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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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Apple Professional Learning Series: iPad Basics

Mon. May 13, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

A world of educational potential is just a touch away with an iPad in hand. Join us to explore your iPad's built in features and apps - especially those that can streamline your teaching workflows and provide new ways to create and share content.

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

Navigating the Digital Seas our Students & Children Explore

Thu. May 16, 2024 | 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us as we chart technology's profound impact on today's students and their developing brains. On this voyage, we'll explore how digital media, social medial, computer literacy, and AI all intersect with daily life for today's youth. Along the way, we'll also uncover how digital stressors contribute to negative mental health and discuss strategies for supporting our children's mental wellness - even as they are raised in an era vastly different from the one we grew up in.

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

Navigating the Digital Seas our Students & Children Explore

Thu. May 16, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us as we chart technology's profound impact on today's students and their developing brains. On this voyage, we'll explore how digital media, social medial, computer literacy, and AI all intersect with daily life for today's youth. Along the way, we'll also uncover how digital stressors contribute to negative mental health and discuss strategies for supporting our children's mental wellness - even as they are raised in an era vastly different from the one we grew up in.

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

Apple Professional Learning Series: Keynote

Mon. May 20, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

It's time to take the main stage with Apple's Keynote. Join us to explore how you and your students can use Keynote to illustrate concepts, demonstrate learning, and animate processes - all in a single user-friendly presentation app.

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

3D Printing for Educators

Wed. May 29, 2024 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | $40
ISC 2 West Cook Office 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL, United States

Whether you’re thinking of buying your first printer, or you already have one that’s not being used to its full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation you need to bring 3D printing into the classroom.

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

Apple Professional Learning Series: Pages

Mon. June 3, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Apple Pages is your one-stop app for unleashing your student's creativity and bringing project-based learning to life. Join us to explore how to use this app create multimodal reports, newsletters, posters, books, and more using beautiful templates, customized fonts, images, movies, audio, shapes, and drawings.

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

Unpacking the New Illinois Computer Science Standards

Wed. June 5, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us for this workshop, where we'll open up the new K-12 Computer Science learning standards and break them into digestible and actionable segments.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center

Bring 3D Printing into your Classrooms

Thu. June 6, 2024 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | $170
ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

Innovative problem solvers are using 3D printing in every industry, from medicine to construction to space exploration. Teach your students to design for the future by adding 3D printing to your curriculum!

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

Apple Professional Learning Series: Numbers

Mon. June 10, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Bring data visualization to life in your classroom with Apple's Numbers. Join us to explore how to use Numbers to organize and explain data through colorful charts, summary tables, photo, and video. We’ll also dive into how Numbers can be used as an organizational tool for learning!

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

Canva Magic: Creating Dazzling Graphics for All Grade Levels and Subjects

Wed. June 12, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $40
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

Join us to discover the "magic" of Canva, one of the most popular graphic design tools used by professionals and amateurs alike. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, teachers will learn how to create eye-catching graphics, select appropriate fonts and colors, and manipulate images and text to create visually appealing presentations and digital teaching materials.

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

Google Level 1 Certification

Thu. June 13, 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Free
Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

This workshop will break down the Google Educator Level 1 Certification into smaller segments while preparing you to take the exam. Each segment will cover different Google-related topics, including Chrome and Slides, Drive and Docs, Gmail and Calendar, Classroom and Meet, Forms and Sheets, and test prep tips.

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

Utilizing Educational Websites to Engage Your Students

Fri. June 14, 2024 | 8:30 am - 10:30 am | Free
Online IL, United States

This workshop will help you discover some of the many free internet resources available, as well as how you can integrate these digital resources into existing curriculum.

During this session, you will also have time to explore different sites and evaluate which might be best suited to your students' needs and interests.

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