What is a STEM Playground?

Are you a STEM educator looking for professional development opportunities? Join us for our STEM themed unconference, where you'll have the chance to connect with like-minded educators and explore the latest trends in Coding, Career Technical Education, Project Lead the Way, and E-sports.

Our unconference follows the tenets of Edcamp, which means you'll have the opportunity to lead and participate in sessions on the topics that matter most to you. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, you'll leave with new ideas and inspiration for your classroom.

We will also be hosting an E-sports experience for educators, where you can compete against your peers in friendly matches and learn how to integrate E-sports into your curriculum.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow as an educator and connect with other STEM professionals. Register today and join us for a day of learning and inspiration.

Tenets of an UNconference format:

• Free and open to all

• Participant Driven

• Experience, not experts

• Rule of Two Feet

8 bit style video flyer

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Who is LTC?

The Learning Technology Center (LTC) is a program of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and we are Illinois’ technology system of support for K-12 school districts and educators. We know the importance of technology in the modern learning environment, and that is why we work across the state to develop services and programs that have a meaningful and lasting impact. Our scope is broad, our work is diverse, and our team and partners are dedicated. We are the LTC.

Mission:

We support all K12 districts, schools, and educators in Illinois through technology initiatives, services, and professional learning opportunities. Our work addresses high-need technology and digital learning challenges, and we help schools increase access to and use of technology to improve educational opportunities for students.

Vision:

To ensure that all K12 school districts and schools can fully leverage technology’s ability to enhance and transform the learning experience.