“Keeping it real with real educators” – Takeaways from IETC 2021 The 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, including two nationally-recognized keynotes and access to post-conference resources.
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 all happening at IETC 2021 – and you’re invited! Learn more about what to expect in our conference preview!
NOW 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!
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 the year you share your voice by submitting a proposal for IETC!
“A New Outlook” – Takeaways from the Remote Learning Conference Back 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, with educators from around the Prairie State gathering to share their hard-earned knowledge from the past year of distance learning.
Achieving SOPPA Compliance with Reasonable Security Practices The Learning Technology Center selected 43 security best practices that all districts should implement to comply with new SOPPA legislation.
IETC Merges with LTC Previously a stand-alone conference without a single organizational lead, IETC will join the LTC as part of our diverse professional learning offerings.
Week in Review This week in review: LTC EdTech Office Hours, Online Learning Resource Database, and new videos, handouts, and podcasts.
LTC Updates – Coronavirus The 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 are facing in their own community, including preparation for remote learning.
Girls Who Code The Learning Technology Center of Illinois has partnered with Girls Who Code (GWC) to bring free computer science learning opportunities to our community. Girls Who Code Clubs are FREE after-school programs for 6th-12th grade girls to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use computer science to change the world.
Computer ScienceBring 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 SciencePromoting #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 ScienceThe 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