Free and low-cost professional learning and services for K-12 districts, educators, and technology leaders.
The Learning Technology Center is a statewide program that supports all public K-12 districts, schools, and educators through technology initiatives, services, and professional learning opportunities. Our goal is to maximize school districts’ access to technology and enhance districts’ use of technology to improve educational opportunities for the students of Illinois.
Professional development events and training that focus on educational technology trends and best practices. From self-paced to interactive workshops, educators learn practical skills and integration strategies they can implement in the classroom immediately.
Services designed specifically for the needs of K12 schools, including consulting, technology and cybersecurity audits, an edtech purchasing cooperative, and more.
Free downloadable lesson plans, reports, legal briefs, and how-to guides curated to help teachers, coaches, administrators, and library media specialists streamline their workflow and inform their decision-making.
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Find the perfect PD opportunity for you or your district. Educators will learn, connect, and grow using technology tools that empower educational change with hundreds of options each year for professional growth.
In this self-paced course developed by ISTE, learn to identify the various AI types, hear about AI technologies on the horizon, and make AI concrete and accessible for you and your students by building your own tools.
The use of drones is rapidly expanding across various industries, presenting new and exciting opportunities for students to engage in STEM learning and develop skills relevant to the future workforce. This hands-on workshop will explore how codeable drones can be seamlessly integrated into the classroom to foster coding skills, spark an interest in STEM, and prepare students for future tech-powered work opportunities.
Join us for an engaging session that will take you through a brief history of AI, highlighting its evolution and current advancements, particularly in generative AI. We’ll delve into the concept of AI literacy, providing foundational knowledge and practical strategies for integrating AI into your educational practice. Discover the implications of AI for education, and embark on this exciting journey to understand and leverage AI, making a significant leap in your educational approach.
Check out the LTC Blog for tech tips, timely updates, and insights into harnessing educational technology
Digital balance starts at home. Educators can kickstart those conversations with this toolkit, which examines the roots of digital dependency and provides actionable strategies for parents.
Congratulations to this year’s contest winner from southern Illinois, who blended creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to design this unique tribute to a State Fair icon.
Why wait? Instant feedback is a reality in today’s classrooms − and it can transform learning into an active, student-driven experience. A digital trailblazer explains how and explores AI’s impact on academic integrity.
