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LTC Event Schedule

The Learning Technology Center offers a variety of online courses, focusing on educational technology trends and best practices in a format that fits educators’ busy schedules. From self-paced to guided learning, educators learn practical skills to begin implementing in their classrooms immediately.

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SecurED Schools

Tue. January 28, 2025 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | $60
Online IL, United States

Join fellow K-12 technology leaders and staff for two days of collaborative learning focused on cybersecurity and data privacy - all led by peers and industry experts with experience in today's educational technology environment.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center

AI Series Part 2: Image Creation and Digital Citizenship in the AI World

Tue. January 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $40
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

With the basics of AI under your belt, let's dive deeper into AI's uses and impact - both in and out of the classroom. During this hands-on workshop for teachers of all grade levels, we'll explore how AI is used for image generation, as well as several AI-powered tools that streamline image generation for educational content.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center

The Day the Internet Died: A Teacher’s Toolkit for Cyberattacks

Thu. January 30, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $30
ROE 12 Olney Location 407 S Whittle Ave, Olney, United States

This immersive workshop plunges you into the heart of a cyberattack, where carefully crafted digital lesson plans become useless, administrators scramble to communicate, and anxiety ripples through the school community.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

ROE 49 Technology Round Table

Tue. February 4, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center

Let’s Get Google Educator Certified – Level 1 Test Prep (Session 1)

Tue. February 4, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | $25
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

Are you ready to take your Google skills to the next level? Join our upcoming Google Educator Level 1 workshop, designed to prepare you for the certification exam.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

ROE 16 Technology Round Table

Wed. February 5, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 16: DeKalb 2500 N Annie Glidden Rd Ste C, Dekalb, Illinois, USA

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center

ROE 51 Tech Leadership Meeting

Thu. February 6, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ROE 51: Menard/Sangamon 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL

You are invited to an open forum discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking opportunity is open to all educational technology professionals, including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other roles interested in exploring the present landscape of technology in our schools.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting

Fri. February 7, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois' growing instructional technology coaching community.

Amy Graham
Amy Graham
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center

ROE 47 Technology Round Table

Fri. February 7, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center

Let’s Get Google Educator Certified – Level 1 Test Prep (Session 2)

Tue. February 11, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | $25
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

Are you ready to take your Google skills to the next level? Join our upcoming Google Educator Level 1 workshop, designed to prepare you for the certification exam.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

Helping Students Navigate Group Chat Drama

Tue. February 11, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Educators can help students learn to navigate group chat drama, one text at a time. Join us as we look into how to address drama, foster stronger interpersonal relationships, and empower students to socialize confidently.

Lauren Schoenberger
Lauren Schoenberger
Account Executive, The Social Institute

Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Wed. February 12, 2025 | 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Human-Centered Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center