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This session will focus on several tools you can use to evaluate your “cyber-hygiene” as well as resources you can use to clean up your personal data sharing habits online

If you have questions relating to the new Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), then you're not alone. Join the LTC's Chris Wherley for "All Things SOPPA", a weekly discussion about the process and procedures of achieving SOPPA compliance.

Have you ever wondered what new updates Google's launched? Have you utilized the tools available in the "More" area of Google Drive to their potential? If the answer to these questions are yes and no, then this workshop is for you!

This virtual workshop will walk participants through filling out and submitting Form 471, beginning at 9 AM. Hands-on demos of Form 471 will be provided, along with guidance from a seasoned E-Rate expert.

When it comes to building a resilient data privacy or cybersecurity regimen, data backups are an essential element that shouldn't be overlooked. In a variety of breach situations, a data backup could be the difference between a manageable incursion and a full-on loss of mission-critical information and records.

Are you ready to take your Google Educator skills to the next level? Reserve your spot today and join a Google Educator Level 1 cohort!

Google Jamboard is an interactive whiteboard that you can create to collaborate with students online from either a web browser or mobile device. You can type text, draw using your mouse, create sticky note activities and more. Engage with students easily by providing a collaborative space to work in groups.

CS Fundamentals is an introductory workshop designed for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore how to begin teaching Code.org's CS Fundamentals curriculum.

This virtual workshop will walk participants through filling out and submitting Form 471, beginning at 9 AM. Hands-on demos of Form 471 will be provided, along with guidance from a seasoned E-Rate expert.

Come explore what Google Earth has to offer classrooms across the curriculum! In no time at all, you’ll begin to see how this long-standing Google app can make exploration, analysis, and creation mainstays in your classroom.

Whether you're looking into a new PBX, exploring SIP trunks, or are just interested in hearing the latest model recommendations, tune in to this week's Be Connected. Host Chris Wherley will break down what to look for a successful phone system and offer best practices for planning a phone system upgrade.

This workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam. Level 1 certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills.

This virtual workshop will walk participants through filling out and submitting Form 471, beginning at 9 AM. Hands-on demos of Form 471 will be provided, along with guidance from a seasoned E-Rate expert.

If you have questions relating to the new Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), then you're not alone. Join the LTC's Chris Wherley for "All Things SOPPA", a weekly discussion about the process and procedures of achieving SOPPA compliance.

Join us to learn about recent app-based improvements educators like you can take advantage of, including updates from Google, Flipgrid, Adobe Creative Cloud Express (Formerly Spark), Book Creator, and more!

Do you like your current security camera system? If not, are you interested in upgrading or adding more units to your system? Regardless of where you stand on one of your district's primary security tools, there's a lot more that you could be doing when it comes to optimizing security camera utilization.

This virtual workshop will walk participants through filling out and submitting Form 471, beginning at 9 AM. Hands-on demos of Form 471 will be provided, along with guidance from a seasoned E-Rate expert.

Tune in to learn how MFA works and how to set it up, particularly in a Google environment, from the LTC's Eric Muckensturm.

Please join us virtually on Thursday, March 17th for the Chromebook Showcase session featuring; Chris Elkendier formally of Technology Resource Advisors (TRA), recently acquired by ITsavvy, as he navigates you through the landscape of new Chromebooks for 2022.

If you have questions relating to the new Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), then you're not alone. Join the LTC's Chris Wherley for "All Things SOPPA", a weekly discussion about the process and procedures of achieving SOPPA compliance.

Would you like to more meaningfully integrate digital resources into your STEM curriculum, but have no budget to do so? CK-12 is a free, easy-to-use educational resource that can make that dream a reality.

Would you like to more meaningfully integrate digital resources into your STEM curriculum, but have no budget to do so? CK-12 is a free, easy-to-use educational resource that can make that dream a reality.

Interested in bringing AR/VR experiences to your school? Already have a few AR/VR devices that are gathering dust?

Would you like to more meaningfully integrate digital resources into your STEM curriculum, but have no budget to do so? CK-12 is a free, easy-to-use educational resource that can make that dream a reality.

