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April 2017
Technology Roundtable @ ROE 11 (Douglas, Edgar, Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Shelby, & Moultrie Counties)
Join district technology staff and instructional technology specialists from around the region for a discussion on technology issues, emerging trends, policy best-practices, robust infrastructure, student data and privacy, budget and resources, and technology initiatives like 1:1 programs and effective edtech PD for teachers. The networking event offers an excellent opportunity to share experiences and ask questions. Come and be part of the discussion.
Find out more »May 2017
Tech 2017
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Find out more »LTC2 Tech Director Meeting
Online link: http://connect.illinicloud.org/ltc2/
Find out more »June 2017
WordPress: Quickly and Easily Develop and Maintain Your District’s Website
Need to develop a school or district website but don’t know how to code? No problem! This one-day workshop will provide a strong foundation for how to build, customize, and maintain websites without ever needing to touch HTML, PHP or CSS by using Wordpress, a free platform for websites used by over 74 million sites worldwide. This hands-on workshop will provide participants with everything they need to know in order to develop their own site. Beginners and intermediate Wordpress users are welcome!
Find out more »Google Classroom 101 & Beyond
Google Classroom is the mission control for your digital classroom and allows you to create a more paperless workflow in the classroom. We'll walk through setting up your first class, adding students, posting announcements, questions and assignments, grading assignments, and discuss communication strategies and best practices.
Once we master Google Classroom, we’ll move on to exploring Google Forms, Slides, Drawing, Docs, and much more. You will leave this session with new knowledge, examples, ideas, and resources to take your own Google Classroom to the next level.
Find out more »Robotic Playlab
You will have the opportunity to play with several types of robots (Ozobot, Robot Mouse, Dash and Dot, Kibo, Mindstorms EV3, LEGO WeDo 2.0) in this hands-on, problem-based learning session. You will build (if applicable) and program the robot, using your own device, then we will complete a series of challenges. After each exploration session we will regroup and discuss our experiences and classroom applications of the technology to promote innovative thinking.
Find out more »Google Admin Console Technical Retreat with AmplifiedIT
Presented by AmplifiedIT, this one day technical retreat will begin by walking through how to migrate to G Suite and ensure you’re going down the right road for your school's Google journey. The day continues with a deep dive into the admin console and what services and settings you really need to change for your staff and more importantly, students. We’ll include tips and tricks for user provisioning and management. The afternoon will start with an overview on Chromebooks, deployment strategies, device selection and management. We’ll also give an overview of Third Party Services and Tools that will make your life easier as well as protecting and securing your domain. The day will finish with a question and answer session to discuss topics that weren’t covered during the day or to go into greater detail on topics discussed during the day.
Find out more »Google Certified Admin Bootcamp with AmplifiedIT
This intensive one day training is focused on providing all the skills and understanding necessary to achieve the Google Certified Administrator credential. All areas of the G Suite Admin Console as related to the exam are clearly and concisely covered. An extra focus is placed on the educational K-12 application and how it relates to the exam material.
Find out more »July 2017
CANCELLED: Understanding Active Directory Domain Services and Group Policy in Windows Server 2012 R2
In this one day custom course you will focus on the administration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows Server 2012 R2 infrastructure. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is the most critical component in a Windows Server 2012 R2 domain-based network. This course explains why you implement specific AD DS features, how important components integrate with each other, and how you can ensure that your domain- based network functions properly. You will learn about new features, such as virtualized domain controller cloning, recent features like read-only domain controllers (RODCs), and other features and tools that you can use in the AD DS environment. Additional topics include configuring and managing Group Policy objects (GPOs), including settings and preferences, such as configuring GPO processing order, blocking of inheritance, enforced policies, filtering, managing slow-link processing, forcing Group Policy Update, software installation, folder redirection, scripts, administrative template settings, backup up, import, copy and restore GPOs, item-level targeting and delegating Group Policy management.
Find out more »August 2017
CANCELED: BreakoutEDU
With the clock racing against you, can you withstand the pressure to crack the code before time runs out? Escape room games are unique, fun, and interactive experiences that are designed to foster the skills of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity in their participants. The concept that has been sweeping the nation for the last few years has now emerged as a powerful classroom tool! Find out how to design your own escape room game based on materials you are already teaching in the classroom. Create an experience that will allow your students to dive into material deeper and have an impactful experience they won't soon forget.
