Presenter Biography

Brian Bates is the Digital Learning Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC). Brian leads and develops events, programs, and resources in support of digital learning, digital citizenship, emerging technologies, instructional issues and trends, technology integration, and teacher practices for educators across the state.

Prior to joining the LTC, Brian spent nine years at the middle school level as a math and science teacher, integrating technology into his classroom through the use of Chromebooks, flipped/blended learning practices, authentic assessment, and self-paced instruction. He also served one year as a middle school assistant principal. After leaving the classroom, he coordinated and facilitated professional learning activities at the regional level. Brian works out of the Regional Office of Education #33 in Galesburg.

Additional Qualifications

Google Level 1 & 2 Certified Educator Google Certified Trainer Apple Teacher

ROE/ISC Contact

Julia Burns
jburns@roe33.net
Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE 33