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
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
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
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
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
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LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting
Join fellow educators to connect and collaborate on best practices for integrating instructional technology effectively into the classroom. This meeting offers a chance to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and discover innovative tools to enhance learning
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Tech Treks: Getting Started with Padlet
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LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting
Join fellow educators to connect and collaborate on best practices for integrating instructional technology effectively into the classroom. This meeting offers a chance to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and discover innovative tools to enhance learning
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The Game Changer: Boosting Engagement with Gamification
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