Tag: Virtual learning
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Reset, Refocus: How to Use Summer to Recharge and Set Goals
Summer isn’t just a break, it’s a chance to hit the reset button. After a long year of lessons, homework, teaching, and deadlines, the dog days of summer invite us to slow down and breathe. For students and educators alike, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what worked and what didn’t. Whether your school […]
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Behind the Screen: Meet Katie Mosman, an IDLA Course Development Specialist
I’m Katie Mosman, Course Development Specialist and Subject Matter Expert Lead on the IDLA’s Curriculum team, designing IDLA courses since 2021. I write curriculum and mentor new writers to create meaningful learning experiences for IDLA students. I have two toddler daughters, so free time is usually just something that lives in my dreams. But when […]
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Student Spotlight: Greyson Woolverton
From Digital Learner to Future Chef: Meet Greyson Woolverton! 👨🍳✨ Get ready to be inspired! Greyson Woolverton is not only excelling as an IDLA student — he’s also cooking up big dreams for the future. With a passion for learning and a drive that’s second to none, Greyson is chasing his goal of becoming a […]
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Behind the Screens: Meet Valora MacCallum, Curriculum Manager at IDLA
Hi, I’m Valora MacCallum, I am the curriculum manager, and I have been with IDLA for 15 years. The curriculum team likes to tease that once you have been on the team long enough and we know you are sticking around, we will get you a tattoo…but don’t worry—it’s nothing intimidating like a flaming skull. […]
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To the Class of 2025 – You Did It!
Dear Seniors,Congratulations! You’ve reached the finish line, and what a journey it has been. Whether you took just one class with IDLA or completed many, you showed grit, determination, and a drive to succeed. Online learning isn’t always easy—it takes discipline, time management, and the courage to learn in new ways. And you did it. […]
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Behind the Screens: Meet Lisa Kabel, Content Development Specialist and English Lead at IDLA
My main job at IDLA is to create the content and build our online classes. As the English lead, I oversee and manage all of the English curriculum, making sure that links and content are up to date and aligned with legislative action. I started as a part time teacher with IDLA in 2008. In […]
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Student Spotlight: Mason Gibbons
From Eagle, Idaho to the U.S. Naval Academy By Dani Leffler, IDLA Communication Specialist Mason Gibbons, a senior from Eagle, Idaho, is preparing to graduate high school and begin an exciting new chapter attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. With a strong academic background, dedication to service, and a heart for leadership, Mason is […]
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20+ Cool AI Tools You Should Totally Try
By Valerie Doherty, IDLA Communication & Brand Manager Let’s be real, AI is kind of everywhere right now. In fact, I recently attended a conference that had a heavy emphasis on using AI to enhance your production and help make everything more efficient. As you can see from the graphic above, it doesn’t always get […]
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Tech Moves Fast, But Teachers Move the Future
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendent Over the past few days, I have had the opportunity to attend the ASU + GSV Summit, one of the largest education technology conferences in the country. This conference is unique, because it is a convergence of technologists, looking to create technology tools that will support student learning, and the […]