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…by: Kristi Connelly, Marketing & Communications Manager View Resource Solar Eclipse Observer’s Guides and Handouts Featuring: Guides for educators and families on what to watch for during the eclipse, created by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). Shared by: Sarah Phelps, CS & STEM Program Manager View Resource Eclipse Teaching Resource Collections Featuring: Even more eclipse-themed teaching resources, including videos and viewing guides, on Wakelet. Shared by: Patricia Ferris, Instructional Technology Coach | Jen Leban, Instructional Technology Coach…

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CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER 15, 2020 — The Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) is proud to announce its recent acceptance into the Google Cloud Partner Program. Through this program, the LTC will receive access to early-adopter information, priority access to new services, staff training, and further partnership opportunities. These benefits will be leveraged to support the 85% of Illinois school districts that utilize Google products to support student learning and district operations. “We’re very excited to join Google…

…group designs a hole. Thingiverse Education Dremel Digilab Education FlashForge 3D Printing Curriculum PolarCloud STEAMTrax Curriculum Kits ‘Learn by Layers’ 3D Printing Curriculum Tinkerine U Platform Makers Empire Makerbot Learning Collection Webinar: Explore a Thingiverse Education Project Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything   3D Printing Infographic Check out this infographic to learn the basics of the 3D printing process and creating an educational 3D printing workspace, as well as activities you can use to integrate 3D printing into…

Developed by the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition, this brief guide offers a framework for adapting media literacy into high school classrooms. In it, you will find media literacy definitions, rationale for teaching media literacy, and guiding principles for implementing media literacy into an existing curriculum. View Resource 90244 1…

…the activity. Below I have created five how-to videos on tools that I believe can help the learning continue for our students. Nicole Zumpano of the LTC has also put together a terrific Planning to Close Guide; it is worth your time to check it out. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the LTC for assistance! Tools for Remote Learning Hangouts Meet and Classroom Together for Remote Learning Bring the power of Hangouts Meet…

…to these and other common questions in this handy guide to becoming Google Educator Certified. Why Earn Google Educator Certifications? There are plenty of great reasons to seek out Google Educator certifications. First and foremost, there’s inherent value in sharpening your craft. New and veteran teachers alike need to continuously learn to stay at the top of their game, and Google Educator certifications are one way to make that learning both streamlined and productive. Along the same lines,…

…collects student data. This guide will help familiarize teachers of all grade levels and content areas with SOPPA, as well as a few actionable steps they can take to help their district attain SOPPA compliance. What is SOPPA? In short, the Student Online Privacy and Protection Act (SOPPA) is a set of legislative requirements instituted by the State of Illinois for the purpose of creating and maintaining statewide standards for the maintenance and collection of student data. To…

…understandable for all learners. The following steps are a great starting point and can be easily incorporated into your lesson planning process. Bonus: The following tips can also help your classroom’s online learning practices conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines provide a wide range of recommendations for making online content more accessible, making them a great resource for educators interested in supporting their new methods with expert-backed best practices. Add Alt Text While…

The Smarter Way to Learn CK-12 is an excellent Open Educational Resource (OER) that is free and easy to use. Digital resources include PLIX interactives and simulations, adaptive practices, study guides, and FlexBook digital textbooks. CK-12 FlexBooks are complete online platforms for assembling, authoring, and distributing standards-aligned, interactive, multi-modal educational content. View Resource 90244 1…