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  • Illinois AI Challenge: Getting Started

    Mon. September 14, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    Join us for an informational webinar about the LTC's statewide competition that puts students' creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking to the test as they design AI-based solutions that address real challenges in their communities.

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

    Flip the Script on Screen Time and Transform Learning with Technology

    Tue. September 15, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    Discover how to help teachers start using tech to enhance the learning experience, with practical examples and actionable strategies for moving classroom activities from passive consumption to active engagement.

    Kumar Kayastha
    Kumar Kayastha
    Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Westchester SD 92.5

    Tech Treks: Code Like a Pro in Canva

    Thu. September 17, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    No coding experience needed! Build, test, and refine your own classroom-ready project while discovering practical ways to create custom learning experiences - all through Canva's beginner-friendly coding environment.

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

    Mission Impossible: How to Organize a Building-Wide Tech Challenge

    Tue. September 22, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    Get your whole building excited about tech integration with ready-to-use challenges that keep it simple, celebrate staff successes, and focus on usefulness (instead of becoming just another overwhelming initiative).

    Emilie Rio-Wawrzynski
    Emilie Rio-Wawrzynski
    Instructional Technology Coach, United Township HSD 30

    SOPPA/SDPC Back-to-School Updates

    Wed. September 23, 2026 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    Data privacy didn't take the summer off. Join the LTC's Technology Services team for timely updates on SOPPA and using SDPC, including NDPA v2.3 status, Resource Registry 2.0, error reports for districts, and a platform clean up progress report and demo.

    Duane Shaffer
    Duane Shaffer
    Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
  • Tech Treks: Editing with Video 2.0 in Canva

    Tue. October 6, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    With the launch of Video 2.0, there's no better time to jump back in. Discover what's changed, including a brand-new interface, updated workflows, and powerful AI features that make crafting videos in Canva easier than ever.

    Linda DeYounge
    Linda DeYounge
    Program Manager of Online Learning, Learning Technology Center

    Finding the Real Problem: A Student & Educator’s Guide to Human-Center AI

    Mon. October 19, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    Who are we actually helping, and what do they really need? Join us as we dive into Human-Centered Design (HCD), a hands-on way to spot meaningful problems in your community, and brainstorm AI ideas that actually make a difference.

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Program Manager, AI & Innovation, Learning Technology Center

    Tech Treks: Top Teacher Tools in MagicSchool

    Tue. October 20, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    Which MagicSchool tools are worth your time? Follow along as we demo five of the most popular tools with teachers nationwide + try out each while creating a resource that's immediately relevant to your classroom or professional role.

    Dr. Megan Tolin
    Dr. Megan Tolin
    Account Executive, MagicSchool

    Supercharge Your Classroom! Differentiate & Scaffold with Gemini

    Thu. October 22, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    Instantly differentiate lessons, break down tough concepts, and create targeted supports with your new classroom co-pilot + discover how to use Gemini to design targeted scaffolds tailored to your grade level and subject area.

    Patricia Ferris
    Patricia Ferris
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, East Central, Learning Technology Center

    Building AI Literacy: Smart Prompting, Safe Data, and Better Results

    Mon. October 26, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    We’re popping open the hood of modern AI tools to explore how they process information, how to protect privacy, and how to get the absolute best results out of your prompts. Part of a series for Illinois AI Challenge students and teachers.

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Program Manager, AI & Innovation, Learning Technology Center

    Think Like a Coder, Without the Computers

    Tue. October 27, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    The most powerful CS skills you can teach don't require a single screen. Come explore offline activities and games that mirror real coding logic + learn how to weave computational thinking into the curriculum you're already teaching.

    Nate Herkert
    Nate Herkert
    Instructional Technology Coach, Porta CUSD 202
  • The AI Toolbox: Creating, Designing, and Prototyping your Challenge Project

    Mon. November 2, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    Explore how to combine Google Gemini, Google AI Studio, Copilot, Canva, and MagicSchool to research, design, and prototype your Illinois AI Challenge competition submission. See how these tools work together to take your team's concept from a blank page to a polished project pitch.

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