ITEC (Iowa Technology and Education Connection) and Class Intercom work in collaboration to provide innovative, real-world learning opportunities to Iowa students. That includes efforts to help Iowa schools and school districts better adopt and leverage technology that gives students firsthand access to new media, real-life lessons in the power of student voice and digital citizenship, and more. From in-person student competitions to student-led storytelling and content creation opportunities, the relationship between ITEC and Class Intercom opens new doors to students as they gain experience, learn new skills, and apply their knowledge.
Willingness to adopt and intentionally implement new technology is crucial for schools and the students they serve. Class Intercom is a proud supporter of ITEC and its timely and important work with schools and students.
Key Benefits
- Opportunities for students to gain experience using technology to learn new skills and create a meaningful portfolio of work.
- Opportunities for Iowa schools to utilize an authentic assessment tool to enhance student learning and retention.
- A forum for having meaningful conversations around technology, digital citizenship, and innovation within Iowa schools.
About the Iowa Technology and Education Connection
The Iowa Technology and Education Connection is is a statewide organization that promotes meaningful technology integration in Iowa’s K-12 schools. Established as a non-profit organization over 50 years ago, the organization works with Iowa school districts, the State Department of Education, Iowa Area Education Agencies, Iowa universities, educational technology (edtech) vendors, and educators.
Events & Collaborations
School Spotlight: Lewis Central Community Schools
Blog
An interview with Josh Allen, Technology Integration Specialist at Lewis Central Community School District in Council Bluffs, Iowa to learn more about how the district developed a social media internship program and the powerful impact the program has made on both students and school communications.
Using Social Media for Real World Learning & Community Engagement
Podcast
Kyleigh Kumm, a computer science and technology integration teacher at Harlan Community High School in Harlan, Iowa, talks about the development of an authentic learning class aimed at building student resumes and portfolios. She covers real-world learning, and how Iowa students are getting involved in meaningful ways.
Iowa School Social Media Laws, Challenges & Solutions
Resource
This resource provides important FOIA information as it specifically pertains to Iowa law, which reaffirms the FOIA by serving as a mechanism for citizens to inspect or copy government records. According to Iowa law, schools’ social media communications and engagements are considered government records and are subject to open public records requirements.
