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Digital Literacy & Citizenship

Articles and events on building students’ computer and digital literacy skills, from foundational curriculum integration and library media specialist networking to online safety and media evaluation.

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Legislative Brief: AI Cyberbullying and Digital Replicas (HB 3851)

This legislative brief summarizes HB 3851, which expands the Illinois definition of cyberbullying to include AI-generated digital replicas, and outlines what districts should update in their bullying prevention policies for the 2026-2027 school year.

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AI Toolkit

A curated, practical collection of AI guidance, frameworks, sample policies, lessons, tools, and professional learning for Illinois K-12 policy makers, district leaders, and teachers.

Guidance · Resource Collections
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Sample AI Readiness Communications

Adaptable communication templates to help K–12 districts explain AI use to families, staff, students, board members, and vendors. Includes sample letters, FAQs, staff memos, student agreements, vendor questions, and incident-response messages to customize for local…

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Office Hours with a vCISO

Oct 30, 2026 Online Free

Building and maintaining our schools' cybersecurity is an ongoing conversation. Now's your chance to ask questions and hear fresh perspectives that bolster your cybersecurity awareness.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Office Hours with a vCISO

Oct 22, 2026 Online Free

Building and maintaining our schools' cybersecurity is an ongoing conversation. Now's your chance to ask questions and hear fresh perspectives that bolster your cybersecurity awareness.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Office Hours with a vCISO

Oct 6, 2026 Online Free

Building and maintaining our schools' cybersecurity is an ongoing conversation. Now's your chance to ask questions and hear fresh perspectives that bolster your cybersecurity awareness.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Office Hours with a vCISO

Oct 13, 2026 Online Free

Building and maintaining our schools' cybersecurity is an ongoing conversation. Now's your chance to ask questions and hear fresh perspectives that bolster your cybersecurity awareness.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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Computational Thinking: The Power Code for Great Thinkers

Sep 30, 2026 Online Free

What is computational thinking? Why is it important?

Computer Science & STEM
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Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Dec 15, 2026 Online Free

Looking to connect with fellow library media specialists and grow your professional learning network?

Leadership & Capacity Building
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Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Nov 10, 2026 Online Free

Looking to connect with fellow library media specialists and grow your professional learning network?

Leadership & Capacity Building
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Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Jan 20, 2027 Online Free

Looking to connect with fellow library media specialists and grow your professional learning network?

Leadership & Capacity Building
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Don’t Add, Blend! Infuse CS and Literacy into What You Already Teach!

Oct 30, 2026 Joliet, IL $25

Integrating computer science concepts and digital literacy into the curriculum shouldn’t feel like adding "one more thing" to an already packed school day.

Computer Science & STEM
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Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Oct 13, 2026 Online Free

Looking to connect with fellow library media specialists and grow your professional learning network?

Leadership & Capacity Building
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Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Sep 22, 2026 Online Free

Looking to connect with fellow library media specialists and grow your professional learning network?

Leadership & Capacity Building
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Literacy – the Original Code: Cracking the K-8 Curriculum

Jun 10, 2026 Sterling, IL $25

What if the secret to mastering Computer Science (CS) wasn’t hidden in a screen or behind fancy terminology—but was already living inside your favorite classroom read-aloud?

Computer Science & STEM
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Navigating Digital Waters: From Well-Being to Thriving

Jun 8, 2026 Online Free

As schools begin to address the ongoing student mental health crisis, educators can do more to foster well-being in their classroom - especially around technology habits and use. Join us as we explore practical strategies…

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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Future-Proof Schools

Jul 14, 2026 East Moline, IL Free

The Future-Proof Schools Summit is a one-day professional learning experience designed to equip educators for a dynamic, digital world.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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Celebrating CS Ed Week with Code.org’s Hour of AI

Dec 2, 2025 Online Free

For over a decade, we've celebrated CS Ed Week with an Hour of Code. This year, we're adding to our annual celebration with a new Code.org hour for students - Hour of AI!

Artificial Intelligence
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Digital Resources for Real-World Skills with EVERFI

Oct 21, 2025 Online Free

Today’s learners need real world skills like managing money, exploring careers, and navigating wellness. Tune in to discover free resources for bringing these crucial topics to life.

