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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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Canva: Your Launchpad for Creative Learning

Tue. December 10, 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $40
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just starting out, join us to discover how Canva can help your students become confident, capable, and creative learners!

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

E-Rate 470 Workshop

Thu. December 12, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand. Tune in for program rules, eligible items, updates, and tools for making your E-Rate life easier.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center

Level the Playing Field: Tech-Powered Translation Tools for ELL Success

Sun. December 15, 2024 | 8:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 30: Administrative Center 101 Spero Dr, Murphysboro, IL, United States

Join us to discover how you can leverage technology tools to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in your classroom.

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

Bring 3D Printing into your Classrooms

Mon. December 16, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $35
ROE 8: Carroll/Jo Daviess/Stephenson 27 S State Ave Ste 101, Freeport, Illinois, USA

Whether you’re brand new to 3D printing or you have one that’s not being used to its full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation you need. We’ll begin at square one of the 3D printing process and go from ideation to finished print, covering everything in between. You’ll then learn how 3D printers work, how to create and prepare models for printing, how to operate your printer and optimize its settings, and how to troubleshoot your printer when issues arise.

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

Cybersecurity for K-12: An Incident Response Writing Workshop

Tue. December 17, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

In this workshop, you'll choose from a variety of templates and collaborate with fellow professionals to develop a customized response strategy. Gain valuable insights from experienced professionals and leave with a draft plan, ready for finalization with your district leadership.

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

E-Rate 470 Workshop

Tue. December 17, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand. Tune in for program rules, eligible items, updates, and tools for making your E-Rate life easier.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center

Taming the Email Beast: Gmail Hacks for Teachers

Mon. January 6, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Ridgeview Jr./Sr. High School 300 S Harrison St, Colfax, IL, United States

This workshop explores Gmail's powerful features, focusing on labels and filters to help you organize, prioritize, and automate your email management. Learn to tame the chaos of student, parent, and administrative emails, freeing you to focus on what truly matters: your students and your teaching.

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

Computer Science Kickstart

Mon. January 6, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
New Simpson Hill School 95 Tunnel Hill Rd, Ozark, IL, United States

For this session, we'll be diving into the Illinois Computer Science standards to gain a better understanding of the concepts as well as find cross-curricular connections.

We'll then explore resources- unplugged, online, and physical computing (including robots) that can not only introduce students to the basics of CS and computational thinking but also support your content area instruction!

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

SIU-Edwardsville STEM Field Trip

Wed. January 8, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | 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

Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools for Administrative Assistants

Thu. January 9, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $35
Online IL, United States

Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your communication, automate tedious tasks, and enhance your overall efficiency. Learn to leverage AI tools for managing emails, drafting documents, updating school communication systems, and even bridging language barriers. This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to embrace AI technology and transform your daily routines.

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

TeachGPT: Turn AI into your TA

Thu. January 9, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
North Cook ISC 1 1001 E Touhy Ave, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL

AI development is changing education rapidly. Beyond the classroom, it may become an integral part of your students’ future careers.

Are you prepared for AI-generated essays, artwork, and presentations? Are you taking advantage of its power to become more efficient and creative in your work as an educator?

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

Declutter Your Digital Life

Tue. January 14, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | $20
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

Throughout this session, we'll practice strategies that help you prioritize tasks, organize files, manage emails, collect and analyze data, and run efficient meetings - all utilizing the Google apps you're already familiar with. In particular, we'll focus on innovative ways to harness Google Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, and more.

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