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EduTech invites you to the 2023 ND K12 Technology Showcase!

CSK5 is the National Summit for K-5 Computer Science Education. This free, online event is a fast-paced two-hour virtual program on March 30, 2023. The Summit will provide resources and solutions for elementary school programs in CS and STEM education, featuring: 

• District Success Models
• State Breakouts
• Solutions Showcase for K-5 CS

​We are inviting you to the Virtual NCWIT ND & SD Affiliate Aspirations Awards Ceremony to be held on March 29 at 1:00-2:30 pm CST. The Award for Aspirations in Computing honors 9th -12th  grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. We will also recognize the AiC Educator Award winner who plays a pivotal role in encouraging these students to explore their interests in computing and technology... 

At Space Ag Conference, we're going to discuss what it will take to accelerate innovation and move forward with the AgTech industry. And often, solving for challenges in Space can help solve challenges on earth...

CS100 Awards Application Deadline March 17 
Tell your schools about the CS100 Awards. Any school that teaches all its K-5 students computer science is eligible for this special recognition. Schools can apply and learn more on the CS100 Page, applications are due March 17. Award recipients will be announced at the Summit on March 30^th...

NDIT-EduTech will reopen on Tuesday, February 21st, at 8:00 a.m. CST. In an effort to better serve you, the PowerSchool Team will be providing Help Desk support on Presidents' Day for those who submit a ticket through Service Now or call the Help Desk 877.328.4470. In both cases, it is important that you mention that your ticket needs to be routed to K12-Student Data. If you submit a ticket via email, the PowerSchool team won’t receive that ticket until the following day...

This exciting conference is focused on innovative education and inspiring a love of life-long learning. This three-day conference is an opportunity for educators, administrators and tech coordinators, parents and policymakers to engage on 21^st century education topics – including computer science and cybersecurity as foundational for success in a global, digital economy. $500 teacher stipend is back for attending! 

The hands-on training for Computer Science Principles (CSP) is a 5-day summer workshop geared toward grades 9-12 that will take place July 27th (virtual), Aug. 1-3 (in person), and Aug 10th (virtual). In addition to the 5 days in the summer, there will be additional support days to be decided during the summer workshop...

Is your school district currently using PowerScheduler to schedule students and teachers, or is your district considering it? Prepare to Schedule workshops are for schools who use PowerScheduler to assist in setting up their schedule for the next school year. In this workshop a scenario will be created, new courses added, teachers and students activated for scheduling and registration screens will be created or transitioned from the previous year into the new scheduling year...

EduTech is offering asynchronous courses for North Dakota educators using the CYBER.ORG curriculum. Courses start on the first day of the month and finish by the end of the month. Each course is worth eight hours towards professional development credit (15 hours = 1 credit)...

EduSTEM Expeditions is a series of regional trainings for instructors focused on integrating STEM-related resources, technologies, and the engineering process into PK-12 daily curriculum; activities include, but are not limited to, micro:bits, 3D printing/3D design, block-based and Python coding, Spheros, and virtual reality career exploration...

This spring, the NDSA testing window is from March 13 to May 4, 2023.

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) and NDIT-EduTech are working together to provide updated information, training, and support to schools for administering the North Dakota State Assessment...

NDIT-EduTech offices will be closed for the New Year's holiday on Monday, January 2nd. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Central time on Tuesday, January 3rd...

NDIT-EduTech offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Monday, December 26th. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Central time on Tuesday, December 27th...

Additional courses have been added to the Cisco Networking Academy Skills for All program. These include Python Essentials 2 and Introduction to Data Science. A discount of 51% is available for anyone interested in taking the certification exam after completing the Python Essentials 1 course. The discount code allows you to take the exam for $29.

NDIT-EduTech and Gateway to Science are excited to bring the Esri ArcGIS Online School Competition 2023 to schools in ND! The competition is open to any students in grades 4-12 (competing as individuals or a team of two), with middle school (gr. 4-8) and high school (gr. 9-12) divisions...

EduTech invites you to showcase your classroom technology in the 2023 ND “K12 Technology Showcase” on March 8th, 2023 at the North Dakota State Capitol. This will be the 68^th Legislative Assembly...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed Thursday, November 24th, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen on Friday, November 25th, at 8:00 a.m. Central time...

Now, more than ever, the value of technology in education is essential for our students. Computer Science Education Week - December 5 – 9, 2022...

The Presidential Primary Sources Project is back! Starting January 17, 2023, classrooms are able to connect with experts about the places that were important to our past United States Presidents...

We will reopen on Monday, November 14th, at 8:00 a.m. Central time.

Network and server issues, only, may be reported to the NDIT Service Desk at 877.328.4470.

