Learning Technology Center

For K-12 institutions, creating and maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture can be a substantial challenge ?? With the LTC’s free CyberGuide, technology leaders and institutional stakeholders can strategically bring their cybersecurity policies and procedures up to par, with step-by-step guidance on: ? Risk assessment and auditing ? Professional development ? Incident response and disaster recovery planning ? Recommendations for upgrading network security, content filtering, and more ?? DOWNLOAD NOW | https://lnkd.in/dEQFzeRj

Data privacy and school law updates – stay on top of both before 2025 arrives with these FREE webinars coming up in December: ?? 12/2 | Streamline Data Privacy Management with the LTC’s New SDPC Add-On (TEC) ??? 12/17 | School Law Update: Technology Law Trends and Insights for 2025 ?? Earn 1 PD hour for watching live https://lnkd.in/gAxkuJPD

Big innovations start from small seeds, so we are honored to award our inaugural Mini Grants to these four grassroots edtech projects packed with potential ?? ??? 3D printing in a rural district ?? Bridging generations through coding and tech literacy ?? Renewable energy projects in grade 3-5 ?? Enhancing digital creativity and job-ready learning Learn more about all of this year’s grant winning projects ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/ggkS9CvU

Cyber Monday, meet cybersecurity! And a limited-time offer - $5 off every SecurED Schools (January 28, online) registration ??? Save a byte while discovering innovative cybersecurity and data privacy strategies – all geared toward your K-12 environment’s unique goals and constraints. ?? Use discount code P@ssword123 (but not as your actual password, obviously). Valid only on December 2. ?? https://lnkd.in/gjtKz4pa

Turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing? More than a big meal, Illinois educators are thankful for their favorite edtech tools ?? Canva, Kahoot, and even a good old #2 pencil – fill your plate with gratitude for these tools and more on this month’s One-to-One podcast ??? ?? Subscribe now on your favorite podcatcher ?? https://lnkd.in/gak2Stup

Innovating with a vision – that’s a common accomplishment among all LTC Award winners. This year’s winners continue that rich tradition, making learning more engaging and accessible for their students along the way ?? Congratulations to this year’s winning projects, including: ?? Multi-district connectivity initiative ? Drone soccer program ?? A dependable vendor partner ?? https://lnkd.in/gF3yk73c

That’s all, folks ?? Thank you so much for attending #IETC2024! We cannot wait to see the many ways you use what you’ve learned to unlock success for your students ?? Next steps as you head home: ?? Over the next few days, keep an eye on your email for instructions on receiving all of your accumulated PD credit ?? Save the date for IETC 2025, happening right here in Springfield November 12-14, 2025

That’s all, folks ?? Thank you so much for attending #IETC2024! We cannot wait to see the many ways you use what you’ve learned to unlock success for your students ?? Next steps as you head home: ?? Over the next few days, keep an eye on your email for instructions on receiving all of your accumulated PD credit ?? Save the date for IETC 2025, happening right here in Springfield November 12-14, 2025

An extra special thank you to our #IETC2024 special sponsors and everything they’ve contributed to make this year’s conference a prosperous, uplifting space ↗? ?? Women in Technology Sponsors | ByteSpeed, Learning Blade, LEGO Education ?? Audio Sponsors | Lightspeed Technologies X https://lnkd.in/gHmaaZ4R

This year’s #IETC2024 experience wouldn’t be possible without our Silver Sponsors - Trafera, Teq & ChalkTalk ?? Thank you to you all for supporting Illinois’ thriving edtech community, this week and throughout the year. ?? https://lnkd.in/gHmaaZ4R