Learning Resource Library

Resources created or curated by the LTC that address essential and relevant K-12 education and technology topics.

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Bozeman Science

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CSTA: Computer Science Teachers Association

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Career Exploration: Cybersecurity

An introduction to the careers of Cybersecurity and Information Technology.

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Coaching Digital Learning

From The Friday Institute, the “Coaching Digital Learning” MOOC (massive open online course) is offered several times a year.  This free course will deepen your understanding of what it takes to coach educators to integrate

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Connect Safely

Connect Safely resoures support the safe and responsible use of technology resources at all grade levels and includes printable guides on a wide variety of specific and special topics related to technology use in classroom

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7 Strategies Designed to Increase Student Engagement in Synchronous Online Discussions Using Video Conferencing

Dr. Catlin Tucker provides a number of ideas to help engage students in synchronous remote video lessons.

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CSAT – CIS Controls Self-Assessment Tool

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Family Online Safety Institute

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Digital Citizenship Curriculum, by Common Sense Education

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Essential Agreements for Online Learning

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Micorsoft’s Remote Learning Resources

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Apple’s Remote Learning Resources

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Google’s Teach from Anywhere

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Technology Integration Framework

This framework is versatile and easy to implement, with sections broken down by topic (such as assessment and digital citizenship) and difficulty level (ranging from basic to advanced). The core plan is device- and platform-agnostic

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Resources for Careers in EdTech

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2022 Work Environment, Satisfaction, and Benefits Report

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Instructional Technology Coach Funding

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LTC’s Copyright and Fair Use for Educators

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ISBE’s Computer Literacy: Knowledge and Skill Development Continuum

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ISBE’s Computer Science Courses and Assignability Recommendations

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ISBE’s Computer Science Resources

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Illinois Computer Science Standards

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Legislative Brief: Computer Science in Illinois

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Parent Guides from ConnectSafely

Student Privacy Compass

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SOPPA Introduction Video

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Student Data Privacy Laws

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Stop. Think. Connect. Cyber Threat Campaign

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Cyber Threats to K-12 Remote Learning

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Cybersecurity in the Classroom