7 EdTech Books to Add to your Summer Reading List Blog Still have a little room left in your vacation-bound suitcase? Why not slip in an edtech book so that you can continue growing while you soak up some well-earned rest and relaxation. These 7 books are some of our team’s favorites, too, so you can bet that they’ll be a reliable resource for you heading into the next school year! See More
3 Ways to Relieve Tech Fatigue for Teachers Blog Feeling fed up with your classroom’s Chromebooks? Growing tired at the prospect of learning another new app or platform? You may be experiencing tech fatigue, a real condition that can put a serious strain on your mental health. Here are 3 ways you can work toward relieving your tech fatigue over summer break! See More
4 End-of-Year Tech Tips to Prepare for Summer Blog Summer break is nearly here! But before you close your laptop and hit the beach, take some time to review these timely tech tips from our team geared toward helping you get your digital devices and resources in order. #4 is such a great idea! See More
Lead the Conversation! Submit an IETC 2022 Proposal Blog Proposal submission is now open for IETC 2022! This is your chance to share your unique perspectives on tech integration strategies, instructional practices, tech infrastructure, and more with 800+ attendees. Plus, there are great benefits in it for you – including free admission. Here’s a quick rundown on what you need to know to submit a proposal for this year’s illuminating conference. See More
Share What Works in Digital Literacy @ #DigLitCon Blog Mark your calendars! The LTC-hosted Digital Literacy Conference is returning this fall, offering teachers, administrators, technology coaches, and library media specialists a focused opportunity to discover what works in digital literacy. Submit a proposal today for your chance to connect with like-minded educators focused of fostered the next generation of productive digital citizens. See More
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE): Is it worth all the hard work? Blog Many educators overlook the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert certification because their school uses Google or Apple products. But MIEE has a lot to offer all educators, regardless of which apps they use. Here are 8 reasons you should earn MIEE, plus 1 big takeaway from our MIEE journey. See More
3 Ways You Can Add Digital Accessibility to Your Classroom Today Blog As it stands, some digital learning tools and communications are not effectively accessible by default. Fortunately, there are numerous ways that teachers like you can make their classroom’s digital content more inclusive for all learners. Here are 3 ways you can make your digital classroom more accessible right now. See More
Bring Computer Science to Your Students with Code.org Trainings & Free Curricula Blog Right now, computing is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. But in order for today’s students to make the leap into the field, their teachers must lay the right groundwork. Code.org’s resources and low-cost trainings are precisely what you need to help start your students toward a fruitful CS-powered future. See More
Illinois’ New Digital Accessibility Law – What Education Leaders Need to Know about HB 26 Blog Effective August 1, 2022, HB 26 requires 3rd party curriculum content to achieve Level AA accessibility conformity, as outlined in the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (W3C WCAG). Learn more about these new state guidelines and what you can do to bring your district’s digital media into compliance. See More
3 Tips for Making Digital Learning More Accessible Blog While digital learning has opened new opportunities for students to grow, not all students can engage with digital content by default. These 3 tips can help you make your digital learning content more accessible to learners with physical or cognitive disabilities. See More
