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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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ROE 1 Tech Leadership Meeting

Wed. January 22, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Brown County Elementary School 501 NW Cross St, Mt. Sterling, IL, United States

You are invited to an open forum discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking opportunity is open to all educational technology professionals, including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other roles interested in exploring the present landscape of technology in our schools.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Building a Coaching System and Data Dashboard with Google Apps

Thu. January 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
North Cook ISC 1 1001 E Touhy Ave, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL

Join this workshop to learn how to streamline your time management and coaching documentation processes using Google Calendar, Forms, Sheets, Slides, and Sites. This session will guide you through multiple options for coaching data management. You'll learn to create 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.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 17 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. January 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 17: DeWitt/Livingston/Logan/McLean 201 E. Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL

This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Bring 3D Printing Into Your Classrooms!

Fri. January 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $40
Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

Innovative problem solvers are using 3D printing in every industry, from medicine to construction to space exploration. Teach your students to design for the future by adding 3D printing to your curriculum!

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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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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SecurED Schools

Tue. January 28, 2025 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | $40
Online IL, United States

Join fellow K-12 technology leaders and staff for a full day of collaborative learning focused on cybersecurity and data privacy - all led by peers and industry experts with experience in today's educational technology environment.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, 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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Tinkercad & Other Tech Tools to Engage Students with STEM Concepts

Thu. January 30, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Free
ROE 40 Carlinville Office 225 E Nicholas St, Carlinville, IL, United States

Teachers (4th-12th grade) will learn how to incorporate Tinkercad into the math or computer classroom. They will design their very own object with TinkerCad, which will be printed using a 3D printer. Teachers will also discover other tech tools that enhance the teaching, learning, and application of STEM topics. Classroom teachers and technology teachers can attend this workshop together or individually.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Kelly Remijan
Kelly Remijan
Director of STEM Initiatives, ROE 40
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Level the Playing Field: Tech-Powered Translation Tools for ELL Success

Fri. January 31, 2025 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $40
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

This workshop will empower educators to leverage technology tools to support English Language Learners (ELLs). By combining hands-on experience with popular translation tools and AI-driven applications, you'll learn practical strategies to create inclusive and equitable learning environments. Discover how to integrate AI and technology into lesson planning, assessment, and differentiation to foster collaboration, cultural exchange, and personalized learning experiences for ELL students.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. January 31, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 54: Vermilion 200 S College St Ste B, Danville, Illinois, USA

This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 9 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. January 31, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
ROE 9: Champaign/Ford 3358 Big Pine Trail, Champaign, Illinois, USA

This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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