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April 2019
Canvas Learning Management System Webinar
Event Description Are you still searching for the right learning management system? The idea of implementing a new LMS can be daunting. But the truth is, it’s not as hard as it seems. In fact, it’s pretty easy and flexible. Join the Learning Technology Center (LTC) and Canvas LMS for this exclusive webinar as they breakdown the whys, and prove it’s not as overwhelming as many think. Plan to see a demo of the real-time, bi-directional integration and how a new LMS can
Find out more »Maximize the Power of Google Classroom
One of the most difficult tasks teachers have when shifting to a digital environment involves the struggle of organizing all the digital documents. Where do they go? How can you possibly keep track? What will you do without that massive bag of papers to haul home and grade every night? If you teach with the Google tools, your answer is Google Classroom!
Find out more »Save Time with an Organized Google Drive
Is your Google Drive a mess? Do you have files strewn about and have to search every time you need access? This is the course for you! In this course, you will learn to navigate Google Drive and organize your files in a way that makes sense to you. Learn tips and tricks to increase your productivity as well as how to navigate this essential Google tool.
Find out more »Understanding the Power of Google Docs
Are you looking for ways to do more with Google Docs in your classroom? We will learn how to create, share and collaborate using Google Docs and then explore how you can provide feedback, look at revision history, and several other functions to help you and your students.
Find out more »Google Forms Essentials: Creating Digital Assessments
Most people know Google Forms as an information gathering app. It allows users to create surveys and collect data quickly and easily; but that's not all. In this course, you will learn everything K12 educators need to know to build forms specifically for formative and summative student assessments. Get a walkthrough of the process of building forms in Google, including how to add questions, insert images and videos, and invite others to collaborate on forms. Forms assessments support various types of question formats such as text, paragraph, multiple-choice, lists, check boxes, scale, and grid. You will cover how to work with student responses, including customizing response settings, sending the form to recipients, viewing and analyzing response data, and the most exciting feature for teachers: creating self-grading digital quizzes and tests.
Find out more »Advanced Digital Threat Assessment
Event Description Advanced Digital Threat Assessment Training will build and expand significantly on the content covered during the prerequisite Basic DTA Training. Participants will leave with a concrete understanding of how to find and curate relevant digital information as is typically represented in a real-life digital threat assessment data gathering scenario. Major engagement and hands-on practice will take place as participants are assembled into investigative teams and given a mock real-life scenario. The final practical assignment will consist of working
Find out more »Google Level 1 Educator Certification 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. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise their status with a personalized certificate and badge. Certification lasts 36 months. Presenter Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Google Add-Ons
Event Description What can Google Add-ons do within Docs, Forms, Sheets or Slides? Whether you are looking for a way for students to be more creative or finding resources to streamline your data processing, there are Add-ons to help Presenter Lisa Ward, ISBE Content Specialist
Find out more »Using Hyperdocs with all Google for Ed. Tools
Event Description HyperDocs create an interactive learning experience for students, allowing them to explore content, create and curate digital artifacts that demonstrate what they know, think, feel, and understand. The misconception about HyperDocs is that they are simply Google documents with hyperlinks in them. However, when used appropriately, they can transform teaching and learning into interactive, engaging, student-centered environments. Similarly, a HyperDoc doesn’t have to be only a Google Document, in this session we will explore how to use the
Find out more »Infuse Technology into your History Classroom
Event Description Specifically targeted to social studies & history teachers, this workshop will address meaningful, productive, creative and content specific uses of technology in the social studies classroom. This workshop will focus on a multitude of tools and resources that can transform learning in social studies classrooms. From digital portfolios to website creation, podcasting and multimedia timelines, participants will know and be able to consider thoughtful approaches to technology integration in their classroom. Presenter Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator
Find out more »Google Level 2 Certification Workshop
Event Description The Level 2 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 2 certification exam. The Google for Education site states: Level 2 status indicates that an educator is able to successfully integrate a wider range of Google for Education tools and other technologies in order to transform their teaching practice. 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
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 Google CS First Trainer
Find out more »G-Suite for Education
Event Description The Google-Infused Classroom using G-Suite for Education Are you new to G Suite for Education? This workshop will dive into the ins-and-outs of this amazing platform and help get you on the road 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! Presenter Joe Cipfl, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »ROE #1 Tech Roundtable
Event Description Technology Coordinators and Directors will discuss a variety of topics during this roundtable. Facilitator Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »May 2019
Google Educator Level 1
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. 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 -Utilizing Google Drive
Find out more »STEM (STEAM) for the Non-STEM (STEAM) Content Area Teacher
Event Description STEM or STEAM continues to be one of the most used buzz-words in education, but when looked at practically what does STEM actually mean? Teachers outside of science, technology, engineering, and math are often asked to bring STEM activities to their classroom but lack any ability to connect STEM to their curriculum. This workshop will work with those teachers on how the principles of STEM can be applied in their classrooms. While this will be designed for non-STEM
