Ready to transform learning for all at the ITEC Fall Conference this Oct 12-13? Submit a session proposal to share your expertise. Presenters receive 50% off registration! Join us in Des Moines to empower Iowa's educators. buff.ly/oryM1qu #itecia #edtech

Looking for a strategy to help connect and bridge existing knowledge and new understanding? Check out the 3-2-1 Thinking Routine from Project Zero. buff.ly/htlEpvD #itecia #edtech

See, Think, Wonder. Another great thinking routine from Project Zero. buff.ly/DU3mooQ #itecia #edtech

How can we make students' thinking visible in an AI-driven classroom? Combine the power of Project Zero Thinking Routines with emerging tech to deepen inquiry and explore complexity! buff.ly/kVLEHbS #itecia #edtech

❓ Teachers, what’s your go-to tech for co-planning & collaboration? 🤝 Tag your favorite tool below to help us crowdsource a toolkit! ⬇️ #ITECia

Double the productivity, half the clicking! ✨ Did you know you can use 'Split View' directly in Chrome? 1️⃣ Right-click a tab. 2️⃣ Select 'Add Tab to New Split View' 3️⃣ Pick your second tab. Perfect for keeping your rubric on one side and student work on the other. What’s your favorite Chrome shortcut?

📅 As we near the end of the school year, hopefully you had many great moments! 💡 What were some of your lightbulb moments this year? 🌟 What ideas or events were your shining moments?

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... #itecia #education

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. 🔗 buff.ly/Ai82ncI #itecia #education

Happy Birthday to our #itecia Board Member Beth Smith! 🥳 Thanks for all you do!

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 #itecia

🏌️‍♂️ 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?

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 #itecia

⛳️ 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 🔗 myemail.constantcontact.com/---ITEC-Apri... #itecia #education

🏌️‍♂️ 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... #itecia #edtech

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. #itecia #education

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... #itecia #edtech #education

👋 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! itec-ia.org #ITEC #EdTech #IowaEducators

💡 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. itec-ia.org #itecia

✨ Rep your ITEC pride! Check out the ITEC Swag Store for shirts, hoodies, and more! Perfect for educators who love tech and learning. #itecia Grab yours 👉 itec.myspreadshop.com

💡 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 🔗 myemail.constantcontact.com/---ITEC-Marc... #itecia

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.

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...

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

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 🔗 myemail.constantcontact.com/---ITEC-Marc... #itecia

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...

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 🔗 buff.ly/D4cvStj

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 🔗 buff.ly/D4cvStj

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 🔗 buff.ly/D4cvStj

Robust (Level AA) - Part 32: The Digital Handshake Is your code "talking" to assistive tech? For every button/link, your site must communicate: 🆔 Name: What is it? 🎭 Role: What does it do? 📊 Value: Is it on/off or open/closed? 🔗 itec-ia.org/robust-build...

This week, we move "under the hood." A site isn't accessible if it doesn't work with assistive technology! The Goal: Clean, standard code that works on any device, now and in the future. 🔗 buff.ly/D4cvStj

We just finished the Understandable pillar of digital accessibility. Which takeaway was your biggest "Aha!" moment? 🧠💡 1️⃣ Managing "Mental Batteries" 🔋 2️⃣ Predictable Navigation 🧭 3️⃣ Text-based Error Fixes 🛡️ 4️⃣ Instructions Provided Upfront 📝 Vote below! 👇

Understandable (Level AA): The Master Review! Is your site and material easy to follow? ✅ Paying attention to cognitive load? ✅ Same menu on every page? ✅ Clear headings for skimming? ✅ Help for form errors? ✅ Language defined in code? 🔗 itec-ia.org/understandab...

Part 30: Don't leave them guessing! To be Understandable, errors must be easy to find and fix. ❌ Don't just turn the box red. ✅ Use text to explain exactly what's wrong. ✅ Suggest the correct format (e.g., "Use [email protected]"). Learn more: 🔗 buff.ly/YHAUb1z

Part 29: No more "Guessing Games!" 📝💡 To be Understandable, instructions must be clear and provided before the task starts. List required documents upfront. Show formatting rules (like dates or phone numbers). Clearly label required fields. Learn more: buff.ly/YHAUb1z

Part 28: Stop the "Wall of Data!" 🧱📊 For a site to be Understandable, it needs a logical visual hierarchy. ✅ Big headers for big ideas. ✅ Small headers for sub-topics. ✅ Spacing to separate different thoughts. Learn more about Visual Flow: 🔗 buff.ly/YHAUb1z

Part 27: Same Look = Same Action. 🤝⚙️ For a site to be Understandable, functions must be predictable. ❌ Don't use a Blue Button to "Save" on one page and "Delete" on the next. ✅ Keep icons consistent (Search should always be Search). Predictable buttons prevent user errors! ✨ 🔗 buff.ly/YHAUb1z

Part 26: Structural Consistency For a site to be Understandable (Level AA), the structure must be consistent. ✅ Main menus in the same spot. ✅ Sidebars that don't jump around. ✅ Footers that stay at the bottom. Predictability = Accessibility. 🔗 itec-ia.org/understandab...

Part 25: Chunking Material 🧠✨ Stop the "information overload" by: ✅ Chunking text (3-4 sentences max) ✅ Using white space 🌬️ ✅ Bulleted lists 📋 ✅ Clear headers 📍 Don't make them hunt for info! Check out our guide to clean layouts: buff.ly/YHAUb1z

Accessibility Part 24: Understandable - Reducing Cognitive Load. 🧠 Everyone has a "mental budget." Cluttered designs & dense paragraphs overwhelm users with ADHD or anxiety. Learn how to design for the brain: buff.ly/YHAUb1z

Part 23: Can your content be "read" by everyone? To be Understandable, content must be clear for humans and software alike! Set your HTML lang attribute Avoid ALL CAPS Define school jargon and tech terms. Use clean fonts and 1.5 line spacing. 🔗 itec-ia.org/understandab...

New week, new pillar! 🏛️ Part 3 of the POUR acronym: UNDERSTANDABLE. 🧠📖 It’s not enough to be able to "click" a button; users need to know exactly what will happen when they do. This week: Plain language, predictable menus, and error prevention! 🔗 itec-ia.org/understandab...