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.
4 Shifts Protocol The 4 Shifts Protocol (formerly known as trudacot), a discussion protocol intended to help facilitate educator conversations about deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion! The 4 Shifts Protocol is being used by teachers, principals, instructional coaches, and technology integrationists all over the world to make lessons, units, and instructional activities richer, more robust, and more relevant for the global innovation society in which we now live.
Coaching Digital Learning From The Friday Institute, the “Coaching Digital Learning” MOOC (massive open online course) is offered several times a year. This free course will deepen your understanding of what it takes to coach educators to integrate technology effectively with relevant and rigorous opportunities to build upon your professional needs and understanding — whether beginning in your role as an instructional coach or seeking advanced strategies
7 Strategies Designed to Increase Student Engagement in Synchronous Online Discussions Using Video Conferencing Dr. Catlin Tucker provides a number of ideas to help engage students in synchronous remote video lessons.
Making School-to-Home Partnerships! Educational Apps to enhance learning that our families can use at home! Tue. July 12, 2022 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | $35 With the influx of technology in our classrooms, we have the ability to help our students continue to learn when they leave our classrooms Additional Details
EdTech Next Mon. August 1, 2022 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | $150 Join the LTC in picturesque Galena for a two-day kick-off to the new school year. Designed for teachers, principals, instructional coaches, and technology integrationists, EdTech Next offers a one-of-a-kind professional learning experience to help attendees take technology integration to the next level. Additional Details
LTC Google Certified Coach Cohort – 6 Month Program Mon. August 1, 2022 | 12:00 am – 12:00 am | $150 Are you an instructional coach looking to deepen your expertise and grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching cycles and show your teachers how technology can support learning? If so, the Google Certified Coach Mentor program is for you! Additional Details
7 EdTech Books to Add to your Summer Reading List Still have a little room left in your vacation-bound suitcase? Why not slip in an edtech book so that you can continue growing while you soak up some well-earned rest and relaxation. These 7 books are some of our team’s favorites, too, so you can bet that they’ll be a reliable resource for you heading into the next school year!
4 End-of-Year Tech Tips to Prepare for Summer Summer break is nearly here! But before you close your laptop and hit the beach, take some time to review these timely tech tips from our team geared toward helping you get your digital devices and resources in order. #4 is such a great idea!
Lead the Conversation! Submit an IETC 2022 Proposal Proposal submission is now open for IETC 2022! This is your chance to share your unique perspectives on tech integration strategies, instructional practices, tech infrastructure, and more with 800+ attendees. Plus, there are great benefits in it for you – including free admission. Here’s a quick rundown on what you need to know to submit a proposal for this year’s illuminating conference.
