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October 2018
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
Find out more »ROE #28 Technology Coordinator Meeting
Event Description Technology Coordinator Round Table Discussion Facilitator Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Google Scripting
Webinar Description During this webinar, we will explore the possibilities of adding functionality to Google Apps with Google Apps Script and Google App Maker. We will examine examples, steps for getting started, and resources to help.
Find out more »E-Rate Form 470 Workshop (Champaign)
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 »January 2019
Creating Digital Textbooks Using CK-12
Webinar Description Would you like to integrate more meaningful digital resources into your STEM curriculum, but have no budget to do so? CK-12 is an excellent Open Education Resource (OER) that is free and easy to use. CK-12 FlexBooks are online platforms for assembling, authoring, and distributing interactive, multi-modal educational content. Presenter Bio Joe Cipfl, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »ROE #26 Technology Roundtable
Event Description Roundtable discussion for technology coordinators to discuss topics and issues your districts face in regards to technology and to discuss solutions for those issues Facilitator Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Genius Hour- Time to Get Your Hands Dirty
Webinar Description This webinar will move you through the steps of Genius Hour and how it really feels to go through the process. By remembering how it feels to be a learner we can understand the struggle often felt by our students. We will chat through some tips and tricks to a successful implementation of Genius Hour and the various ways of allowing it to thrive in your teaching and learning. Presenter Bio Kim Darche, Instructional Coach at SD113A
Find out more »Multimedia Creation with the Chromebook- ROE 4
Event Description Unlock the creative potential of the Chromebook and move beyond using the device for word processing, productivity, and organization. This session will explore the creative potential of the Chromebook to give your students the ability to craft amazing multimedia masterpieces! Participants will explore various apps, web tools and extensions available for students to create multimedia such as interactive images, video, and audio. In addition, learning strategies and thoughtful approaches to Chromebook creation will be woven throughout. Presenter Ben
Find out more »K12 Data & Security Summit
The Learning Technology Center of Illinois is facilitating a one-day K-12 Data and Security Summit. K-12 Administrators, Curriculum leaders, and Technology leaders will be able to identify current legal requirements and learn best practices for data privacy and security of data and the educational environment.
Find out more »ROE #28 Tech Coordinator Meeting
Event Description Technology Coordinator Round Table Discussion Presenter Bio Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »K12 Data & Security Summit
The Learning Technology Center of Illinois is facilitating a one-day K-12 Data and Security Summit. K-12 Administrators, Curriculum leaders, and Technology leaders will be able to identify current legal requirements and learn best practices for data privacy and security of data and the educational environment.Target Audience: Administrators, curriculum leaders, technology leaders, and staff in K-12 school districts who are responsible for collecting, maintaining, reporting, certifying, and/or protecting and securing student data and the educational environment are encouraged to participate. Bring
Find out more »Redesigning Learning Spaces Summit (Buffalo Grove)
The way our students learn is transforming. Our learning spaces for students need to be redesigned to match. The Redesigning Learning Spaces Summit is a full day exploration of not only the physical redesign, but best practices and pedagogical changes that need occur with the redesign. David Jakes, a recognized leader in educational design and technology, will keynote the Summit. The Summit also includes a guided tour of recently redesigned learning spaces, providing attendees the opportunity to see these learning
Find out more »Redesigning Learning Spaces Summit (Mahomet-Seymour)
The way our students learn is transforming. Our learning spaces for students need to be redesigned to match. The Redesigning Learning Spaces Summit is a full day exploration of not only the physical redesign, but best practices and pedagogical changes that need occur with the redesign. David Jakes, a recognized leader in educational design and technology, will keynote the Summit. The Summit also includes a guided tour of recently redesigned learning spaces, providing attendees the opportunity to see these learning
Find out more »E-Rate 471 Workshop (Belleville)
Event Description ERate applicants file an FCC Form 471 to request discounts on eligible products and services. Applicants must include information on the recipients of services, discount calculations, costs of service, dates of service, and service provider(s). Please be prepared to provide detailed descriptions of services, and certify compliance with program rules. Applicants must have a 470 filed at least 28 days before filing the 471. After that 28 day window, contracts may be signed, and additional details needed for
Find out more »E-Rate 471 Workshop Lansing
Event Description ERate applicants file an FCC Form 471 to request discounts on eligible products and services. Applicants must include information on the recipients of services, discount calculations, costs of service, dates of service, and service provider(s). Please be prepared to provide detailed descriptions of services, and certify compliance with program rules. Applicants must have a 470 filed at least 28 days before filing the 471. After that 28 day window, contracts may be signed, and additional details needed for
Find out more »Google Level 1 Certification Workshop ROE #49
ROE 49, in collaboration with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, is offering a Google Educator Level 1 Certification workshop. The Level 1 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 1 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.
