NetworkingProfessional Learning5 Tips for Growing your PLN This YearYou don’t have to go at it alone! Make this the year you grow your professional learning network using these 5 tips! Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
JUST RELEASED – DigLitCon Agenda is Now Live!Big news! The Digital Literacy Conference agenda has just been released! In it, you’ll find an assortment of engaging sessions on many of the most important aspects of digital literacy. Check out these session previews Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
Digital Literacy Conference Registration Now Open!Exciting news! The Digital Literacy Conference is now open for registration. This one-day gathering of educators from around Illinois will offer teachers, administrators, library media specialists, and more an opportunity to engage with one of Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
CybersecurityDigital CitizenshipDigital Literacy5 Things Students Should Do to Stay Safe and Secure OnlineToday is Safer Internet Day, an occasion to recommit to best practices for protecting digital identity. In the spirit of this important celebration, we’re featuring a special collection of resources and recommendation geared toward helping Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Virtual PD EventWith this new style of virtual professional development, there is a clear learning curve. Here are the top 10 tips to help you make the most of your next virtual conference. Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
Family and CommunityInstructional Technology CoachingLeadershipFind Your Tribe: Connecting with Others During COVID-19Who are you connecting with during the COVID-19 closures? Read about the supports that Nicole Zumpano finds effective. Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
Legal IssuesDo You Understand the Legal Implications of Using Technology in Schools?On October 30, 2019, more than 100 administrators, school personnel and educators came together at the DuPage Regional Office of Education to discuss the Legal Implications of Using Technology in Schools. This administrator’s academy was Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
Instructional Technology CoachingReflective Journal for CoachesAs an Instructional Coach in a role without many others, all of my professional personal growth came from opportunities I sought outside of my district, and on my own: volunteering, serving on boards, Twitter chats, Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
GoogleGoogle DriveScreencastingToolsLTC Monthly Tech Tips! – April 2019Every month our staff will be publishing a post sharing some of their favorite tech tips! This month we focus on everything from managing your Google Drive to great new PBL ideas! Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
Is it a Snow Day or an eLearning Day?We’ve gathered some of the best practices from districts implementing eLearning days. Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
LeadershipAA#3835 Frameworks for Successful Technology Integration in SchoolsThis academy introduces participants to several research-based frameworks that are used with technology integration: SAMR, TPACK, Triple E Framework, and the Four Shifts Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
LeadershipAA#3835 Frameworks for Successful Technology Integration in SchoolsThis academy introduces participants to several research-based frameworks that are used with technology integration: SAMR, TPACK, Triple E Framework, and the Four Shifts Joe Cipfl Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
Instructional Technology CoachingNetworkingWest 40 Ed Tech Coaches Network MeetingJoin your fellow edtech coaches and specialists from West 40 schools to discuss coaching, teaching, technology, and more! We will meet in person to facilitate discussion and sharing of resources. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center