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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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Apple Professional Learning Series: GarageBand

Mon. June 24, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

It's time to rock! Join us to explore GarageBand, Apple's built-in music creation program, and delve into how you can utilize it in the classroom. In particular, we'll explore how to create original music, add your voice, build loops and sound effects, and develop engaging audio stories - all in a user-friendly environment that requires little-to-no music composition experience.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Intro to AI in the Classroom

Fri. June 28, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

Join us as we cut through the AI buzz and how we can use AI platforms to personalize student learning and help you in the classroom.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Canva in the Classroom

Fri. June 28, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

Join us to discover the "magic" of Canva, one of the most popular graphic design tools used by professionals and amateurs alike. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, teachers will learn how to create eye-catching graphics, select appropriate fonts and colors, and manipulate images and text to create visually appealing presentations and digital teaching materials. Along the way, they'll also discover how to use templates and pre-made graphics to save time and effort on every lesson plan.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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CS PD Week 2024

Mon. July 8, 2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | $400 – $1200
Liberty Leadership Middle School 6327 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Join fellow K-12 CS educators for a 5-day learning experience centered on building prosperous computer science programs in every Illinois school district.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
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Newsela Summer Workshop 2024

Tue. July 16, 2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |

Summer Workshop is Newsela’s annual back-to-school kickoff where we bring together our community of teachers and administrators across our suite of products, including Newsela ELA, Newsela Social Studies, Newsela Science, and for the first time, Formative.

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