Tech Update

Tech Update - March 21st, 2019

Good Afternoon,

I wanted to share an early announcement just in case you are beginning to look at your summer schedules and possibly Professional Development opportunities.

Fayette County Office of Instructional Technology has announced their Innovations for Learning (IFL) Conference for June 7th at Fredrick Douglas High School in Lexington, KY. Below is the official information which can be found at (www.fcps.net/ifl)

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The Innovations for Learning (IFL) Conference is a one day conference produced by the Office of Instructional Technology at Fayette County Schools. The conference focus is on innovative instructional strategies that engage students to improve learning through the use of technology. We invite you to join us for the 16th annual IFL Conference which will be held (Date Coming Soon) at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, KY.

Our conference is paperless! So, please bookmark this site to your mobile devices.

  • What: The IFL Conference is a FREE, one-day event open to any teacher, technology specialist (TRT, TIS), administrator or anyone else interested in using technology to improve student learning.
  • When: June 7th
  • Where: Frederick Douglass High School
  • Why: Provides 6 hours PD or EILA credit (pending local approval by your district)

Prize Drawings

Your NAME BADGE will be collected at the end of the day and will be used for prize drawings. You MUST be present to win! Thanks to CKEC for donating prizes!

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This is full of great sessions (you can see last year’s sessions here) with some of the best presenters throughout the state such as Kelly Fischer, Stella Pollard, Jamie Chenault, Diana McGhee, Dave Carty, Erin Waggoner, Amy Johns, and many, many more!

Important Dates:

Call for Presenters Opens - March 25 ß Don’t be afraid to apply to present!

Call for Presenters Closes - April 19

FCPS Conference Registration Opens - April 23

Conference Registration Opens - May 1

Conference Registration Closes - May 31 (or when full)

IFL Conference 2019 - June 7

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

Best regards,

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Brandon K. Blackburn