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
Computer LiteracyComputer Science (CS)Screen-Free CS Activities for your K-5 ClassroomLooking for screen-free ways to get your students interested in computer science? Try out these FREE resources in your K-5 classroom! Sarah Phelps Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Computer LiteracyComputer Science (CS)K-8 Books to Spark a Lifelong Passion for CS LearningComputer Science Education Week 2022 is here! Let’s celebrate with a few books you can use to get your K-8 students interested in coding and more without needing to pick up a computer. Sarah Phelps Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Classroom IntegrationNetworkingProfessional LearningTechnology InfrastructureDiscover New Possibilities @ IETC 2022New location, new events, and limitless new possibilities – that’s what’s in store for IETC 2022. Discover fresh ways to support classroom integration, develop robust technology environments, and harness edtech’s full potential during 3 keynotes, LTC Staff Statewide Team, Learning Technology Center
