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Canva: Your Launchpad for Creative Learning

Wed. April 16, 2025 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm | $25
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

Tired of the same old teaching routines? Blast boredom our of your classroom with Canva, which can help you and your students embark on a creative journey towards impactful learning.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Infusing Technology in the ELA Classroom

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Specifically for ELA Teachers, this workshop will address meaningful, productive, creative, and content-specific uses of technology in the classroom. We will focus on a multitude of tools and resources that can transform learning in ELA classrooms by effectively leveraging technology. From transforming presentations to add-ons and extensions that extend the capabilities of writing, participants will walk away from this session with the skills and knowledge needed to thoughtfully integrate technology into their ELA classroom.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools for Administrative Assistants

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your communication, automate tedious tasks, and enhance your overall efficiency. Learn to leverage AI tools for managing emails, drafting documents, updating school communication systems, and even bridging language barriers. This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to embrace AI technology and transform your daily routines.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Applying Canva in your Classroom

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Are you familiar with the basics of Canva and want to learn more? Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s Presentation tool, the Whiteboard, and Docs for lesson plans and student collaboration.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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AI: The School Secretary’s Assistant

Fri. April 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your communication, automate tedious tasks, and enhance your overall efficiency. Learn to leverage AI tools for managing emails, drafting documents, updating school communication systems, and even bridging language barriers. This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to embrace AI technology and transform your daily routines.

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

Mon. April 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
ROE 13: Clinton/Jefferson/Marion/Washington 1710 Broadway St, Mount Vernon, IL

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

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Hey Google! Help Me Design Creative Lessons!

Mon. April 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
ROE 28: Bureau/Henry/Stark 107 S State St, Atkinson, Illinois, USA

In this session, we'll focus on how you can create interactive assignments and collaborative projects using Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings. Along the way, we'll also highlight practical strategies you can use to elevate technology use in your classroom, starting within the familiar Google ecosystem.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Canva: Your Launchpad for Creative Learning

Wed. April 30, 2025 | 8:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 30: Administrative Center 101 Spero Dr, Murphysboro, IL, United States

Tired of the same old teaching routines? Blast boredom our of your classroom with Canva, which can help you and your students embark on a creative journey towards impactful learning.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Take Coding to the Sky with Drones!

Thu. May 1, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $260
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

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. Participants will also walk away with a Robolink Codrone of their own to make implementing their newfound drone knowledge even easier.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Canva: Your Launchpad for Creative Learning

Fri. May 2, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $20
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

Capture attention with eye-catching visuals and interactive presentations. Ignite student creativity through engaging infographics, videos, storybooks, and dynamic portfolios. Go beyond the basics and create truly transformative learning experiences that foster active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking. Prepare your students to become confident, capable, and future-ready learners equipped with essential 21st-century skills.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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3D Printing for Educators

Thu. May 8, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
AERO Sped Cooperative 5400 W 77th St, Burbank, IL, United States

This workshop will give you the foundation needed to implement 3D printing in your educational environment.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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SOPPA Sanity: Mastering DPAs and SOPPA Compliance

Mon. May 12, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 56: Will 116 N. Chicago St, Joliet, IL, United States

Safeguarding student data is crucial, yet managing DPAs and complying with SOPPA can be daunting for tech directors. This workshop offers practical strategies and collaborative opportunities for all those tasked with maintaining their district’s data privacy requirements. We'll cover best practices for SOPPA agreements, address SDPC challenges, and explore effective methods for staying organized while maintaining SOPPA compliance. Participants will network, share insights, and discuss their own strategies for handling the never-ending stream of teacher requests. Hands-on time will allow attendees to apply learned concepts and leave with enhanced confidence and strategies for maintaining district compliance and protecting student data, all while keeping your sanity!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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