Technology Policies and LeadershipSchool Law Update: Top Tech Issues for the 2022-23 School YearHey, school administrators! The new school year is just around the corner, making now a great time to brush up on some of the legal issues facing education and technology right now. Check out this Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
AR/VRNetworkingProfessional LearningRobotics“Keeping it real with real educators” – Takeaways from IETC 2021The 28th annual Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) wrapped up on November 19 after three days packed with exploring edtech’s latest integration strategies and best practices. Read up on highlights from this year’s conference, Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Harness EdTech’s Renewed Potential at IETC 2021!In just under a month, educators and technology leaders from across Illinois will gather together to learn and explore while forming the connections that allow our statewide edtech community to flourish year after year. It’s Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Professional LearningNOW OPEN – IETC 2021 Early Bird Registration!The future of edtech is here. Now’s your chance to harness technology’s renewed classroom potential by learning from and networking with your peers at IETC 2021. Register today to take advantage of early bird pricing! Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Request for Proposals – Share your Voice at IETC 2021!The 28th annual Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) is on its way, bringing with it an immersive hybrid experience geared toward the professional learning needs of all educators, IT staff, and administrators. Make 2021 Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
“A New Outlook” – Takeaways from the Remote Learning ConferenceBack on Friday, January 15, the Learning Technology Center wrapped up a first-of-its-kind conference centered on education’s most recent evolution. The Remote Learning Conference marked a major leap forward for collaboration in Illinois’ edtech community, Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
CybersecuritySOPPAAchieving SOPPA Compliance with Reasonable Security PracticesThe Learning Technology Center selected 43 security best practices that all districts should implement to comply with new SOPPA legislation. Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
IETC Merges with LTCPreviously a stand-alone conference without a single organizational lead, IETC will join the LTC as part of our diverse professional learning offerings. Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Week in ReviewThis week in review: LTC EdTech Office Hours, Online Learning Resource Database, and new videos, handouts, and podcasts. Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
LTC Updates – CoronavirusThe Learning Technology Center is committed to remaining open as we support Illinois school districts, staff, and students. First and foremost, this decision is based on the understanding of what school system leaders and staff Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Classroom IntegrationCode.orgComputer Science (CS)Bring Computer Science to Your Students with Code.org Trainings & Free CurriculaRight now, computing is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. But in order for today’s students to make the leap into the field, their teachers must lay the right groundwork. Code.org’s Brian Bates Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center
Computer Science (CS)Promoting #CSforSocialJustice During Computer Science Education Week 2020In recognition of this year’s renewed focus on social justice, Computer Science Education Week 2020 has centered its annual celebration of computer science learning on helping students build a more just society using their CS Sam Fishel Digital Content Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Computer Science (CS)The LTC joins Code.org as the newest Regional PartnerThe Learning Technology Center (LTC) is proud to announce a partnership with the non-profit organization Code.org to bring computer science to Illinois educators through professional development events, support, and advocacy. Christina Ronquest Senior Manager of Projects and Initiatives, Learning Technology Center
