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Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Support for classrooms and districts focused on making the most of their edtech tools, including hardware, software, and emerging solutions.

Technology in the classroom to enhance student learning

Leveraging technology to enhance student learning requires more than just the latest apps or devices. A clear, intentional integration strategy is crucial for success. At the Learning Technology Center (LTC), we provide the resources and training necessary to empower educators with cutting-edge educational technology.

Our team comprises former educators with decades of classroom experience. We understand the challenges you face, which is why we offer practical, empathetic support for technology integration. Our goal is to keep you at the forefront of educational innovation while respecting your expertise and unique classroom needs.

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy Toolkit

The Classroom Integration & Pedagogy Toolkit provides a starting point for enhancing teaching and learning with educational technology, offering curated resources on standards, instructional frameworks, and professional learning to support effective and intentional classroom practice.

Resources for District Leaders

District leaders need clear frameworks, evidence-based guidance, and real-world exemplars to guide effective technology integration at scale. The following resources provide strategic planning tools, implementation frameworks, and professional leadership standards to support system-wide innovation. From evaluating tools to building sustainable policies, these materials equip leaders to align technology with curriculum, staff development, and district goals.

Standards

ISBE Standards – Technology standards are embedded within content standards.
ISTE Standards for Students, Educators, Leaders, and Coaches – ISTE

System Frameworks

2024 National EdTech Plan – OET & SETDA
Future Ready Schools – All4Ed
Universal Design for Learning – CAST
Digital Learning Playbook – Digital Promise

Instructional Frameworks

TPACK – Mishra & Koehler (2006)
SAMR Model – Puentedura (2010)
Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) – Arizona DOE
Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) – Florida
Triple E Framework – Kolb
RAT Model – Hughes et al. (2006)
PIC-RAT – Kimmons et al. (2020)
4 Shifts Protocol – McLeod
T3 Framework for Innovation – Magana

Professional Learning

Webinars – LTC
Online Courses – LTC
Workshops – LTC
Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) – LTC
IDEAcon – IDEA

Resources for Teachers

Teachers need practical frameworks, classroom-ready strategies, and professional learning opportunities to make the most of educational technology. The following resources include lesson design tools, integration models, and emerging practices that help educators use technology intentionally. With these supports, teachers can foster deeper student engagement, enhance instructional impact, and adapt confidently to new digital innovations.

Standards

ISBE Standards – Technology standards are embedded within content standards.
ISTE Standards for Students, Educators, Leaders, and Coaches – ISTE

Instructional Frameworks

TPACK – Mishra & Koehler (2006)
SAMR Model – Puentedura (2010)
Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) – Arizona DOE
Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) – Florida
Triple E Framework – Kolb
RAT Model – Hughes et al. (2006)
PIC-RAT – Kimmons et al. (2020)
4 Shifts Protocol – McLeod
T3 Framework for Innovation – Magana

Professional Learning

Webinars – LTC
Online Courses – LTC
Workshops – LTC
Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) – LTC
IDEAcon – IDEA

Standards

ISBE Standards – Technology standards are embedded within content standards.
ISTE Standards for Students, Educators, Leaders, and Coaches – ISTE

System Frameworks

2024 National EdTech Plan – OET & SETDA
Future Ready Schools – All4Ed
Universal Design for Learning – CAST
Digital Learning Playbook – Digital Promise

Instructional Frameworks

TPACK – Mishra & Koehler (2006)
SAMR Model – Puentedura (2010)
Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) – Arizona DOE
Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) – Florida
Triple E Framework – Kolb
RAT Model – Hughes et al. (2006)
PIC-RAT – Kimmons et al. (2020)
4 Shifts Protocol – McLeod
T3 Framework for Innovation – Magana

Professional Learning

Webinars – LTC
Online Courses – LTC
Workshops – LTC
Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) – LTC
IDEAcon – IDEA

Standards

ISBE Standards – Technology standards are embedded within content standards.
ISTE Standards for Students, Educators, Leaders, and Coaches – ISTE

Instructional Frameworks

TPACK – Mishra & Koehler (2006)
SAMR Model – Puentedura (2010)
Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) – Arizona DOE
Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) – Florida
Triple E Framework – Kolb
RAT Model – Hughes et al. (2006)
PIC-RAT – Kimmons et al. (2020)
4 Shifts Protocol – McLeod
T3 Framework for Innovation – Magana

Professional Learning

Webinars – LTC
Online Courses – LTC
Workshops – LTC
Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) – LTC
IDEAcon – IDEA

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January 27, 2021 7 min read

“A New Outlook” – Takeaways from the Remote Learning Conference

Back on Friday, January 15, the Learning Technology Center wrapped up a first-of-its-kind conference centered on education’s most recent evolution. The Remote Learning Conference marked a major leap forward for…

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