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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Differentiate Learning with Edpuzzle

Tue. November 14, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Discover how to personalize learning experiences with Edpuzzle, including strategies for adapting video lessons to meet diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests, as well as how to leverage built-in features to increase student engagement.

Hedreich Nichols
Hedreich Nichols
Community Engagement Coordinator, Edpuzzle

Creating an Equitable Blended Learning Environment for Every Learner

Tue. November 28, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

How can you ensure your digital classroom remains equitable and accessible, even as you embrace more blended learning strategies? Join us as we explore how Book Creator can be harnessed to revolutionize equitable blended learning in your classroom.

Jon Smith
Jon Smith
Teacher Success Manager, Book Creator

Closing the STEM Gender Gap with Girls Who Code

Wed. November 29, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us to learn more about Girls Who Code, including how their free CS programming can help support girls and non-binary students in your class toward positive, long-term outcomes in STEM fields.

Kibret Yebetit
Kibret Yebetit
Community Partnerships Manager, Girls Who Code

Let’s Make Computer Science Fun!

Wed. December 6, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Want to learn new, exciting ways to engage your students with computer science and computational thinking skills? Join us for resources and activity ideas you can use to bring big STEM concepts into any classroom.

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

School Law Update: What’s New and Noteworthy in School Technology Use

Tue. December 12, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Calling all K-12 leaders and administrators - it's time for a school law update! Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright as he answers and discusses your legal questions surrounding technology use in schools, including data privacy, SOPPA, social media use, and more.

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

Cybersecurity for Educators: Tips & Strategies

Tue. January 9, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

In today's tech-powered schools, educators play a pivotal role in cybersecurity and fostering a secure online learning environment. Tune in to grow more cyber aware, with strategies for identifying cyber threats and promoting responsible online behavior.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center

7 Tips for Safe AI Use in K-12 Education

Tue. January 23, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Now's a perfect time to learn about how you can responsibly integrate AI into your classroom, starting with these seven strategies tailored toward safe and innovative AI use in educational environments.

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

AI Literacy Lessons with Common Sense Education

Tue. January 30, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

How can educators prepare students to live and work with AI? In 20 minutes or less, these AI literacy lessons can help students foster responsible user habits by exploring AI's potential benefits, risks, and other social and ethical impacts.

Jennifer Ehehalt
Jennifer Ehehalt
Sr. Regional Manager, Common Sense Education

Empowering Student Voice & Choice with Kami

Tue. February 13, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us to discover adaptable Kami features and strategies educators can harness to elevate student voice and offer differentiated learning choices in any content area.

Belsa Rios
Belsa Rios
Teacher Success Champion, Kami

Aligning Strategic Goals with Instructional Technology Coaching

Tue. March 5, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Instructional technology coaches can help your district bridge the gap toward professional development and tech integration goals. Learn how and discover how the LTC's coaching program can bring affordable coaching to your district.

Nicole Zumpano
Nicole Zumpano
Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center

Less is More: Embracing Edtech Minimalism in the Classroom

Tue. March 19, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

What if adding more edtech isn't the solution to a more successful classroom? Join us to explore how the principles of minimalism can be harnessed to create calmer, more focused learning environments - both online and in person.

Brian Krause
Brian Krause
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center

Breaking Barriers for Students through Financial Education

Tue. March 26, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Do your students have the financial and business skills they need to thrive beyond the classroom? Tune in to learn how you can integrate blended lessons on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and macro/micro-economics into your existing curriculum.

Kristin Pierce
Kristin Pierce
Education Success Specialist, EVERFI

The Prompt Playbook: How to Create Effective AI Prompts

Tue. April 9, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Crafting a great AI prompt isn't as hard as whipping up a gourmet meal. Tune in to discover how you can consistently get rich, precise responses using the right recipe of word choice, syntax, and formulas.

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