Find out more »Google Educator Level 1 Certification
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. 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 Utilizing Google Drive
Find out more »Google Level 1 Certification Workshop
Event Description 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
Find out more »ROE 9/54 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
Find out more »Google Educator Level 2 Certification
Event Description The Level 2 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 2 certification exam. The Google for Education site states: Level 2 status indicates that an educator is able to successfully integrate a wider range of Google for Education tools and other technologies in order to transform their teaching practice. 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
Find out more »Creating Digital Textbooks with CK-12 Workshop
Event Description Would you like to integrate more meaningful digital resources into your STEM curriculum, but have no budget to do so? CK-12 is excellent Open Educational Resources that is free and easy to use. CK-12 FlexBooks are online platforms for assembling, authoring, and distributing interactive, multi-modal educational content. Content is searchable by subject, grade-level, and state and national education standards. FlexBooks can be downloaded and used as-is, or can be customized by teachers to match their students’ learning styles
Find out more »Multiple Models of Making
Event Description When you hear the term “makerspace” do you think of a large room filled with expensive equipment like 3D printers and laser engravers? While this is the case for some makerspaces, there are many models of makerspaces for schools, including ones that exist within the walls of a classroom. This session will overview three models of school makerspaces, highlighting the unique features and considerations of each, and showcasing examples of each model. If you’re interested in starting a
Find out more »Infusing Technology into your ELA Classroom
Event Description 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 know and be able to consider thoughtful approaches to technology integration in their ELA classroom. Presenter Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator
Find out more »ROE #11 Tech Roundtable
Event Description A place for tech coordinators to discuss topics. Facilitators Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Maximizing Chrome for Learning on a Chromebook
Event Description Customizing the Chrome browser on your Chromebook will enhance students’ learning in the classroom. We will explore tabs, search engines, extensions, bookmarks and apps to engage students in new learning experiences. Maximizing Chrome will transform the way students learn. Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator
Find out more »ROE #28 Tech Coordinator Meeting
Event Description Technology Coordinator Round Table Discussion Facilitator Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator
Find out more »Will County Instructional Technology Coaches Meeting
Event Description Instructional technology coaches meeting for Will County Coaches to share best practices around coaching.
Find out more »Be Internet Awesome
Event Description In today’s world, students are immersed in technology. From social media to cyber bullying to fake news to strangers online, students encounter countless technological challenges on a daily basis. How can we as educators help our students be outstanding digital citizens? Are we doing all we can to teach students the skills they need to safely navigate the World Wide Web? In this workshop, teachers will gain insight and learn about how to help students “Be Internet Awesome.”
Find out more »Google Level 2 Certification Workshop
Event Description This Level 2 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 2 certification exam. The Google for Education site states: Level 2 status indicates that an educator is able to successfully integrate a wider range of Google for Education tools and other technologies in order to transform their teaching practice. 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
Find out more »Introduction to G Suite
Event Description Are you new to G Suite for Education? This workshop will dive into the ins-and-outs of this amazing platform and help get you on the road 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! Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Use Science, Coding and Robotics in the Elementary Classroom
Event Description Want to prepare your students for STEM-related fields? Want to bring more engineering and problem-based learning to the classroom? Robotics is an effective way to engage students and integrate science, technology, engineering, and math into your classroom. During this hands-on session, attendees will build and code using LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 to teach coding and standards-based science lessons while learning problem-solving skills. Our approach allows students to deeply engage with science practices and the engineering design process while
Find out more »ROE 21 Technology Roundtable
Event Description A facilitated discussion specifically for tech directors/coordinators, curriculum staff, building administrators, and tech/instructional coaches built around the theme of educational technology infrastructure, support, and services. During the session, the facilitator will briefly introduce the topic, provide a list of resources, and then facilitate an informal discussion that explores emerging trends, challenges, and benefits. The goal of roundtable is to crowdsource ideas and provide the participants with strategies to better open lines of communication between tech and curriculum in
Find out more »Google Educator Level 1 Certifcation
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. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise their status with a personalized certificate and badge. Certification lasts 36 months. Presenter Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator
Find out more »Leading Future Ready Schools – Dupage County
Event Description Future Ready Schools (FRS) is a bold effort to maximize digital learning opportunities and help school districts move quickly toward preparing students for success in college, a career, and citizenship. Participants will engage with the program fundamentals and FREE tools to determine the best fit for their leadership style in order to meet the needs of their district. This workshop is designed to support participants in any phase of the program, from investigation to full district adoption. Individuals
Find out more »Interactive Simulations
Math and Science content can be greatly enhanced with the introduction and use of simulations. Educators can share the simulations first via a project/interactive board. Then students will be able to manipulate variables to discover more deeply the concepts.
