Classroom Integration
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
Having the right apps or devices alone isn’t enough to enhance student learning outcomes. A clear, intentional integration strategy is essential too, and the LTC offers the resources and trainings needed to ensure every teacher feels empowered with the latest edtech in hand.
Our team is made up of former educators with decades of experience in the classroom. We know what it’s like to stand in your shoes, which is why we strive to offer constructive integration support that’s both empathetic and centered on keeping educators at the top of their game.
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Esports Program Checklist
Empower Your New Esports Team at your School with Our Comprehensive Checklist! Unveil the potential of your budding esports squad using this all-inclusive checklist. From recruitment and practice schedules to team branding, our checklist ensures you cover all the bases for a successful and thrilling esports journey in your school.
Drones in the Classroom – Q&A for Curricular Integration and Funding
Why should drones be part of your school’s curriculum? What classes can drones be used in? Find answers to these questions and more (including funding and safety recommendations) in this handy guide produced by the Learning Technology Center team.
Computational Thinking for Educators by Google
The goal of this course is to help educators learn about computational thinking (CT), how it differs from computer science, and how it can be integrated into a variety of subject areas. As a course participant, you will increase your awareness of CT, explore examples of CT integrated into your subject areas, experiment with examples of CT-integrated activities for your subject areas, and create a plan to integrate CT into your own curricula.
From Ideas to Creation:Bringing Practical Maker Applications to the Content Area
Are you an educator interested in incorporating practical maker applications into your classroom teaching? This session will provide hands-on experience and guidance on how to bring maker activities to the classroom, giving teachers the tools they need to help students develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
Less is More: Embracing Edtech Minimalism in the Classroom
What if adding more edtech isn’t the solution to a more successful classroom? Join us to explore how the principles of minimalism can be harnessed to create calmer, more focused learning environments – both online and in person.
Flipping the Classroom with Screencasting and Video Editing
Are you an educator looking to transform your teaching approach and create a more engaging and student-centered learning environment? This interactive workshop is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively implement popular screencasting and video editing tools like Screencastify, WeVideo, and Edpuzzle in order to flip their curriculum and revolutionize the way they deliver lessons.
Harnessing AI Tools for Dynamic Classroom Content Creation
In this hands-on workshop, we will delve into the world of AI-powered content creation, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to transform your teaching materials into dynamic and interactive resources. We will guide you through various AI applications, demonstrating how to leverage them to develop captivating presentations, immersive simulations, personalized assessments, and interactive visual aids that cater to diverse learning styles.
Artificial Intelligence as your Teaching Superpower
Join us to discover the power of artificial intelligence and how it can enhance your daily teaching workflow. You don’t need a cape or mask to unlock these powers, either – all you need is some curiosity to unlock strategies for automating repetitive tasks and developing engaging teaching content.
Google Drive Zen: Unleash Your Inner Organizer!
Join us for an exciting adventure as we unveil the magic of effective organization in Google Drive. Say goodbye to lost files and endless scrolling. In this interactive session, we’ll reveal the hidden treasures of folders, labels, and search filters. Whether you’re a Google Drive novice or a seasoned pro, our journey will equip you with the skills to declutter, sort, and label your way to a streamlined digital sanctuary.
Harnessing AI Tools for Dynamic Classroom Content Creation
In this hands-on workshop, we will delve into the world of AI-powered content creation, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to transform your teaching materials into dynamic and interactive resources. We will guide you through various AI applications, demonstrating how to leverage them to develop captivating presentations, immersive simulations, personalized assessments, and interactive visual aids that cater to diverse learning styles.
Breaking Barriers for Students through Financial Education
Do your students have the financial and business skills they need to thrive beyond the classroom? Tune in to learn how you can integrate blended lessons on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and macro/micro-economics into your existing curriculum.
Harnessing AI Tools for Dynamic Classroom Content Creation
As technology continues to evolve, educators must adapt and integrate cutting-edge tools to engage the modern learner effectively. Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize your teaching approach and captivate your students!
