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SEPTEMBER TECH-eNEWS
Accessible, high quality, and affordable EdTech for Illinois schools.
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To thank those of you who made one or more educational technology purchases utilizing an ILTPP contract, we are gifting 2019-2020 Academic Calendars tailor-made for Illinois educational staff.
Check your mailbox this
month for your copy of the calendar and learn how to win
1 FREE attendance to the 2020 IDEAcon!
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Haven't received a calendar?
Make a purchase utilizing an ILTPP contract this school year to secure your 2020-2021 Academic Calendar!
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Not sure you're a registered member? With two simple and easy steps, all PK-12 school districts and educational service agencies in Illinois can leverage our services through an ILTPP membership.
Register your institution to begin accessing
the many benefits
of an ILTPP membership. These benefits include transparent and competitive prices, peer forum access, timely edtech news and events, direct quote request services, and special buys.
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At ILTPP, we regularly provide our members with the latest news within educational technology. This includes special buys, organization updates, event announcements, and solicitations.
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Smart Buddies: Encouraging Diversity in STEM Through Coding
SmartGurlzā¢ and Pitsco Edcuation
have partnered to launch
Smart Buddies
this month! This new addition to Pitsco's K-12 STEM products and services allows both companies to continue bringing quality, approachable, hands-on STEM learning tools to every student.
Smart Buddies address integral issues such as diversity, race, gender difference, and conflict resolution while encouraging students to express interest in science, engineering, and the arts. By utilizing an app designed for application directly after downloading, Smart Buddies will keep students occupied and learning for hours!
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Firefly and NutKase Special Buy
FireFly Computers
i
s
partnering with NutKase to offer this exclusive special buy on select cases through the end of September.
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10 Upcoming EdTech Grants
We found these 10 edtech grants for Illinois schools with timely application deadlines and detailed award processes. Check them out here!
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Get a 1% Rebate on ALL School Specialty Orders
Take advantage of the ILTPP contracted pricing and additional savings to receive a 1% rebate back on all School Specialty
total purchases.
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ILTPP vendor partners host webinars, workshops, lunch and learns, summits, and much more. We make it our mission to seek out relevant edtech events and share them with ILTPP members.
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Amplify the TEAM in STEAM Education
Join
Mackin
Educational Resources on September 24, at 4 p.m. CT for some practical ways to create conditions for collaboration while integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. This will not only prepare your students for the future but also increase the joy of learning while boosting creativity and innovation!
REGISTER TODAY
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Why Esports and Is It Worth It?
Join Brock Frazier, Esports Head Coach at Massac Unit 1, on October 1, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. CT as he shares information he has gathered the past few years about starting an Esports team for the High School level. Brock will talk about some fundraising options he has explored, as well as the different leagues and tournaments his team has experienced.
REGISTER TODAY
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What You Missed at VMworld - A Recap Webinar
Connection
will be hosting a VMworld recap webinar on September 17, 2019 at 1 p.m. CT. Join industry experts as they review the latest updates issues regarding data centers, end-user computing, networking, and cloud.
REGISTER TODAY
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Cultivating Digital Literacy Across Disciplines
How did digital storytelling help student, Valencia Arismendi produce innovative results across disciplines? Join Valentina on September 18, 2019 at 12 p.m. CT to hear how these skills turn classroom ideas into career opportunities.
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Wi-Fi Alliance's Wi-Fi 6 Certification: What do you Need to Know?
This webinar will identify the specifics of the Wi-Fi 6 certification program and identify key items you need to be aware of when selecting your next Wi-Fi upgrade. Join Extreme Networks on October 3, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT to learn more.
REGISTER TODAY
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IASA 55th Annual Conference
Beginning
Wednesday, September 25, 2019, the IASA Annual Conference will draw more than 650 school administrators to Illinois' capital city of
Springfield. The one day event allows a quick look at the latest products and services available to Illinois school districts.
Come see ILTPP and interact with our vendor partners!
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2019 AISLE Conference
This year, the Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE) and the Illinois Association of Teachers of English (IATE) are collaborating to bring you the 2019 Joint Conference in Springfield! ILTPP will be exhibiting at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre in Springfield, IL, on October 10 - October 12, 2019.
REGISTER TODAY
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We are constantly looking for ways to bring more value to your ILTPP membership. Please let us know if there are any products or services that would help you and your educational institution advance your EdTech resources. Your ideas or suggestions help us develop additional benefits that would be of value to you as an ILTPP member. Your input is greatly appreciated!
LearnMore@iltpp.org
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This handy PDF highlights ILTPP Vendor Partners within key technology categories we currently have under contract. It is constantly evolving to ensure ILTPP members receive the most up-to-date information.
Make sure to check back often to see all the latest additions.
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Call Us Direct: 217-531-6438
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