Be Connected: Incident Response Plan Templates

Wed. March 5, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Cyber preparedness doesn't mean reinventing the wheel. Tune into this week's Be Connected to explore Incident Response Plan templates your school can use to prepare for cybersecurity threats.

During this showcase, we’ll break down how to use each template effectively, from identifying key stakeholders to streamlining your response process. Join us for a practical discussion on turning plans into action before an incident occurs!

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center

Canva Apps & Add-ons for Awesomeness!

Mon. March 3, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? Join us to discover game-changing add-ons you can use to bulk create various classroom supports + uncover hidden features that make your designs standout.

Emily Pool
Emily Pool
Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

Using Canva’s Magic Studio

Thu. February 27, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Unleash the power of Canva's Magic Studio and transform your teaching materials with AI! This workshop dives into Magic Studio's tools, such as Magic Write, Design, Edit, and Eraser, to help you effortlessly generate creative text, design captivating visuals, and enhance images.

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

Protect Your Data: Mastering Google Workspace Security

Wed. February 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Online IL, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

This Cybersecurity webinar hosted by CTL will take place on Wednesday, February 26, at 12PM. CTL and an industry expert, will provide a step-by-step guide to securing your Google Workspace environment, with a view to helping schools and districts protect valuable data.

A Beginner’s Guide to Canva

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

Are you new to Canva and ready to try it out? In this virtual session, you will learn how to search for and create amazing designs in minutes with Canva's templates and tools.

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

Getting Started with Nearpod

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

Ready to elevate student engagement and simplify your lesson delivery? Join us for a hands-on demonstration where you’ll unlock Nearpod's potential for creating interactive lessons.

Amy Graham
Amy Graham
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center

Interactive Learning with School AI

Thu. February 20, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us for our virtual session to explore School AI, a cutting-edge tool that empowers educators to create interactive and personalized learning “Spaces” for students with AI tutors, letters, and activities. Discover how to leverage AI to foster creativity and streamline your workflow.

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

E-Rate 471 Workshop

Thu. February 20, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand. Tune in for full details on the information needed to complete this form, including discount calculations, costs of service, service providers, and more.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center

Declutter Your Digital Life

Thu. February 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Throughout this session, we'll share strategies that help you prioritize tasks, organize files, manage emails, collect and analyze data, and run efficient meetings - all utilizing the Google apps you're already familiar with. In particular, we'll focus on innovative ways to harness Google Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Tasks, and Gemini.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center

AA 4054: Designing a Comprehensive [CS] Program for School Leaders

Thu. February 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm | $225
Online IL, United States

Participants will know/be able to...

Examine key concept areas of computer science as a content area, using technical terminology when appropriate
Investigate the differences between computer science and computer literacy
Determine the relevance a computer science education has to long-term student success
Evaluate their resource availability and compare it to the version they have for their computer science program
Create their computer science implementation plan

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

Reclaim Your Time: Discover the Power of Brisk AI

Wed. February 12, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Empower your teaching with Brisk AI! This virtual session will introduce you to this powerful Chrome extension tool that will help with curriculum, feedback, differentiation, and more — right from the apps and websites you already use. Learn how to perform many teaching tasks with ease with Brisk AI!

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