Find out more »October 2017
Huntley Innovation In Education Days
Description Huntley Community School District 158 is excited to offer a full day of professional development for administrators, school business officers, and educators regarding innovative solutions on issues facing educational institutions. Huntley 158’s Always Initiative has recently become the largest K-12 1:1 program in the state of Illinois. While quite an accomplishment, our 1:1 initiative is simply one of many innovative programs in the District. Each year hundreds of educators and administrators from schools and districts around the country visit Huntley Community
Find out more »November 2017
Huntley Innovation In Education Days
Description Huntley Community School District 158 is excited to offer a full day of professional development for administrators, school business officers, and educators regarding innovative solutions on issues facing educational institutions. Huntley 158’s Always Initiative has recently become the largest K-12 1:1 program in the state of Illinois. While quite an accomplishment, our 1:1 initiative is simply one of many innovative programs in the District. Each year hundreds of educators and administrators from schools and districts around the country visit Huntley Community
Find out more »February 2018
Huntley Innovation In Education Days
Description Huntley Community School District 158 is excited to offer a full day of professional development for administrators, school business officers, and educators regarding innovative solutions on issues facing educational institutions. Huntley 158’s Always Initiative has recently become the largest K-12 1:1 program in the state of Illinois. While quite an accomplishment, our 1:1 initiative is simply one of many innovative programs in the District. Each year hundreds of educators and administrators from schools and districts around the country visit Huntley Community
Find out more »May 2018
Huntley Innovation In Education Days
Description Huntley Community School District 158 is excited to offer a full day of professional development for administrators, school business officers, and educators regarding innovative solutions on issues facing educational institutions. Huntley 158’s Always Initiative has recently become the largest K-12 1:1 program in the state of Illinois. While quite an accomplishment, our 1:1 initiative is simply one of many innovative programs in the District. Each year hundreds of educators and administrators from schools and districts around the country visit Huntley Community
Find out more »September 2018
Engaging Students with Minecraft (Webinar)
Description This session will investigate several different ways to introduce Minecraft in the classroom as a tool to increase student engagement and provide fun options for student projects. We will look at both options for student lead and teacher lead projects as well as investigate some of the useful tools available for teachers looking for project ideas.Register Presenter: Christopher Johnson, Minecraft Global Mentor
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Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning Cohort: Area 5
The Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) program offers a job-embedded professional learning experience to prepare you to lead a personalized learning transition in your school. As a participant in the program, you will have face-to-face and online opportunities to work with trained facilitators and other principals. This program goes deeper than traditional sit-and-get professional development because it:
– is job-embedded: activities and planning are immediately applicable in your school.
– sets aside the time you need to make a plan.
– gives you access to data collection tools to drive decisions.
– connects you to a diverse group of principals & districts.
– is based on a proven North Carolina professional learning program.
Admin Console for G Suite for Education (Webinar)
Description This session will explore the Admin Console for managing your G Suite for Education implementation. We will look at the areas for managing Chromebooks, users and groups, apps and extensions, and the Android app functionality available for Chromebooks. The webinar is scheduled for 30 minutes, but time will be available afterward for questions and answers. Presenter Chris Wherley, LTC Network and Technology Services Coordinator Register
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Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning Cohort: Area 6
The Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) program offers a job-embedded professional learning experience to prepare you to lead a personalized learning transition in your school. As a participant in the program, you will have face-to-face and online opportunities to work with trained facilitators and other principals. This program goes deeper than traditional sit-and-get professional development because it:
– is job-embedded: activities and planning are immediately applicable in your school.
– sets aside the time you need to make a plan.
– gives you access to data collection tools to drive decisions.
– connects you to a diverse group of principals & districts.
– is based on a proven North Carolina professional learning program.
Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning Cohort: Area 4 (Central)
The Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) program offers a job-embedded professional learning experience to prepare you to lead a personalized learning transition in your school. As a participant in the program, you will have face-to-face and online opportunities to work with trained facilitators and other principals. This program goes deeper than traditional sit-and-get professional development because it:
– is job-embedded: activities and planning are immediately applicable in your school.
– sets aside the time you need to make a plan.
