Esports in Education: 5 Steps to Start a Club or Team
Ready to press “start” on your school’s esports program? Here are 5 steps you can take toward launching an engaging and stable esports club or team at your school:
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5 Tips for Growing your PLN This Year
You don’t have to go at it alone! Make this the year you grow your professional learning network using these 5 tips!
See More2023 Education Conferences for Teachers, Administrators & Coaches
No matter your role in education and technology, conferences remain one of the best places to explore new strategies, discover new resources, and connect with peers. Check out all of these note-worthy edtech conferences coming up in 2023!
See MoreLTC Announces Partnership with ISTE
The Learning Technology Center is proud to announce two new collaborations with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) – ISTE Affiliate and PD hours for Illinois educators.
See MoreScreen-Free CS Activities for your K-5 Classroom
Looking for screen-free ways to get your students interested in computer science? Try out these FREE resources in your K-5 classroom!
See MoreK-8 Books to Spark a Lifelong Passion for CS Learning
Computer Science Education Week 2022 is here! Let’s celebrate with a few books you can use to get your K-8 students interested in coding and more without needing to pick up a computer.
See MoreMicrocredentials: A New Frontier in Professional Learning
The old “sit-and-get” method of professional development isn’t suited to the needs of today’s educators. Microcredentials are the solution because they offer teachers greater agency while growing their mastery of classroom-ready skills.
See MoreInaugural LTC Award Winners Announced
The Learning Technology Center today announced the winners of the inaugural LTC Awards. Developed to celebrate Illinois’ edtech innovators, the LTC Awards recognize PK-12 initiatives and organizations for their outstanding contributions to empowering educational change through technology.
See MoreDon’t DIS my ABILITIES! – Learning Disability Awareness Month
October is Learning Disability Awareness Month, a time for educators to reflect on and grow in their understanding of students with specific learning disabilities. For tech coach Patricia Ferris, that effort has been lifelong, starting at home and continuing through her work in special education classrooms.
See More4 Cybersecurity Tips for School Staff & Students
Each October, the US recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a multi-week opportunity for everyone – including K-12 school districts – to recommit themselves to protecting digital networks and data. Here are a few quick tips to help your staff and students better understand their role in keeping educational networks secure.
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