Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Resources and services to support the technology infrastructure and digital curriculum lifecycle, including need assessment, strategic planning, procurement, and evaluation.
Supporting the whole lifecycle of technology within schools
Through our specialized technology service team, the LTC provides insights and guidance across the entire digital curriculum lifecycle, including needs assessments, strategic planning, and impact evaluations.
We can also save your district time and money through the Illinois Learning Technology Purchasing Program (ILTPP) and its pre-negotiated purchasing contracts. Membership is free and open to all Illinois K-12 education institutions.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation Services
Free and low-cost services to help districts learn about the latest edtech solutions and make connections to leading vendor partners.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation Resources
Reports, best practices, and strategies for assessing and meeting your district’s technology needs.
3D Printing Resources
Technology Integration is fundamental for an effective digital learning experience, here’s an Infographic with 8 digital skills every teacher needs to know along side with the best programs to support them!
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation Videos
Overcome the funding cliff
Identify your needs and plan for the future.
Leverage traditional resources and work to identify new resources over time as grants change year over year. This process provides stability for initiatives.
All things SOPPA Q&A (05/10/2022)
20220510 All Things SOPPA Live Q&A – May 10, 2022
More information at https://ltcillinois.org/services/ispa
Slide Deck at http://bit.ly/LTC_ATS
Next Q&A May 24 at 2:00 pm
Cybersecurity for schools
Presenters: Brandon Wright, Miller, Tracy Braun, Funk, and Miller
Deep dive into the new IL standards
In this ‘Webinar Clip’ Eric discusses the new CS standards for the state of Illinois in detail!
For the full webinar visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAaWH…
Slides:http://bit.ly/santoscompsci
See slides for clickable links to resources mentioned in this video
One size does not fit all
Readily Available Resources to Support UDL
LTC Professional Learning and Support
Learn more about the Learning Technology Center of Illinois!
https://ltcillinois.org
LTC Administrator Academies
Did you know the LTC holds Administrator Academies around the state of Illinois?
To set up or join an AA PD event, visit https://ltcillinois.org/events/servic… or reach out to support@ltcillinois.org
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation Events
Google Certified Coach Cohort | Fall-Spring 2023
Are you an instructional coach looking to deepen your expertise and grow professionally? If so, the Google Certified Coach Mentor program is for you! This program empowers instructional coaches to drive impactful technology use in their schools using Google’s structured, year-long curriculum and research-based 5-step coaching model.
AI in Education: Applications and Policies
Now that you have learned about the basics of AI in educations, let’s have a conversation about how you are using it to simplify or enhance your workflow. We’ll also save time to discuss how your district is implementing AI use policies, as well as what considerations and concerns are informing those policies at this stage.
Learn more about technology planning, procurement, and evaluation
Recent blog posts highlighting best practices and planning considerations for the entire digital lifecycle.
4 Ways to Harness AI-Powered Learning with ILTPP Vendor Partners
Keeping up with the latest AI-powered solutions can feel overwhelming. Here are four trusted ILTPP Vendor Partners you can turn to when your district wants to harness AI to unleash creativity, enhance assessments, and more.
Discover AI’s Present & Future in Education @ IETC 2023
There is a lot of buzz around AI right now – especially in the K-12 education community. At IETC 2023, you can cut through the buzz and start a conversation toward developing successful AI policies
Technology and Funding after the Pandemic
As stimulus funding begins to taper off, districts must prepare to financially support their tech-powered learning environment for the long term. Here are several key considerations every K-12 leader needs to take into account while
