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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 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Future-Proofing your Classroom

Thu. May 8, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $20
ROE 39: Macon/Piatt 3433 Rupp Parkway (Park 101), Decatur, IL, United States

Ready to get started? Let’s dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence in education with this workshop designed for practicing educators. From AI’s roots to today’s cutting-edge developments in generative AI, we’ll start by exploring a broad overview of AI’s history and introduce you to many fundamental AI concepts. From there, we’ll explore where AI and education meet, including key AI literacy principles and potential application in a classroom environment. You’ll even gain some hands-on experience with current AI tools that can streamline lesson creation and other day-to-day teaching tasks.

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

ROE 28 Technology Roundtable

Thu. May 8, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 28: Bureau/Henry/Stark 107 S State St, Atkinson, Illinois, USA

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

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

SOPPA Sanity: Mastering DPAs and SOPPA Compliance

Mon. May 12, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 56: Will 116 N. Chicago St, Joliet, IL, United States

Safeguarding student data is crucial, yet managing DPAs and complying with SOPPA can be daunting for tech directors. This workshop offers practical strategies and collaborative opportunities for all those tasked with maintaining their district’s data privacy requirements. We'll cover best practices for SOPPA agreements, address SDPC challenges, and explore effective methods for staying organized while maintaining SOPPA compliance. Participants will network, share insights, and discuss their own strategies for handling the never-ending stream of teacher requests. Hands-on time will allow attendees to apply learned concepts and leave with enhanced confidence and strategies for maintaining district compliance and protecting student data, all while keeping your sanity!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center

LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting

Mon. May 12, 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

ROE 49 Technology Round Table

Tue. May 13, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

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

Canva: Your Launchpad for Creative Learning

Tue. May 13, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | $40
Online IL, United States

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

ROE 4 Technology Round Table

Thu. May 15, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 4: Boone/Winnebago 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, Illinois, USA

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

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

ROE 24 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. May 16, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 24: Grundy/Kendall 1320 Union St, Morris, Illinois, USA

This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!

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

ROE 35 Technology Round Table

Tue. May 20, 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

School Law Update: Edtech during the 2025-26 School Year

Tue. May 20, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

School leaders - get up to speed on the latest state and federal school law developments so that you can confidently plan for the school year ahead.

Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.

School Law Update: Edtech during the 2025-26 School Year

Tue. May 20, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join attorney Brandon K. Wright for a focused review of recent school and edtech law updates, both at the state and federal level. Along the way, Brandon will highlight which legal trends and initiatives to keep an eye on, as well as how your school can address recent legal developments while planning for the 2025-2026 school year.

Brandon will also be available to answer questions and provide insights on how K-12 leaders can ensure their district is on track to comply with existing mandates while making plans to meet forthcoming legal requirements.

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

The Day the Internet Died: A Teacher’s Toolkit for Cyberattacks

Thu. May 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | $20
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

This immersive workshop plunges you into the heart of a cyberattack, where carefully crafted digital lesson plans become useless, administrators scramble to communicate, and anxiety ripples through the school community.

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