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

Integrating computer science concepts and digital literacy into the curriculum shouldn’t feel like adding “one more thing” to an already packed school day. This interactive session equips K-12 educators with practical strategies to seamlessly blend Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, and Computer Science (CS) concepts into daily instruction. Leave with a cross-curricular plan, resources, and a framework for fostering digital literacy across all grade levels. Participants earn 3 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

Date & time: Fri · Oct 30 · 12:30 PM–3:30 PM CT
Venue: ROE 56, 116 North Chicago St. Suite 400 Joliet, Joliet, IL 60432
Joliet, IL
Host: Learning Technology Center
Learning Technology Center
Organizer: Learning Technology Center
Price: $25 per person
Credit: 3 PD hours

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