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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September 8, 2025

From Safety to Success: Building Digital Citizens

Digital citizenship isn’t a one-time lesson; it’s a lifelong skillset that helps students think critically, communicate responsibly, and shape a digital footprint they’ll be proud to carry into the future.

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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April 16, 2025

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
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December 8, 2022 5 min read

Screen-Free CS Activities for your K-5 Classroom

Looking for screen-free ways to get your students interested in computer science? Try out these FREE resources in your K-5 classroom!

Computer Science & STEM
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December 6, 2022 5 min read

K-8 Books to Spark a Lifelong Passion for CS Learning

Computer Science Education Week 2022 is here! Let's celebrate with a few books you can use to get your K-8 students interested in coding and more without needing to pick…

Computer Science & STEM
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April 27, 2022 7 min read

Share What Works in Digital Literacy @ #DigLitCon

Mark your calendars! The LTC-hosted Digital Literacy Conference is returning this fall, offering teachers, administrators, technology coaches, and library media specialists a focused opportunity to discover what works in digital…

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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January 6, 2022

Pack your Bags for these 2022 Education Conferences!

Whether in-person or virtual, conferences are a great way to network with fellow educators and learn a lot about the latest education developments and best practices. There are numerous education…

Leadership & Capacity Building
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November 29, 2021

Embrace Enhanced Security & Accessibility with New Google Classroom & YouTube Updates

As we roll through the final months of 2021, Google continues to put out fresh updates that can help your classroom hit the ground running next semester. Read all about…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
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March 15, 2021 8 min read

Charting a New Frontier in Literacy at #DigLitCon

Digital literacy has been on the tip of the tongue for many educators recently. This summer's Digital Literacy Conference will help further that discourse and help educators chart a course…

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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February 9, 2021 8 min read

5 Things Students Should Do to Stay Safe and Secure Online

Today is Safer Internet Day, an occasion to recommit to best practices for protecting digital identity. In the spirit of this important celebration, we're featuring a special collection of resources…

Digital Literacy & Wellness
Blog Post
October 27, 2020 10 min read

Building on Digital Citizenship Week 2020

Digital Citizenship Week 2020 may have come and passed, but that doesn’t mean that your students have missed out on an opportunity to grow their 21st century skillset. Check out…

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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September 13, 2020 4 min read

New Online Courses: Meet & Docs

We've added 2 new free courses to our Online Course catalog: Google Meet & Google Docs! Read more and register today!

Online Courses
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October 17, 2019 5 min read

Digital Citizenship Resources for Every Classroom

Today’s students have access to more information than ever before. Many students enter the data-rich world with few skills to manage the myriad of opportunities and pitfalls they might encounter.…

Digital Literacy & Wellness
Blog Post
October 4, 2019 5 min read

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

It is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year the theme is "Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” Learn 5 ways we can all take collective responsibility and protect ourselves.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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May 29, 2019 3 min read

Tech Check: Get Your Digital Life Organized

Get ready for summer, by checking in on your digital life!

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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November 7, 2018 5 min read

What is media literacy and why should you teach it in your classroom?

How many advertisements do you come across in one day- ten, fifty, hundreds, thousands? How can you teach your students to navigate this stream of information effectively?

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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October 31, 2018 3 min read

Digital Citizenship Week Recap

Bring digital citizenship to your classroom with these resources!

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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October 19, 2018 3 min read

3 Great Resources to Teach Digital Citizenship

Three websites that can help you, as an educator, prepare your students to be good digital citizens.

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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October 19, 2018 2 min read

Encourage Digital Media Literacy with Listenwise and Allsides

An important aspect of digital citizenship is learning how to decipher what is quality sourced information, and what is not.

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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October 18, 2018 3 min read

What Does Your Tattoo Say About You?

Do you have a tattoo?  What’s the story behind it?  What does it say about who you are? The term “digital footprint” is well known and represents what trace of…

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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October 17, 2018 3 min read

Happy Digital Citizens Week!

These are outstanding, ready-to-use resources and lessons to help you get the most out Digital Citizens Week with your tween and teen students.

Digital Literacy & Wellness
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October 16, 2018 3 min read

Google Wants Your Students to Be Internet Awesome!

How can we, as educators, help students navigate online situations properly? One option comes from Google’s Be Internet Awesome Digital Citizenship and Safety Curriculum.

Digital Literacy & Wellness