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…Illinois. For more information about SPARK, or to view our upcoming events, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ltc_SPARK). Podcasts Episode 7: Talking Toddlers with Susie Allison In this episode, host Colleen Kaplan sits down with Susie Allison, creator of the popular Busy Toddler Instagram account, to talk about all things toddlers and preschool. Susie, an early childhood education expert and advocate, Colleen Kaplan Senior Customer Trainer for EDU and small business accounts, Microsoft 12…

…Center of Illinois. For more information about SPARK, or to view our upcoming events, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ltc_SPARK). Podcasts Episode 7: Talking Toddlers with Susie Allison In this episode, host Colleen Kaplan sits down with Susie Allison, creator of the popular Busy Toddler Instagram account, to talk about all things toddlers and preschool. Susie, an early childhood education expert and advocate, Colleen Kaplan Senior Customer Trainer for EDU and small business accounts,…

…Busy Toddler Instagram account, to talk about all things toddlers and preschool. Susie, an early childhood education expert and advocate, Colleen Kaplan Senior Customer Trainer for EDU and small business accounts, Microsoft 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…

…moon and back. Just grab one of these resources curated by our team and get ready to bring this celestial experience into your classroom. Even after the eclipse has passed, these resources are a reliable way to hook your students on astronomy and spark their interest in further STEM learning: Eclipse Education Resources Eclipse Viewing Safety Featuring: Guidance on how to safely view the total solar eclipse, including when it is safe and not safe for students to…

…on in this Picture? https://www.nytimes.com/column/learning-whats-going-on-in-this-picture What Picture Would They Use http://iftheygunnedmedown.tumblr.com/ .Note: High School only. This Tumblr page sparks the discussion about how the media chooses what image they use of a person who is accused of a violent act. This gallery can spark a fascinating conversation about media and the choice they make when highlighting stories. How People Define Beauty: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-19-different-countries-define-beauty-2014-6. See the same image photoshopped by 19 different countries based on what they define “beautiful” as….

…the correct location for your desired training. Step 3: Watch for Updates During the following Spring, we will reach out for additional participant information, as well as to provide event information including = location, hotel options, and parking. Fill your Summer with CS Learning Make this coming school year the year you spark your students’ computer science passion. Apply today to connect with other CS educators and discover comprehensive teaching resources developed with your classroom in mind. Submit…

…ways Code.org’s free CS Discoveries curriculum can help your students grow as CS learners through a unique mix of problem solving, programming, physical computing, and user-centered design activities. Participants in this course will also learn how to spark interest in CS learning through the creation of websites, apps, animations, games, and physical computing systems. Dates: June 23-27, 2025 Price: $1200 (scholarships available) Register @ Code.org Track Details 9-12 Teachers CS Principles Challenge your high school students to explore…

…gather strategies and resources that will engage your students and spark their passion for coding, robotics, computational thinking, and more. For new CS teachers, CS PD Week is also a welcoming environment where you can grow in skills and confidence before stepping up to the front of the classroom. ← See what last year’s attendees have to say about their CS PD Week experience! Partnered for Success CS PD Week is hosted in partnership by Learning Technology Center,…

Conference Schedule Explore the full agenda, featuring numerous sessions, workshops, and special events Home Attend Schedule Keynotes & Featured Events Exhibit Hall Present Register Home Attend Schedule Keynotes & Featured Events Exhibit Hall 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 breakaway summits…

Digital embroidery and SewArt can brighten up your STEM curriculum, one stitch at a time. Come discover how to get started with both at the Champaign Community Fab Lab, where we’ll dig into the advantages of using different digital embroidery software to spark creative, maker-centered projects. Along the way, we’ll also explore every step in the creation process, starting with creating and using vector are and continuing through basic machine operation, troubleshooting, and more. Join us to see…