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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Be Connected: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Wed. October 18, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Come discover some of CISA's most useful resources, including how you can use CISA's tools and guides to develop or improve your district's cybersecurity plans.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Brian Yoshino
Brian Yoshino
Cybersecurity Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Wei Chen Lin
Wei Chen Lin
Cybersecurity Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Tech Leadership Meeting

Thu. October 19, 2023 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Free
ROE 26: Fulton/Hancock/McDonough/Schuyler 130 S Lafayette St Ste 200, Macomb, Illinois, USA

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, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools.

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

ROE 35 Technology Round Table

Wed. October 25, 2023 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | 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. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, 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.

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

Be Connected: CrowdStrike

Wed. October 25, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

CrowdStrike can help enhance your district's cybersecurity posture. Join us this week to learn more about this widely-used cybersecurity solution, including how other K-12 district's have utilized it to defend against the latest cyber threats.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center

ROE 4 Technology Round Table

Fri. October 27, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 4: Boone/Winnebago 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, Illinois, USA

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, 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.

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

ROE 11 Tech Networking Meeting

Wed. November 8, 2023 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 11: Clark/Coles/Cumberland/Douglas/Edgar/Moultrie/Shelby 730 7th St, Charleston, Illinois, USA

Area technology coordinators, directors, building admins, and coaches will discuss shared experiences, questions, and ideas. Their contributions and concerns will drive the conversation.

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

Be Connected: IETC Recap

Wed. November 8, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

This week on Be Connected, we're recapping anything and everything IT from last week's Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC).

Join us to share new strategies, resources, and connections you made during this year's conference, including at the annual Tech Leader Summit. Even if you weren't able to attend, tune in to get up to speed on all the expert-led learning you missed.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center

West 40 Ed Tech Network Meeting

Wed. November 8, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
ISC 2 West Cook Office 415 Lexington St, Maywood, United States

Join your fellow school Ed Tech professionals from West 40 schools to discuss coaching, teaching, technology, and more! We will meet in person to facilitate discussion and sharing of resources. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, strategies, and anything else you'd like to share or discuss.

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

ROE 9 Tech Networking Meeting

Thu. November 9, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Mahomet-Seymour Elementary School: Middletown Prairie 1301 S Bulldog Dr, Mahomet, IL, United States

Whether you're new to edtech or a seasoned expert, you have a voice at this table. Join us each month and walk away better prepared to support technology in your district.

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

IL Ed Tech Coaches November 2023

Tue. November 14, 2023 | 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

Be Connected: Student Information Systems

Wed. November 15, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Is your school's SIS up to snuff? Join us on this week's Be Connected to discuss what your SIS brings to the table in terms of features and overall usability. For districts interested in upgrading, we'll also discuss the keys to selecting an SIS based on its user-friendliness, customization, and long-term cost.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Thu. November 16, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

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

ROE 20 Educational Technology Roundtable

Tue. November 28, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
White County Extension Center 1715 College Ave, Carmi

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