– gives you access to data collection tools to drive decisions.
– connects you to a diverse group of principals & districts.
– is based on a proven North Carolina professional learning program.
Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning Cohort: Area 3
The Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) program offers a job-embedded professional learning experience to prepare you to lead a personalized learning transition in your school. As a participant in the program, you will have face-to-face and online opportunities to work with trained facilitators and other principals. This program goes deeper than traditional sit-and-get professional development because it:
– is job-embedded: activities and planning are immediately applicable in your school.
– sets aside the time you need to make a plan.
– gives you access to data collection tools to drive decisions.
– connects you to a diverse group of principals & districts.
– is based on a proven North Carolina professional learning program.
Tech Tools Takeaway (Webinar)
Join us for an overview of Illinois Classrooms in Action’s Technology website. All resources vetted on this website are FREE for educators and aligned for use within classroom technology integration. In addition to the overview we will explore a couple of tools to support parent and family connections.
Find out more »Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning Cohort: Area 4 (North)
The Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) program offers a job-embedded professional learning experience to prepare you to lead a personalized learning transition in your school. As a participant in the program, you will have face-to-face and online opportunities to work with trained facilitators and other principals. This program goes deeper than traditional sit-and-get professional development because it:
– is job-embedded: activities and planning are immediately applicable in your school.
– sets aside the time you need to make a plan.
– gives you access to data collection tools to drive decisions.
– connects you to a diverse group of principals & districts.
– is based on a proven North Carolina professional learning program.
Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning Cohort: Area 3 (Macomb)
The Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) program offers a job-embedded professional learning experience to prepare you to lead a personalized learning transition in your school. As a participant in the program, you will have face-to-face and online opportunities to work with trained facilitators and other principals. This program goes deeper than traditional sit-and-get professional development because it:
– is job-embedded: activities and planning are immediately applicable in your school.
– sets aside the time you need to make a plan.
– gives you access to data collection tools to drive decisions.
– connects you to a diverse group of principals & districts.
– is based on a proven North Carolina professional learning program.
October 2018
Let’s All Mystery Skype (Webinar)
Description Mystery Skype is a unique educational game that engages all age groups and applies to all curricular subjects. The objective of the game is to uncover the mystery of the other classroom by asking questions that encourage the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students work together to solve the challenge. As the game unfolds students begin to notice similarities with each other. They also become inquisitive about our differences. The genuine exchange between the classes as they play
Find out more »Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning Cohort: Area 2
The Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) program offers a job-embedded professional learning experience to prepare you to lead a personalized learning transition in your school. As a participant in the program, you will have face-to-face and online opportunities to work with trained facilitators and other principals. This program goes deeper than traditional sit-and-get professional development because it:
– is job-embedded: activities and planning are immediately applicable in your school.
– sets aside the time you need to make a plan.
– gives you access to data collection tools to drive decisions.
– connects you to a diverse group of principals & districts.
– is based on a proven North Carolina professional learning program.
The Student Data Privacy Consortium (SPDC) New Illinois State Alliance! (Webinar)
This session will outline the work of the Student Data Privacy Consortium and the newest state Alliance - IL! You will hear the history of the Consortium, membership make-up and how various tools available for any identified districts addressing their student data privacy concerns.
Find out more »Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning Cohort: Area 1
The Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) program offers a job-embedded professional learning experience to prepare you to lead a personalized learning transition in your school. As a participant in the program, you will have face-to-face and online opportunities to work with trained facilitators and other principals. This program goes deeper than traditional sit-and-get professional development because it:
– is job-embedded: activities and planning are immediately applicable in your school.
– sets aside the time you need to make a plan.
– gives you access to data collection tools to drive decisions.
– connects you to a diverse group of principals & districts.
– is based on a proven North Carolina professional learning program.
E-Rate Webinar
This webinar will cover the FY18-19 updates to the Federal E-Rate Program.
Find out more »Tech Tools Takeaway (Webinar) – Seesaw
Join us as we explore Seesaw.me. This is a “social media” style way to document what is happening in the classroom. Educators can use this to support student led conference, student reflection and peer review, gather artifacts for their own reflection and use with evaluations.
