LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting
Join our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois' growing instructional technology coaching community.
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 our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois' growing instructional technology coaching community.
Have you considered the role AI could play in shaping the future of education at your school? This Administrator Academy aims to equip school leaders with the essential knowledge and practical tools to implement AI technologies effectively.
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.
Educators from around the state are invited to discover timely, practical insights on AI-powered lesson planning, crafting AI use policies, strategies for using AI in the classroom, and more.
Let's get physical on this week's Be Connected, where we'll focus on best practices for securing your school’s physical network environment, including managing access controls, securing hardware, and monitoring network activity.
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.
Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
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.
Calling all K-12 computer science and STEM educators! Join your peers from across the state each month for an informative, engagement-rich networking meeting centered on topics that matter most to you.
Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
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.
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, collaborate, and connect with fellow edtech enthusiasts and leaders during a multi-day professional learning experience ideal for collaborating one-on-one with peers and forging meaningful connections.
Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.
Whether you teach math, science, language arts, or any other subject, computer literacy and computer science are becoming increasingly relevant to your students' success.
Come discover how creative audio projects produced using Soundtrap for Education can be a powerful driver for classroom engagement, collaboration, communication, and more.
Are you ready to take your Google skills to the next level? Reserve your spot today in this Google Educator Level 1 test prep workshop.
This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We will 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!
We'll bring you up to speed on the latest AI tools that can transform your tasks, from resume screening to job postings to daily communications, saving time and effort. Gain insights into how generative AI works for a deeper understanding of how to use it effectively and safely.
Designed specifically for educators who may not have a computer science background. We'll guide you through Code.org's CS Fundamentals and CS Connections, plus other exciting resources, equipping you with practical strategies and boosting your confidence.
Join our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois' growing instructional technology coaching community.
In this session, we'll dive into the practical side of AI for school administrators and teacher leaders, showcasing a variety of AI tools designed to streamline and enhance your workflow. 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 in education.
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!
Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and IT. We'll tackle challenges, share successes, and explore the evolving edtech landscape. Come brainstorm, ask questions, and connect with colleagues. Whether you're seeking solutions, want to stay ahead of trends, or need a supportive space, this meeting is for you!
There's more to AI than meets the eye. Join us for this hands-on workshop where teachers of all grade levels can begin exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential uses in the classroom.
Mission control for STEM-centered learning is closer to home than you think! 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.
You've heard about it in the news. Your students have been begging for it. Now it's time to finally pick up the controller and hit "start" on your district's esports program. But what are you supposed to do if you're starting at Level 1?
Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and IT.
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 peers!
Artificial intelligence is here, and unlike what you’ve seen in the movies, AI isn’t coming to destroy humans – it’s coming to disrupt our classrooms. Should educators be afraid, excited, or both? Can educators embrace AI’s potential while ensuring their students still learn the value of creating original work?
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.
Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
Calling all K-12 computer science and STEM educators! Join your peers from across the state each month for an informative, engagement-rich networking meeting centered on topics that matter most to you.
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.
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.
Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.
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.
Join us to discover how you can leverage technology tools to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in your classroom.
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.
Join our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois' growing instructional technology coaching community.
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.
Calling all K-12 leaders and administrators - it's time for a school law update! Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright as he answers and discusses your legal questions surrounding technology use in schools - including important developments heading into 2025.
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.
This workshop explores Gmail's powerful features, focusing on labels and filters to help you organize, prioritize, and automate your email management. Learn to tame the chaos of student, parent, and administrative emails, freeing you to focus on what truly matters: your students and your teaching.
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.
This workshop will demonstrate how you can use various AI tools as your personal teaching assistant to save you time, access more resources, and provide more personalized learning to students. We’ll demonstrate creative uses of the most commonly known generative AI programs like Chat GPT and Gemini. We’ll also demonstrate other AI-powered tools that are custom-designed for educators.
Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.
AI development is changing education rapidly. Beyond the classroom, it may become an integral part of your students’ future careers.
Are you prepared for AI-generated essays, artwork, and presentations? Are you taking advantage of its power to become more efficient and creative in your work as an educator?
Throughout this session, we'll practice 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, and more.
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.
This workshop will explore practical ways to foster a balanced approach to technology, addressing issues such as screen time management, online safety, and digital citizenship. Participants will learn how to help students become responsible digital citizens, navigating the online world confidently and securely.
Feeling a little here, there, and everywhere? Discover how coaches like you manage their work across multiple buildings, including multi-district coaching's unique challenges and practical strategies for managing your practice.
This workshop for K-12 school leaders will provide an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in K-12 schools. Participants will learn the background of AI generative tools, the benefits and challenges of using AI in education, and get hands-on by creating examples that can be used immediately in their roles.
This workshop will explore practical ways to foster a balanced approach to technology, addressing issues such as screen time management, online safety, and digital citizenship. Participants will learn how to help students become responsible digital citizens, navigating the online world confidently and securely.
By addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by technology, we can create a healthier, safer, and more balanced learning environment for everyone. This session also recognizes the importance of educator well-being in a tech-heavy world, providing strategies for maintaining personal wellness while meeting the demands of the digital age.
Join our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois' growing instructional technology coaching community.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn the basics of Ozobots, including how they work and how to program them. K-12 students can code Evo two ways: screen-free with Color Code markers and online with Ozobot Blockly visual programming or Python. You'll explore how Ozobots can be used to teach coding concepts like sequencing, loops, and conditionals, and how to integrate them into your curriculum.
Tune in to explore a range of Google apps and extensions specifically designed to support executive function, including a framework for selecting the right assistive tech to promote student independence.
This workshop will explore practical ways to foster a balanced approach to technology, addressing issues such as screen time management, online safety, and digital citizenship. Participants will learn how to help students become responsible digital citizens, navigating the online world confidently and securely.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois' growing instructional technology coaching community.
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.
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.
Educators can help students learn to navigate group chat drama, one text at a time. Join us as we look into how to address drama, foster stronger interpersonal relationships, and empower students to socialize confidently.
Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.
Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and IT.
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.
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.
Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and IT. We'll tackle challenges, share successes, and explore the evolving edtech landscape. Come brainstorm, ask questions, and connect with colleagues. Whether you're seeking solutions, want to stay ahead of trends, or need a supportive space, this meeting is for you!
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.
A digital assistant to help streamline teaching tasks? Thanks to AI-powered tools, it's a reality. See how current educators are making their life easier during this hands-on workshop for teachers of all grade levels, where we'll focus on tools that can take some of the heavy lifting out of lesson planning, grading, and student engagement.
Join our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois' growing instructional technology coaching community.
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.
Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.