About Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly is a Human-Centered Technology Specialist for the Learning Technology Center. In partnership with ROE 9 and the Illinois State Board of Education’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Hubs, Holly assists educators throughout the state in addressing digital responsibility, fostering positive online behaviors, and enhancing social-emotional skills among students.
Holly is passionate about helping educators feel more confident, creative in their instruction, and motivated and excited to use technology with their students. Holly is a 15-year veteran of the education field, which has included stints as a secondary-level English teacher and a high school library media specialist. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College in Providence, RI, a master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL, and certified teacher and counselor credentials. She holds further professional certifications, including as a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Google Certified Educator, and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE).
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Contact Information
- Email: hkelly@ltcillinois.org
- Phone: 217-402-2827
Holly’s Upcoming Events
Essential Digital Literacy for Teachers and Librarians
In today’s evolving digital landscape, educators and librarians must understand various literacies to effectively support and guide their students. From general media literacy to understanding AI, this spectrum of essential knowledge is expanding, making it crucial for teachers to stay informed and adept in these areas.
Join us as we delve into the critical literacies that every modern educator needs to understand.
AI as your Teaching Superpower
Join us to discover the power of artificial intelligence and how it can enhance your daily teaching workflow. You don’t need a cape or mask to unlock these powers, either – all you need is some curiosity to unlock strategies for automating repetitive tasks and developing engaging teaching content.
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