Welcome to the second session of the ITS4Ed Podcast on Artificial Intelligence aka AI. Since AI is continuing to expand and is having a major impact on education, we decided to dig a little deeper into AI in LAUSD.  We will continue our conversation with Ms. Sophia Mendoza, Director of the Information Technology Initiative (ITI). We will learn about ITI's approach to developing thoughtful and appropriate AI guidelines for the school community.  In this session, we will share resources from the ITI website: lausd.org/iti. This includes professional learning opportunities for educators, computer science education, cybersecurity, digital citizenship education, and more.  Be ready to learn about the latest updates on AI in LAUSD. 

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Welcome to this session of the ITS4Ed Podcast on Artificial Intelligence aka AI.  It’s a hot topic in the news today and it impacts many people.  In fact, the current writers and actors strike has “AI” as a score issue.  AI is having a major impact on education.  Whether you are excited or concerned about AI, we in the education industry have the responsibility to ensure AI is approached thoughtfully and appropriately in our school community.  As a district, we need to understand the vision for teaching and learning. So, whether you're a teacher, a student, a parent, or simply someone curious about AI and the future of education, this session is your gateway to the world where AI meets academia.

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Welcome to this session of the ITS4Ed Podcast. Joining this session are educators and pioneers who are revolutionizing classrooms, campuses, and beyond with the incredible potential of eSports. 
We'll explore how competitive gaming can foster critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. From the strategic decision-making in esports titles to the application of STEM concepts in game development, we'll uncover the educational opportunities that lie within this digital playground.  Well also hear about how LAUSD schools are getting involved in this movement. 
So, whether you're a teacher, a student, a parent, or simply someone curious about the future of education, this session is your gateway to the world where esports meets academia. Prepare to be inspired and amazed as we delve into the realm where passion meets achievement. 

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In this session, we will discuss “how an idea becomes an app”.  Los Angeles Unified uses a multitude of software applications, some of which have been developed by our internal teams in Information Technology Services and others have been contracted out.  Today we will chat with guests who worked on creating and coming up with ideas for a couple of safety apps such as LASAR and Emergency Alert.

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Welcome to the ITS4Ed Podcast. 

This is episode #5.  This podcast focuses on the IT Customer Support (ITCS) Unit of Instructional Technology Services.

In this discussion, you will hear different perspectives from various members of ITCS.

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This podcast takes an in-depth look at LA Unified’s (the 2nd largest School District) CIO. Discussion topics include:

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This podcast focuses on what our school communities can do to protect themselves from a cyber security attack.  It covers topics such as: What can the public do to protect themselves Tips to help protect our information when using public Wi-Fi The 5 cyber security pitfalls to watch out for What LAUSD is doing to improve the instructional program as it relates to enhancing cyber security 

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The Cyber Security attack on LAUSD occurred over the Labor Day weekend in 2022 and caused some disruption to business systems, but schools were able to open on Tuesday following the Labor Day holiday as scheduled. This podcast explains: How the District was able to minimize disruption to the instructional environment The difference between a cyber breach, cyberattack, and ransomware What organizations are most vulnerable and what can organizations do to mitigate cyberattacks What is involved in a recovery operation 

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