3D Printing: Design, Slice, and Create with Tinkercad & 3D Slicers

Thu. June 5, 2025 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | $40
ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

Explore the exciting world of 3D printing in this hands-on workshop, designed for both beginners and intermediate users. We'll start by mastering the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad, and then move on to slicing with common slicing software. Discover the essential steps to prepare your digital designs for physical creation. For those with some experience, we’ll dive a little deeper into design techniques and slicing strategies to optimize your prints, without overwhelming you with advanced technicalities. Learn how to translate your digital designs into tangible objects, gaining practical experience and confidence. This interactive session will equip you with the knowledge to bring your creative projects to life, regardless of your 3D printer.

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

An Administrators Guide to AI

Mon. June 9, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Prairieview Golf Club 6734 N German Church Rd, Byron, IL, United States

This workshop equips school administrators with the knowledge and confidence to lead engaging conversations about artificial intelligence with their communities.

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

AI 2.0: Master AI Teacher Tools and Image Creation

Thu. June 12, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

Dive into the world of AI-driven education with this hands-on workshop. Explore cutting-edge tools like Brisk Teaching and Magic School, designed to streamline your teaching workflow and enhance student engagement. Discover how to leverage AI for tasks like generating personalized learning materials and providing instant feedback. Additionally, learn the fundamentals of AI image creation, enabling you to produce visually stimulating content for your lessons.

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

AA: Literacies of the Digital World

Wed. June 18, 2025 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | $25
Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL Rt 2, Dixon, IL, United States

This workshop is designed to help participants understand the importance of computer literacy, digital literacy, AI Literacy, and digital citizenship and how these skills are necessary for all students to be successful in the classroom, their careers, and for the rest of their lives. Participants will learn the differences between computer literacy, digital literacy, AI […]

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