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Stop the clock! ⏱️ Overwhelmed by your to-do list?
Check out these 10 Time Management Hacks in under a minute—simple, practical, and ready for tomorrow’s classroom. 🍎 Grab the full deck here: canva.link/4kochx1pq1c9...
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Unlock 1,000+ AI tools for FREE! 🛠️
Our April newsletter featured Teacher Server—the ultimate time-saver for lesson planning, rubrics, and activities. It’s ultra-fast, local-server secure, and built by educators for educators.
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Happy Birthday to our #itecia Board Member Beth Smith! 🥳 Thanks for all you do!
Promotional poster for the 2026 ITEC Fall Conference featuring a photo of Eric Curts, a Technology Integration Specialist and Featured Speaker, with event details.
Control Alt Achieve... and Ignite! Eric Curts will be a featured speaker at the 2026 Fall Conference. Grounded, practical sessions that simplify the modern classroom.
Keep an eye on ITEC's website & social channels for more info: itec-ia.org
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🏌️♂️ Golfers have the driving range and practice green to help prepare for a real round of golf.
🎓️ Right now many student teachers are looking forward to graduation and then getting their own real classroom.
❓ What tips do you have to new teachers best prepare?
Promotional image for the ITEC Fall Conference 2026 featuring speaker Matthew Winters.
Recognized as one of ISTE’s "20 to Watch," Matthew Winters is bringing his expertise in digital transformation to the #itecia Fall Conference!
Keep an eye on ITEC's website & social channels for more info: itec-ia.org
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⛳️ Hazards exist all over the golf course and golfers need to know how to recover quickly.
⬆️ As a teacher, how do you recover after a day filled with hazards, to help turn that sand trap into a beach?
❓ What are your top tips to share with others?
📣 Lots of great information in the April newsletter.
👀 Check it out for:
💡 Tip or Strategy
📕 Learning Recommendation
💻 Tech Tool of the month
🤘 Fall Conference Featured Speaker Announcement
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🏌️♂️ Not every golfer uses a 1 iron golf club, but those who do use it well because they have learned how to use it well for them.
❓ What is an edtech tool that really works well for you and why does it work well for you?
🎯 Not every tool works well for every teacher and every situation.
Happy Birthday to our #itecia Board Member Laura Williams! 🥳 Thanks for all you do!
🏌️♂️ For a golfer, their driver is usually the club that gets them the most distance.
❓ As a teacher, what edtech tool gets you the most out of it? What tool, when combined with effective pedagogy, gets you going the farthest?
#edtech #itecia
⛳️ Golf has many rules, including that golfers can only carry so many clubs.
🏌️♂️ Teachers may want to have the same rule but when it comes to edtech tools.
❓ What edtech tools make the cut and have a spot in your bag?
It's finally Friday!! As we enter the weekend, what's your favorite location to relax and recharge?
Let us know in the comments.
#itecia #edtech #education
Have you seen the latest update to Google Gemini? You can now create music up to 30 seconds in length. What ideas come to mind for how you might use it yourself as a teacher?
#itecia #edtech #education
Stop starting from scratch! With Canva’s new Magic Layer feature, you can take any flat image and instantly separate it into editable layers.
Learn More: www.canva.com/en_in/help/e...
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It is the final game of March Madness. Who do you think will win tonights match up between Michigan and UConn? Let us know in the comments.
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2026 ITEC Fall Conference Featured Speaker Eric Curts recently shared a webinar on using NotebookLM to create Graphic Novels.
Make sure to check it out: www.controlaltachieve.com/2026/04/grap...
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👋 Hello from ITEC!
Come learn, connect, and have some fun with us.
🎉 Join us at the 2026 Conference this October
💡 Explore tips & strategies on our website
📱 Follow along on social for real-time support and events
We can’t wait to see you!
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💡 What is ITEC all about?
💡 What is ITEC all about?
Supporting and elevating Iowa educators through learning, resources, connection, and tech.
✨ Engage
🛠️ Equip
🤝 Connect
🚀 Transform
It’s a community focused on better outcomes for students.
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✨ Rep your ITEC pride!
