

Heartland AEA Digital Learning News
April 2022
Heart of Innovation Summer Summit
ITEC Spring Conference
April 13 - 14, 2022
ITEC Spring Conference
April 13 - 14, 2022
Check out registration and schedule details here.
Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 08:00 AM
Iowa Events Center, 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
April is National Library Month đź“š
Heartland has many online resources to help celebrate!
Check out Tales2Go for great audio book titles!
Contact your Digital Learning Consultant for username and password information.
Physical Computing Loan Kits Now Available!
These physical computing resources available for Heartland AEA Educators to check out from Heartland AEA. If you have questions, need integration or troubleshooting support, please contact us at heaetech@heartlandaea.org.
Computer Science Updates
CSTA Conference in Chicago!
Please complete the registration form to confirm your spot no later than April 30, 2022. Capacity is limited. First come, first served. Late registrants may be placed on a waiting list.
Please direct questions to Mary Trent, mtrent@iowalakes.edu or Corey Rogers, crogers@gwaea.org
Computer Science Standards
Comp Sci Standards Unpacking Template *Updated* This template can be used to unpack the k-12 computer science standards. You can use the new modules below to support this process
*NEW* Unpacking The Comp Sci Standards Modules, if your team is looking for support with unpacking the k-12 computer science standards, our AEA Statewide Comp Sci team has created modules educators can go through with a district team, PLC, grade level, to support the unpacking process. The modules include an introduction to each concept area and support with unpacking and Elementary/Middle School/High School Examples.
OneClick
AEA OneClick is a launchpad that provides educators and students single sign-on access to digital resources and sites. Managed entirely by Iowa’s AEAs, this resource is a low maintenance solution for districts—no on-site support is required to use this high-impact resource! More Information
🧑‍🎓 Technology Courses from HAEA

Using Google Classroom Effectively
Date: October 5-26, 2022
Course: #310707
Credit: 1 LR Credit or Participant Only
Instructor: Cathy Hines
Register for Using Google Classroom Effectively

Engaging Participants Part 1: Collaboration
Date: Spring/Summer 2022
Credit: Participant Only (Free) or 1 LR ($35)
Register for Part 1: Collaboration

Engaging Participants Part 2: Equity & Student Choice
Date: Spring/Summer 2022
Credit: Participant Only (Free) or 1 LR ($35)
Register for Part 2: Equity

Seesaw In The Classroom Basics
Date: June 2022
Course: #160532
Credit: 1 LR Credit
Instructor: Marisa Dahl
Register for Seesaw In The Classroom Basics

Seesaw In The Classroom Beyond The Basics
Date: June 2022
Course: #181100
Instructor: Marisa Dahl
Credit: 1 LR Credit
Register for Seesaw Beyond The Basics

Designing Instruction with Pear Deck
Date: June 2022
Course: #201009
Instructor: Tyler Hellmann
Credit: 1 LR Credit
Register for Designing Instruction with Pear Deck
Heartland AEA Digital Learning Consultant Team
Our team of five consultants serves the 9 regions of Heartland Area Education Agency and designs and delivers the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit and Webinar Series. We are ready to deliver professional learning focused on effective digital learning and technology integration. Please reach out if we can design learning just right for you!
Email: haeatech@heartlandaea.org
Website: https://www.heartlandaea.org/educators/cia/instructional-tech/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartlandaeainnovativeeducators