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January 2020
Introduction to G Suite Apps for Education held at ROE#17
Event Description Are you new to G Suite for Education? This workshop will explore the ins-and-outs of this amazing platform and help you down the runway to success. From Google Drive to Docs to Forms to Sheets and everything in-between, we will explore how you can get the most out of your G Suite experience! Lunch will be provided by ROE #17. Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator
Find out more »ROE #9/54 Tech Roundtable
A tech roundtable for technology coordinators/directors to chat about challenges and see what other school districts are doing. Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator Register here
Find out more »February 2020
Academic Academy #1788: Connected Leaders held in Lake County
Event Description This forum is an ideal place for education leaders to share lessons learned and brainstorm ideas about leveraging social media networks for professional growth in your district(s). This is a top-level roundtable discussion. Even if it isn't in your job description it is a strategic place with shared experiences for leaders to stay current and guide the conversation towards best practices. Presenter Bio Nicole Zumpano, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for LTC
Find out more »Bring STEM and Coding to Your Classroom with the Piper Computer Kit
Event Description Have you been looking for a way to bring critical thinking, problem solving, coding, and STEM into your classroom? Look no further than the Piper computer kit! ROE 49 now has Piper computer kits available for educators to check out and use with their students. These kits allow students to build and program their own computers out of simple materials. During this hands-on workshop, teachers will construct a Piper computer using the provided kit. They will then explore
Find out more »Google Level 1 Exam Prep Workshop
Event Description The Level 1 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam. Level 1 certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills. This workshop is designed for teachers that have a solid base of implementing the Google tools in their classroom and is not designed as an introduction to the Google tools. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise
Find out more »ROE #9/54 Instructional Coach Roundtable
Join area instructional coaches in a conversation about coaching while sharing resources and ideas. You will have the opportunity to network and learn from area coaches. Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator Register here
Find out more »Flipping the Classroom
Event Description The flipped classroom is a pedagogical model where the traditional lecture and homework elements are reversed. Prerecorded video lectures are viewed before class. In-class time is repurposed so students can inquire about lecture content, apply their knowledge, and participate in hands-on activities. By reversing the traditional lecture and homework elements and integrating engaged-learning activities, educators can transition their class from a teacher-centered to a learner-centered environment. Making this transition will completely change the dynamics of the classroom and
Find out more »ROE #28 Technology Coordinator Roundtable
Event Description A technology roundtable for school technology coordinators/directors to share ideas and ask questions around technology. Facilitator Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center
Find out more »Google Level 1 Certification Workshop held at ROE #49
Event Description This workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 1 certification exam. Certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills. This workshop is designed for teachers that have a solid base of implementing the Google tools in their classroom and is not designed as an introduction to Google tools. Educators who pass the certification test can advertise their status with a personalized certificate and badge. Certification
Find out more »Legal Implications of Technology Use in Schools held at ROE #11
Join attorneys from Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, LTD as we review the laws and regulations affecting and dealing with technology use in the classroom. Topics will include the implications and common pitfalls related to the use of email, social media, websites, and other forms of technology communication; best practices for acceptable use policies for students and staff; e-Learning and other program-specific legislation; vaping; student data requirements and responsibilities; and recent case laws illustrating the application of statutes. Register
Find out more »ROE #17 Administrative Assistant – Google Training
Google Tips and Tricks for Administrative Assistants. Lisa Schwartz, from the Illinois Learning Technology Center, will be providing an overview of Google. From G-Mail to Calendar, Drive, and Sheets, Lisa will show us more efficient ways to use Google in your workplace. Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator Register here
Find out more »ROE #17 Administrative Assistant – Google Training
Google Tips and Tricks for Administrative Assistants. Lisa Schwartz, from the Illinois Learning Technology Center, will be providing an overview of Google. From G-Mail to Calendar, Drive, and Sheets, Lisa will show us more efficient ways to use Google in your workplace. Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator Register here
Find out more »April 2020
Technology Roundtable held at ROE #11
Event Description A technology roundtable for area school technology coordinators/directors to share ideas and ask questions. Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator at LTC
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