Professional Learning Communities

Professional Learning Community Experiences are designed for educators eager to build meaningful connections, actively participate in the exchange of fresh ideas, and collaborate on the creation and sharing of best practices. Each experience will emphasize exploring, developing, and sharing resources aligned with its core topic.

Workshop Name About Description
Nextech GenAI Teacher Fellows

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
Fall 2026
Location:
online
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Description

Join Nextech for the GenAI K-12 Teacher Fellows program. This gamified 12 week experience is designed to guide Indiana educators into exploring and using Generative AI for teaching, learning, and living. Educators will be guided through a series of gamified AI challenges within asynchronous two-week sprints to explore how AI tools can be used in […]
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Open Mic Night Series: Emerging CS Topics

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
2026-2027 School Year
Location:
online
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Description

This open mic night explores emerging CS topics and trends related to computer science and emerging technologies. Participants will engage in discussions about what’s happening in the world and ideas related to computer science topics. Sessions are intentionally low-pressure and conversation-driven. No preparation needed, only enthusiastic participation required.
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Open Mic Night Series: Data (Science) in the News

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
2026-2027 School Year
Location:
online
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Description

This Open Mic Night Series explores Data (Science) in the News. Participants will engage in discussions surrounding real artifacts of data found in local, national, and/or global news. Sessions are intentionally low-pressure and conversation-driven. No preparation needed, only enthusiastic participation required.
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Open Mic Night Series: AI Current Events

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Grades:
k-12
Date:
2026-2027 School Year
Location:
online
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Description

This Open Mic Night series explores AI current events and emerging trends related to AI. Participants will engage in informal, discussion-based conversations about topics such as autonomous vehicles, facial recognition technology, AI-powered everyday tools, and the ethical and societal implications of these innovations. Sessions are intentionally low-pressure and conversation-driven—no preparation, only enthusiastic participation required.
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What is a PLC?

The main goal of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) is to foster an ongoing community of educators around a focused topic.

Through long-term collaboration—where our teachers meet regularly—they will share experiences, discuss content, and work towards common goals.

As a member of a PLC, educators will work together to strengthen their understanding and execution of the focus topic while continuing to support you in bringing computer science to your classroom.