Tag: Online Learning
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Behind the Screens: Meet Kristin Binder, District Services Manager at IDLA
Hi, I’m Kristin Binder, and I serve as the District Services Manager at IDLA. I joined the organization in 2009 and stepped into my current role in 2016. As the Registrar’s Office, my team plays a supporting role in nearly every part of IDLA’s work – ensuring that the details are handled so our districts, […]
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Leadership Wellness: The Ecosystem Effect
By: Jeff Simmons, Superintendent, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance and Michael Caldwell, Founder/CEO, Linked Leaders If leaders stay healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally—schools are stronger, more stable, and better equipped to serve students. School leadership is a privilege. It’s also one of the most demanding jobs in education. Every day, leaders are pulled in countless directions—supporting teachers, […]
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Anytime, Anywhere: Celebrating Idaho’s Site Coordinators
By Mindy Wilkins, IDLA Region 3 Support Specialist Each fall, IDLA hosts the Secondary Site Coordinator (SC) Conference, an event dedicated to connecting with our partners who play such an important role in supporting students. We took the conference on the road, hosting six in-person events across Idaho. By bringing the conference directly to regional […]
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IDLA: Where Are They Now?
Katherine Billman, Air National Guard Veteran and Aspiring Holistic Health Practitioner By Dani Leffler, IDLA Communication Specialist From Idaho to the skies and soon overseas, Katherine Billman’s journey reflects independence, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to growth. A 2019 graduate of Middleton High School who completed her senior year online through IDLA, Katherine has pursued […]
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Learning from Anywhere: Creativity in Action at IDLA’s ECC Camp
At Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA), we believe learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. That’s why our Everyone Can Create with iPad class is designed to spark creativity anywhere, whether that’s at a desk, in your backyard, or even out in the great outdoors. Students in this course explore video, photography, music, and […]
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Site Coordinator Spotlight: Jen Hansen
Site Coordinator | Teton High School, Driggs, Idaho Born and raised in Idaho, Jen Hansen is a proud mom and grandmother who brings both life experience and dedication to her role at Teton High School. She began her career in education by substituting in her local district, later moving into a secretary position that included […]
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Building Blocks
By Dani Leffler, IDLA Communication Specialist At IDLA, we believe every student’s journey is made up of building blocks: foundational skills and experiences that stack together to create a strong future. Just like a house needs a solid foundation, learners need essential tools to grow with confidence, adapt to challenges, and pursue their goals. Through […]
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How Do You Keep Up with AI Changes?
By Ryan Gravette, IDLA Technology Director I often get the question, “How do you keep up with AI?” The answer is hours of research and testing, most of it outside the workday. Below, I outline how I am doing that currently: Keeping up with AI is a substantial commitment, one that extends beyond the typical […]
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Speak with Your Hands, Connect with Your Heart: Explore American Sign Language
Language is more than words. It’s connection, culture, and community. IDLA’s American Sign Language (ASL) course invites you to discover a vibrant, visual language and the rich culture of the Deaf community. A Language with Its Own Voice ASL is a visual and gestural language with its own grammar, vocabulary, and structure, completely distinct from […]