2022 Work Environment, Satisfaction, and Benefits Report The PK-12 Technology Work Environment, Satisfaction, & Benefits Report is the product of an annual survey administered by the Learning Technology Center to identify trends in areas like demographics, working environments, responsibilities, benefits, and job satisfaction. Methodology On February 8, 2022, the Learning Technology Center sent email invitations to approximately 2,100 school district technology staff that self-identified as having technology-related roles or job titles. The survey closed on February 25, 2022. Prior to launch, survey questions were reviewed… Learn More
LTC SPARK District Check-In Created for districts to use on an ongoing basis, these forms will help administration monitor the social-emotional and physical wellbeing of their students and families. Two forms are available and both can be edited to fit the needs of the school/district. The first is for quick, weekly/biweekly input from parents and caregivers, focusing on family wellbeing. The second is an in-depth and involved survey that can be administered once a quarter, trimester, or semester. This survey will provide… Learn More
Start the New School Year in the LTC Community …able to keep up on the latest news from the LTC, including new program announcements, upcoming event listings, statewide surveys, and more. LTC Community members may also receive early access to new LTC resources and services, allowing your district to do more when it comes to edtech integration. Your Hub for Collaboration and Networking Even as more educational professionals return to hosting and attending in-person events, the need for online networking remains strong. That’s why we’ve designed our… Learn More
Accessibility for K12 Schools …Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 compliance. Color Contrast Analyzer Accessibility Developer Tools – Chrome Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool List provides additional audit tools to determine if a website meets accessibility guidelines. What communications should be considered? Public-facing electronic communications such as: Websites Documents Media Blog posts Social media Private-facing communications such as: Emergency notifications Initial or final decisions on administrative claims or proceedings Policy announcements Benefits notices or personnel actions Formal acknowledgments or receipts Surveys or forms Educational… Learn More
Technology Integration Framework …surveys to gauge interest in school activities and issues. Students can present data used to school or public groups and organizations that can assist in the development of resources. Students analyze data collected in multiple subject areas (ie, Math and Science). LEVEL 4 ACTIVITIES Students create multimedia presentations of data that has been collected. Those presentations can then be shared to online platforms. Students conduct high-level data collections by partnering with larger businesses or organizations in their communities… Learn More
3 Great Resources to Teach Digital Citizenship …Digital Health & Wellness Digital Security This background information leads into the quests the students can do for 21 Things 4 Students. 21 Things 4 Students Students can participate in quests to learn about the digital world through project-based activities. This curriculum is free and allows students to go at their own pace. The students will watch videos, read the material, complete surveys and see the results, and reflect on what they learn through various activities. Each “thing”… Learn More