LTC Blog

How much will prices increase? How can your district keep tech costs down? Consider previous tariffs and how cooperative purchasing can help absorb the shock of price spikes.

Self-regulatory tech habits start in the classroom. These nine strategies can help you model intentional tech use and create spaces for meaningful offline connection.

Before jumping on the AI bandwagon, educators need to ask these questions to ensure this emerging technology helps—not hinders—student learning.

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 tech’s place in learning.

Purchasing computer equipment, furniture, instructional material, and more has never been so seamless. Try the ILTPP Marketplace to make quick work of your school’s shopping list.

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 the classroom.

No coach is an island. Stay connected to innovative strategies, impactful resources, and supportive peers through our monthly online networking group for tech-focused coaches.

January’s conference was packed with actionable cybersecurity insights. Here’s what we learned from this year’s conversation leaders – including K-12 tech leaders and national experts.

This up-and-coming sport fosters serious social skills and STEM career prep. Here’s how schools are using drone soccer to elevate hands-on learning – including a
pioneering Illinois program.

Schools need a comprehensive framework to keep up with emerging cyber threats. This free resource includes 48 recommended controls – all vetted and aligned with globally-recognized standards.

From responsive goal-setting to collaborative problem-solving, here’s how coaches make ongoing growth achievable for teachers and districts.

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.

“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 cyber threats.

ChromeOS has become a student device mainstay in numerous schools. See how one Illinois school fully transitioned to using ChromeOS and Chromebooks, with a focus on functionality and staff buy-in.

What’s ahead for the LTC in 2025? Our Executive Director shares his insights on edtech’s future and how the LTC is preparing to meet the evolving needs of Illinois schools.

Parents want to know how AI will impact their child’s learning. These strategies can help districts build trust and clear up misunderstandings as AI enters the classroom.

Deadlines for 2025’s Form 470 and Form 471 have been announced. Mark your calendars now and make plans to complete your application so that your funding request stays on track.

As 2024 comes to close, the funding that supports E-Rate is undergoing critical examination. Here are the latest updates on pending litigation and potential outcomes.

At the start of 2025, Illinois’ AI task force will release recommendations for use in multiple sectors – including education. Here’s how their recommendations may impact statewide guidance for AI use in schools.

CS is so much more than syntax or writing loops. Here are six reasons to keep CS in the educational conversation right now + how CS prepares students for an AI-powered workforce.