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CLX

April Virtual Meetup

April 15th, 2021

NOTICE: CLX Virtual Meetup sessions are recorded.

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Housekeeping

  1. CLX Virtual Convenings are recorded
  2. Update your Zoom Profile Name, Organization, Pronoun (Rename by clicking the three dots next to your name)
  3. Remember to MUTE your microphone.
  4. If you have not preselected your sessions please do so with the link that was drop in the chat.
  5. Have Fun & Network

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Today’s Agenda

  • 9:05- 9:15 AM Welcome & Wellness
  • 9:15 - 9:30 AM Coffee & Conversations
  • 9:30 - 9:40 AM #Xchange | Community Announcements
  • 9:40 - 10:20 AM Breakout Room Discussions
  • 10:20 - 10:50 AM Large Group Discussion
  • 10:50- 11:00 AM Open Networking Space /Closing/ Mentimeter

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Wellness + Icebreaker

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Icebreaker

Name, Org, Role and Tell us…

What is one thing you need to prepare for life after shelter in place?

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Got something to share? Want to lead a Working Group?

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Sign up to make an announcement at:

clx.fyi/share-lead

30 seconds on the mic to share events, opportunities, celebrations. Deadline end of day Tuesday

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Sign up to lead a Breakout Session at:

clx.fyi/working-group

Convene folks to collaborate, ideate, problem-solve, and/or nerd out.

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Coming to the Mic… 30 sec or less

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  1. ChiTeen Lit Fest Julie Koslowsky
  2. E-CADEMY applications open Emily Constantian
  3. Chicago Student Invention Convention Allison James
  4. CLX Announcements CLX Staff
  5. Open Space Announcements

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Registration

Eventbrite

bit.ly/CTLF2021

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Schedule

chiteenlitfest.org

Questions? Email Julie jkoslowsk@chipublib.org

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Applications Open!

  • 2021-22 school year Saturday Engineering program
  • Middle & High School students
  • HS students: paid participation through ASM
  • Summer program enrollment also open

We’re Hiring!

  • Summer & year-round STEM Instructors
    • Ideally engineering or other STEM students or professionals
  • E-CADEMY Instructors
    • PLTW Trained teachers preferred, but training provided if needed

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Register for this �free, fun�virtual event

PLEASE SHARE WIDELY WITH YOUR NETWORK!

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Repost @CSICinvents to easily share the invitation

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https://hopin.com/events/2021-chicago-student-invention-convention

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Promoting RLD-CHI Events

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Are you hosting a Remake Learning Day-CHI event, but still unsure of how to promote or market it? Join us on April 21st at 10 am to gain access to promotional materials and leave with a plan to brand and outreach for your event.

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Register at Chicagolx.org/events

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We Have Micro-Stipends!

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If you are interested in hosting but are in need of assistance, we got you!

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Apply for a RLD-CHI Micro-Stipend.

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Criteria

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1) "Good standing" in nonprofit or fiscal sponsor status

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2) Host a learning event in one of the following neighborhoods: Austin, Auburn Gresham, Chatham, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, West Englewood, Gage Park, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, Greater Grand Crossing, Humboldt Park, Lower West Side (Pilsen), New City (Back of the Yards), North Lawndale, Roseland, South Chicago, South Lawndale (Little Village), South Shore, and Washington Park

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3) Organizational budget under $500,000.

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New Announcements?

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Sign up to make an announcement at:

clx.fyi/share-lead

30 seconds on the mic to share events, opportunities, celebrations. Deadline end of day Tuesday prior to monthly meetup.

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Sign up to lead a Breakout Session at:

clx.fyi/working-group

Convene folks to collaborate, ideate, problem-solve, and/or nerd out.

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What is CLX?

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To inspire and support innovation that equips digital-age learners and leaders to close Chicago’s opportunity gap.

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Mission

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CLX Approach + Programs

Professional Learning Community

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Learning Pathways and Ecosystem

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Collaborative Innovation Fund + Award

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Chicago’s Learning Festival

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  • Meetups
  • Professional Development
  • Virtual Convenings

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  • CSforCHI: Computer Science
  • Illuminating Energy Pathways

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  • Special Opportunities
  • Brother Mike Award

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  • Remake Learning Days CHI

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CLX Feedback Survey: Mentimeter

  1. We value your feedback...
  2. Take out our connected device or launch a new browser window
  3. Visit Menti.com
  4. Enter code 88 32 70
  5. Take approximately 1-2 mins to complete survey

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Tinker Time

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Coffee Break

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Small Group Discussion

Life Post Pandemic?

In your small groups, consider...

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  1. What does the end of the pandemic mean for you personally and/or professionally?
  2. What changes will be permanent personally and/or professionally?
  3. What have we learned ,personally and/or professionally?
  4. What will go back to the way it was pre-COVID? What program modifications do you anticipate keeping or reverting back to?
  5. What element of tech tools will you utilize in the future?

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Need Help in a Breakout Room?

You can request that Kiara join your breakout room by clicking the Ask for Help button in the menu bar. She will be prompted to join the room where the request originated from.

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Welcome Back!

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Large Group Discussion

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CLX Feedback Survey: Mentimeter

  • We value your feedback...
  • Take out our connected device or launch a new browser window
  • Visit Menti.com
  • Enter code 1158 6781
  • Take approximately 1-2 mins to complete survey

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Everyone is welcome in the CLX Community!

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join@chicagolx.org

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Everything we cover today, can be found here:

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CLX Community Wiki @communitywiki.chicagolx.org

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info@chicagolx.org