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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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Join us to discover a tech-forward way to work smarter and increase your efficiency - no matter what your day throws at you!
In today’s landscape, technology can play an active role in literacy development if learning is designed with intention. It is our pleasure to extend an exclusive invitation for school leaders to explore new ideas, technology integrated practices, and resources for creating a dynamic digital learning environment where today’s students can achieve and thrive.
Want to know more about the FCC's new K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot program? Join the LTC's funding expert for program updates, guidance, and answers to your questions about the application process.
Join us to discover the power of artificial intelligence and how it can enhance your daily teaching workflow. You don’t need a cape or mask to unlock these powers, either – all you need is some curiosity to unlock strategies for automating repetitive tasks and developing engaging teaching content.
This workshop will equip you with the skills to bridge the language gap, create accessible instructional materials, and provide targeted support, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.
Join us for an interactive session focused on LEGO Education Learning System, including how it can bring computer science learning to life in your classroom. Through this system, students learn to work collaboratively and solve problems creatively - all while "playing" with a familiar set of tools that are easy to manage. Each session will also discuss connections to careers so you will have an innovative way to address career readiness within your districts.
Join us as we cut through the AI buzz and examine the implications of artificial intelligence in an educational setting. We’ll start by outlining AI fundamentals before exploring the benefits and challenges AI presents in both teaching and learning. Along the way, we’ll also address many educator’s top concerns regarding AI, including plagiarism, bias, and over reliance.
Calling K-12 administrators and technology leaders! Join the LTC's Eric Muckensturm (IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity) for an engaging and critical workshop where your district’s leadership team will participate in a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise. This session simulates a real-world cyber attack in a controlled, scenario-based environment to test and enhance your district’s response strategies.
Want to know more about the FCC's new K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot program? Join the LTC's funding expert for program updates, guidance, and answers to your questions about the application process.
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.
Ready to get started? Let's dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence in education with this workshop designed for practicing educators. From AI's roots to today's cutting-edge developments in generative AI, we'll start by exploring a broad overview of AI's history and introduce you to many fundamental AI concepts.
Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on workshop will guide you through using Canva to create stunning visuals, interactive presentations, and engaging learning materials.
Join us for an introduction to free curriculum, resources, and professional development that teaches students about how to manage their money, investments, debts, and more. This workshop will focus on a brief demo of Intuit for Education, as well as information on how your district can take the next step toward implementing effective personal finance education into your curriculum.
Join the LTC's Duane Shaffer for an engaging training focused on identifying and responding to cyber attacks in an educational environment.
Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the chance to ask questions, code their own drone, and learn about essential drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, operational requirements, and drone model options.
Want to know more about the FCC's new K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot program? Join the LTC's funding expert for program updates, guidance, and answers to your questions about the application process.
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.
During this workshop, district leaders (including superintendents and technology directors) will participate in a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise, which simulates a real-world cyber attack in a controlled, scenario-based environment. Through this simulation, your leadership team can test their district's response strategy and uncover potential vulnerabilities worth addressing before a real threat comes knocking.
Time to boldly go where STEM learning has never gone before! Join us for an introduction to the Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College. During this overview, we'll highlight some of the Center's programs and explore how their NGSS-aligned virtual missions can bring NASA-inspired STEM learning to your students.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just starting out, join us to discover how Canva can help your students become confident, capable, and creative learners!
Learn how to streamline your time management and coaching documentation process using Google Calendar, Forms, Sheets, Slides, & Sites. This session will guide you through creating a system to track your coaching time, including building the form, adding spreadsheet formulas, and building graphs and charts that pipe directly into presentation tools. We'll also demonstrate an automated coaching cycle documentation system that can create and send summary reports for the teachers you work with.
Applications for the FCC's new K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot program open soon. If you have questions about the program, including what it covers and how to apply, tune in to hear the latest from funding expert Mindy Fiscus.
This training is designed specifically for school administrators who are responsible for leading their schools into the future. No prior experience with AI is required, making this session accessible for all school leaders eager to prepare their communities for the challenges and opportunities ahead, as well as those already here.
Unlock the power of Google's Looker Studio to create interactive, dynamic reports from your Google Sheets data without the need for formulas or coding. This session will focus on transforming your raw data into insightful visualizations that enhance your decision-making and reporting. A laptop and basic experience with Google tools is required, as this will be a hands-on workshop for you to build the solutions you need along with us.
You know the basics of AI in education. Now, let’s put those fundamentals into practice, starting with this hands-on workshop focused on integrating AI into your student’s learning experience.
We’ll start by highlighting several tools and strategies you can harness to enhance student learning, foster creativity, and personalize instruction. From there, we’ll explore real-world examples of AI integration across various subjects and grade levels, as well as examine how educators can empower students to leverage AI responsibly and ethically.
Embark on a journey to demystify the world of Artificial Intelligence in education. This introductory workshop will spark curiosity and address concerns about AI's role in teaching and learning. We'll explore the fundamentals of AI, its various applications in the classroom, and address the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Gain a balanced understanding of the potential benefits and challenges AI presents, empowering you to make informed decisions about its integration into your practice. Whether you're an AI novice or simply seeking clarity, this workshop will provide a solid foundation for embracing AI's potential in education.
Join the Learning Technology Center for an engaging and critical workshop where your district’s leadership team, including superintendents and technology directors, will participate in a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise. This session simulates a real-world cyber attack in a controlled, scenario-based environment to test and enhance your district's response strategies.
Building upon the foundational knowledge from Part 1, this workshop dives into the practical applications of AI in the classroom. Discover innovative strategies and tools to enhance student learning, foster creativity, and personalize instruction. Explore real-world examples of AI integration across various subjects and grade levels. Learn how to empower students to leverage AI responsibly and ethically, preparing them for the future. This hands-on workshop will equip you with the confidence and skills to implement AI effectively, transforming your teaching and inspiring your students.
You know the basics of AI in education. Now, let's put those fundamentals into practice, starting with this hands-on workshop focused on integrating AI into your student's learning experience.
Join Skill Struck for an overview of the WHY behind introducing K-12 students to AI and Computer Science. Participants will receive access to a demo account to explore Skill Struck's AI and Computer Science resources, perfect for planning for CS Ed Week this December.
This session that will take you through a brief history of AI, highlighting its evolution and current advancements, particularly in generative AI. We'll delve into the concept of AI literacy, providing foundational knowledge and practical strategies for integrating AI into your teaching practice. Discover the implications of AI in education and get hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools that can enhance learning and differentiate instruction.
This workshop is tailored for school leaders who want to leverage AI to improve efficiency and effectiveness, freeing them up for the human element of leadership. Participants will gain insights into specific AI applications that can be immediately integrated into their workflows, empowering them to lead with confidence in an increasingly digital world. No special software is needed beforehand, making it easy to start exploring these tools right away. Whether you're tech-savvy or just starting out, this session will equip you with the AI tools any administrator could put in their toolbox.