Professional Learning

Google Professional Learning

Google Partner

The Learning Technology Center is proud to be a Google for Education Partner. This partnership helps educators across Illinois utilize Google for Education tools and resources to transform the classroom experience for their students and expand the student learning beyond ordinary and traditional methods. 

Educator Professional Learning

The LTC hosts a wide variety of workshops designed to support all educators, no matter their experience or skill level. Options include workshops designed to maximize the potential of a particular Google app or tool, Google Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Workshops, or deeper dives into pedagogy and instructional practices.

Interested in Learning More?

Contact a Regional EdTech Coordinator or view our upcoming events.

Ben Sondgeroth

Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois

Leadership, Professional Learning Services, Regional EdTech Services

Ben leads the LTC’s RETC team and facilitates ongoing professional learning events for teachers, administrators, and technology staff in northern Illinois.

Lisa Schwartz

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region

Professional Learning Services, Regional EdTech Services

Lisa develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in western Illinois.

Eric Santos

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland

Professional Learning Services, Regional EdTech Services

Eric develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in the Chicagoland region.

Matt Sherrill

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region

Professional Learning Services, Regional EdTech Services

Matt develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in east central Illinois.

Emily Flach

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region

Professional Learning Services, Regional EdTech Services

Emily develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in southern Illinois.

Upcoming Google Events

Declutter & Enhance Your Google Digital Life

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There’s a better way to work! This workshop for daily Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow that improves efficiency, cuts down on digital clutter, and helps you get stuff done everyday.

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

Google Gemini, Forms & Sheets

| Free

Feeling overwhelmed by grading, data tracking, and lesson planning? It’s time to let Google do the heavy lifting. Join us for a hands-on, practical workshop designed to help you save time and streamline your classrooms using Google Gemini, Forms, and Sheets.

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

Canva & Edpuzzle in the Classroom

| Free

Join us for an engaging workshop that explores the integration of Canva and Edpuzzle in the classroom. This event is designed specifically for teachers seeking innovative ways to enhance their teaching methods and engage students effectively.

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