As we roll through the final months of 2021, Google continues to put out fresh updates that can help your classroom hit the ground running next semester. Read all about their upcoming security and accessibility improvements for Classroom, YouTube, and more in our latest Google updates digest.

Month after month, Google continues to roll out updates and improvements designed to enhance their users’ experience – including those of students and teachers in the education sphere. Take some time to learn about their latest updates and how they can help your classroom collaborate more effectively while utilizing Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Sites.

In just under a month, educators and technology leaders from across Illinois will gather together to learn and explore while forming the connections that allow our statewide edtech community to flourish year after year. It’s all happening at IETC 2021 - and you’re invited! Learn more about what to expect in our conference preview!

Interested in learning more about Google Keep? Curious to discover how this note-taking app can help organize your notes across the entire Google suite?

Whether you're new to wifi analyzers or looking to learn a few new tricks for making the most them, join this week's Be Connected, where we'll talk about best practices for putting wifi analyzers to work.

Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand! The session will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, Form 470. All eligible institutions must submit Form 470 if they are seeking new services and/or equipment for the upcoming funding year.