
Author: Idaho Digital Learning
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A Blog About Blogs
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendent One of the fun parts of my job is the opportunity to play with (I mean explore) new technology tools. One of the most interesting new tools I know is NotebookLM by Google. This tool will quickly analyze a set of uploaded documents and provide you with insights. That’s pretty […]
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The Evolution of Online Education in Idaho: A Look Back with IDLA
By Valerie Doherty, IDLA Communication & Brand Manager As the longest-standing full-time employee of the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA), I’ve had the privilege of seeing online education in Idaho grow from an idea into a powerful force for students across the state. Since IDLA’s start in 2002, we’ve been on a mission to bring […]
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Quality Written Into Every Course
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendent Kentucky Fried Chicken makes each piece of chicken with a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices. The secret recipe of Coca-Cola is supposedly stored in a vault in Atlanta. A quick Google search will lead you to recipes for both that internet sleuths and home cooks have determined is […]
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IDLA’s AI Strategy
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendent In a previous IDLA blog, Ryan Gravette shared the importance of using AI to “augment the human process.” AI is best used to support humans, not replace them. At IDLA, we believe AI will be a tool available to all of this generation’s students throughout their working careers. Students entering […]
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The Power of Relationships
Critical learning components include a strong curriculum, research-based instructional practices, and an environment that supports learners. One often overlooked critical component of learning is relationships. A healthy, supportive relationship with a caring adult is a success factor for all learners. Researchers studied foster youth who successfully transitioned from high school to college. What was the […]
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IDLA Driver’s Education
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendant One of the new laws on the books as of July 1, 2024 (H 531) allows parents to serve as the in-car instructor for their students as long as the student completes the IDLA classroom portion of the course. In this blog post, I’ll break down this law and share […]
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There are Many Paths
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendent Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) was created in 2002 to provide “…choice, accessibility, flexibility, quality and equity in curricular offerings for students in this state.” As part of our mission, IDLA is proud to provide all students across Idaho with multiple pathways to their chosen college and career. Also included […]
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Artificial Intelligence in Idaho Classrooms: Friend or Foe?
By Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield When it comes to technological advancements, the speed of change sometimes feels lightning-fast. Most of us have clear memories of what life was like before Google and smartphones. Some may argue it was better/easier then, but we can agree that things that once seemed out of reach are […]
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Chip Chip Hooray: Dive into the World of Semiconductors!
By Jolene Del Re, IDLA Director of Curriculum Hey future tech wizards! Are you ready to explore the tiny tech that powers our big world? Join our new course, Chip Chip Hooray: Semiconductors 1, and discover the power of semiconductors. Why Semiconductors? Semiconductors are the heart of modern technology, found in everything from phones to […]