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.
Surfing the web is both a joy and a risk. It can also be a headache in an environment where federal law dictates the types of content you can access while on the CPS Network. While it’s true CPS blocks some websites and YouTube videos/channels, it’s not as many as you might think. Join us to learn the ins and outs of internet content filtering, including how to request a block/unblock of a website/YouTube video and the flexibility your school has for tailoring some content access. The session will also provide tips on how to spot questionable websites and to browse with confidence, knowing that your connection is secure.
