Instr. Tech Coordinator | @itec_ia Board Member | Google Certified Innovator & Coach | πŸ’­ My Own | bsky.app/profile/afenstermak…

Joined March 2009
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Introducing one of our Iowa Featured Speakers for the ITEC 2026 Fall Conference - Nicole DeGidio! Nicole is an English/EL/Computer Science teacher and Technology Coach at Clayton Ridge CSD. See Nicole and other amazing educators at the Fall Conference - itec-ia.org/early-fall-confe…
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Introducing another Iowa Featured Speaker for the ITEC 2026 Fall Conference - Steven Hopper! Steven is a Director of Technology for Dallas Center-Grimes School District. Catch him and our other amazing speakers this October! itec-ia.org/early-fall-confe…
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Introducing our third Iowa Featured Speaker for the ITEC 2026 Fall Conference - Lisa Newgard! Lisa is a PK-6 Teacher Librarian in Cedar Falls CSD. Learn more about her and all of our other amazing Iowa Featured Speakers at itec-ia.org/conference-iowa-…
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We also have an Iowa Featured District who will be sharing out at the ITEC 2026 Fall Cofnerence. North Polk CSD will be bringing a crew to share out all of the awesome things they are doing in their classrooms. Find out more at itec-ia.org/conference-iowa-…
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⛳️ Golf has many rules, including that golfers can only carry so many clubs. πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ 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?
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Part 4 of our Accessibility series: Perceivable Lists. Using built-in list tools helps screen readers announce: "List, 5 items." List them right! βœ… Numbered for steps βœ… Bulleted for groups ❌ No "fake" lists! Full guide: πŸ”— itec-ia.org/perceivable-cont…
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Part 5 of our series: Descriptive Links. Accessible links tell you where you’re going before you click. βœ… "View the ITEC Resource Guide" ❌ "Click here" ❌ "buff.ly/3F08ZFt" Make your navigation clear for everyone! 🧭 Full guide: πŸ”— buff.ly/GCImjLa
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Part 6 of our series: Alt Text. If they can't see it, describe it! βœ… Be concise & descriptive βœ… Skip "Image of..."β€”just describe the scene! βœ… Mark decorations as "decorative." Full guide: πŸ”— buff.ly/GCImjLa
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Part 3 of our Accessibility series: Logical Heading Structure. βœ… Use H1 for titles. βœ… Use H2/H3 for sections. βœ… Don't skip levels! Proper headings help everyone (especially screen reader users) navigate with ease. Full guide: πŸ”— itec-ia.org/perceivable-cont…
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Is your text styling a barrier? Part 2 of our series: Text Fomatting. βœ… Body Text: Use at least 12pt font βœ… Underlining: Save for links only. βœ… Bold for emphasis (avoid italics/all caps!). Keep your content readable for everyone! πŸ“– Full guide: πŸ”— itec-ia.org/perceivable-cont…
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This month, we're breaking down the 4 pillars of ADA compliance: POUR. πŸ‘οΈ Perceivable πŸ–±οΈ Operable 🧠 Understandable πŸ› οΈ Robust Week 1 Focus: PERCEIVABLE. Stay tuned for tips on making your digital content accessible for all. Full guide: πŸ”— buff.ly/GCImjLa
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By 2027, 80% of jobs will require digital literacy. πŸš€ On #DigitalLearningDay, we’re doing more than teaching apps; we’re building futures. How are you using tech today to prepare your students for tomorrow? Share your "future-ready" strategy below! πŸ‘‡
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Are you an IT Professional looking to expand your community, grow your craft and stay up to date on the latest? ITEC’s annual IT Conference is taking place THIS FRIDAY - February 20, 2026 in Nevada, IA. Join us! Learn more itec-ia.org/it-conference/ #itecia #edtech #education
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πŸ—“ February Newsletter πŸ’‘ Learning Recommendation πŸ’» AI Skills for Educators ✏️ Authors: Canva πŸ‘‡ Learn more about this great resource to build student skills with AI πŸ”— myemail.constantcontact.com/… #itecia #education
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Are you an IT Professional looking to expand your community, grow your craft and stay up to date on the latest? ITEC’s annual IT Conference is taking place on February 20, 2026 in Nevada, IA. Learn more itec-ia.org/it-conference/ #itecia #edtech #education
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Want a handy time-saver in Google Docs? Tricia Louis explains how to use text shortcuts to turn short snippets into full phrases and even type special characters and symbols with ease. A small tweak that keeps faster typing at your fingertips. docs.google.com/presentation…
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πŸ—“οΈ Join us for the IT Conference on Feb. 20th. This event is essential for IT professionals in education. Enjoy insightful sessions, network with industry leaders, and connect with like-minded individuals. For full details visit buff.ly/3ia9dbb. #itecia #edtech
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ITEC is Iowa’s hub for edtech learning, professional development, and connection for educators and IT leaders across the state. πŸ”” Upcoming Event πŸ’» ITEC Annual IT Conference πŸ“ Nevada, IA | πŸ“… Feb 20, 2026 Explore more at itec-ia.org #ITEC #EdTech #IowaEducators
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❓ Speaking of goals - what are your favorite ways to keep track of your tasks and goals? πŸ’» What tech tool or non-tech way do you use to help focus on what needs to be done? πŸ™Œ Google Tasks is one way and this list has some great tasks on it!
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πŸ’» Can AI help you reach your new goals for the year? πŸ”— Check out this blog post about 10 Gemini prompts to help you keep your New Year's resolutions. ❓ What ways can you or your students use AI to reach your goals? blog.google/products/gemini/…
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