ROE 26 & 33 Tech Leadership Meeting

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Galesburg Community Foundation Conference Center 940 W Freemont, Galesburg, IL, United States

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.

This month's meeting will begin with a brief presentation from Alama. Afterward, most of the meeting will be dedicated to participant-led conversation, allowing attendees to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

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

Illinois – SDPC Update

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Get up to speed on the latest data privacy updates during this webinar for K-12 technology leaders.

This webinar will provide attendees with key information and updates on the following:
- NDPA v2.1
- Registry 2.0
- Current IL Registry 1.0 issues - District assistance needed!
- TEC Database updates

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

Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools for Administrative Assistants

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
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

Applying Canva in your Classroom

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Are you familiar with the basics of Canva and want to learn more? Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s Presentation tool, the Whiteboard, and Docs for lesson plans and student collaboration.

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

Tech Treks: Canva for Video Creations (Lights, Action, Canva Video!)

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Explore how to design and produce your own video content in Canva. Leave inspired to make a tutorial, a video newsletter, a class newscast, or so much more!

Emily Pool
Emily Pool
Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. April 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 54: Vermilion 200 S College St Ste B, Danville, Illinois, USA

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

AI: The School Secretary’s Assistant

Fri. April 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

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

Declutter Your Digital Life

Mon. April 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
ROE 13: Clinton/Jefferson/Marion/Washington 1710 Broadway St, Mount Vernon, IL

Join us to discover a tech-forward way to work smarter and increase your efficiency - no matter what your day throws at you!

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

Cybersecurity Roadshow with Bytespeed | South IL

Mon. April 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 30: Administrative Center 101 Spero Dr, Murphysboro, IL, United States

This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.

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

Hey Google! Help Me Design Creative Lessons!

Mon. April 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
ROE 28: Bureau/Henry/Stark 107 S State St, Atkinson, Illinois, USA

In this session, we'll focus on how you can create interactive assignments and collaborative projects using Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings. Along the way, we'll also highlight practical strategies you can use to elevate technology use in your classroom, starting within the familiar Google ecosystem.

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

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Mon. April 28, 2025 | 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

Cybersecurity Roadshow with Bytespeed | West IL

Tue. April 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.

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