Check out the ITEC Swag Store for shirts, hoodies, and more! Perfect for educators who love tech and learning. #itecia
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💡 Tip of the Month💡
Stop repetitive typing and transform learning by using Gemini Gems! Access premade tools like "Learning Coach" or create your own personalized AI to equip your classroom.
💡 More in our April Newsletter
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38 parts later, we’ve covered the "What" and the "How" of ADA-compliance. Now, let’s talk about the "Right Now."
As ADA deadlines approach, what is your district's biggest pain point? Reply below! We want to help provide resources based on YOUR needs.
A promotional graphic for ITEC-IA titled "Your One-Stop Shop for VPATs and Accessibility Statements." The image is split into two sections. The left section features a magnifying glass icon representing the searchable repository. The right section features a document icon with a plus sign, representing the Google Form request service. The ITEC-IA logo is at the bottom
Need a VPAT or Accessibility Statement? We’ve got you covered. 🔍
Search our growing repository of 3rd party content docs.
Can't find it? Use our form, and we’ll search for you!
Efficiency + Accessibility. Start here: itec-ia.org/robust-build...
Graphic titled 'The VPAT: An Accessibility Report Card.' It shows a checklist evaluating technical features. The text explains that a VPAT helps school districts verify if a digital tool is accessible before purchasing. Branded with the ITEC logo.
Procurement 101: What is a VPAT?
The Hook: Don't guess if an app is accessible. Ask for the receipt!
A VPAT is a standardized report in which vendors disclose how their products meet accessibility standards (WCAG).
Learn More🔗 buff.ly/D4cvStj
Graphic titled 'Part 36: Reliable Third-Party Compliance.' It illustrates a shield with two thumbs up indicating schools and companies work together. The text explains that all third-party apps and plugins must be accessible to ensure a complete, barrier-free student journey. Branded with the ITEC logo and Robust 'R' icon.
Robust (Level AA) - Part 36: Reliable Third-Party Compliance
If a 3rd-party tool doesn't work with a screen reader, the student is still blocked. We are responsible for the ENTIRE digital journey.
Learn more: buff.ly/D4cvStj
💻 Tech tool of the Month 💻
Edugems is a one stop shop with curated, customized Gemini gems. They are ready to use or you can even remix them yourself.
💡 Find out more in our March Newsletter
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Graphic titled 'Part 34: Screen Size Compatibility.' It shows a website successfully adapting its layout across a laptop, a tablet, and a smartphone. "Don't let screen size be a barrier to success." Branded with the ITEC logo and Robust 'R' icon.
Robust (Level AA) - Part 35: Access Anywhere
The Hook: Don't let screen size be a barrier to success!
Robustness means "Functional Parity." Whether on a 30" monitor or a 5" phone, every button must work.
Access for every device. 🔗 itec-ia.org/robust-build...
Educational graphic titled 'Part 35: Cross-Platform Consistency.' It shows two rows of icons. The top row shows consistent labels for the same icon, while the bottom row shows inconsistent, confusing labels for the same icon. The text reads: 'Predictability reduces cognitive load.' Branded with the ITEC logo.
Part 35: The Rule of "Same Look, Same Action"
If a "Blue Button" saves work on one page but deletes it on another, you've created a barrier.
✅ Icons should have 1 meaning
✅ Colors should have 1 function
✅ Buttons should be predictable
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Educational graphic titled 'Part 34: Responsive Design and Zoom.' It features a website on a computer and a phone that has successfully reflowed its text to fit the screen. The hook reads: 'Zooming in shouldn't mean scrolling sideways.' Branded with the ITEC logo and Robust 'R' icon.
Robust - Part 34: Zoom Without the Gloom
Zooming in shouldn't mean scrolling sideways! If your site doesn't "Reflow," they have to hunt left-to-right.
Content must stack vertically
Zero horizontal scrolling for text
Maintain full functionality
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Part 33: Don't Move the Furniture!
For users with low vision, navigating a site is like looking through a straw. For ease of use,
✅ Keep menus identical
✅ Standardize search placement
✅ Keep sidebars consistent
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