Linda DeYounge - Learning Technology Center

Linda DeYounge

Linda DeYounge

Program Manager of Online Learning

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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.

Certifications

Asana Workflow Specialist

Canva AI in the Classroom

Canva Essentials

Canva Teacher Essentials

Google Certified Educator Level 1 (Fundamentals)

MagicSchool AI Certified Trainer

MagicSchool AI Pioneer

MagicSchool for Educators Level 3

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Explore Linda’s Work

See how Linda designs engaging online professional learning for educators and administrators, and explore opportunities to learn, collaborate, and connect with her.

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3D Printing 101: A Starter Guide for Schools

September 22, 2025

3D Printing 101: A Starter Guide for Schools

Which model should you buy? What software will students use? And how do you keep your 3D printer from becoming yet another pricey gadget collecting dust? An expert offers a…

Computer Science & STEM

AI How and Why: Avoiding AI Plagiarism at School

June 18, 2025 8 min read

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…

Artificial Intelligence

AI Tour Guides and Student Projects

October 15, 2025

AI Tour Guides and Student Projects

AI in the classroom doesn’t have to be intimidating. Our guest highlights how AI-guided virtual field trips and project-based assessments can help students create, explore, and think in fresh ways.

Artificial Intelligence

Critical Optimism with Digital Thriving

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…

Digital Literacy & Wellness

Cybersecurity and the Day the Internet Died

January 15, 2025

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…

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Developing Human and AI Intelligence with Matt Miller

December 11, 2024

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…

Artificial Intelligence

Digital Literacy for Littles

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 Literacy & Wellness

Edtech I’m Thankful for @ IETC 2025

November 18, 2025

Edtech I’m Thankful for @ IETC 2025

Our Thanksgiving tradition is back for a second helping! Hear shoutouts for the totally rad apps and resources that engage students, spark creativity, and make teaching just a little bit…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

EdTech I’m Thankful For with Our Listeners

November 21, 2024

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.

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Instant Student Feedback with AI

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…

Artificial Intelligence

Meet our Digital Content Partners

August 19, 2026 5 min read

Meet our Digital Content Partners

Get to know the teachers, coaches, and K-12 leaders leading this fall's webinars + a sneak peek at how they'll help you differentiate tech uses, design engaging PD, and create…

Leadership & Capacity Building

One-to-One Season Four Preview: Is edtech mostly useless?

August 18, 2026

One-to-One Season Four Preview: Is edtech mostly useless?

It started with a provocative article. Now, we're digging deep into the current edtech discourse during our upcoming season, with guest voices challenging us to critically appraise where classroom tech…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Service

Online Courses

Self-guided professional learning that supports educators’ use of digital tools for teaching and learning.

Free and Paid

Online Courses for Every New Year’s Resolution

January 16, 2025 8 min read

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.

Power-Up Book Study: EdTech Essentials in the Age of AI by Monica Burns

Sep 29 – Oct 31, 2025 Online $20

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…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Providing Access and Agency with UDL

February 20, 2025

Providing Access and Agency with UDL

What if every student had exactly what they needed to learn and thrive? Niel Albero from CAST joins us to discuss how technology can be a game-changer for inclusivity in…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Tech Treks: AI Magic in Canva

Nov 5, 2025 Online Free

If you already know your way around Canva, this workshop will help you climb to the next ridge. Canva’s AI-powered Magic Studio packs advanced tools for brainstorming, writing, image editing, and effortless design tweaks—perfect for…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Tech Treks: Editing with Video 2.0 in Canva

Tech Treks: Editing with Video 2.0 in Canva

Oct 6, 2026 Online Free

With the launch of Video 2.0, there's no better time to jump back in. Discover what's changed, including a brand-new interface, updated workflows, and powerful AI features that make crafting videos in Canva easier than…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

The Growing Case Against EdTech with Adam Sparks

September 16, 2026

The Growing Case Against EdTech with Adam Sparks

From a provocative headline to Senate hearings, pushback against edtech has recently gained steam. Writer Adam Sparks puts the shift in context and highlights how their claims feed emerging anti-screen…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

The Middle School Maker (Student Voices, Part 2)

The Middle School Maker (Student Voices, Part 2)

How does a broken shoe strap turn into a thriving small business? Hear how an Illinois 8th grader 3D printed his way to entrepreneurship with a little curiosity and a…

Computer Science & STEM

Service

Webinars

Explore live and on-demand webinars to grow your teaching toolkit and get hands-on with innovative tech tools.