Looking for a quick way to modernize your existing fleet? Chrome OS Flex (formerly Cloud Ready) might be the solution you've been searching for.

Have you created A LOT of digital content during the last couple school years? If so, then you are ready to flip your classroom! It's the next logical step in your technology integration. The time is now!

Have you created A LOT of digital content during the last couple school years? If so, then you are ready to flip your classroom! It's the next logical step in your technology integration. The time is now!

If you have questions relating to the new Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), then you're not alone. Join the LTC's Chris Wherley for "All Things SOPPA", a weekly discussion about the process and procedures of achieving SOPPA compliance.

As drones continue to grow in both popularity and functionality, businesses are rapidly expanding their uses of these unmanned aerial vehicles. In turn, districts looking for new ways to prepare their students for the changing workforce economy can add drones to their curriculum and watch their students' engagement with real-world content take flight!

In partnership with CrowdStrike, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) has begun offering Endpoint Security Services (ESS), a robust solution deployed on endpoint devices to identify, detect, respond to, and remediate security incidents and alerts.

Eager to try out one of the most popular educational VR devices out there today? Join us as we explore Class VR, including its user-friendly portal and embedded educational resources.

Join this session to develop your own media literacy awareness, explore resources and lesson materials, and prepare to teach key concepts to your students so they can safely access, analyze, and create digital media. This session will be interactive as you will experience lessons the way students will - rich with self-reflection, analysis, and discussion.

Have you created A LOT of digital content during the last couple school years? If so, then you are ready to flip your classroom! It's the next logical step in your technology integration. The time is now!

Spreadsheets don’t have to be intimidating, overwhelming, or out of reach for you - especially if you have Google Sheets in your digital toolbox. This session will start at square one and walk you through the basics of creating, editing, and navigating spreadsheet data using Google Sheets.

If you have questions relating to the new Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), then you're not alone. Join the LTC's Chris Wherley for "All Things SOPPA", a weekly discussion about the process and procedures of achieving SOPPA compliance.

To ensure their buildings remain safe, healthy environments in which all students can learn, some districts are turning to tech-based solutions like vape detectors. Implementing these devices is easier said than done, though, and more often than not, responsibility for their implementation falls to the building or district tech department.

Have you created A LOT of digital content during the last couple school years? If so, then you are ready to flip your classroom! It's the next logical step in your technology integration. The time is now!

Is your district interested in adding 3D printing to the curriculum? Does your district currently have 3D printers that are simply gathering dust?

While there are plenty of cyber threats facing today's schools, few pose the omnipresent danger of phishing. One wrong click from an unsuspecting end user and your entire district's network could be opened to malicious activity. There's a lot you can do to mitigate these intrusions after they occur, but stopping them before they start might be the wisest course of action for your district's long-term cybersecurity strategy.

Join us for an informative session on the basics of 3D printers and 3D printing. We will explore the fundamentals of 3D printing, the best printers for education, the software and apps needed for successful printing, how to plan for a 3D printing space, and some curriculum integration essentials.

Have you heard? The FCC has announced a third round of Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding to help schools and libraries secure the tools and services needed to facilitate remote learning and close the homework gap.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has just released its finalized K-12 Computer Science learning standards. Now's the time to dig into the text of each standard and learn how these new learning requirements may impact your school or classroom.

Have you heard? The FCC has announced a third round of Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding to help schools and libraries secure the tools and services needed to facilitate remote learning and close the homework gap.

In the spirit of Reddit's "Ask Me Anything" threads and "May the 4th", this week's Be Connected will be devoted to your technology questions and stories. Tune in to share your experiences with peers and get answers to your nagging IT questions from the little green Jedi master himself.

Let’s get going with Google! This session will provide a brief overview of tips that will make you more productive and effective with Google Workspace apps.

Have you heard? The FCC has announced a third round of Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding to help schools and libraries secure the tools and services needed to facilitate remote learning and close the homework gap.

If you have questions relating to the new Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), then you're not alone. Join the LTC's Chris Wherley for "All Things SOPPA", a weekly discussion about the process and procedures of achieving SOPPA compliance.

The end of the school year is upon us! What's left on your school year to-do list? What types of summer projects are on your radar?