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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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Using Newsela to Enhance Literacy

Mon. September 9, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Newsela provides educators with curated instructional content that's both engaging and innovative. With a commitment to alignment with state mandates and science of reading practices, Newsela provides a vast array of vetted materials that enrich classroom learning experiences. Through a partnership with Formative, districts can also utilize Newslea to personalize learning journeys, track progress, and drive student success effectively.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Tyler Overstreet
Tyler Overstreet
Curricular Solution Architect, Newsela
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Tech Leadership Meeting

Tue. September 10, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 51: Menard/Sangamon 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL

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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Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Wed. September 11, 2024 | 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Human-Centered Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
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Launching STEM Success: Integrating Immersive Experiences into your Curriculum

Wed. September 11, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | Free
Heartland Community College 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, United States

Join us to discover how immersive experiences can help your students apply critical STEM skills in a whole new way. During this workshop, we'll focus on a specific immersive experience where students take on roles of a NASA crew and complete a simulated training mission. In their roles, each student complete unique tasks and experiments to teach critical STEM skills from math to biology.

Julia Ossler
Julia Ossler
Director, Heartland Community College
Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Be Connected: A New School Year

Wed. September 11, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

As you settle back into familiar routines, join us for updates on the latest challenges and opportunities impacting technology teams and educational technology use in schools.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 48 & 53 Cybersecurity Incident Workshop for Administrators

Thu. September 12, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Morton Unit School District #709 1050 S Fourth Ave, Morton, IL, United States

During this workshop, LTC trainers will facilitate a conversation between district administrators focused on establishing resilient cyber incident response plans.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
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DigLitCon 2024 Day 2

Fri. September 13, 2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | $40
Online IL, United States

Join education stakeholders from around Illinois for a conference centered on digital literacy, with presenters offering their views on how to best integrate this new literacy into instruction across subject areas and grade levels.

Brian Bates
Brian Bates
Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. September 13, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 54: Vermilion 200 S College St Ste B, Danville, Illinois, USA

Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about? Share your voice and network with colleagues at our open discussion!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Essential Digital Literacy for Teachers and Librarians

Mon. September 16, 2024 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

In today's evolving digital landscape, educators and librarians must understand various literacies to effectively support and guide their students. From general media literacy to understanding AI, this spectrum of essential knowledge is expanding, making it crucial for teachers to stay informed and adept in these areas.

Join us as we delve into the critical literacies that every modern educator needs to understand.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Human-Centered Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
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LTC Edtech Coaches Meeting

Mon. September 16, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.

Amy Graham
Amy Graham
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center
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SOPPA/SDPC Refresher and Updates

Tue. September 17, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | $40
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

Now that SOPPA is a mainstay for Illinois K-12 schools, maintaining your school's data privacy policies and procedures remains as important as ever. Join us for several SOPPA updates, including how districts should continue creating and organizing their data privacy agreements.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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Apple for Education Update – 2024-25 School Year

Tue. September 17, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

What's new with Apple in education this school year? Join us for an in-depth look at the many new features showcased at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), including updates for Managed Apple IDs, new deployment options, and enhanced management features for macOS and iPadOS.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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AI in Education: From Fear to Fascination (Pt 1)

Wed. September 18, 2024 | 8:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 30: Administrative Center 101 Spero Dr, Murphysboro, IL, United States

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.

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

Wed. September 18, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $20
ISC 2 West Cook Office 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL, United States

Join us to discover a tech-forward way to work smarter and increase your efficiency - no matter what your day throws at you!

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Leadership and Literacy: A Leadership Forum

Wed. September 18, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

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.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Be Connected: E-Rate Program Updates

Wed. September 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

It's time for a funding update! Join us as we dive into several changes impacting funding opportunities for schools + get your E-Rate questions answered by a funding expert.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 1 Tech Leadership Meeting

Fri. September 20, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Brown County Elementary School 501 NW Cross St, Mt. Sterling, IL, United States

This networking session welcomes all edtech professionals - directors, superintendents, coaches, and anyone passionate about technology's role in education. 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 peers!

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Funding Office Hours: FCC K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot Program

Mon. September 23, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

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.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center
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AI as your Teaching Superpower

Tue. September 24, 2024 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $40
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

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.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 49 Technology Round Table

Tue. September 24, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Be Connected: A Free Phishing Campaign

Wed. September 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Your school is going on a phishing trip! No need for a rod and reel - just join us to learn about the LTC's free phishing simulation campaigns, a low-cost way to raise staff awareness for cyber threats.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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Lightning Hacks! Top Tech Tools for Back-to-School

Wed. September 25, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Personalizing learning, utilizing Google's new features, finding a Flip(grid) replacement, and more - they're all ahead during this fast-paced webinar focused on getting the most out of the classroom tools you already love.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Level the Playing Field: Tech-Powered Translation Tools for ELL Success

Thu. September 26, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
Kaskasia College Salem Learning Center 1475 West Whittaker St, Salem, IL, United States

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.

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