of-ai

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