Online & Blended Learning
Guidance and resources for online and blended learning
Transforming K-12 Education for the Digital Age
Online and blended learning are reshaping K-12 education by offering unprecedented flexibility and personalization. These models expand access to quality education, accommodate diverse learning styles, and develop crucial digital skills. They allow for tailored learning experiences, adapt to individual student needs, and ensure educational continuity during disruptions. By integrating online components, schools can enhance traditional instruction, preparing students for an increasingly digital world while maintaining the benefits of face-to-face interaction.
The Learning Technology Center (LTC) supports K-12 districts and educators in effectively implementing online and blended learning strategies. We provide professional development, curated resources, and personalized guidance on selecting appropriate digital tools and platforms. The LTC assists educators in designing engaging online content, implementing best practices for virtual instruction, and developing effective strategies for student engagement and assessment in digital environments. Our goal is to empower schools to leverage these innovative learning models to enhance educational outcomes and ensure all students are prepared for future success.
BrainPop
Our Creative Coding feature, in partnership with Vidcode, takes a project-based approach to the teaching of coding.
It gives students a way to show what they know about a given topic – regardless of curriculum area – by coding their own projects using BrainPOP assets. We introduced the feature with four project types – Meme, Stop Motion Animation, Doodle Augmented Reality, and Newscast – with more to follow. Creative Coding was designed so that students and teachers of all subjects, even with little or no coding experience, can jump right into a scaffolded project.
CK-12
CK-12 is an excellent Open Educational Resource (OER) that is free and easy to use. Digital resources include PLIX interactives and simulations, adaptive practices, study guides, and FlexBook digital textbooks. CK-12 FlexBooks are complete online platforms for assembling, authoring, and distributing standards-aligned, interactive, multi-modal educational content.
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.
2023 Education Conferences for Teachers, Administrators & Coaches
No matter your role in education and technology, conferences remain one of the best places to explore new strategies, discover new resources, and connect with peers. Check out all of these note-worthy edtech conferences coming up in 2023!
