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…path towards compliance this year. What is the W3C WCAG? Created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are a set of standards designed to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Specifically, these guidelines outline both how an accessible website should appear and function, starting with the basic navigation and continuing upward through perceivable website content (text, images, sounds, etc.). The WCAG are structured around the following core principles,…

…& Copyright Edutopia – A Teacher’s Guide to Copyright and Fair Use American Library Association Fair Use Evaluator An Introduction to the Structure and Procedure of Creative Commons Creative Commons – License Types, Purposes, and Provisions A Special Thank You A special “thank you” to Renee Bogacz (@mrsbogacz) of Channahon School District 17 for her contributions to this guide. Her insights ensured that this guide’s recommendations and terminology were well-aligned to the needs and views of today’s educators….

…need Educator certifications to become a Certified Coach? We’ll answer those questions and more in this step-by-step guide to becoming a Google Certified Coach. What is a Google Certified Coach? At their core, a Google Certified Coach is an individual who has, through participation in a tailored education program, grown their coaching toolkit and gained a deeper understanding of Google’s educational offerings. Google Certified Coaches are able to more effectively support educators in their school or district in…

…and self-guided professional development options – many of which can be counted as licensure PD credit. Read on to learn about some of our current PD resources that can help you round out your license renewal application in no time. Deadlines & Need-to-Knows Here are a few of the deadlines and need-to-know details that you should keep in mind heading into this year’s teacher license renewal process: Illinois educators may begin applying for licensure renewal on April 1,…

…context of their own life, including what is fair and unfair. This guide also includes useful links to further lessons on the topic, from Edutopia, Teaching Tolerance, and more. Teaching Social Justice in High School As they grow toward adulthood, many high school students begin to make their voice heard on issues that matter to them. This resource guide from Anthony Salciccioli can help foster that voice by teaching students to listen critically, with a spirit of openness…

…a Google Certified Educator Google Educator certifications are among the most popular educator credentials today. But how exactly do you become “Google Educator Certified”? What sort of tests do you need to take and how can you prepare for the certification process? You’ll find those answers and more in this handy guide to becoming Google Educator Certified. Resources and Reminders for 2021 License Renewal The Illinois State Board of Education opened the window for this year’s teacher license…

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 15, 2020 — The Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) is proud to announce its recent acceptance into the Google Cloud Partner Program. Through this program, the LTC will receive access to early-adopter information, priority access to new services, staff training, and further partnership opportunities. These benefits will be leveraged to support the 85% of Illinois school districts that utilize Google products to support student learning and district operations. “We’re very excited to join Google…

…along with guest Jillian Pettenuzzo, a guidance counselor at St. Francis High School, focus on how parents and caregivers can “control the controllables” for their families during remote and hybrid learning. The episode gives many practical and realistic strategies and resources, all of which can be quickly referenced in the episode’s companion resources (list or infographic). Day 2 – SPARK Parent Podcast Episode 4: “The Importance of Reading During Remote Learning” Are you already starting to worry about…

…the activity. Below I have created five how-to videos on tools that I believe can help the learning continue for our students. Nicole Zumpano of the LTC has also put together a terrific Planning to Close Guide; it is worth your time to check it out. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the LTC for assistance! Tools for Remote Learning Hangouts Meet and Classroom Together for Remote Learning Bring the power of Hangouts Meet…

…to these and other common questions in this handy guide to becoming Google Educator Certified. Why Earn Google Educator Certifications? There are plenty of great reasons to seek out Google Educator certifications. First and foremost, there’s inherent value in sharpening your craft. New and veteran teachers alike need to continuously learn to stay at the top of their game, and Google Educator certifications are one way to make that learning both streamlined and productive. Along the same lines,…