The Code.org CS Fundamentals Deep Dive virtual workshop will provide teachers the details, philosophy values, and rationale behind who their CS Fundamental course is structured...

It’s that time of year again. PowerSchool Users Group Conference Time!

When:  Tuesday, November 15 and Wednesday, November 16...

Get free access to CyberStart, an immersive cybersecurity training game for high school students, with over 200 fun-to-play challenges. Perfect for beginners...

Explore a world of possibility that inspires meaningful, inclusive learning through play. Join us in one of these workshops to explore the new Minecraft education edition pathway and see how Minecraft can enhance learning through play in your k-12 classroom...

The State of ND is now purchasing EES (Enrollment for Education Solutions) Licenses on behalf of ND K12 schools and educational organizations...

School districts in ND can sign up to access ClassLink at no cost thanks to a state-wide partnership...

Save the Date! The Middle School ND Cyber Madness Tournament will be held on October 28th (Virtual Play-In Rounds) and In-Person Finals on November 18th in Grand Forks and Minot!

All E-Rate program administrators are encouraged to attend. The session will highlight 2023-2024 program rule changes, as well as products and services eligible for discounts...

You are the future of tech! Join a network of more than 22,000 women, genderqueer, and non-binary technologists...

Ask ME is a career exploration connection made possible by North Dakota career experts at no cost to educators and students. The Ask ME learning environment provides an opportunity for all students to learn about and ask questions from an industry-specific career expert through a virtual environment...

Stay up to date on the latest technology trends has never been more critical. To provide some just-in-time learning this month, NDIT-EduTech shares a few new Microsoft features we hope you find useful...

Professional development for elementary teachers:

Technology idTeachers will explore the CYBER.ORG Science Plus Curriculum. Science Plus is a phenomenon-based, hands-on science curriculum. The modules are designed for student to learn the engineering design process to understand concepts and solutions...

Gov. Doug Burgum today announced an expanded partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy skills-to-job program called Skills for All that will be available to all residents in North Dakota. North Dakota is the first state in the nation to provide these courses statewide at no cost to all residents...

The Code.org CS Fundamentals Introduction workshop will provide teachers a hands-on experience with the K-5 computer science curriculum provided by Code.org. Teachers will take a foundational look at various lessons and participate in student lessons. We will discover ways to bring coding to various subject areas in the classroom. This workshop will be FREE to teachers who wish to attend...

Recently EduTech staff obtained certified facilitator status for SCRIPT training under CSforALL. CSforAll’s mission is to make high-quality computer science an integral part of the educational experience of all K-12 students and teachers and to support student pathways to college and career success. SCRIPT stands for Strategic CSforALL Resource & Implementation Planning Tool...

EduSTEM Expeditions is a series of regional trainings for instructors focused on integrating STEM-related resources, technologies, and the engineering process into PK-12 daily curriculum; activities include, but are not limited to, micro:bits, 3D printing/3D design, block-based and Python coding, Spheros, and virtual reality career exploration...

On July 1, in Fargo, Be More Colorful is hosting a training event in collaboration with EduTech to provide CareerViewXR educator informational sessions at 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m CST. These sessions...

Looking to incorporate STEM into your programs this summer? You’re in luck! Girls Who Code designed the perfect summer coding curriculum so you don’t have to...

Looking to incorporate STEM into your programs this summer? You’re in luck! Girls Who Code designed the perfect summer coding curriculum so you don’t have to. And, given our special partnership with Girls Who Code, Clubs affiliated with EduTech will also be able to receive even more tailored support...

New Admin – On Site – Full Day

Do you have any new administrators, administrative assistants, or counselors in any of your buildings this year? If they are using PowerSchool, it is important they participate in the training needed to be successful in the operation of PowerSchool.

NDIT-EduTech will be closed Monday, May 31, to observe Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 1, at 8:00 a.m. Central time. Network and server issues, only, may be reported to the NDIT Service Desk at...

CyberStart America has concluded for the 2021-2022 school year. We hope your...

Help change the world and improve the lives of North Dakota citizens by providing customized professional development to K-12 educators, administrators and state agencies that utilize the PowerSchool application...

IgniteND is June 6-8, 2022 at Bismarck State College There are a few spots...

Customers must connect their MEC account to Microsoft Learn Educator...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed on Friday, April 15, for Good Friday.

We are inviting you to the Virtual NCWIT ND & SD Affiliate Aspirations Awards Ceremony to be held on April 27th...

We’re excited for you to join us at Space Ag Conference this Thursday! It’s going to be a packed day full of exciting speakers and presentations, so get ready...

Cyber Education Discovery Forum, CEDF, hosted by CYBER.ORG, is a professional development event designed to prepare and empower K12 educators to teach cybersecurity topics...

EduTech offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, to observe the Presidents’ Day holiday...

