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Paul Hamilton@PaulHamilton8Oct 17
Thanks so much for the write up and share of what I have been doing across the US in the last couple of years @smeech .Much appreciated. championsoflearning.com/2026…

Paul Hamilton Helps Young People Turn Their Ideas into Something Worth Sharing

From Chicago student projects to spatial imaging and AI, Paul Hamilton creates opportunities for learners to develop, examine and share their own ideas.

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Paul Hamilton Helps Young People Turn Their Ideas into Something Worth Sharing | Paul Hamilton

Thanks so much for the write up and share of what I have been doing across the US in the last couple of years Scott Meech .Much appreciated. https://lnkd.in/g5qSZjHE

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Mirjana Mihok Helps Children Turn Family Knowledge into Community Care championsoflearning.com/2026… via @ChampOfLearning

Mirjana Mihok Helps Children Turn Family Knowledge into Community Care

In Serbia, Mirjana Mihok and her collaborators connect children’s learning with nature, family knowledge, and opportunities to contribute to their community.

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Built a Minecraft Community Where Children With Autism Could Belong

After hearing parents describe bullying on public servers, Duncan created Autcraft, a community designed to help their children feel welcome, play together, and learn.

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Great conversations today with aspiring and early-career educators at our free Teach Different workshop. I remember the dread when I’d tell a new teacher, “You need to call the parent.” We expect people to communicate, but do we teach them how? IDEAIllinois.org
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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 28
IDEAcon is built by educators, for educators. Our small nonprofit staff and volunteers work to keep it affordable. Presenters attend free, and early bird options start at $125 through Dec. 12. Register: ideail.org/attendIDEAcon27 #IDEAcon #ideail #edtech
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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 29
Why should play disappear as students get older? Games, simulations, challenges, and educator-built AI apps can make serious learning meaningful. ideaillinois.org/why-should-… #IDEAIllinois #GameBasedLearning @learninginhand @MrBelonio @EdGamer
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This is an article written by a friend, and it is spot on. My friends focusing on AI understand what is at the core of the future our students will be living in as THEY grow up. My friends and colleagues in education are feeling this personally, and some/many in education and the world NEED to read this deeply and internalize the change that must be made to support students and all of humanity as we support them morning forward into THEIR future world… ideaillinois.org/preparing-s…

Preparing Students for the World We Actually Created

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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 23
Selection Saturday is complete! Despite a shorter timeline, we received many high-quality IDEAcon proposals. We’re finalizing the schedule and excited for a venue built for learning and connection. Submitters, stay tuned! ideaillinois.org/IDEAcon #IDEAcon #ideail

IDEAcon

IDEAcon is more than a traditional conference—it’s where educators come together to connect, grow, share, and be inspired.

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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 23
Illinois educators can explore AI through student problem-solving, practical Google skills, MasteryFlip pedagogy, and IDEA’s book study. AI Challenge: ltcillinois.org/illinois-ai-… IDEA opportunities: ideaillinois.org/age-of-ai #ideail #edtech

Illinois AI Challenge

A statewide AI competition for Illinois students in grades 6-12, challenging teams to design AI-based solutions to real community problems.

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Earn continuing education and college credits for AI educator training. blog.google/products-and-pla…

Earn continuing education and college credits for AI educator training.

Earn college or continuing education credits by taking the Google AI Educator Series courses.

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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 16
AI can generate answers, but meaningful learning still requires students to think. Explore IDEA’s MasteryFlip™ member opportunity and Teaching in the Age of AI community. Info: canva.link/ag8r3vwozgo2p1k Community: ideaillinois.org/age-of-ai #MasteryFlip #ideail #edtech
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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 16
IDEA celebrates Mexican Independence Day and honors Mexico’s history, heritage, and culture. UChicago research also highlights the strengths and accomplishments of English Learners in CPS: consortium.uchicago.edu/publ… #VivaMéxico #ideail
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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 16
An SIU study of future math teachers in Guerrero, Mexico, found value in online and hybrid learning while reinforcing an IDEA principle: technology should support learning with purpose. opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/dissert… #VivaMéxico #ideail #edtech

PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ COMPREHENSION OF FRACTION OPERATIONS THROUGH THE USE OF AN INTERACTIVE...

The purpose of this study is to analyze mathematics performance using an Open-Ended Approach Instruction linked with a Virtual Educational Environment to determine if this approach improves Pre-Ser...

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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 17
Doomscrolling or bloomscrolling? Media literacy helps us choose what deserves our attention. yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles… ideaillinois.org/media-liter…

The Antidote to Doomscrolling Is “Bloomscrolling”—and It Takes Just Five Minutes a Day

Therapists explain why swapping stressful headlines for uplifting content can boost your mood.

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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 14
Free workshop for aspiring and early-career educators: Great Teaching Requires Great Communication. Sept. 30: Join us at College of DuPage, 2:30–4:15 p.m., or virtually, 5:30–7:15 p.m. CT. ideaillinois.org/emergingedu… #ideail #edtech
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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 14
Northern Illinois educators: Join IDEA Fest Sept. 22 for a free, in-person evening of ideas and connection. Earn 2 PDHs. Elsewhere in Illinois? Let this spark an event in your region! ideail.org/IDEAfest92226 #ideail #edtech
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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 15
Happy Online Learning Day! Online or in person? A 2023 U of I study found no significant difference in final course scores. At IDEA, the goal is the right environment for every learner. Research: experts.illinois.edu/en/publ… Community: ideaillinois.org/all-learner… #ideail #edtech

Comparing Student Outcomes in Online vs. In-person Sections of an On-campus Computer Science Course

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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 15
Online or in person? A 2025 U of I study found remote and in-person teacher training produced similarly strong curriculum implementation. Purpose before tools. Learning above all. Research: experts.illinois.edu/en/publ… Community: ideaillinois.org/modern-mean… #ideail #edtech

Equipping Educators for Equity Through Ethnic-Racial Identity Curriculum: Comparing Teachers'...

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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 11
Across Illinois, organizations are creating powerful opportunities for students to create, build, make, present and lead. Let’s elevate these experiences and help more students access them. Join the conversation: ideaillinois.org/contactIDEA
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