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.
Discover how seamlessly you can weave fundamental computer science concepts into any subject, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills across your curriculum. Through exciting, hands-on maker projects, you’ll master the intuitive world of block-based coding – imagine bringing ideas to life by simply snapping together digital blocks!
This hands-on workshop is designed for teachers of all grade levels who are interested in exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Participants will learn about the basics of AI, including its different types and applications. They will also explore how AI can be used to support teaching and learning, such as for personalized learning, adaptive assessments, and content creation.
Check out the LTC Blog for tech tips, timely updates, and insights into harnessing educational technology
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.
The printing press, the internet, and smartphones all transformed what it means to teach and learn. Was that change inevitable? And does AI’s arrival foreshadow it becoming a centerpiece of education?
