Digital Bridge K12: Connectivity ToolkitDigital Bridge K12: Connectivity Toolkit contains guidance and best practices to help you find and compare Internet options for students that lack home access.
Connect K12Connect K-12 is a free, actionable internet speed and pricing information tool for America’s K-12 school districts.
ICN (Illinois Century Network)ICN (Illinois Century Network) is a secure K-12 Broadband Network available at no cost for all Illinois K-12 public school districts. This program removes barriers limiting access to secure Internet bandwidth essential in today’s digital learning environment.
The Broadband Imperative IIIThe Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success report advocates for equitable, reliable, robust broadband access both on and off campus to prepare all students for life and work.
IL Broadband Interactive Map – Connect IllinoisIL Broadband Interactive Map is produced by the Illinois Broadband Lab and displays different levels of access for various stakeholders across the state.
STEM Series: Minecraft EDU and the Esports Movement Tue. November 29, 2022 | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm | $40 Join us for this workshop, which will introduce you to the burgeoning world of esports and give you the solid foundation needed to start a program at your school. Along the way, you’ll learn why esports are beneficial to students, how to get your club or team started, and how an esports coach can be successful (even without heavy gaming experience). We’ll also provide demonstrations of some of today’s most popular esports games as well as connect you with model schools that already have flourishing esports programs in place. Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Tynker Hour of Code- Coding Cup PD Tue. November 29, 2022 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Free In this FREE 60-minute webinar, explore Tynker’s brand-new collaborative coding experience that lets students control their own soccer team! In this webinar, educators will create their Tynker classrooms, enhance their own soccer skills with Tynker, compete in matches, and discover more CSEdWeek activities! Daniel Rezac Senior Education Partnerships Lead, Tykner Additional Details
Media Literacy & Digital Tattoos: Growing Up in a Digital Age Tue. November 29, 2022 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | $40 Learning to spot fake news and untrustworthy sources is only one element of media literacy. Join us for this workshop to learn about the rest, as well as discover best practices for teaching media literacy to all students. Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Classroom IntegrationNetworkingProfessional LearningTechnology InfrastructureDiscover New Possibilities @ IETC 2022New location, new events, and limitless new possibilities – that’s what’s in store for IETC 2022. Discover fresh ways to support classroom integration, develop robust technology environments, and harness edtech’s full potential during 3 keynotes, LTC Staff Statewide Team, Learning Technology Center
Classroom IntegrationNetworkingProfessional LearningTechnology Policies and LeadershipLead the Conversation! Submit an IETC 2022 ProposalProposal 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 LTC Staff Statewide Team, Learning Technology Center
Accessibility3 Ways You Can Add Digital Accessibility to Your Classroom TodayAs it stands, some digital learning tools and communications are not effectively accessible by default. Fortunately, there are numerous ways that teachers like you can make their classroom’s digital content more inclusive for all learners. Matt Jacobson Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