Free

Young Designers at Work (Student Voices, Part 1)

Young Designers at Work (Student Voices, Part 1)

The next generation of makers and designers are current Illinois students. Hear how 3rd graders are using TinkerCAD and 4th graders are engineering adaptive and assistive devices in their classroom…

Computer Science & STEM

Services

Service

Online Courses

Self-guided professional learning that supports educators’ use of digital tools for teaching and learning.

Free and Paid

Service

Webinars

Explore live and on-demand webinars to grow your teaching toolkit and get hands-on with innovative tech tools.

Free

Events

Tech Treks: Editing with Video 2.0 in Canva

Tech Treks: Editing with Video 2.0 in Canva

Oct 6, 2026 Online Free

With the launch of Video 2.0, there's no better time to jump back in. Discover what's changed, including a brand-new interface, updated workflows, and powerful AI features that make crafting videos in Canva easier than…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Tech Treks: AI Magic in Canva

Nov 5, 2025 Online Free

If you already know your way around Canva, this workshop will help you climb to the next ridge. Canva’s AI-powered Magic Studio packs advanced tools for brainstorming, writing, image editing, and effortless design tweaks—perfect for…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Power-Up Book Study: EdTech Essentials in the Age of AI by Monica Burns

Sep 29 – Oct 31, 2025 Online $20

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…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Articles

The Growing Case Against EdTech with Adam Sparks

September 16, 2026

The Growing Case Against EdTech with Adam Sparks

From a provocative headline to Senate hearings, pushback against edtech has recently gained steam. Writer Adam Sparks puts the shift in context and highlights how their claims feed emerging anti-screen…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Meet our Digital Content Partners

August 19, 2026 5 min read

Meet our Digital Content Partners

Get to know the teachers, coaches, and K-12 leaders leading this fall's webinars + a sneak peek at how they'll help you differentiate tech uses, design engaging PD, and create…

Leadership & Capacity Building

One-to-One Season Four Preview: Is edtech mostly useless?

August 18, 2026

One-to-One Season Four Preview: Is edtech mostly useless?

It started with a provocative article. Now, we're digging deep into the current edtech discourse during our upcoming season, with guest voices challenging us to critically appraise where classroom tech…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

The Middle School Maker (Student Voices, Part 2)

The Middle School Maker (Student Voices, Part 2)

How does a broken shoe strap turn into a thriving small business? Hear how an Illinois 8th grader 3D printed his way to entrepreneurship with a little curiosity and a…

Computer Science & STEM

Young Designers at Work (Student Voices, Part 1)

Young Designers at Work (Student Voices, Part 1)

The next generation of makers and designers are current Illinois students. Hear how 3rd graders are using TinkerCAD and 4th graders are engineering adaptive and assistive devices in their classroom…

Computer Science & STEM

Edtech I’m Thankful for @ IETC 2025

November 18, 2025

Edtech I’m Thankful for @ IETC 2025

Our Thanksgiving tradition is back for a second helping! Hear shoutouts for the totally rad apps and resources that engage students, spark creativity, and make teaching just a little bit…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

AI Tour Guides and Student Projects

October 15, 2025

AI Tour Guides and Student Projects

AI in the classroom doesn’t have to be intimidating. Our guest highlights how AI-guided virtual field trips and project-based assessments can help students create, explore, and think in fresh ways.

Artificial Intelligence

3D Printing 101: A Starter Guide for Schools

September 22, 2025

3D Printing 101: A Starter Guide for Schools

Which model should you buy? What software will students use? And how do you keep your 3D printer from becoming yet another pricey gadget collecting dust? An expert offers a…

Computer Science & STEM

AI How and Why: Avoiding AI Plagiarism at School

June 18, 2025 8 min read

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…

Artificial Intelligence

Instant Student Feedback with AI

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…

Artificial Intelligence

Digital Literacy for Littles

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 Literacy & Wellness

Critical Optimism with Digital Thriving

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…

Digital Literacy & Wellness

Providing Access and Agency with UDL

February 20, 2025

Providing Access and Agency with UDL

What if every student had exactly what they needed to learn and thrive? Niel Albero from CAST joins us to discuss how technology can be a game-changer for inclusivity in…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

Online Courses for Every New Year’s Resolution

January 16, 2025 8 min read

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

January 15, 2025

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…

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Developing Human and AI Intelligence with Matt Miller

December 11, 2024

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…

Artificial Intelligence

EdTech I’m Thankful For with Our Listeners

November 21, 2024

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.

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy