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Webinars

Watch, Share, and Learn with LTC Webinars

Connect and share in real-time with educators from around the state or visit our library of on-demand webinars to grow your professional toolkit on your schedule. Illinois educators can earn up to 1 PD credit hour for attending an LTC webinar. PD credit will only be awarded for live attendance.

Have a suggestion for a webinar? Interested in presenting? Share your ideas by contacting Matt Jacobson, Online Learning Coordinator, at mjacobson@ltcillinois.org.

Upcoming Webinars

All LTC webinars are recorded and made available publicly within 7 days of airing.

Supporting Students’ Social-Emotional Learning and Digital Well-Being

| Free

Join us as we explore several evidence-based lessons designed to help students build agency, reduce anxious thoughts, and increase mindfulness related to their tech habits.

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

A Digital Approach to SEL, Health & Wellness

| Free

To achieve personal and academic success, today’s students need to meaningfully engage with foundational SEL, mental health, and personal health concepts. Join us to discover free digital resources for illuminating issues relating to empathy, managing relationships, vaping, and bullying prevention.

Kristin Pierce
Kristin Pierce
Education Success Specialist, EVERFI

Social Media & Its Impact on Student Mental Health

| Free

How can educators identify the warning signs of negative social media interactions, and what can we do to help students before they reach the point of crisis? Join us as we explore current research about young people and social media + strategies for helping students access mental health support.

Alyssa Castleman
Alyssa Castleman
Internet Safety Specialist, Office of the Illinois Attorney General

School Law Update: Edtech Updates Heading into 2024-25

| Free

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 the next school year.

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

Recorded Webinars

Full recordings of all LTC webinars, as well as our full video archive, can be found below or viewed on our YouTube channel.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Prompt Playbook: How to Create Effective AI Prompts

Apr 9, 2024
Free

Crafting a great AI prompt isn’t as hard as whipping up a gourmet meal. Tune in to discover how you can consistently get rich, precise responses using the right recipe of word choice, syntax, and

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

Breaking Barriers for Students through Financial Education

Mar 26, 2024
Free

Do your students have the financial and business skills they need to thrive beyond the classroom? Tune in to learn how you can integrate blended lessons on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and macro/micro-economics into your existing

Kristin Pierce
Kristin Pierce
Education Success Specialist, EVERFI

Less is More: Embracing Edtech Minimalism in the Classroom

Mar 19, 2024
Free

What if adding more edtech isn’t the solution to a more successful classroom? Join us to explore how the principles of minimalism can be harnessed to create calmer, more focused learning environments – both online

Brian Krause
Brian Krause
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center
Instructional Technology Coaching

Aligning Strategic Goals with Instructional Technology Coaching

Mar 5, 2024
Free

Instructional technology coaches can help your district bridge the gap toward professional development and tech integration goals. Learn how and discover how the LTC’s coaching program can bring affordable coaching to your district.

Nicole Zumpano
Nicole Zumpano
Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center

Empowering Student Voice & Choice with Kami

Feb 13, 2024
Free

Join us to discover adaptable Kami features and strategies educators can harness to elevate student voice and offer differentiated learning choices in any content area.

Belsa Rios
Belsa Rios
Teacher Success Champion, Kami
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI Literacy Lessons with Common Sense Education

Jan 30, 2024
Free

How can educators prepare students to live and work with AI? In 20 minutes or less, these AI literacy lessons can help students foster responsible user habits by exploring AI’s potential benefits, risks, and other

Jennifer Ehehalt
Jennifer Ehehalt
Sr. Regional Manager, Common Sense Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

7 Tips for Safe AI Use in K-12 Education

Jan 23, 2024
Free

Now’s a perfect time to learn about how you can responsibly integrate AI into your classroom, starting with these seven strategies tailored toward safe and innovative AI use in educational environments.

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

Cybersecurity for Educators: Tips & Strategies

Jan 9, 2024
Free

In today’s tech-powered schools, educators play a pivotal role in cybersecurity and fostering a secure online learning environment. Tune in to grow more cyber aware, with strategies for identifying cyber threats and promoting responsible online

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center

School Law Update: What’s New and Noteworthy in School Technology Use

Dec 12, 2023
Free

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 data privacy,

Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.
Computer Science (CS)STEM

Let’s Make Computer Science Fun!

Dec 6, 2023
Free

Want to learn new, exciting ways to engage your students with computer science and computational thinking skills? Join us for resources and activity ideas you can use to bring big STEM concepts into any classroom.

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

Closing the STEM Gender Gap with Girls Who Code

Nov 29, 2023
Free

Join us to learn more about Girls Who Code, including how their free CS programming can help support girls and non-binary students in your class toward positive, long-term outcomes in STEM fields.

Kibret Yebetit
Kibret Yebetit
Community Partnerships Manager, Girls Who Code
Digital Equity

Creating an Equitable Blended Learning Environment for Every Learner

Nov 28, 2023
Free

How can you ensure your digital classroom remains equitable and accessible, even as you embrace more blended learning strategies? Join us as we explore how Book Creator can be harnessed to revolutionize equitable blended learning

Jon Smith
Jon Smith
Teacher Success Manager, Book Creator