Find out more »E-Rate 471 Workshop Oglesby
Event Description ERate applicants file an FCC Form 471 to request discounts on eligible products and services. Applicants must include information on the recipients of services, discount calculations, costs of service, dates of service, and service provider(s). Please be prepared to provide detailed descriptions of services, and certify compliance with program rules. Applicants must have a 470 filed at least 28 days before filing the 471. After that 28 day window, contracts may be signed, and additional details needed for
Find out more »ROE #9 and ROE #54 Technology Roundtable
Event Description Roundtable discussion for technology coordinators to discuss topics and issues your districts face in regards to technology and to discuss solutions for those issues. Facilitator Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Assessment Platforms for the Classroom
Webinar Description Do your students need to practice tech-enhanced answers? How about feedback tools with audio and video components? This webinar will explore online tools that allow educators to create their own assessment content and select any of 60+ questions types. Educators can also find questions other educators have created matched to standards. Presenter Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Find out more »E-Rate 471 Workshop Charleston
Event Description ERate applicants file an FCC Form 471 to request discounts on eligible products and services. Applicants must include information on the recipients of services, discount calculations, costs of service, dates of service, and service provider(s). Please be prepared to provide detailed descriptions of services, and certify compliance with program rules. Applicants must have a 470 filed at least 28 days before filing the 471. After that 28 day window, contracts may be signed, and additional details needed for
Find out more »February 2019
ROE #39 Technology Roundtable
Event Description Our goal with this roundtable is to provide you with a place to discuss topics and issues your districts face in regards to technology and to discuss solutions for those issues. Facilitator Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Google CS First
Event Description Google Computer Science Workshop - CS First is Google's free, introductory computer science program for grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). This video-based curriculum teaches students foundational CS, problem-solving and collaboration skills through themes related to students’ interests. Presenter Keshia Seitz
Find out more »The 8 C’s of PBL
Webinar Description The 4 C’s are a popular topic in education right now. I think we can do better!! Let’s integrate technology into PBL and watch our classrooms transform. This entertaining session will address the 4 C’s and introduce 4 more C’s that you can provide your students through technology used in PBL. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn researched benefits, helpful tips, awesome project ideas, popular methods, and some tech tools used to excite students through PBL.
Find out more »E-Rate 471 Workshop Champaign
Event Description ERate applicants file an FCC Form 471 to request discounts on eligible products and services. Applicants must include information on the recipients of services, discount calculations, costs of service, dates of service, and service provider(s). Please be prepared to provide detailed descriptions of services, and certify compliance with program rules. Applicants must have a 470 filed at least 28 days before filing the 471. After that 28 day window, contracts may be signed, and additional details needed for
Find out more »Google CS First Workshop
Event Description Google Computer Science Workshop - CS First is Google's free, introductory computer science program for grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). This video-based curriculum teaches students foundational CS, problem-solving and collaboration skills through themes related to students’ interests. Presenter: Keshia Seitz, Google CS First Trainer
Find out more »E-Rate Form 471 Workshop
ERate applicants file an FCC Form 471 to request discounts on eligible products and services. Applicants must include information on the recipients of services, discount calculations, costs of service, dates of service, and service provider(s). Please be prepared to provide detailed descriptions of services, and certify compliance with program rules. Applicants must have a 470 filed at least 28 days before filing the 471. After that 28 day window, contracts may be signed, and additional details needed for the application can be discussed with the chosen providers.
Find out more »Google CS First Workshop
Google Computer Science Workshop -CS First is Google’s free, introductory computer science program for grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). This video-based curriculum teaches students foundational CS, problem-solving and collaboration skills through themes related to students’ interests.
Find out more »Integrating Add-ons and Extensions into your Chromebook Classroom
Event Description Unlock the creative and innovative power of Chrome and move beyond using the core suite of Google tools for simple work processing, productivity and organization. In this workshop, we will explore various extensions and add-ons that give students the power to do more with Chrome. When teachers know where to find these amazing tools, our students' learning experience is enhanced to a level never before seen. Presenter Bio Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Google Level 1 Certification Workshop ROE #4
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 »Google CS First Workshop ROE #20
Event Description Google Computer Science Workshop - CS First is Google's free, introductory computer science program for grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). This video-based curriculum teaches students foundational CS, problem-solving and collaboration skills through themes related to students’ interests. Presenter Kesha Seitz, Google CS First Trainer
Find out more »Google CS First Workshop ROE #19
Event Description Google Computer Science Workshop -CS First is Google’s free, introductory computer science program for grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). This video-based curriculum teaches students foundational CS, problem-solving and collaboration skills through themes related to students’ interests. Presenter Kesha Seitz, Google CS First Trainer
Find out more »Get Organized with Symbaloo
Webinar Description Do you bookmark a webpage and forget about it? Explore Symbaloo with me and how you can help yourself and your students organize your web pages and not forget about them. Symbaloo is a visual bookmarking tool that helps organize the web pages you use. Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Education Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Google CS First Workshop ROE #50
Google Computer Science Workshop -CS First is Google’s free, introductory computer science program for grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). This video-based curriculum teaches students foundational CS, problem-solving and collaboration skills through themes related to students’ interests.
Find out more »Google CS First Workshop
Event Description Google Computer Science Workshop - CS First is Google's free, introductory computer science program for grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). This video-based curriculum teaches students foundational CS, problem-solving and collaboration skills through themes related to students’ interests. Presenter Keshia Seitz, Google CS First Trainer
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