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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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AI Tools for the Classroom

Fri. March 7, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
Monroe SD 70 5137 W Cisna Rd, Bartonville, IL, United States

Join us to discover how to leverage AI to foster creativity in your classroom and streamline your teaching workflow.

We will explore School AI and BriskTeaching, cutting-edge AI tools that empower educators to create interactive and personalized learning spaces for students with AI tutors and activities.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 51 Tech Leadership Meeting

Tue. March 11, 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
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E-Rate 471 Workshop

Tue. March 11, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand. Tune in for full details on the information needed to complete this form, including discount calculations, costs of service, service providers, and more.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center
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Understanding Digital Pull: Strategies for Supporting Well-Being at Home

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

Healthy technology use starts at home. Join fellow parents and educators to learn how digital platforms capture young people's attention + actionable strategies for fostering a balanced relationship with technology.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Human-Centered Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
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Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Wed. March 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
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SIU-Edwardsville STEM Field Trip

Wed. March 12, 2025 | 8:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
STEM Center- SIUE Science East Building, Room 1276, Edwardsville, IL, United States

Visit the SIUE STEM Center to see the equipment lending library, try some of the hands-on demonstrations, and talk with our STEM education staff about recent projects and opportunities to partner!

Emily Wonnacott-Stanley
Emily Wonnacott-Stanley
Community Outreach Coordinator, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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M365 Copilot in Education: Your Ultimate Prep Guide

Wed. March 12, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Online IL, United States

Let’s examine what you should consider before a copilot POC. This webinar will discuss how copilot functions, security concerns, and governance. It will also discuss preparing your 365 environments to mitigate exfiltration and exposure risks from Copilot.

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Auditing & Automating Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 Security for Schools

Wed. March 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Online IL, United States

ManagedMethods invites you to join our upcoming CITE-Hosted webinar on Wednesday, March 12th.

Join Manuel Sanchez, Director of Technology at Azusa Unified School District, and David Waugh, CRO of ManagedMethods, for a live educational webinar tailored for K-12 IT professionals. Learn how to conduct quick, effective cybersecurity and student safety audits using your current tools, and discover how ManagedMethods' K-12-specific automation can dramatically streamline your processes.

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