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iTS4ED
by Los Angeles Unified Information Technology Services 4 Education
A Podcast series about IT Issues and Trends in K-12 Schools from the Los Angeles Unified School District's Information Technology Services team. Information Technology Services for Education. Twitter: @lausdcioFacebook: @itslausdInstagram: @lausdcio Linkedin: ITS Los Angeles Unified School District
Episodes
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Episode 29: AI in Action - Exploring the Future of Learning at LAUSD
Welcome back to the ITS4Ed Podcast! Today, we’re diving into how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, and innovation across Los Angeles Unified. From supporting educators with new tools to helping students build AI literacy, we’re exploring how the District is navigating one…
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Episode 28: ITS Staff Esports Competition
Welcome to the ITS4ED Podcast! It’s time to trade keyboards for controllers, code for combos, and IT tickets for teamwork because today, we’re not just troubleshooting, we're gaming! Welcome to the first-ever IT Staff Esports Competition, where skill, strategy, and friendly rivalry come together…
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Episode 27: Learning About Assistive Technology & Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in LAUSD
ITS is on a journey to share all technology within the District that supports students. Today we’re learning about the world of AAC—Augmentative and Alternative Communication—and Assistive Technology, or AT. We will discuss technology tools, low, mid, and high tech, that support learning and...
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Episode 26: Celebrating the Inaugural Esports Competition and iDREAM Showcase
Date: March 29, 2025 Location: Beehive Time: 9-3 pm Welcome to a very special episode of the IT4ED podcast. Today we’re diving into the electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments from the inaugural LAUSD Esports Competition and iDREAM Showcase, held on March 29th at the Beehive! Over 50…
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Episode 25: Telehealth in LAUSD
Welcome to the ITS4ED podcast, where we will be exploring the exciting world of telehealth in our schools. Are you a parent, educator, healthcare provider, or just someone curious about the future of student well-being? Then you're in the right place. From addressing physical health needs to...
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Episode 24: How ITS responds to Emergencies
Welcome to the iTS4ED podcast. Today, we will share stories of resilience, community action, and positive change. We’re discussing something that’s touched the lives of many people - we’re talking about the devastating wildfires that have impacted our communities, especially local schools. These...
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Episode 23: Women in IT Mentorship Program
Welcome to another episode of iTS4ED podcast. Today, we’re excited to explore a topic that’s close to our hearts: fostering a future where women thrive in IT leadership roles. We’ll discuss how we can create inclusive work environments and empower women to reach their full potential through a...
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Episode 22: Los Angeles Unified's Virtual Academies
Welcome to iTS4ED podcast. In this episode, we are diving into the latest trends and innovations in online education. Did you know that Los Angeles Unified has its own virtual academies? Have you ever wondered what it's like to learn from home? Well, join us as we delve into the benefits,...
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Episode 21: LMS - Your Digital Classroom
Welcome to iTS4ED podcast. Today, we are “LMSing”. What’s an LMS? It is the Learning Management System (LMS), a digital platform, that serves as a centralized workspace for teachers and students. It functions like a virtual classroom, allowing teachers to post lessons, assignments, and quizzes.…
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Episode 20: Get Your Head In The Cloud
Welcome to the iTS4ED podcast. Today, we're diving deep into the world of cloud computing. We'll define what cloud computing is, explore the latest trends, discuss real-world use cases, and interview ITS experts to uncover the potential and challenges of this technology. So, grab your wireless...
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Episode 19: Esports Champions
Welcome to iTS4ED podcast, in this session we will speak with 3 amazing coaches representing LAUSD Esports Programs around the district. We will learn about what eSports is and how they got started with their programs. These esports coaches will share their highlights and challenges with student...
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Episode 18: "Principals" of Technology
Welcome to ITS4ED podcast, today’s podcast is titled, “Principals” of Technology: A Podcast for Innovative Educators; How school leaders can inspire and implement technology-driven change in their schools. This podcast features interviews with principals who are bold leaders of technology and on...
