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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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Protect Your Data: Mastering Google Workspace Security

Wed. February 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Online IL, United States
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This Cybersecurity webinar hosted by CTL will take place on Wednesday, February 26, at 12PM. CTL and an industry expert, will provide a step-by-step guide to securing your Google Workspace environment, with a view to helping schools and districts protect valuable data.

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Boost Your Productivity with Essential Google Tools

Wed. February 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Free
Four Rivers Special Education District 936 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, United States

Unlock the full potential of Google's suite of tools. In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover practical strategies for navigating Chrome efficiently, managing tabs and bookmarks, utilizing powerful productivity extensions, and more.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Coding with Ozobots: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators

Thu. February 27, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $20
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

Ozobot's Evo robots are tiny programmable robots that are a fun and interactive way to introduce coding to students of all ages. In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn the basics of Ozobots, including how they work and how to program them.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Using Canva’s Magic Studio

Thu. February 27, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Unleash the power of Canva's Magic Studio and transform your teaching materials with AI! This workshop dives into Magic Studio's tools, such as Magic Write, Design, Edit, and Eraser, to help you effortlessly generate creative text, design captivating visuals, and enhance images.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 40 Tech Leadership Meeting

Fri. February 28, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Carlinville CUSD 1 829 W Main Street, Carlinville, IL, United States

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
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Canva Apps & Add-ons for Awesomeness!

Mon. March 3, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? Join us to discover game-changing add-ons you can use to bulk create various classroom supports + uncover hidden features that make your designs standout.

Emily Pool
Emily Pool
Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center
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Google Level 1 Certification

Tue. March 4, 2025 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 40: Jerseyville Office 201 W. Exchange, Jerseyville, United States

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

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 35 Technology Round Table

Tue. March 4, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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AI Series Part 3: AI Assistants: AI Tools to Make Life Easier

Wed. March 5, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $40
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

A digital assistant to help streamline teaching tasks? Thanks to AI-powered tools, it's a reality. See how current educators are making their life easier during this hands-on workshop for teachers of all grade levels, where we'll focus on tools that can take some of the heavy lifting out of lesson planning, grading, and student engagement.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Be Connected: Incident Response Plan Templates

Wed. March 5, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Cyber preparedness doesn't mean reinventing the wheel. Tune into this week's Be Connected to explore Incident Response Plan templates your school can use to prepare for cybersecurity threats.

During this showcase, we’ll break down how to use each template effectively, from identifying key stakeholders to streamlining your response process. Join us for a practical discussion on turning plans into action before an incident occurs!

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 48 and ROE 53 Tech Leaders Roundtable

Fri. March 7, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Distillery Labs 201 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL, United States

This group, hosted by ROE 53, ROE 48 and the Learning Technology Center, will meet monthly to see tech innovation in action within area schools. Time will also be provided for networking and sharing information on pertinent tech topics with other technology leaders in our region.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Kelli Ballard
Kelli Ballard
Professional Development Coordinator, ROE 53: Mason/Tazewell/Woodford
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LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting

Fri. March 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
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