Learn-IT was still virtual in 2022 – and organizers remain enthusiastic about some of the benefits of that online delivery. The Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment’s annual workshop for pre- and in-service educators traditionally has been held the first Saturday
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Dear Alumni, Despite the pandemic, the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment (ETRA) has been as productive as ever, and I’m excited to share some updates with you. New Computer Science 5-12 Endorsement Starting in the Summer 2021 semester, teachers can
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Science fiction fans call May 4 “Star Wars Day” – as in, “May the Fourth Be With You” – but that particular Saturday this year centered on science reality for 120 regional teachers and instructional technology specialists. NIU’s Department of Educational Technology,
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Claire Duvall first attended the annual LEARN-IT Conference as a graduate student in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment. Now Duvall is the department’s online program support specialist – and the coordinator of the event that this year will feature
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Advances in technology come so quickly and frequently that it’s nearly impossible to stay on top of the latest innovations and applications. Yet for teachers, and for IT professionals who work in schools, the integration of technology to enhance learning carries a
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