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Episode 17: Adult School and ITS Collaboration
Welcome to the ITS4ED podcast. Today we will explore the landscape of Adult learning in Los Angeles Unified. Technology is transforming the way adults learn, offering new tools, resources, and opportunities that were unimaginable just a decade ago. We'll explore Adult Education and find out about...
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Episode 16: Women Leaders in IT (Part 2)
Welcome to ITS4ED podcast, today we return to record session 2 on celebrating women leaders in IT. In this session we will continue with our conversations with Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin, Homaira Kaufmann, and Mary Lu Camacho. These are three amazing Women Leaders in IT who will share more of their...
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Episode 15: Women Leaders in IT (Part 1)
Welcome to ITS4ED podcast, today we celebrate women leaders in IT and explore their journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the tech world. As you all know LA Unified’s IT department is a massive enterprise with over 800 employees and we have our own software development shop, maintain our own data...
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Episode 14: Things You Didn’t Know About IT
Welcome to the ITS4Ed Podcast! This session is titled “Things You Didn’t Know About ITS”. Usually when we think of IT we think of computers, software and maybe things like Wi-Fi. But did you know that ITS is responsible for many other technology related things? Today we'll be interviewing various...
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Episode 13: A Day in the Life of an IT Support Technician
Welcome to this session of the ITS4Ed Podcast. Our host, Youssef Elias, will be interviewing our ITS technicians, from ITST to ITST Supervisor. Learn about what they do day in and day out. Listen to each of their unique experiences in ITS and understand what makes them focused and dedicated to...
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Episode 12: Student Devices and the Device Renewal Program in LA Unified
Welcome to this session of the ITS4Ed Podcast. Today, we’ll be discussing student devices in LAUSD and the pilot Device Renewal Program. We have come a long way in the district in terms of technology. Pre-pandemic we had a handful of schools where every student had a device, during the pandemic…
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Episode 11: Celebrating the ITS Employees of the Quarter
Welcome to ITS4Ed. In this podcast, we celebrate the Information Technology Services (ITS) Employees of the Quarter. The ITS Employee of the Quarter Recognition Program provides an opportunity for all ITS employees to be recognized for their outstanding contributions and service to the students…
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Episode 10: Cybersecurity Awareness
Welcome to this session of the ITS4Ed Podcast on Cybersecurity Awareness. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private...
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Episode 9: AI in the District (Part 2)
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...
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Episode 8: AI in the District (Part 1)
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...
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Episode 7: eSports on the rise at LAUSD and beyond
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...
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Episode 6: How an idea becomes an app
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…
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Episode 5: ITCS Technical Support - Pre and Post Pandemic
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. IT Customer Support provides high-quality, professional, and...
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Episode 4: Women in IT
In honor of Women’s History Month annually celebrated in March, we are proud to present this podcast highlighting the LA Unified Women in Information Technology. You will hear stories about how these four women are making an impact in the IT field. You will learn how they started in the IT field...
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Episode 3: In Depth Interview with LA Unified’s Chief Information Officer
This podcast takes an in-depth look at LA Unified’s (the 2nd largest School District) CIO. Discussion topics include: How Soheil Katal got started in IT How the CIO successfully navigated the COVID pandemic while supporting instruction Challenges and successes during his career The current state…
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Episode 2: Cybersecurity: Protecting our Students, Staff and Community
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...
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Episode 1: LAUSD Response and Recovery from Cyber Attack
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...
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A Podcast series about IT Issues and Trends in K-12 Schools from the Los Angeles Unified School District's Information Technology Services team. Information Technology Services for Education. Twitter: @lausdcioFacebook: @itslausdInstagram: @lausdcio Linkedin: ITS Los Angeles Unified School District
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A Podcast series about IT Issues and Trends in K-12 Schools from the Los Angeles Unified School District's Information Technology Services team. Information Technology Services for Education. Twitter: @lausdcioFacebook: @itslausdInstagram: @lausdcio Linkedin: ITS Los Angeles Unified School District
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