Event Calendar

LTC Event Schedule

The Learning Technology Center offers a variety of online courses, focusing on educational technology trends and best practices in a format that fits educators’ busy schedules. From self-paced to guided learning, educators learn practical skills to begin implementing in their classrooms immediately.

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Minecraft for Noobs & Newbies

Wed. March 29, 2023 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | $40
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois

Minecraft EE has numerous learning-based applications. Join us as we sink our pickaxes into this game's potential for after school clubs and core content area learning.

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

Be Connected: K-12 Cyber Crisis Response Group

Wed. March 29, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL

This week on Be Connected: insights into starting or joining a K-12 cyber crisis response group in your area, including strategies for sharing resources before, during, and after a cyber incident.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center

App Smashing with Google Classroom and Forms

Wed. March 29, 2023 | 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm | Free
Online IL

Want to save time and effort while using Google Classroom? Google Forms can do both! Join us to learn how you can reuse rubrics in Classroom, as well as tips, tricks, and strategies for importing grades from Forms into Classroom.

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

ROE 51 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. March 31, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 51: Menard/Sangamon 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois

Area technology coordinators, directors, administrators, instructional technology leaders, and tech coaches will discuss shared experiences, questions, and ideas around edtech topics and trends

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

Vector Design for Laser Cutting @ CU Community Fab Lab

Tue. April 4, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | $35
CU Community Fab Lab 1301 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, Illinois

Join the CU Community Fab Lab to learn how to use Inkscape (free design software) to create and edit vector files that you can use with your makerspace's laser cutting and engraving equipment.

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

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Tue. April 4, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Join LTC Program Manager Sarah Phelps for a monthly CS & STEM networking meeting where participants can:
- Learn about new resources
- Ask questions
- Share experiences
- Expand their CS professional network

Teachers, administrators, and curriculum stakeholders are invited to attend, as well CS & STEM educators of all experience levels and at all grade levels. Whether you're just starting out or interested in taking your district's CS & STEM program to the next level, this networking group will help you achieve your goals.

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

Digitally Packaging Curriculum with Google Sites

Tue. April 4, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

As your school transitions to the new normal of blended learning, save time and your sanity by packaging your online assignments! This workshop will explore the concept of digitally packaging online content, as well as how you can easily accomplish it using Google Sites.

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

Library Media Specialist Monthly Virtual Networking Meeting

Wed. April 5, 2023 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Free
Online IL

Looking to meet fellow library media specialists and grow your professional learning network? Join us to connect and discuss shared experiences, ask questions, and share ideas with other library media specialists from around the state.

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

Be Connected: Drones

Wed. April 5, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL

This week on Be Connected: join FAA licensed drone pilot Ben Sondgeroth to learn about educational drones and learn about how IT teams can support the rollout of drones in the classroom.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center

ROE 13 Educational Technology Roundtable

Wed. April 5, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
Kaskasia College Salem Learning Center 1475 West Whittaker St, Salem, IL

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, teachers, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

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

Fostering Healthy and Positive Online Socialization

Wed. April 5, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Technology and social media have changed the way today's students socialize. Join us as we discuss a variety of social skills that prompt healthy interpersonal interactions, as well as strategies for translating those skills to a digital environment.

Alyssa Castleman
Alyssa Castleman
Internet Safety Specialist, Office of the Illinois Attorney General

3D Printing FUNdamentals – Hands-On

Tue. April 11, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Free
ROE 40: Jerseyville Office 201 W. Exchange, Jerseyville

Join us for an informative, hands-on session where we'll explore the basics of 3D printers and 3D printing. During this 6-hour workshop, we'll dive deep into the fundamentals of 3D printing, including the software needed for successful printing, the best printer models for education, best practices for planning a 3D printing space, and some curriculum integration essentials

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