Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE): Is it worth all the hard work? 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.
Pack your Bags for these 2022 Education Conferences! Whether in-person or virtual, conferences are a great way to network with fellow educators and learn a lot about the latest education developments and best practices. There are numerous education conference on the calendar for 2022, both in state and across the national. This handy guide will help you choose the events that are right for you.
Computer Science Week 2019 During CS Week, K-12 students are encouraged to participate in an “hour of code’ as part of the Hour of Code initiative to help students realize that they, too, can learn the basics of coding.
The How and Why of Becoming Google Certified Google Education offers teachers the ability to pass two different certification exams that recognize users skills using G Suite Applications and the ability to implement them into the classroom. Google provides free online training to help educators learn G Suite Apps designated as Fundamental and Advanced. The Fundamental content is geared towards the Level 1 exam and the Advanced training focuses on the Level 2 exam. To complete both levels, expect to set aside 12 hours to complete 1 and 10 hours to complete 2 training.
3 Great Resources to Teach Digital Citizenship Three websites that can help you, as an educator, prepare your students to be good digital citizens.
Computer ScienceBring Computer Science to Your Students with Code.org Trainings & Free CurriculaRight 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 Brian Bates Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center
Computer SciencePromoting #CSforSocialJustice During Computer Science Education Week 2020In recognition of this year’s renewed focus on social justice, Computer Science Education Week 2020 has centered its annual celebration of computer science learning on helping students build a more just society using their CS Sam Fishel Digital Content Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Computer ScienceThe LTC joins Code.org as the newest Regional PartnerThe Learning Technology Center (LTC) is proud to announce a partnership with the non-profit organization Code.org to bring computer science to Illinois educators through professional development events, support, and advocacy. Christina Ronquest Senior Manager of Projects and Initiatives, Learning Technology Center