Find out more »Google Level 1 Certification Workshop
The PROE Center, in collaboration with the Illinois Learning Technology Center, is offering a Google Educator Level 1 Certification workshop on Thursday, October 24, 2018 from 8:30 – 3:30 p.m. 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. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise their status
Find out more »November 2018
Getting Started with Augmented Reality (Webinar)
Get the foundation to begin using immersive technology to transform your lessons into an interactive playground.
Find out more »Google Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Workflow
Is your Drive a mess? Do you need some organizational how-tos? Learn some Google tips and tricks to improve your workflow. Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail and other Google tools will be addressed. Presenter: Nicole Zumpano, Regional Education Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »K12 Cybersecurity (Webinar)
Based on lessons learned from these incidents, this session will describe practical and cost-effective steps that schools can take to reduce the prevalence and severity of the cybersecurity incidents they are most likely to face.
Find out more »Tech Tools Takeaway (Webinar)
Description Coming soon! Presenter Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Find out more »December 2018
E-Rate Workshop (Loves Park)
Event Description This three-hour session will cover the basic requirements for planning and completing the first phase of your E-Rate application for the coming year. We will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, the Form 470. We will also cover changes to the program for the coming year and provide tips and tools for making your E-Rate life easier. Please bring a wifi-enabled device and current student enrolment data
Find out more »Coding in the Classroom (Webinar)
This session will cover the hows and whys, share creative, authentic examples of coding across the curriculum, and provide resources to get started with coding in the K-12 classroom.
Find out more »E-Rate Form 470 Workshop (Oglesby)
Event Description The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program provides discounts on eligible data transmission services and Internet access, voice services, internal connections and managed internal broadband services and equipment for eligible schools and libraries. This session will provide Erate updates, completion of the 470 Application and Q&A on all aspects of the program. Participants are asked to bring: · A copy of last year’s 470 & 471 applications · Log in information for the EPiC erate portal · Digital signature/pin
Find out more »Google Level 1 Certification Workshop
Event Description This 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. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise their status with a personalized certificate and badge. Certification lasts 36 months. Participants in this workshop will learn about: * Tech Integration with the 4 C's * Digital Citizenship *
Find out more »E-Rate Form 470 Workshop (Wheaton)
Event Description This three-hour session will cover the basic requirements for planning and completing the first phase of your E-Rate application for the coming year. We will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, the Form 470. We will also cover changes to the program for the coming year and provide tips and tools for making your E-Rate life easier. Please bring a wifi-enabled device and current
Find out more »E-Rate Workshop (Charleston)
Event Description This three-hour session will cover the basic requirements for planning and completing the first phase of your E-Rate application for the coming year. We will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, the Form 470. We will also cover changes to the program for the coming year and provide tips and tools for making your E-Rate life easier. Please bring a wifi-enabled device and current student enrolment data
Find out more »E-Rate Form 470 Workshop (Edwards/Peoria)
Event Description This three-hour session will cover the basic requirements for planning and completing the first phase of your E-Rate application for the coming year. We will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, the Form 470. We will also cover changes to the program for the coming year and provide tips and tools for making your E-Rate life easier. Please bring a wifi-enabled device and current student enrolment data
Find out more »Powerful Ways to Engage Your Students Using Google Classroom
Webinar Description Google Classroom provides teachers and students a powerful learning space to organize and effectively manage digital coursework. This webinar will combine explanation and exploration of Google Classroom as a means of streamlining workflow while engaging students in authentic learning experiences. Presenter Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »E-Rate Form 470 Workshop (Moline)
Event Description This three-hour session will cover the basic requirements for planning and completing the first phase of your E-Rate application for the coming year. We will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, the Form 470. We will also cover changes to the program for the coming year and provide tips and tools for making your E-Rate life easier. Please bring a wifi-enabled device and current student enrolment data
Find out more »ROE #1 Tech Coordinator Meeting
Event Description A roundtable discussion for technology coordinators: discuss topics and issues districts face in regards to technology and provide a space to discuss solutions for these issues. Facilitator Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »E-Rate Form 470 Workshop (Quincy)
Event Description This three-hour session will cover the basic requirements for planning and completing the first phase of your E-Rate application for the coming year. We will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, the Form 470. We will also cover changes to the program for the coming year and provide tips and tools for making your E-Rate life easier. Please bring a wifi-enabled device and current student enrolment data
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