Past Events

Eager to try out one of the most popular educational VR devices out there today? Join us as we explore Class VR, including its user-friendly portal and embedded educational resources.

Join this session to develop your own media literacy awareness, explore resources and lesson materials, and prepare to teach key concepts to your students so they can safely access, analyze, and create digital media. This session will be interactive as you will experience lessons the way students will - rich with self-reflection, analysis, and discussion.

Have you created A LOT of digital content during the last couple school years? If so, then you are ready to flip your classroom! It's the next logical step in your technology integration. The time is now!

Spreadsheets don’t have to be intimidating, overwhelming, or out of reach for you - especially if you have Google Sheets in your digital toolbox. This session will start at square one and walk you through the basics of creating, editing, and navigating spreadsheet data using Google Sheets.

If you have questions relating to the new Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), then you're not alone. Join the LTC's Chris Wherley for "All Things SOPPA", a weekly discussion about the process and procedures of achieving SOPPA compliance.

To ensure their buildings remain safe, healthy environments in which all students can learn, some districts are turning to tech-based solutions like vape detectors. Implementing these devices is easier said than done, though, and more often than not, responsibility for their implementation falls to the building or district tech department.

Have you created A LOT of digital content during the last couple school years? If so, then you are ready to flip your classroom! It's the next logical step in your technology integration. The time is now!

Is your district interested in adding 3D printing to the curriculum? Does your district currently have 3D printers that are simply gathering dust?

While there are plenty of cyber threats facing today's schools, few pose the omnipresent danger of phishing. One wrong click from an unsuspecting end user and your entire district's network could be opened to malicious activity. There's a lot you can do to mitigate these intrusions after they occur, but stopping them before they start might be the wisest course of action for your district's long-term cybersecurity strategy.

Join us for an informative session on the basics of 3D printers and 3D printing. We will explore the fundamentals of 3D printing, the best printers for education, the software and apps needed for successful printing, how to plan for a 3D printing space, and some curriculum integration essentials.

Have you heard? The FCC has announced a third round of Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding to help schools and libraries secure the tools and services needed to facilitate remote learning and close the homework gap.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has just released its finalized K-12 Computer Science learning standards. Now's the time to dig into the text of each standard and learn how these new learning requirements may impact your school or classroom.

Have you heard? The FCC has announced a third round of Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding to help schools and libraries secure the tools and services needed to facilitate remote learning and close the homework gap.

In the spirit of Reddit's "Ask Me Anything" threads and "May the 4th", this week's Be Connected will be devoted to your technology questions and stories. Tune in to share your experiences with peers and get answers to your nagging IT questions from the little green Jedi master himself.

Let’s get going with Google! This session will provide a brief overview of tips that will make you more productive and effective with Google Workspace apps.

Have you heard? The FCC has announced a third round of Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding to help schools and libraries secure the tools and services needed to facilitate remote learning and close the homework gap.

If you have questions relating to the new Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), then you're not alone. Join the LTC's Chris Wherley for "All Things SOPPA", a weekly discussion about the process and procedures of achieving SOPPA compliance.

The end of the school year is upon us! What's left on your school year to-do list? What types of summer projects are on your radar?

Each year, eSports becomes a larger and more lucrative part of the world sporting ecosystem, with leagues offering major cash prizes and opportunities for fulfilling careers. Your students may have aspirations of participating in one of these leagues, and if your district is supporting those goals with an eSports team, you may be asked to get them off the ground technically.