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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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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
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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
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LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting

Mon. December 16, 2024 | 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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ROE 35 Technology Round Table

Tue. December 17, 2024 | 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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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
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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
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School Law Update: Technology Law Trends and Insights for 2025

Tue. December 17, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Calling all K-12 leaders and administrators - it's time for a school law update! Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright as he answers and discusses your legal questions surrounding technology use in schools - including important developments heading into 2025.

Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.
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ROE 16 Technology Round Table

Wed. December 18, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 16: DeKalb 2500 N Annie Glidden Rd Ste C, Dekalb, 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
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Be Connected: What’s Up For The New Year?

Wed. December 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

2025 is just a couple weeks away! Join us this week on Be Connected to discuss your IT team's new year to-do list.

Whether you have a full 2025 roadmap in hand or are still working on deciding which upgrades and projects you'll prioritize, tune in to discuss what your IT team wants to accomplish over the next 12 months. We'll also offer month-by-month suggestions your IT team can use to ensure this year's projects stay on track and aligned with emerging K-12 environment needs.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 17 Tech Networking Meeting

Thu. December 19, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 17: DeWitt/Livingston/Logan/McLean 201 E. Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL

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 your peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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West 40 Edtech Networking Meeting

Thu. December 19, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
ISC 2 West Cook Office 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL, United States

Monthly meeting for educational technology coaches in the West 40 region. Each monthly gathering will include guest presenters, breakout group discussions, whole group brainstorming, and resource sharing.

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