Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
Author, brain research expert, consultant, trainer, and teacher LaVonna Roth shares her thoughts on culture and climate in our schools. LaVonna also shares some hands-on minds-on ideas to use during remote learning activities. Learn how LaVonna’s ideas can help educators stretch their comfort zones and recognize the value that each of us can bring to the world.
Already thinking back-to-school? Don’t wait until the bell rings to start learning. Start collaborating digitally, optimizing your Calendar settings, and sending templated emails now with these new online courses.
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
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Microcredentials: A New Frontier in Professional Learning
The old “sit-and-get” method of professional development isn’t suited to the needs of today’s educators. Microcredentials are the solution because they offer teachers greater agency while growing their mastery of classroom-ready skills.
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
Still have a little room left in your vacation-bound suitcase? Why not slip in an edtech book so that you can continue growing while you soak up some well-earned rest and relaxation. These 7 books
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
Accessibility
3 Ways You Can Add Digital Accessibility to Your Classroom Today
As 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
AccessibilityLegal Issues
Illinois’ New Digital Accessibility Law – What Education Leaders Need to Know about HB 26
Effective August 1, 2022, HB 26 requires 3rd party curriculum content to achieve Level AA accessibility conformity, as outlined in the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (W3C WCAG). Learn more about these
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
AccessibilitySpecial Education
3 Tips for Making Digital Learning More Accessible
While digital learning has opened new opportunities for students to grow, not all students can engage with digital content by default. These 3 tips can help you make your digital learning content more accessible to
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
Professional Learning
Return to the Classroom with New LTC Online Courses
To kick off the back-to-school season, we’ve just launched an assortment of new online courses on Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and more. We’ve also refreshed several previous favorites, so now’s a great time to check
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
New TeacherProfessional Learning
Jump Start your Professional Learning with a FREE LTC Online Course
No matter how you look at it, today’s educators are busy people. The LTC understands this dilemma, which is why we offer a variety of free, self-paced online courses covering topics from Google Forms and
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
Professional Learning
New Online Course: Keep It All Together with OneNote
Are you looking for an innovative way to enhance student note-taking capabilities? OneNote from Microsoft can make that happen. Sign up for this free, self-paced online course to learn about this versatile app and all
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
Computer LiteracyGoogle DocsProfessional Learning
New Online Courses: Meet & Docs
We’ve added 2 new free courses to our Online Course catalog: Google Meet & Google Docs! Read more and register today!
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
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Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
Matt designs, develops, and evaluates the LTC’s digital professional learning, including working with subject matter experts to create learning objectives, conducting needs assessments, and delivering interactive online PD opportunities.
Three Perspectives: Supporting Technology Integration to Enhance Student Engagement
Individual devices and apps alone cannot generate novel student engagement. It takes the effort of teachers, coaches, and administrators working in tandem to allow technology to bring out the best in students. See how in
Ami Engel
Executive Director of Innovation and Science, Community Unit School District 300
Information Technology ManagementLeadershipTechnology Policies and Leadership
Holly Pantle on the Role of Libraries and Technology
Holly Pantle is the incoming Technology Director for the Charleston (IL) school district. In this episode, Holly discusses the changing role of the Library Information Specialist, how she has supported students and teachers during remote
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
LeadershipOnline & Blended Learning
Podcast: Transitioning to Remote Learning with Mike Lubelfeld
Mike Lubelfeld discusses his district’s transition from in-person learning to e-learning and then to remote learning. In this candid interview, Mike talks about the things that went well, the things they could have done better,
Matt Jacobson
Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center