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.
App-solutely Connected Mastering Your Edlio Branded Mobile App: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices
------Session Description----- Your Edlio Branded Mobile App is more than a communication tool—it’s a one-stop shop for keeping your school community connected and informed. In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into the app’s most impactful features and share practical tips to help you maximize its potential for your school or district.
-----Attendees will learn how to----- - Create intuitive buttons linking directly to key website pages like athletics or before/aftercare programs. - Send push notifications with forms attached (e.g., field trip or absence forms) and set repeating notifications for critical reminders. - Integrate popular classroom apps like ClassDojo and Google Classroom within your branded app for seamless access. - Display day-to-day essentials—menus, bell schedules, and parent portal links—right on the home screen for quick access. - Utilize the supply list feature to prepare for the upcoming school year. - Engage the community with innovative features like the Tip Line, Hall Pass, and Student ID tools. - Enable two-way messaging with translation options to facilitate inclusive parent-teacher communication. - - - - - Join us to uncover new ways to simplify communication, increase engagement, and provide families with everything they need—right at their fingertips. Let’s make your Edlio Branded Mobile App the ultimate resource for your school community!
