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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Canva Whiteboards Made Easy

Wed. March 12, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Your Jamboard replacement is here! Join us to get hands-on with Canva Whiteboards and discover how to use it to build interactive, collaborative experiences and manage student contributions.

Linda DeYounge
Linda DeYounge
Program Manager of Online Learning, Learning Technology Center

Harnessing the Magic of MagicSchool AI

Wed. March 12, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us for this virtual workshop exploring MagicSchool, a leading AI platform, that allows educators to save time in creating lesson plans, differentiating instruction, writing assessments, creating IEP goals, communicating, and more.

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

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Thu. March 13, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Calling all K-12 computer science and STEM educators! Join your peers from across the state each month for an informative, engagement-rich networking meeting centered on topics that matter most to you.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center

Science Laboratory Safety: Flinn Answers to Top Questions

Wed. March 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Online IL, United States

Flinn Scientific, a leader in promoting safety in educational science laboratories, discusses the safety challenges facing teachers in the science laboratories and offers possible solutions to those issues. Common safety issues that will be covered include, laboratory ventilation, eye Washes and body Showers, and chemical organization and storage.