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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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Computer Science Kickstart

Mon. January 6, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
New Simpson Hill School 95 Tunnel Hill Rd, Ozark, IL, United States

For this session, we'll be diving into the Illinois Computer Science standards to gain a better understanding of the concepts as well as find cross-curricular connections.

We'll then explore resources- unplugged, online, and physical computing (including robots) that can not only introduce students to the basics of CS and computational thinking but also support your content area instruction!

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 28 Technology Roundtable

Mon. January 6, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 28: Bureau/Henry/Stark 107 S State St, Atkinson, 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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TeachGPT: How to Make AI Your TA

Mon. January 6, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Free
Newark High School 413 Chicago Rd, Newark, IL, United States

This workshop will demonstrate how you can use various AI tools as your personal teaching assistant to save you time, access more resources, and provide more personalized learning to students. We’ll demonstrate creative uses of the most commonly known generative AI programs like Chat GPT and Gemini. We’ll also demonstrate other AI-powered tools that are custom-designed for educators.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Wed. January 8, 2025 | 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
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SIU-Edwardsville STEM Field Trip

Wed. January 8, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Free
STEM Center- SIUE Science East Building, Room 1276, Edwardsville, IL, United States

Visit the SIUE STEM Center to see the equipment lending library, try some of the hands-on demonstrations, and talk with our STEM education staff about recent projects and opportunities to partner!

Emily Wonnacott-Stanley
Emily Wonnacott-Stanley
Community Outreach Coordinator, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools for Administrative Assistants

Thu. January 9, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | $35
Online IL, United States

Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your communication, automate tedious tasks, and enhance your overall efficiency. Learn to leverage AI tools for managing emails, drafting documents, updating school communication systems, and even bridging language barriers. This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to embrace AI technology and transform your daily routines.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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TeachGPT: Turn AI into your TA

Thu. January 9, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
North Cook ISC 1 1001 E Touhy Ave, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL

AI development is changing education rapidly. Beyond the classroom, it may become an integral part of your students’ future careers.

Are you prepared for AI-generated essays, artwork, and presentations? Are you taking advantage of its power to become more efficient and creative in your work as an educator?

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Level the Playing Field: Tech-Powered Translation Tools for ELL Success

Thu. January 9, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | $35
Online IL, United States

Discover how to integrate AI and technology into lesson planning, assessment, and differentiation to foster collaboration, cultural exchange, and personalized learning experiences for ELL students. This workshop will equip you with the skills to bridge the language gap, create accessible instructional materials, and provide targeted support, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. Join us to unlock the power of AI and technology to level the playing field for your ELL students.

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