Micro-credentialMicrocredentials: A New Frontier in Professional LearningThe 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
Learning SpacesNew TeacherProfessional LearningSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)7 EdTech Books to Add to your Summer Reading ListStill 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
Accessibility3 Ways You Can Add Digital Accessibility to Your Classroom TodayAs 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 IssuesIllinois’ New Digital Accessibility Law – What Education Leaders Need to Know about HB 26Effective 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 Education3 Tips for Making Digital Learning More AccessibleWhile 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 LearningReturn to the Classroom with New LTC Online CoursesTo 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 LearningJump Start your Professional Learning with a FREE LTC Online CourseNo 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 LearningNew Online Course: Keep It All Together with OneNoteAre 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 LearningNew Online Courses: Meet & DocsWe’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
Professional LearningFall Online Courses Are Open!We are expanding our popular online course catalog to include new interactive self-paced video-based lessons that you can complete on your own schedule. Matt Jacobson Online Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center
Online & Blended LearningReflecting on a Year of Digital Learning on Digital Learning Day 2021The nature of digital learning has changed a lot over the past year. To celebrate Digital Learning Day 2021, we spoke to education stakeholders across Illinois and heard their perspectives on digital learning – both Sam Fishel Digital Content Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Online & Blended LearningSpecial EducationSpecial Education During Remote Learning – Insights from Today’s EducatorsMany educators in the field today can attest to the challenges of facilitating remote learning. However, special education teachers in particular have faced a steep learning curve when it comes to planning and carrying out Sam Fishel Digital Content Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Online & Blended LearningSave Time on Instruction with free Google Chrome Extensionshese twelve Google extensions will help educators save time, deliver their lessons, and ensure students learn no matter where their classrooms are or how they’re instructing this year. Holly Kelly Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