Harnessing AI as your Personal Education Assistant
As a teacher or administrator, you know the value of personalized learning and efficient workflows. But as artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to develop, are you still reaching your full efficiency potential?
The Prompt Playbook: How to Create Effective AI Prompts
Crafting a great AI prompt isn’t as hard as whipping up a gourmet meal. Tune in to discover how you can consistently get rich, precise responses using the right recipe of word choice, syntax, and formulas.
Media Literacy in a Social Media World
Join us for this timely workshop, where we’ll take a broad look at today’s media landscape and appraise the role today’s students might play in the future.
Creating Dazzling Graphics: A Teacher’s Guide to Canva & Adobe Express
Join us to discover the “magic” of Canva and Adobe Express, two of the most popular graphic design tools used by professionals and amateurs alike. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, teachers will learn how to create eye-catching graphics, select appropriate fonts and colors, and manipulate images and text to create visually appealing presentations and digital teaching materials. Participants will also learn how to use templates and pre-made graphics to save time and effort on every lesson plan.
Creating with Canva in All Grade Levels and Content Areas
Canva’s blank canvas is ready for you and your students. Don’t miss this hands-on opportunities to reliably infuse creativity into your classroom experience!
Digital Whiteboard Magic: Mastering Google Jamboard for Effective Collaboration
Are you looking for innovative ways to transform your classroom into an interactive and engaging learning space? Google Jamboard is a versatile and user-friendly interactive whiteboard platform that enables educators to create interactive lessons, brainstorming sessions, and group activities.
Hey Google! What’s New?
Google has made some exciting updates to the apps you use every day. This 1-hour workshop will review what’s changed and provide tips on how to make the new and improved Google Workspace for Education work for you and your students!
Share Your Story, Your Way: Building your Classroom, Club, or School Brand
Branding is everywhere – in the products you buy and the content you consume online. Having an effective brand helps companies share their story, connect with their audience, and achieve their goals. But branding isn’t just for graphic designers and CEOs – educators can create their own personal brand to connect with their students and tell the stories of their classrooms and schools.
Building and Utilizing Coaching Data Dashboards
Learn to use Forms, Sheets, Slides, Sites, and Data Studio (plus a few add-ons) to build efficient, customized data collection and display systems. Provide coaching summaries to teachers, collect statistics for team meetings, and develop reports for admins and school boards – all using apps and tools you’re already familiar with.
AA #3835 Framework for Successful Technology Integration in Schools
Districts that have success with technology integration have done so through planning and alignment to district goals. To ensure consistency and equity throughout classrooms, it is important to implement a technology framework that aligns with district goals and allows teachers to integrate technology at the stage they are most comfortable at.
Flipping the Classroom with Screencasting and Video Editing
Are you an educator looking to transform your teaching approach and create a more engaging and student-centered learning environment? This interactive workshop is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively implement popular screencasting and video editing tools like Screencastify, WeVideo, and Edpuzzle in order to flip their curriculum and revolutionize the way they deliver lessons.
A Beginner’s Guide to AI for Educators
Join us as we cut through the AI buzz and examine the implications of artificial intelligence in an educational setting. In particular, we’ll focus on how recently released and forthcoming AI tools could impact how students learn and create going forward.
DigLitCon 2024 Day 1
Join education stakeholders from around Illinois for a conference centered on digital literacy, with presenters offering their views on how to best integrate this new literacy into instruction across subject areas and grade levels.
DigLitCon 2024 Day 2
Join education stakeholders from around Illinois for a conference centered on digital literacy, with presenters offering their views on how to best integrate this new literacy into instruction across subject areas and grade levels.
Illinois Education and Technology Conference 2024 (IETC)
Learn, collaborate, and connect with fellow edtech enthusiasts and leaders during a multi-day professional learning experience ideal for collaborating one-on-one with peers and forging meaningful connections.