Brian Bates

Director of Professional Learning - Learning Technology Center of Illinois

[Brian Bates @_brianbates]

The first episode of the BRAND NEW PODCAST is out! Check out the One-to-One Podcast from the @ltcillinois today! Our first guest is @kbrynteson with @NIUSTEAM. Special appearances from @mrsphelpscodes and @Mr_Sondgeroth as well. https://t.co/ohMpAH1S3p

[Learning Technology Center (LTC) @ltcillinois]

Time to get loud & get hands-on with @soundtrap during our upcoming workshop at @oprfhshuskies 🔊

Join @Mr_Sondgeroth to see how this powerful, cloud-based audio workstation empowers students to create:

🎙️Podcasts
📖 Digital stories
🎶 Music

📝 https://t.co/2jn7lobOsF

[Monica Burns, Ed.D #EdTech #ISTELive #ASCDAnnual @ClassTechTips]

Thank you for a fun morning #IETC ✨

Here's a list of our favorites 💫
See it all here: https://t.co/GQ4y6QJvLm

[Kristin Brynteson //HotPinkTech// @kbrynteson]

Things look quiet now but by this time tomorrow the commons will be filled with STEM Fest fun!!

[NIU STEAM @NIUSTEAM]

Robots and rovers, oh my!
Don't miss the chance to see and interact with the coolest technology at STEM Fest, Oct. 15, 2022, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join us on NIU's central campus - MLK Commons, Holmes Student Center and surrounding buildings. #NIUSTEMFest22
https://t.co/yxWDD9Bcu2

[CodeAI @codeorg]

The #StateOfCS2022 Report is HERE! The big news: Now the majority of states require CS to be taught in high schools. But growth of CS slowed during the pandemic. How can states fight that and the continuing access gap? Read the report for more: https://t.co/w2aJ9ptZgd

[Learning Technology Center (LTC) @ltcillinois]

IL ADMINS & SCHOOL LEADERS: Have you checked out the latest LTC Legal Reference Guide yet?

It’s the #1 way to stay in the loop on the latest IL statutes & mandates effecting technology in schools.

DOWNLOAD for FREE 📥 https://t.co/wCZGuch8iG

[Fall Guys @FallGuysGame]

it's our anniversary, so i thought i'd do something nice for you...

retweet this tweet with #FallGuysAnniversaryCustomXboxGiveaway for a chance to win this SUPER AWESOME CUSTOM FALL GUYS XBOX SERIES S!!!

must be following, you have until 8th!!

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[Brian Bates @_brianbates]

The CEOs of the largest companies and nonprofits in the United States have joined forces to make computer science a basic part of the K-12 curriculum. See who’s on board: https://t.co/u2DinLoOWx

[Brandon K. Wright @BrandonKWright]

Did you or your case managers miss IEP MEETINGS 101 in June? Want to register to view the On Demand version? You still can! Link here:

https://t.co/7TskRDeVpy

[Stephanie Zircher @szircher]

What a way to end day #1 of the #midwestisbest #expandedlearningprogram w/ @hadip of @codeorg! There's not a better way to inspire, re-energize, & renew midwest educators to keep moving the work of CS Education forward. Thank you @hadip & thank you to the amazing teachers today!

[Brian Bates @_brianbates]

Great PD opportunities in Lake County this summer, including a few familiar @ltcillinois faces. @SantosEdTech gets you @GoogleForEdu Certified and @mrsphelpscodes helps K-5 teachers prepare to teach @codeorg CS Fundamentals!

[CodeAI @codeorg]

It’s finally here: The @codeorg AP CSA curriculum! 🎉 Designed to engage and empower students often underrepresented in CS, our curriculum is equity-driven to better help every student learn and envision themselves as software engineers. Learn more: https://t.co/qHMF7ngYjc

[Learning Technology Center (LTC) @ltcillinois]

NEW BLOG - Right now, computing is one of the fastest growing & highest-paying professions in the United States. @codeorg’s upcoming summer trainings & FREE curricula can help you transform today's CS learners into tomorrow’s CS leaders 🔢 https://t.co/0ndZb1dvPh

[CodeAI @codeorg]

Code + @Coldplay = #codeplay! We're teaming up with Coldplay to inspire students to code & dance. Create a dance to "Higher Power" — the band might spotlight yours on social media, and you could get to see the band live! Let's see what you create! Visit https://t.co/qSCFke77Cu

[Brian Bates @_brianbates]

So proud of my little girl!

[ROE#4 @BWROE4]

6yo rockstar daughter of #Area2SELHub Director @sbates_sel treated members of the @BWROE4 work family to encouraging artwork this week! You Go Girl! and You Go Boy! signs are now proudly displaced throughout our office! TY!

#weloveher #girlpower #SEL #ROE4family #parenting101

[ROE#4 @BWROE4]

6yo rockstar daughter of #Area2SELHub Director @sbates_sel treated members of the @BWROE4 work family to encouraging artwork this week! You Go Girl! and You Go Boy! signs are now proudly displaced throughout our office! TY!

#weloveher #girlpower #SEL #ROE4family #parenting101

[ROE#4 @BWROE4]

Have you seen @BWROE4 mentioning the #Area2SELHub and wonder what that is? Zip right over to https://t.co/n0aG6Z66ee and read all about it! Interested in learning more? You can easily contact @sbates_sel, Director, directly from that page!

#ROE4learning

[Learning Technology Center (LTC) @ltcillinois]

Today’s young learners are tomorrow’s computer science engineers, developers, and visionaries. Help them take the first step toward a fulfilling future by joining our upcoming @Codeorg CS Fundamentals workshop, hosted by @sarahphelpscodes ↪️ https://t.co/9ou2wbjD2j

[Illinois Resource Center (IRC) @IL_Resource_Ctr]

Join our brand-new Computer Science for ELs cohort in partnership with @codeorg, @LatinxDLN & @ltcillinois. Earn PD hours, receive safe, flexible virtual instruction & invigorate your learning.

Learn more & apply now:
https://t.co/OkEaxx8TN6