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…this opportunity to turn a passion into a real-life object. See the tabs below for guidelines and step-by-step instructions on turning your idea into a print-ready design. Start churning up your ideas today! Deadline for design submission is April 1, 2024. Submit a Design Contest Flyer Contest Guidelines & Resources Guidelines & Rules Submission Guidelines Model designs must be submitted through this form as an .stl file. Model design must be of a cow or incorporate a cow….

…guides. Guidance Apple Deployment Guide for Education The Apple Deployment Guide for Education is intended for technology managers and technical administrators and provides instruction on the steps of deploying Apple devices successfully in a learning environment. Best Practices Guidance Organizations K-12 Blueprint The K-12 Blueprint offers the latest tools, research data, device information, best practices, deployment strategies, and success stories showing real-world results so that today’s education leaders can plan and implement successful technology initiatives. Organizations Google Workspace…

…Year-Long Customizable High-quality and embedded instructional technology coaching throughout the entire year. Network LTC Online Community Free A free online community for educators, admin, and technology leaders. Professional Learning Microsoft Professional Learning Customizable Hands-on, problem-based learning through our Microsoft Partnership. Network Networking Meetings Free Connect, learn, and share with your colleagues from around the state at both in-person and virtual networking events. Professional Learning Online Courses Free and Paid Self-guided professional learning that supports educators’ use of digital…

…and leverage technology for enhanced learning statewide. Service ILTPP Purchasing Cooperative Free Save money and time through ILTPP cooperative purchasing contracts. Database Legal Reference Guide & Database An introduction to the statutes, regulations, and rules that may apply to the use of technology in a school district. Professional Learning Regional Workshops and Events Variable Over 650 regional events and conferences on educational technology topics. Professional Learning Webinars Free Register for our regular webinar series and view recordings. View…

…an instructional technology coach can help bring your district’s technology utilization goals to life. Video LTC Community Orientation Videos Video tutorials on navigating the LTC Community, the LTC’s free professional learning community. Podcast One-to-One Podcast Conversations from the heart of education and technology with Brian and Matt. Checklist District Website Checklist The District Website Checklist is a component of the more extensive Legal Reference Guide published by the Learning Technology Center and is designed to assist school districts…

…LTC’s annual virtual cybersecurity and data privacy conference, aimed at bolstering security measures within K12 school systems. Professional Learning SummIT Summer $100 A summer technology conference for IT leaders and support staff. Consulting Technology Consulting Free Free IT consulting and technical assistance to district leadership and technology teams. View all Services Checklist District Website Checklist The District Website Checklist is a component of the more extensive Legal Reference Guide published by the Learning Technology Center and is designed…

…summer technology conference for IT leaders and support staff. Consulting Technology & Connectivity Funding Free Support for E-rate and related programs. Service Technology Audits & Assessments Free Free district technology assessments to Illinois public school districts. Consulting Technology Consulting Free Free IT consulting and technical assistance to district leadership and technology teams. View all Services Checklist District Website Checklist The District Website Checklist is a component of the more extensive Legal Reference Guide published by the Learning Technology…

…Why of Media Literacy Developed by the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition, this brief guide offers a framework for adapting media literacy into high school classrooms, including rationale and guiding principles for implementation. Tools and Apps Google’s Phishing Quiz Identifying phishing can be harder than you think. Phishing is an attempt to trick you into giving up your personal information by pretending to be someone you know. Practice telling what is fake using Google’s Phishing Quiz. Video EdTech for…

…Website Checklist The District Website Checklist is a component of the more extensive Legal Reference Guide published by the Learning Technology Center and is designed to assist school districts in navigating the landscape of legal obligations. Best Practices CISA K-12 Cybersecurity Recommendations & Toolkit This report, created by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, provides recommendations and resources to help K-12 schools and school districts address systemic cybersecurity risk. Best Practices Report Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard…