IL Ed Tech Coaches December 2023
Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.
The Learning Technology Center offers a variety of online courses, focusing on educational technology trends and best practices in a format that fits educators’ busy schedules. From self-paced to guided learning, educators learn practical skills to begin implementing in their classrooms immediately.
Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.
This week on Be Connected, we're taking a look at the pros and cons of in-house tech projects and repairs compared to outsourcing projects. In particular, we'll look at a couple example cases and assess whether time, money, or effort could be saved by either keeping that project in-house or outsourcing it.
Are you ready to get a makerspace or STEM lab going at your school, but not quite sure where to start? Maybe you have a space already, but it’s due for a makeover. There are so many options out there, and technology is constantly changing. Where do you start?
Want to learn new, exciting ways to engage your students with computer science and computational thinking skills? Join us for resources and activity ideas you can use to bring big STEM concepts into any classroom.
Join us as we explore technology's impact on today’s students and their developing brains. Along the way, we’ll dig into other contributing factors to the current student mental health crisis and what we, as educators, can do to make positive changes at school that impact our student’s overall well-being.
Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, teachers, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
Become part of a networking group centered on your role in education and technology!
Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!
Join us for an informative, hands-on session where we'll explore the basics of 3D printers and 3D printing. During this 6-hour workshop, we'll dive deep into the fundamentals of 3D printing, including the software needed for successful printing, the best printer models for education, best practices for planning a 3D printing space, and some curriculum integration essentials. 3D printing has SO many real-world, practical applications and can be easily integrated at any grade level and across the curriculum. Come see how with one of Illinois' educational 3D printing experts!
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This meeting is open to all educational technology positions, including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools.