About Linda DeYounge
Linda DeYounge (she/her) serves as the Learning Technology Center’s Program Manager of Online Learning. She develops engaging synchronous and asynchronous online training opportunities for educators and administrators. She also provides coaching, consulting, and training services for schools developing online and blended learning activities for students and staff, including on a variety of Learning Management Systems.
Linda started her career as a high school English teacher and quickly found that she had a knack for educational technology and instructional design. Previously, she worked in the world of adult learning and LMS administration, designing online courses and experiences for ROE 4. Her background in design and teaching offer her a unique perspective on her work, where she strives to create visually and pedagogically impactful learning experiences for educators.
Contact Information
- Email: ldeyounge@ltcillinois.org
- Phone: 815-977-7616
Linda’s Upcoming Events
Power-Up Book Study: EdTech Essentials in the Age of AI by Monica Burns
Designed like a video game, this self-paced experience lets you level up by reading and completing hands-on challenges. Join in to earn up to 9 PD credits + learn directly from author during a capstone Q&A.
Related Blogs
AI How and Why: Avoiding AI Plagiarism at School
Academic integrity isn’t a new concern for teachers, but AI is making many think twice about plagiarism. Preventing it is challenging, but you can learn to avoid it, starting with more human-centered assignments.
Instant Student Feedback with AI
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.
Digital Literacy for Littles
Navigating the digital world with young kids isn’t easy, but it can start with something as simple as a song. Our guest walks us through helping PK-3 students build healthy, lasting digital habits.
Critical Optimism with Digital Thriving
What does it mean to thrive with technology? Explore how educators can push back on tech burnout and take control of their digital lives – all while remaining optimistic about tech’s place in learning.
Online Courses for Every New Year’s Resolution
New year, new goals! Get a fresh start on your commitment to read more, get organized, or build better tech boundaries with resolution-worthy online courses.
Cybersecurity and the Day the Internet Died
“We’ve been hacked. It’s bad.” Guest Emily Flach lived it as a K-12 tech director. Learn from her experiences + hear Eric Muckensturm’s strategies for safeguarding your school against evolving cyber threats.
Developing Human and AI Intelligence with Matt Miller
AI is here to stay. So, what’s next? Author and educator Matt Miller joins us to explore how AI is reshaping teaching right here, right now and remind us about keeping human connection at the
EdTech I’m Thankful For with Our Listeners
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’re handing over the mic and interviewing teachers, coaches, and technology leaders from across Illinois about the edtech tools they’re most thankful for.