Find out more »Google Level 2 Certification
The Level 2 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 2 certification exam (not included). The Google for Education site states: Level 2 status indicates that an educator is able to successfully integrate a wider range of Google for Education tools and other technologies in order to transform their teaching practice. 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:
Find out more »Drones in the Classroom
Event Description As drones continue to grow in both popularity and functionality, businesses are rapidly expanding their uses of unmanned aerial vehicles. As we look for new ways to prepare our students for the changing workforce economy, we can look at adding drones to our curriculum. Bringing unmanned aerial vehicles into our schools and classrooms can provide an engaging opportunity to teach our students real-world skills. This workshop will provide: an introduction to drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, requirements,
Find out more »Google Educator Level 1 Certification Workshop
Event Description 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. Participants in this workshop will learn: Tech Integration with the 4-C’s Digital citizenship Utilizing Google Drive with efficiency Creating,
Find out more »Dive into Google Classroom
Event Description In this workshop, participants will learn the ins and outs of Google Classroom and best practices for integrating this amazing tool with their students! In this session, we will do more than just walk through Google Classroom. Participants will also deep dive into how Classroom integrates with other apps and extensions, and how teachers can successfully manage their digital workflow. Presenter Joe Cipfl, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »June 2019
IT Summer Summit – North
Learn from your peers about topics that may include Google, Microsoft, Cybersecurity, Imaging, Inventory, Patching, Backup, Recovery, Open-Source solutions, Being a Better Tech Director, Firewalls, Content Filters, E-Sports and more. Get an early start on your Summer technology projects by networking with others who may be doing similar projects in their Districts. Target Audience: CIOs, CTOs, Technology Directors, Technology Coordinators, System Administrators, Technology Specialists, and others.
Find out more »IT Summer Summit – Central
Learn from your peers about topics that may include Google, Microsoft, Cybersecurity, Imaging, Inventory, Patching, Backup, Recovery, Open-Source solutions, Being a Better Tech Director, Firewalls, Content Filters, E-Sports and more. Get an early start on your Summer technology projects by networking with others who may be doing similar projects in their Districts. For all K12 IT professionals whatever your title: CIOs, CTOs, Technology Directors, Technology Coordinators, System Administrators, Technology Specialists, and others. Target Audience: CIOs, CTOs, Technology Directors, Technology Coordinators,
Find out more »Introduction to G Suite for Education
Event Description Are you new to G Suite for Education? This workshop will dive into the ins-and-outs of this amazing platform and help get you on the road 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!
Find out more »Google Level 1 Educator Certification
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. 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: - Advanced organizational strategies and skills with Google Drive - Exploration
Find out more »Google Level 2 Educator Certification
Event Description The Level 2 Certification workshop will prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 2 certification exam. The Google for Education site states: Level 2 status indicates that an educator is able to succesfully integrate a wider range of Google for Education tools and other technologies in order to transform their teaching practice. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise their status with a personalized certificate and badge. Certification lasts 36 months. Presenter Bio
Find out more »Google Level 1 Certification 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. Educators who pass the certification test will be able to advertise their status with a personalized certificate and badge. Presenter Bio Nicole Zumpano, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC **Registration is full**
Find out more »Bringing Technology into your Math Classroom
Event Description How can you leverage technology in your math classroom and engage your students in new and exciting ways? This workshop will explore how you can bring new strategies and activities to your math classroom sure to engage your students in new and exciting ways! - Bring bring a device to this workshop. Presenter Bio Ben Sondgeroth, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »The Google-Infused Classroom Using G-Suite for Education
Event Description Are you new to G Suite for Education? This workshop will dive into the ins-and-outs of this amazing platform and help get you on the road 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! Presenter Joe Cipfl, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »Dive into Google Classroom
Event Description In this workshop, participants will learn the ins and outs of Google Classroom and best practices for integrating this amazing tool with their students! In this session, we will do more than just walk through Google Classroom. Participants will also deep dive into how Classroom integrates with other apps and extensions, and how teachers can successfully manage their digital workflow. Presenter Joe Cipfl, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the LTC
Find out more »IT Summer Summit – South
Learn from your peers about topics that may include Google, Microsoft, Cybersecurity, Imaging, Inventory, Patching, Backup, Recovery, Open-Source solutions, Being a Better Tech Director, Firewalls, Content Filters, E-Sports and more. Get an early start on your Summer technology projects by networking with others who may be doing similar projects in their Districts. For all K12 IT professionals whatever your title: CIOs, CTOs, Technology Directors, Technology Coordinators, System Administrators, Technology Specialists, and others. Target Audience: CIOs, CTOs, Technology Directors, Technology Coordinators,
Find out more »A Design Thinking Approach to Education
Event Description By the time our students enter the working world, the technology that we teach them today will more than likely be obsolete. How then, can we best prepare them for the workplace that they will encounter? The answer lies in two concepts that will never become obsolete: innovation and creativity. The Design Thinking framework gives us the ability to develop a creative problem-solving mindset when looking at situations. This framework can be brought into our classrooms to create
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