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Using Screencastify to Support Remote Learning
09. 29. 2020 | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Join Holly Kelly, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, for an introductory level webinar on Screencasitfy.
Presenter: Holly Kelly
Legal Issues in School District Cybersecurity
10. 06. 2020 | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright of Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd. as he discusses and takes your questions regarding the most important legal issues that arise with school district cybersecurity, data privacy, and related concerns
Presenter: Brandon Wright
Reasonable Security Practices for Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in IL K-12
10. 13. 2020 | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Join Chris Wherley of the Learning Technology Center of Illinois and learn reasonable security practices relating to data and safety in the school community.
Presenter: Chris Wherley
Growing Up in a Digital Age: Understanding Gen Z Students
10. 27. 2020 | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Digital Citizenship week may have just passed but there is still time to help our students become responsible citizens. In order to teach our learners how to behave digitally, it is important to understand them, their mindset, and how they learn. Join us for a peek inside Generation Z students' minds and ways to reach them today.
Presenter: Nicole Zumpano
STEM and Career Resources from the Chicago Blackhawks
10. 29. 2020 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join Chicago Blackhawks alum Jamal Mayers, the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, & EVERFI to explore the Future Goals - Hockey Scholar program. Educators will learn about and gain access to a free online course relating math and science concepts to the exciting game of hockey.
Presenter: Chicago Blackhawks
On Demand Webinars
The Impact of COVID-19: Patterns of Stress and Brain
Original Date: 09. 23. 2020
Presenter: Abby Lyons
As a result of COVID-19, our world looks different. Your brain (and your child's brain) have been impacted by the stress of this experience.
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Remote Connectivity and Mobile Hotspots
Original Date: 09. 22. 2020
Presenter: Eric Muckensturm
The hottest topics in education technology right now are Remote Connectivity and Mobile Hotspots. Please join us and our guests to discuss the various hotspot options available, along with ordering, implementation, and features. We’ll have time for Q&A after the presentation.
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Using Microsoft Teams for Remote Learning
Original Date: 09. 15. 2020
Presenter: Colleen Kaplan
Microsoft Teams is your new classroom hub! It integrates all of your favorite Microsoft Office 365 apps and features into one streamlined space, making collaboration with your coworkers and students simple, easy, and effective.
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Get to Know Canvas
Original Date: 09. 09. 2020
Presenter: Matt Jacobson
Join us as we talk with Matt Jacobson, LTC Online Learning Specialist and Canvas expert, as we discuss the top things parents need to know to help their students be successful for the new school year. We will cover Canvas basics and common parent/guardian questions!
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Get to Know SeeSaw
Original Date: 09. 09. 2020
Presenter: Holly Kelly
Join us as we talk with Holly Kelly, LTC Regional Educational Technology Coordinator and SeeSaw expert, as we discuss the top things parents need to know to help their students be successful for the new school year. We will cover SeeSaw basics and common parent/guardian questions!
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Get to Know Microsoft Teams
Original Date: 09. 09. 2020
Presenter: Colleen Kaplan
Join us as we talk with Samantha Skubal and Natalie Perejda, Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts at J. Sterling Morton High School, as we discuss the top things parents need to know to help their students be successful for the new school year. We will cover Microsoft Teams basics and common parent/guardian questions!
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Get to Know Google Classroom
Original Date: 09. 09. 2020
Presenter: Ben Sondgeroth
Join us as we talk with Ben Sondgeroth, LTC Regional Educational Technology Coordinator and Google Expert, as we discuss the top things parents need to know to help their students be successful for the new school year. We will cover Google Classroom basics and leave time for Q & A!
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Burning Questions: Legal Concerns with Remote Learning
Original Date: 09. 08. 2020
Presenter: Brandon Wright
Join Brandon K. Wright from Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd. as he answers some of the top "burning questions" from educators regarding legal issues related to remote and hybrid learning.
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Tech Q&A: Onboarding of Students/Staff and Rostering
Original Date: 08. 27. 2020
Presenter: Curtis McKay
Onboarding of student and staff accounts in Microsoft and Google as well as the rostering of education technology applications are on every technology staff's task list at the beginning of the year and as the year goes on. The Learning Technology Center will visit with Curtis McKay, Director of Technology from Belleville Township High School District No. 201 about ...
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Keep Students Engaged With Remote Learning Resources
Original Date: 08. 25. 2020
Presenter: Everfi
In this webinar, educators will learn about and gain access to EVERFI's FREE remote learning resources covering topics such as social-emotional learning, early literacy, career readiness, digital literacy, financial education, and more.
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Google Admin Console Walk-Through and Q&A
Original Date: 08. 18. 2020
Presenter: Chris Wherley
This 2 hour virtual event is an opportunity to explore the Google Admin Console with a 45 minute walk-through. The rest of the time will be used to collectively answer your questions.
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Supporting Teachers with Remote Learning Tools
Original Date: 08. 05. 2020
Presenter: Everfi
During this webinar, you will learn about EVERFI’s resources, see the qualitative and quantitative impact the programs had on the 100k+ students in Illinois that used EVERFI’s resources in 19-20, and learn how administrators and educators can use the resources to prepare for next school year.
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Connecting With Students: Using Google Meet for Remote Learning
Original Date: 08. 03. 2020
Presenter: Brian Bates
As teachers begin preparing for the upcoming school year, one thing is certain. The need to connect with students virtually is crucial. Google Meet is a videoconferencing tool in G Suite that can be utilized to help connect teachers and their students in a remote learning environment.
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Connecting With Students: Using Zoom for Remote Learning
Original Date: 08. 03. 2020
Presenter: Brian Bates
As teachers begin preparing for the upcoming school year, one thing is certain. The need to connect with students virtually is crucial. Zoom is a videoconferencing tool that can be utilized to help connect teachers and their students in a remote learning environment.
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