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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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Kami 101

Wed. December 7, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Looking for a fresh way to engage your students? Kami is a great online collaboration and annotation platform that allows students to seamlessly work on nearly any file type in a single, user-friendly interface. With Kami on their devices, students can complete digital worksheets, create digital projects, and so much more - all without ever […]

Belsa Rios
Belsa Rios
Teacher Success Champion, Kami

Get Started with Microsoft OneNote for Education

Mon. December 12, 2022 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Free
Online IL

Whether in the classroom or in the workplace, organizational skills are an absolute must-have. One handy Microsoft app can help students foster those skills during every lesson and project. With Microsoft OneNote for Education, sharpening organization skills has never been easier. OneNote Class Notebook includes a personal workspace for every student, a content library for […]

Microsoft Education
Microsoft Education
Global Training Partner, Microsoft

School Law Update: What’s New and Noteworthy in Data Privacy, SOPPA & Tech

Thu. January 5, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

RESCHEDULED FROM DECEMBER 2022: Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright of Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd. as he answers and discusses your legal questions surrounding data privacy in schools, including SOPPA and related mandates. Brandon will also set aside time to discuss other relevant legal issues involving school technology and social media use. Illinois educators […]

Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.

Assignments and Assessments in Microsoft Teams for Education

Mon. January 9, 2023 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Free
Online IL

With Assignments and Grades in Microsoft Teams for Education, educators can efficiently assign task and assess quizzes all from a single team-based interface. Join us for live walkthrough of everything Microsoft Teams can do to make day-to-day school work a breeze.

Microsoft Education
Microsoft Education
Global Training Partner, Microsoft

Assignments and Assessments in Microsoft Teams for Education

Mon. January 16, 2023 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Free
Online IL

With Assignments and Grades in Microsoft Teams for Education, educators can efficiently assign task and assess quizzes all from a single team-based interface. Join us for live walkthrough of everything Microsoft Teams can do to make day-to-day school work a breeze.

Microsoft Education
Microsoft Education
Global Training Partner, Microsoft

Cultivating a Culture of Student Data Privacy

Wed. January 18, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Educational staff have access to monumental amounts of student data. In this webinar, we'll explore why that matters, and how district and building-level staff can work together to cultivate an understanding of, and commitment to, student data privacy. Hosted by a student data privacy expert, participants will be polled, asked to reflect on current technologies, […]

Alicia Duell
Alicia Duell
Director of Technology & Information Services , Wheeling CCSD21

Wait! I can do THAT with Kami?

Wed. February 8, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Ready to dive deep into one of your favorite learning platforms? Join us as a member of the Kami team takes us through a sample lesson and demonstrates more ways Kami can get your students engaged in learning.

Belsa Rios
Belsa Rios
Teacher Success Champion, Kami

Everyone’s an Influencer: Bring Social Media Influencer Style into your Class

Wed. February 15, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Do your students want to be influencers or YouTubers? It all starts with the right fundamentals and a few key tech tools. Join us as we explore a set of online tools that can help students of all ages practically sharpen their influencing skill, with a focus on future career applicability.

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

Meet the Virtual Robot Simulator

Wed. February 22, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Bring the excitement of robotics and hands-on STEM learning to your school with FIRST Illinois Robotics and their Virtual Robot Simulator (VRS). Join us to see it in action and discover how your classroom can use it for FREE!

Jonathan Weiland
Jonathan Weiland
Director, FIRST Illinois Tech Challenge

Engaging Students with EdPuzzle

Wed. March 1, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Are you still wondering how to regain your students' attention after winter break? Are you trying to find ways to increase knowledge retention and improve homework completion? EdPuzzle is a great tool that can help keep students engaged, hold them accountable, and allow them to learn at their own pace. Come see how for yourself! […]

Courtney Warren
Courtney Warren
School Partnerships - Illinois, EdPuzzle

Creating Accessible Education Materials (AEM) in the School Environment

Tue. March 7, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

As more and more learning goes digital, the need for accessible educational materials (AEM) increases. Join us to discover fresh strategies for designing or enhancing learning material to make it accessible to all learners, regardless of differences in physical or cognitive ability.

Jennifer Skalitzky
Jennifer Skalitzky
Assistive Technology Facilitator, Infinitec