spark

Computer Science Education Week 2022 is here! This annual call to action is a chance for all educators to inspire CS learning, advocate for equity in CS education, and celebrate CS innovators like Grace Hopper, the computing pioneer whose birthday (December 9) is marked each year during CS Ed Week. CS Ed Week is also an excellent opportunity to spark a lifelong interest in computer science learning, especially among elementary and middle school students. One way to do…

…episode’s companion resource as well, either in list or infographic form. Day 1 – SPARK Parent Resource Hub   The mother of all resources is waiting for you! The SPARK Parent Resource Hub is here to answer many of your parent- and caregiver-related questions, including those involving tech your student uses to learn remotely. Through this interactive interface, you’ll be able to efficiently search SPARK’s catalogue of videos and how-to guides on topics from Google to Zoom. To…

…Ben Sondgeroth, LTC’s Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, as an introduction to Adobe Spark, Book Creator, and Flipgrid. Create Web Pages with Adobe Spark Page: Have you looked for a tool that allows your students to create incredible web pages? Look no further than Adobe Spark Page! Create Awesome Videos with Adobe Spark Video: Have you wondered how to create a video on your Chromebook or iPad? Look no further than Adobe Spark Video! This amazing tool allows you…

…Illinois. Holly brings her extensive education experience as a former library media specialist and English teacher to the SPARK Parent Podcast. Episode Resources During this episode, Colleen and Holly mention a variety of resources designed to help support families during remote learning. For a quick infographic of these resources, click here. For a detailed list of these resources, including full descriptions, click here. This podcast was produced by LTC SPARK, a remote learning resource program from the Learning…

…social emotional learning skills and information. This event was hosted by LTC SPARK as part of an ongoing parent-focused webinar series. For more information about SPARK, or to view other upcoming events, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ltc_SPARK). Podcasts Episode 7: Talking Toddlers with Susie Allison In this episode, host Colleen Kaplan sits down with Susie Allison, creator of the popular Busy Toddler Instagram account, to talk about all things toddlers and preschool. Susie,…

…Center of Illinois. For more information about SPARK, or to view our upcoming events, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ltc_SPARK). Podcasts Episode 7: Talking Toddlers with Susie Allison In this episode, host Colleen Kaplan sits down with Susie Allison, creator of the popular Busy Toddler Instagram account, to talk about all things toddlers and preschool. Susie, an early childhood education expert and advocate, Colleen Kaplan Senior Customer Trainer for EDU and small business accounts,…

…for ROE #17 in Bloomington-Normal. In this episode, Lyons guides a discussion on the keys to SEL development, while providing parents and caregivers with the knowledge needed to model SEL skills in their home’s remote learning environment. This event was hosted by LTC SPARK as part of an ongoing parent-focused webinar series. For more information about SPARK, or to view other upcoming events, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ltc_SPARK). Podcasts Episode 7: Talking Toddlers…

…Illinois. For more information about SPARK, or to view our upcoming events, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ltc_SPARK). Podcasts Episode 7: Talking Toddlers with Susie Allison In this episode, host Colleen Kaplan sits down with Susie Allison, creator of the popular Busy Toddler Instagram account, to talk about all things toddlers and preschool. Susie, an early childhood education expert and advocate, Colleen Kaplan Senior Customer Trainer for EDU and small business accounts, Microsoft 12…

…Busy Toddler Instagram account, to talk about all things toddlers and preschool. Susie, an early childhood education expert and advocate, Colleen Kaplan Senior Customer Trainer for EDU and small business accounts, Microsoft 12 Days of Resources for Parents and Caregivers During this holiday season, the SPARK program wants to offer you a gift – 12 great resources for facilitating successful remote learning in your home. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to check back daily for Colleen Kaplan Senior…

…moon and back. Just grab one of these resources curated by our team and get ready to bring this celestial experience into your classroom. Even after the eclipse has passed, these resources are a reliable way to hook your students on astronomy and spark their interest in further STEM learning: Eclipse Education Resources Eclipse Viewing Safety Featuring: Guidance on how to safely view the total solar eclipse, including when it is safe and not safe for students to…