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Welcome to Tech Talk 2025 hosted by Chicago Public Schools’ Information & Technology Services Department

The Information & Technology Services Department of Chicago Public Schools is thrilled to announce Tech Talk 2025, taking place on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025.

Tech Talk is a comprehensive, virtual professional development conference spearheaded by CPS educators, Tech Coordinators, Google experts, SOPPA-approved vendors, and CPS thought leaders. This day-long event is designed to enhance your skills and provide valuable insights into the tech tools necessary for organization and student engagement.

For inquiries, contact the Tech Talk Team at itstraining@cps.edu.
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Tuesday, February 25
 

9:00am CST

Getting to Know PebbleGo LIMITED
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Virtual for CPS
This session will provide an overview of the PebbleGo platform. We’ll review the modules, article navigation and educators’ resources and updates to the platform. Then we’ll demonstrate PebbleGo as integrated in Safari Montage/Skyline and how to search for articles and create supplemental playlist and add articles to existing lessons within Skyline curriculum.
Speakers
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Kori Kubitz

Capstone
Capstone Representative serving Chicago schools for over twenty years.I live in Chicago and am available to offer assistance / answer questions on PebbleGoand all things Capstone.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Virtual for CPS
  Skyline

9:00am CST

Skyline Google Slide Decks and Google Classroom Add On! Googlify your Skyline Instruction LIMITED
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Virtual for CPS
The CPS Digital Learning team has made a lot of exciting updates to Skyline based on teacher feedback; Skyline playlists are now available as Google Slide Decks and there is a new Google Classroom Add-On that will allow anyone to add Skyline content directly to their Google Class! Join us on an adventure of Skyline Googlification as we show you how to access and utilize these new Skyline resources.
Speakers
avatar for Kara Thorstenson

Kara Thorstenson

Director of Digital Learning and Libraries, Chicago Public Schools
Kara is the Director of Digital Learning and Libraries for Chicago Public Schools, working in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Digital Learning. She has been a school librarian, instructional technology coach and district leader serving grades PreK-12.
avatar for Alex Fishman

Alex Fishman

Manager Digital Learning Design and GenAI, Chicago Public Schools
After 16 years in the classroom with a range of experience from 3rd grade to High School, Alexander is excited to serve as your Manager of Digital Learning Design and Instructional GenAI
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Virtual for CPS
  Skyline

10:00am CST

Accessing And Integrating Virtual Library Resources In Skyline To Supplement Instruction And Actively Engage All Learners LIMITED
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Virtual for CPS
Learn about CPS Libraries Virtual Resources and programs and how you can leverage them to strengthen your instructional practice and support all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Kim

Anna Kim

CIDL - Libraries and Digital Learning, Chicago Public Schools, Department of Libraries
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Virtual for CPS
  Skyline

11:00am CST

Skyline Google Slide Decks and Google Classroom Add On! Googlify your Skyline Instruction LIMITED
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Virtual for CPS
The CPS Digital Learning team has made a lot of exciting updates to Skyline based on teacher feedback; Skyline playlists are now available as Google Slide Decks and there is a new Google Classroom Add-On that will allow anyone to add Skyline content directly to their Google Class! Join us on an adventure of Skyline Googlification as we show you how to access and utilize these new Skyline resources.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Fishman

Alex Fishman

Manager Digital Learning Design and GenAI, Chicago Public Schools
After 16 years in the classroom with a range of experience from 3rd grade to High School, Alexander is excited to serve as your Manager of Digital Learning Design and Instructional GenAI
avatar for Kara Thorstenson

Kara Thorstenson

Director of Digital Learning and Libraries, Chicago Public Schools
Kara is the Director of Digital Learning and Libraries for Chicago Public Schools, working in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Digital Learning. She has been a school librarian, instructional technology coach and district leader serving grades PreK-12.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Virtual for CPS
  Skyline

1:00pm CST

Accessing And Integrating Virtual Library Resources In Skyline To Supplement Instruction And Actively Engage All Learners LIMITED
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Virtual for CPS
Learn about CPS Libraries Virtual Resources and programs and how you can leverage them to strengthen your instructional practice and support all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Kim

Anna Kim

CIDL - Libraries and Digital Learning, Chicago Public Schools, Department of Libraries
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Virtual for CPS
  Skyline
 
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