Hands on Options for Student Engagement and Meeting Standards

Thu. April 18, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us to learn more about our hands-on engaging solutions that maximize learning for all students and help build capacity for teachers through extensive scaffolding and support.

Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo
Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo
Solution Architect , LEGO Education

Creating Dazzling Graphics: A Teacher’s Guide to Canva & Adobe Express

Tue. April 23, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us to discover the "magic" of Canva and Adobe Express, two of the most popular graphic design tools used by professionals and amateurs alike. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, teachers will learn how to create eye-catching graphics, select appropriate fonts and colors, and manipulate images and text to create visually appealing presentations and digital teaching materials. Participants will also learn how to use templates and pre-made graphics to save time and effort on every lesson plan.

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

Digital Whiteboard Magic: Mastering Google Jamboard for Effective Collaboration

Thu. April 25, 2024 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Are you looking for innovative ways to transform your classroom into an interactive and engaging learning space? Google Jamboard is a versatile and user-friendly interactive whiteboard platform that enables educators to create interactive lessons, brainstorming sessions, and group activities.

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

Hey Google! What’s New?

Thu. April 25, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Google has made some exciting updates to the apps you use every day. This 1-hour workshop will review what's changed and provide tips on how to make the new and improved Google Workspace for Education work for you and your students!

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

Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Fri. April 26, 2024 | 9:00 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. These meetings will allow attendees to connect and discuss shared experiences, ask questions, and share ideas with other library media specialists from around the state. This will be an excellent opportunity to receive professional development hours while collaborating with your peers to solve today's most pressing library media challenges.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center

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

Tue. April 30, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

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

Wed. May 1, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

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

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Wed. May 1, 2024 | 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

Power Sustainable Learning with Coding + Climate

Thu. May 2, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us to learn how you can broaden your micro: bit's potential, explore cross-curricular opportunities, and provide an exceptional learning experience to tomorrow's STEM and environmental leaders.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center

All Things SOPPA & SDPC

Mon. May 6, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

New to SOPPA or the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) database? Curious about how updates to both could impact your institution's data privacy strategy, both now and in the future?

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center

IL Ed Tech Coaches May 2024

Mon. May 13, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.

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

Social Media & Its Impact on Student Mental Health

Tue. May 14, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

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