Smart Chips and Building Blocks: Better than Chips & Guac

Elizabeth Byam is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Learning Technology Center. Prior to joining the LTC, she was a 4th-grade teacher with a passion for educational technology and fostering student creativity. While she was a classroom teacher, Elizabeth spoke regularly at workshops and small conferences on topics revolving around educational technology. As an Instructional Technology Coach, she serves 3 school districts in Northern Illinois and occasionally facilitates professional development in other districts in the Northern Illinois region. Elizabeth provides meaningful support to educators and administrators as they effectively integrate technology into their classrooms, curriculum, and districts.

Brian Krause is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC). Brian coaches in the classroom in support of digital learning, digital citizenship, emerging technologies, instructional issues and trends, technology integration, and best practices with educators.