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…That roadmap featured a cornucopia of exciting developments, including useful enhancements for Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center ChromebooksClassroom IntegrationGoogle Choosing the Right Chromebook for Schools and Districts Many schools in Illinois and around the US are interested in purchasing new Chromebooks. But which Chromebook model is best? Which model offers the best value? You’ll find answers and more in this guide to Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator |…

…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…

…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…

…for ROE #17 in Bloomington-Normal. In this episode, Lyons guides a discussion on the keys to SEL development, while providing parents and caregivers with the knowledge needed to model SEL skills in their home’s remote learning environment. This event was hosted by LTC SPARK as part of an ongoing parent-focused webinar series. For more information about SPARK, or to view other upcoming events, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ltc_SPARK). Podcasts Episode 7: Talking Toddlers…

…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…

…education and parenting? Check out her new book Busy Toddler’s Guide to Actual Parenting : From Their First No to Their First Day of School – and Everything in Between available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org, and BookDepository.com. More information about Susie, her work, and her books can also be found on her website. Podcasts Episode 7: Talking Toddlers with Susie Allison In this episode, host Colleen Kaplan sits down with Susie Allison, creator of the popular…

Now more than ever, technology has become an essential part of nearly every classroom. From teaching 21st century skills to teaching remotely, today’s edtech empowers educators to meet their students’ needs and guide them to deeper levels of engagement on a daily basis. But before a teacher can implement a new piece of educational technology, they must first feel confident in their own mastery of a device or platform. In many cases, educators at any grade level can…

…by data security professionals – Illinois schools can ease their way into SOPPA compliance during 2021 and beyond. Cybersecurity for Administrators and Educators This pair of online courses offer administrators and educators a focused look at today’s best practices for securing student data and more. These courses are free and self-guided, so participants can enroll at any time and complete course material at their own pace. All Things SOPPA Starting February 9, the LTC’s Chris Wherley will host…

…general guidelines to follow: Log out of internet browsers before searching (staying logged in can affect the results). Search (using quotation marks) full legal names, nicknames and usernames. Search Google Images with names/usernames. Use multiple browsers, such as Chrome, Bing, Yahoo, Safari and Firefox. Look beyond the first page of results. Go at least five pages deep until the name/username no longer appears. Take note of what kind of results appear (presentations/social media/images/etc.). Here’s an exercise I give…

…a major asset for students as they strive toward self-guided learning. But as Bates points out, teaching digital literacy is about more than preparing students for future academic pursuits. Fully-fledged digital literacy can also help students thrive in their digital interactions outside the classroom. “Every kid growing up today lives in a world of technology,” Bates explained, “in their free time, they’ll be asked to make decisions about what to believe on social media. Their future jobs will…