Event Calendar

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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ROE 48 & 53 Cybersecurity Incident Workshop for Administrators

Thu. September 12, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Morton Unit School District #709 1050 S Fourth Ave, Morton, IL, United States

During this workshop, LTC trainers will facilitate a conversation between district administrators focused on establishing resilient cyber incident response plans.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center

DigLitCon 2024 Day 2

Fri. September 13, 2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | $40
Online IL, United States

Join education stakeholders from around Illinois for a conference centered on digital literacy, with presenters offering their views on how to best integrate this new literacy into instruction across subject areas and grade levels.

Brian Bates
Brian Bates
Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center

ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. September 13, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 54: Vermilion 200 S College St Ste B, Danville, Illinois, USA

Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about? Share your voice and network with colleagues at our open discussion!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Essential Digital Literacy for Teachers and Librarians

Mon. September 16, 2024 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

In today's evolving digital landscape, educators and librarians must understand various literacies to effectively support and guide their students. From general media literacy to understanding AI, this spectrum of essential knowledge is expanding, making it crucial for teachers to stay informed and adept in these areas.

Join us as we delve into the critical literacies that every modern educator needs to understand.

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

LTC Edtech Coaches Meeting

Mon. September 16, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.

Amy Graham
Amy Graham
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center

SOPPA/SDPC Refresher and Updates

Tue. September 17, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | $40
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

Now that SOPPA is a mainstay for Illinois K-12 schools, maintaining your school's data privacy policies and procedures remains as important as ever. Join us for several SOPPA updates, including how districts should continue creating and organizing their data privacy agreements.

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

Apple for Education Update – 2024-25 School Year

Tue. September 17, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

What's new with Apple in education this school year? Join us for an in-depth look at the many new features showcased at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), including updates for Managed Apple IDs, new deployment options, and enhanced management features for macOS and iPadOS.

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

AI in Education: From Fear to Fascination (Pt 1)

Wed. September 18, 2024 | 8:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 30: Administrative Center 101 Spero Dr, Murphysboro, IL, United States

Join us as we cut through the AI buzz and examine the implications of artificial intelligence in an educational setting. We'll start by outlining AI fundamentals before exploring the benefits and challenges AI presents in both teaching and learning. Along the way, we'll also address many educator's top concerns regarding AI, including plagiarism, bias, and over reliance.

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

Declutter My Digital Life

Wed. September 18, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $20
ISC 2 West Cook Office 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL, United States

Join us to discover a tech-forward way to work smarter and increase your efficiency - no matter what your day throws at you!

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center

Leadership and Literacy: A Leadership Forum

Wed. September 18, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

In today’s landscape, technology can play an active role in literacy development if learning is designed with intention. It is our pleasure to extend an exclusive invitation for school leaders to explore new ideas, technology integrated practices, and resources for creating a dynamic digital learning environment where today’s students can achieve and thrive.

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

Be Connected: E-Rate Program Updates

Wed. September 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

It's time for a funding update! Join us as we dive into several changes impacting funding opportunities for schools + get your E-Rate questions answered by a funding expert.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center

ROE 1 Tech Leadership Meeting

Fri. September 20, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Brown County Elementary School 501 NW Cross St, Mt. Sterling, IL, United States

This networking session welcomes all edtech professionals - directors, superintendents, coaches, and anyone passionate about technology's role in education. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!

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