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 now and make plans to attend this unique professional learning opportunity!
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 education’s most relevant topics – digital literacy – in all of its forms.
5 Things Students Should Do to Stay Safe and Secure Online Today 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 all students grow their digital literacy and master internet safety.
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Virtual PD Event With 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.
Find Your Tribe: Connecting with Others During COVID-19 Who are you connecting with during the COVID-19 closures? Read about the supports that Nicole Zumpano finds effective.
Do 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 led by Joshua Herman and Katherine Swise of Miler, Hall & Triggs, LLC located in Peoria, Illinois.
Reflective Journal for Coaches As 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, conferences, etc.
LTC Monthly Tech Tips! – April 2019 Every 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!
Is it a Snow Day or an eLearning Day? We’ve gathered some of the best practices from districts implementing eLearning days.
What is media literacy and why should you teach it in your classroom? How many advertisements do you come across in one day- ten, fifty, hundreds, thousands? How can you teach your students to navigate this stream of information effectively?
Instructional Technology CoachingAchieve your 2021 Edtech Goals with an Instructional Technology CoachThis year, the Learning Technology Center is expanding its popular Instructional Technology Coaching Program. Learn more about this program and its cost-effective benefits for district-wide technology integration. LTC Staff LTC Staff, Learning Technology Center
Information Technology ManagementLeadershipTechnology Policies and LeadershipHolly Pantle on the Role of Libraries and TechnologyHolly Pantle is the incoming Technology Director for the Charleston (IL) school district. In this episode, Holly discusses the changing role of the Library Information Specialist, how she has supported students and teachers during remote Matt Jacobson Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
Culture and ClimateLeadershipPodcast: LaVonna Roth SHINEs!Author, brain research expert, consultant, trainer, and teacher LaVonna Roth shares her thoughts on culture and climate in our schools. LaVonna also shares some hands-on minds-on ideas to use during remote learning activities. Matt Jacobson Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
