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The Experts Bureau is a free service of the LTC that seeks to connect school districts, schools, and educationals service agencies with highly qualified presenters that are engaged in work that directly impacts digital learning in the State of Illinois. Read more about the Experts Bureau.

Technical Implementation

Shawn McCusker

Senior Instructor, EdTechTeacher

Algonquin, Illinois

Services Provided

Consulting, Keynotes, Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation, Webinars

Jeremy Rinkel

English Teacher, Cowden Herrick High School

Effingham, Illinois

Services Provided

Keynotes, Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation, Webinars

Topics

Augmented, mixed and virtual realities, Communication and collaboration, Creativity and productivity tools, Digital citizenship, Emergent technologies, Google, Innovation, Online tools, apps and resources, Relevancy in Education, Social Media, STEM, Storytelling and multimedia

Chad Ostrowski

CEO / Co-Founder, Teach Better Team

Canton, Ohio

Services Provided

Consulting, Keynotes, Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation, Webinars

Topics

Assessment/evaluations/standards, BYOD and 1:1 instructional programs, Competency based learning, Distance, online blended and flipped learning, Innovation, Innovative learning environments, Open educational resources, Personalized learning, Project-, problem- and challenge-based learning, Relevancy in Education, STEM, Technology planning and evaluation

Matt Jacobson

Online Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

Macomb, Illinois

Services Provided

Consulting, Keynotes, Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation, Webinars

Topics

Assessment/evaluations/standards, BYOD and 1:1 instructional programs, Communication and collaboration, Creativity and productivity tools, Digital citizenship, Digital equity, Distance, online blended and flipped learning, Emergent technologies, Google, Innovation, Instructional design and delivery, ISTE Standards, Online tools, apps and resources, Open educational resources, Personalized learning, Social Media, STEM, Storytelling and multimedia, Technology planning and evaluation

Mike McGowan

Technology Director, Sunnybrook School District 171

Joliet, Illinois

Services Provided

Consulting, Keynotes, Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation, Webinars

Chris Wherley

Network and Technology Services Coordinator, Learning Technology Center

Williamsville, Illinois

Services Provided

Consulting, Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation, Webinars

Topics

Apple, BYOD and 1:1 instructional programs, Creativity and productivity tools, Google, Microsoft, Online tools, apps and resources, Safety, security and student data privacy, Technology planning and evaluation

Brian Bates

Digital Learning Coordinator, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Abingdon, Illinois

Services Provided

Consulting, Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation, Webinars

Topics

Assessment/evaluations/standards, BYOD and 1:1 instructional programs, Communication and collaboration, Creativity and productivity tools, Distance, online blended and flipped learning, Emergent technologies, Google, Innovation, Innovative learning environments, Instructional design and delivery, Online tools, apps and resources, Personalized learning, Relevancy in Education

Ben Sondgeroth

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Dixon, Illinois

Services Provided

Consulting, Keynotes, Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation, Webinars

Topics

Apple, Assessment/evaluations/standards, Augmented, mixed and virtual realities, BYOD and 1:1 instructional programs, Creativity and productivity tools, Design Thinking, Digital citizenship, Distance, online blended and flipped learning, Google, Innovation, Maker activities and programs, Online tools, apps and resources, Project-, problem- and challenge-based learning, Relevancy in Education, Social Media, STEM, Storytelling and multimedia, Student Tech Help Desks, Technology planning and evaluation

Karrin Burns

Educator, River Forest SD 90

Oak Park, Illinois

Services Provided

Consulting, Keynotes, Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation, Webinars

Topics

Apple, Communication and collaboration, Computer science and computational thinking, Creativity and productivity tools, Design Thinking, Google, Innovation, Innovative learning environments, Instructional design and delivery, Online tools, apps and resources, Project-, problem- and challenge-based learning, Social Media, Storytelling and multimedia

Christopher Johnson

Teacher, ROWVA Jr/Sr High School

Galesburg, Illinois

Services Provided

Professional Development and Teacher Training, Technical Implementation

Topics

Digital citizenship, Game-based learning and gamification