• Seasons of CS: Social Studies and Specials (PE, Music, and Art)

    Fri. April 24, 2026 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $30
    Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Ready to expand computer science beyond the core? This workshop invites K-8 educators to explore innovative ways to blend CS with social studies, art, music, and physical education classrooms.

    Sarah Phelps
    Sarah Phelps
    Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center

    ROE 35 Technology Roundtable

    Tue. April 28, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
  • The Triple-Threat Toolkit: Powering ELA and Math with Computer Science (ROE 35)

    Thu. June 11, 2026 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $30
    Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Through unplugged activities and creative endeavors, learn how to differentiate instruction so learners can access high-level thinking.

    Emily Pool
    Emily Pool
    CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

    FarmBeats for Students: Hands-On Precision Agriculture with micro:bit

    Fri. June 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $30
    Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Discover how to grow an organic interest in computer science FarmBeats for Students, a program that combines an affordable micro:bit-based hardware kit with a free, curated curriculum and hands-on activities.

    Sarah Phelps
    Sarah Phelps
    Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center