Event Calendar

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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West 40 Ed Tech Networking Meeting (Fall 2024)

Fri. October 4, 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

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Mon. October 7, 2024 | 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

Canva in the Classroom

Mon. October 7, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on workshop will guide you through using Canva to create stunning visuals, interactive presentations, and engaging learning materials.

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

Best Practices for Implementing Personal Finance Instruction

Tue. October 8, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us for an introduction to free curriculum, resources, and professional development that teaches students about how to manage their money, investments, debts, and more. This workshop will focus on a brief demo of Intuit for Education, as well as information on how your district can take the next step toward implementing effective personal finance education into your curriculum.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Stepan Mekhitarian
Stepan Mekhitarian
Western Regional Manager of K-12 Outreach, Intuit

ROE 51 Tech Leadership Meeting

Tue. October 8, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
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

ROE 20, ROE 12, ROE 13 Technology Roundtable

Tue. October 8, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

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, teachers, 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.

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

ROE 9 Tech Networking Meeting

Tue. October 8, 2024 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
ROE 9: Champaign/Ford 3358 Big Pine Trail, Champaign, Illinois, USA

Whether you're new to edtech or a seasoned expert, you have a voice at this table. Join us each month and walk away better prepared to support technology in your district.

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

Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Wed. October 9, 2024 | 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

I-KAN ROE Cybersecurity Workshop for District Leaders

Wed. October 9, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 32: Iroquois/Kankakee 1 Stuart Dr, Kankakee, Illinois, USA

Join the LTC's Duane Shaffer for an engaging training focused on identifying and responding to cyber attacks in an educational environment.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center

Take Coding to the Sky with Drones!

Wed. October 9, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $255
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the chance to ask questions, code their own drone, and learn about essential drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, operational requirements, and drone model options.

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

Funding Office Hours: FCC K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot Program

Fri. October 11, 2024 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Want to know more about the FCC's new K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot program? Join the LTC's funding expert for program updates, guidance, and answers to your questions about the application process.

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

Navigating the Digital Age: Essential News and Media Skills

Tue. October 15, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Students must be able to accurately evaluate online information, both in and out of the classroom. Join us to discover practical strategies and lesson resources that build students' news and media literacy skills while cultivating a classroom of civil discourse.

Jennifer Ehehalt
Jennifer Ehehalt
Sr. Regional Manager, Common Sense Education