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…context of their own life, including what is fair and unfair. This guide also includes useful links to further lessons on the topic, from Edutopia, Teaching Tolerance, and more. Teaching Social Justice in High School As they grow toward adulthood, many high school students begin to make their voice heard on issues that matter to them. This resource guide from Anthony Salciccioli can help foster that voice by teaching students to listen critically, with a spirit of openness…

…a Google Certified Educator Google Educator certifications are among the most popular educator credentials today. But how exactly do you become “Google Educator Certified”? What sort of tests do you need to take and how can you prepare for the certification process? You’ll find those answers and more in this handy guide to becoming Google Educator Certified. Resources and Reminders for 2021 License Renewal The Illinois State Board of Education opened the window for this year’s teacher license…

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 15, 2020 — The Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) is proud to announce its recent acceptance into the Google Cloud Partner Program. Through this program, the LTC will receive access to early-adopter information, priority access to new services, staff training, and further partnership opportunities. These benefits will be leveraged to support the 85% of Illinois school districts that utilize Google products to support student learning and district operations. “We’re very excited to join Google…

…along with guest Jillian Pettenuzzo, a guidance counselor at St. Francis High School, focus on how parents and caregivers can “control the controllables” for their families during remote and hybrid learning. The episode gives many practical and realistic strategies and resources, all of which can be quickly referenced in the episode’s companion resources (list or infographic). Day 2 – SPARK Parent Podcast Episode 4: “The Importance of Reading During Remote Learning” Are you already starting to worry about…

…the activity. Below I have created five how-to videos on tools that I believe can help the learning continue for our students. Nicole Zumpano of the LTC has also put together a terrific Planning to Close Guide; it is worth your time to check it out. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the LTC for assistance! Tools for Remote Learning Hangouts Meet and Classroom Together for Remote Learning Bring the power of Hangouts Meet…

…to these and other common questions in this handy guide to becoming Google Educator Certified. Why Earn Google Educator Certifications? There are plenty of great reasons to seek out Google Educator certifications. First and foremost, there’s inherent value in sharpening your craft. New and veteran teachers alike need to continuously learn to stay at the top of their game, and Google Educator certifications are one way to make that learning both streamlined and productive. Along the same lines,…

…collects student data. This guide will help familiarize teachers of all grade levels and content areas with SOPPA, as well as a few actionable steps they can take to help their district attain SOPPA compliance. What is SOPPA? In short, the Student Online Privacy and Protection Act (SOPPA) is a set of legislative requirements instituted by the State of Illinois for the purpose of creating and maintaining statewide standards for the maintenance and collection of student data. To…

…understandable for all learners. The following steps are a great starting point and can be easily incorporated into your lesson planning process. Bonus: The following tips can also help your classroom’s online learning practices conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines provide a wide range of recommendations for making online content more accessible, making them a great resource for educators interested in supporting their new methods with expert-backed best practices. Add Alt Text While…

…a software engineer in the US Navy – including her work on one of the first modern computers, the Mark I. The author has also created a curriculum guide and discussion guide for this book, making it a perfect focal point for a unit or one-off lesson on the history of computer science. How to Code a Sandcastle Josh Funk | Grade K-3 Written in partnership with the nonprofit Girls Who Code, this lively and brightly-illustrated picture book…

…that serves as a great addition to a college application or resume. The exam is currently only available in English. Here are some training materials that will ensure your students are well equipped to tackle the exam: Review our Exam Guide for a sneak peek of what could be covered in the certification. Reviewing the guide will help identify areas of strength and opportunity for your students. Use our free Applied Digital Skills curriculum, a Grow with Google program, which comes…