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Conference Schedule Explore the full agenda, featuring numerous sessions, workshops, and special events Home Attend Schedule Keynotes & Featured Events Exhibitors & Sponsors Present Register Home Attend Schedule Keynotes & Featured Events Exhibitors & Sponsors Present Register Menu Conference Schedule Join fellow teachers, coaches, technology directors, and K-12 leaders for three days of live, in-person learning that will spark your next edtech innovation. Register now to experience IETC with 700+ fellow educators, including three big-picture keynotes and special…

The use of drones is rapidly expanding across various industries, presenting new and exciting opportunities for students to engage in STEM learning and develop skills relevant to the future workforce. This hands-on workshop will explore how codeable drones can be seamlessly integrated into the classroom to foster coding skills, spark an interest in STEM, and prepare students for future tech-powered work opportunities. During this training, participants will: Discover the essentials of bringing drones into the classroom, including preparations,…

Embark on a journey to demystify the world of Artificial Intelligence in education. This introductory workshop will spark curiosity and address concerns about AI’s role in teaching and learning. We’ll explore the fundamentals of AI, its various applications in the classroom, and address the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Gain a balanced understanding of the potential benefits and challenges AI presents, empowering you to make informed decisions about its integration into your practice. Whether you’re an AI novice…

…tools can lighten the load for teachers and spark fresh ideas for lesson planning. But more than that, he reminds us that no matter how powerful AI becomes, human connection, creativity, and intelligence must remain at the heart of education. More than using any one tool, students must be able to adapt, analyze, and innovate – all skills that put their human intelligence to work. Interview Guests Matt Miller | Educator, Author of Ditch That Textbook and AI…

…integration strategies and best practices. Read up on highlights from this year’s conference, Tim McIlvain Executive Director, Learning Technology Center 12 Days of Resources for Parents and Caregivers During this holiday season, the SPARK program wants to offer you a gift – 12 great resources for facilitating successful remote learning in your home. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to check back daily for Colleen Kaplan Senior Customer Trainer for EDU and small business accounts, Microsoft 2021 Remote Learning…

…said breakout rooms. On the larger side, teachers in districts with the Teaching and Learning Upgrade or Education Plus can look forward to add-ons directly within their Classroom interface. These add-ons will provide immediate access to an assortment of popular digital education tools and apps – all without needing to navigate to a separate third-party website or app. Google plans to launch the add-on beta with modules from nine popular providers, including Edpuzzle, Kahoot!, Nearpod, Newsela, Adobe Spark…

…literacy front of mind for educators of all domains and grade levels. Today’s students need these new literacy skills in order to successfully locate, evaluate, interpret, and create information – both in and out of the classroom. In response to this need, we’ve created the Digital Literacy Conference to serve as the spark for innovative digital literacy education in Illinois. Over the course of this one-day virtual event, the Digital Literacy Conference will offer an assortment of presentations…

…serve as a spark for innovative digital literacy education across Illinois. Over the course of this one-day virtual event, the Digital Literacy Conference will offer an assortment of presentations focused on practical digital literacy pedagogy. These presentations will be separated into nine strands, ranging from computer literacy to digital resource ethics. Together, these strands will offer educators an opportunity to engage with the most important aspects of digital literacy in a single, content-rich gathering. At its core, the…

…many different aspects of the redesign process including budgeting, professional development provided, and lessons learned throughout their experiences. At the end of the day, attendees interacted with a panel of host school personnel. Each panel discussed the decision-making process and the fundamental reasons for changing their learning spaces. Attendees came away extremely impressed with both schools, and conversations sparked at how to build off the knowledge gained at the summit. The LTC would like to thank both Buffalo…

As drones continue to grow in both popularity and functionality, businesses are rapidly expanding their uses of unmanned aerial vehicles. At the same time, many schools are looking for fresh ways to teach students about coding and spark an interest in STEM learning. With codeable drones, schools can accomplish that goal while preparing students for the ever-changing workforce; all it takes is the right preparations and the right equipment. Come discover what it takes to bring drones into…