NDIT-EduTech and Gateway to Science are excited to bring the Esri 2022 ArcGIS Online Competition to schools in ND! The competition is...

Last chance to apply to Girls Who Code’s life-changing summer programs before the March 18th final deadline...

NDIT-EduTech is the driving force behind North Dakota’s award winning PK-20W Initiative: Every Student. Every School. Cyber Educated. NDIT-EduTech works closely with...

Go For Launch! is a multiday program (not overnight) that uses Space Exploration as a platform to launch student involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), STEAM (Art), teamwork, communication and leadership...

​​​​​​Congratulations to Robert (Bob) Baumann on his upcoming retirement from NDIT-EduTech...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed on Monday, January 17th, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday...

Riley announces inaugural ND Cyber Madness high school cyber tournament...

Come learn how to use Minecraft Education Edition in the classroom to help students unlock their creative potential...

Ask ME is a career exploration connection made possible by North Dakota career experts at no cost to educators and students...

EduTech offices will be closed for the New Year holiday on Friday, December 31...

Application Deadline is January 7, 2022 The EduTech division of NDIT provides...

EduTech offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Friday, December 24...

During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to all of you who have made our success possible. Thank you...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed Thursday, November 25th, in observance of Thanksgiving Day...

NDSA testing window is from March 14 to May 6, 2022. The North Dakota Department...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed Thursday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day...

Riley announces inaugural ND Cyber Madness high school cyber tournament...

Now, more than ever, the value of technology in education is essential for our students...

When:  Tuesday, Nov. 16th and Wednesday, Nov. 17th  Where:  West...

CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire...

North Dakota’s Gateway to Science and EduTech staff presented at the CSK5 Summit to inform on Computer Science opportunities in North Dakota...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed Monday, September 6th, in observance of the Labor Day holiday...

EduTech is excited to announce the 2021-22 Digital Citizenship Tour! EduTech has teamed up with the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation to bring an hour-long Digital Citizenship program to your students...

It’s that time of year again… time for EduTech ITS fall visits! An NDIT-EduTech Information Technology Specialist will be in touch with you soon to schedule a time to meet at your school...

Professional development for high school and middle school teachers. Teachers will explore...

NCWIT (National Center for Women & Information Technology) has opened nominations for Aspirations in Computing Awards for High School girls and Teachers...

The Code.org CS Fundamentals Deep Dive virtual workshop will provide teachers the details, philosophy values, and rationale behind who their CS Fundamental course is structured...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed Monday, July 5th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday...

Angela Deziel has recently been hired as SLDS Data Steward with the NDIT-Data Division...

Check out these great options at home with your students to keep them engaged with computer science all summer long!

Initiative aims to expand access to K-12 cybersecurity education and bolster the pipeline of diverse cyber talent seeks feedback from the public...

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with NDIT-EduTech, are offering the Computer Science (CS) and Cybersecurity Credential for educators. EduTech has a variety of courses that fit in perfectly for educators to attain their credential...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed Monday, May 31, to observe Memorial Day...

The 1st Annual North Dakota Aviation Career Expo will be hosted at the Fargo Air Museum, and is scheduled for May 14th, 2021...

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Monday celebrated 40 North Dakota educators who are being honored as Teachers of the Year in the counties in which they work...

In preparation for the end of the 2020-2021 school year, PowerSchool has scheduled in-person workshop dates to complete the End-of-Year process...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed on Friday, April 2, for Good Friday...

EduTech Offers Code.org CS Fundamentals Workshop Virtually. If you’re an...

NDATL – North Dakota Association of Technology Leaders – is committed to the improvement of education through the use of technology...

NDIT-EduTech and Gateway to Science are excited to bring the Esri 2021 ArcGIS Online Competition to schools in ND! The competition is open to...

PowerSchool PowerScheduler Help Days Available Did you attend a Prepare to...

This content-rich week of events kicks off with the fifth annual Governor’s...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed on Monday, February 15th, to observe the Presidents’ Day holiday...

Girls Who Code FREE Virtual Summer Immersion Program Application. Girls Who Code invite...

National Read Across America Day was established in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA), to help get students excited about reading. On this day...

NDIT-EduTech will be closed on Monday, January 18th, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday...

NDIT-EduTech is offering a variety of professional development opportunities aimed at Computer Science and Cybersecurity curriculum at no cost for all North Dakota K12 teachers. These workshops explore...

EduTech is offering a full-day workshop on Using Minecraft Education Edition in the Classroom! Topics include...

Cyber.org’s (formerly NICERC) has a full Science curriculum for Elementary teachers for grades 2-5. This curriculum follows the updated science standards and includes cyber resources aligned to the North Dakota computer science and cybersecurity standards...