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The Learning Technology Center offers a variety of online courses, focusing on educational technology trends and best practices in a format that fits educators’ busy schedules. From self-paced to guided learning, educators learn practical skills to begin implementing in their classrooms immediately.

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AI 101 for Educators: A Beginner’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Classroom

Mon. January 27, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $20
ROE 39: Macon/Piatt 3433 Rupp Parkway (Park 101), Decatur, IL, United States

AI isn’t making our current classrooms obsolete. But if we harness this new tool for learning now, we can future-proof our classrooms and better prepare our students for many evolving learning paths ahead.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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AI Series Part 2: Image Creation and Digital Citizenship in the AI World

Tue. January 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $40
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

With the basics of AI under your belt, let's dive deeper into AI's uses and impact - both in and out of the classroom. During this hands-on workshop for teachers of all grade levels, we'll explore how AI is used for image generation, as well as several AI-powered tools that streamline image generation for educational content.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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The Day the Internet Died: A Teacher’s Toolkit for Cyberattacks

Thu. January 30, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $30
ROE 12 Olney Location 407 S Whittle Ave, Olney, United States

This immersive workshop plunges you into the heart of a cyberattack, where carefully crafted digital lesson plans become useless, administrators scramble to communicate, and anxiety ripples through the school community.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Let’s Get Google Educator Certified – Level 1 Test Prep (Session 1)

Tue. February 4, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | $25
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

Are you ready to take your Google skills to the next level? Join our upcoming Google Educator Level 1 workshop, designed to prepare you for the certification exam.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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AI for Educators

Tue. February 11, 2025 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 40: Jerseyville Office 201 W. Exchange, Jerseyville, United States

Join us as we dive into artificial intelligence (AI) and its incredible potential in education. This workshop offers educators an in-depth exploration of AI fundamentals, advantages, and limitations, along with invaluable insights into leveraging AI tools to elevate teaching and learning experiences in the classroom.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Let’s Get Google Educator Certified – Level 1 Test Prep (Session 2)

Tue. February 11, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | $25
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

Are you ready to take your Google skills to the next level? Join our upcoming Google Educator Level 1 workshop, designed to prepare you for the certification exam.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Declutter Your Digital Life

Thu. February 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Throughout this session, we'll share strategies that help you prioritize tasks, organize files, manage emails, collect and analyze data, and run efficient meetings - all utilizing the Google apps you're already familiar with. In particular, we'll focus on innovative ways to harness Google Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Tasks, and Gemini.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Bring 3D Printing into your Classrooms

Fri. February 21, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $40
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Whether you’re brand new to 3D printing or you have one that’s not being used to its full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation you need. We’ll begin at square one of the 3D printing process and go from ideation to finished print, covering everything in between. You’ll then learn how 3D printers work, how to create and prepare models for printing, how to operate your printer and optimize its settings, and how to troubleshoot your printer when issues arise.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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The Makerspace Starter Kit

Fri. February 21, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $40
ROE 12 Olney Location 407 S Whittle Ave, Olney, United States

This workshop will provide you a structured protocol for planning, designing, and fully stocking your makerspace to best meet the needs of YOUR students at YOUR school. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we’ll share the questions you need to be asking and the research you’ll want to complete in order to tailor the space to your needs.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
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Boost Your Productivity with Essential Google Tools

Wed. February 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Unlock the full potential of Google's suite of tools. In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover practical strategies for navigating Chrome efficiently, managing tabs and bookmarks, utilizing powerful productivity extensions, and more.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Coding with Ozobots: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators

Thu. February 27, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $20
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

Ozobot's Evo robots are tiny programmable robots that are a fun and interactive way to introduce coding to students of all ages. In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn the basics of Ozobots, including how they work and how to program them.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Google Level 1 Certification

Tue. March 4, 2025 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 40: Jerseyville Office 201 W. Exchange, Jerseyville, United States

This workshop will break down the Google Educator Level 1 Certification into smaller segments while preparing you for the exam. Each segment will cover different Google-related topics, including Chrome and Slides, Drive and Docs, Gmail and Calendar, Classroom, Forms and Sheets, and test prep tips.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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