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SUMMARY:Tech Treks: Editing with Video 2.0 in Canva
DESCRIPTION:Canva’s Video Editor has been completely reimagined with the launch of Canva Video 2.0! \nIf you’ve used the original version\, you’ll discover a brand-new interface\, updated workflow\, and powerful AI features that make creating videos easier than ever. And if you’ve never created a video in Canva before\, there’s never been a better time to jump in. \n💡 What You’ll Experience: \n\nExplore the redesigned Canva Video 2.0 interface and learn what’s changed from the original editor\nLearn how to toggle between Canva Video 1.0 and 2.0 to fit your needs\nDiscover AI-powered features and other editing tools that simplify the video creation process\nCreate and customize a short instructional video you can use in your classroom right away\n\nThis isn’t your typical sit-and-get webinar. We’ll create together\, experiment with the new tools in real time\, and you’ll leave with a finished video and the confidence to navigate Canva Video. \nWe recommend using two devices for this webinar: one to watch the presentation and one (like a laptop or tablet) to follow along in Canva. We also recommend creating a free Canva for Education account before attending this Tech Trek. \nIllinois educators who register here and attend live through Zoom can earn 1.0 PD credit.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/tech-treks-editing-with-video-2-0-in-canva/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Finding the Real Problem: A Student & Educator's Guide to Human-Center AI
DESCRIPTION:The coolest AI tools aren’t just clever. They make real life better for real people! \nBefore you start building your project for the Illinois AI Challenge\, take a step back and ask: Who are we actually helping\, and what do they really need? \nJoin us for an energetic\, 1-hour interactive workshop built specifically for students and teachers. We’re diving into Human-Centered Design (HCD)\, a creative\, hands-on way to spot real problems in your school or community and brainstorm AI ideas that actually make a difference. \n— \nThis is part of a professional learning series to support participants of the Illinois AI Challenge. However\, participation is open to all educators.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/finding-the-real-problem-a-student-educators-guide-to-human-center-ai/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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UID:10005628-1792510200-1792513800@www.ltcillinois.org
SUMMARY:Tech Treks: Top Teacher Tools in MagicSchool
DESCRIPTION:MagicSchool is packed with AI tools for educators. But which ones are worth your time? \nIn this interactive Tech Trek\, you’ll explore five MagicSchool tools that are popular with educators across the country and discover practical ways to use them in your classroom. \n💡 What You’ll Experience: \n\nExplore the five most popular MagicSchool tools used by educators nationwide\nFollow along as we demonstrate each tool\, with dedicated time to test them yourself\nChoose one tool to create a resource that’s immediately relevant to your classroom or professional role\n\nThis isn’t your typical sit-and-get webinar. We’ll explore\, experiment\, and give you plenty of time to play with the tools so you leave with something you can actually use. \nWe recommend using two devices for this webinar: one to watch the presentation and one (like a laptop or tablet) to follow along in MagicSchool. \nIllinois educators who register here and attend live through Zoom can earn 1.0 PD credit.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/tech-treks-top-teacher-tools-in-magicschool/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Supercharge Your Classroom! Differentiate & Scaffold with Gemini
DESCRIPTION:Let’s be real: differentiating every lesson for every student can feel like a second full-time job. If only you had a teaching assistant who could tirelessly adjust lesson materials to suit your students! \nTurn Gemini into your ultimate teaching co-pilot to instantly differentiate lessons\, break down tough concepts\, and create targeted support. Tune in to walk through a few modules from the new Google AI Series for Educators that make your daily lessons more accessible and engaging for all learners. \nSay goodbye to late-night prep and hello to accessible learning! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUse Google Gemini to adjust instructional materials in minutes.\nDesign targeted scaffolds tailored to your grade level and subject area.\nStreamline differentiated planning with prompt template\n\nIllinois educators who register here and attend live through Streamyard can earn 1.0 PD credit.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/supercharge-your-classroom-differentiate-scaffold-with-gemini/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Building AI Literacy: Smart Prompting\, Safe Data\, and Better Results
DESCRIPTION:Once you have a great problem to solve\, how do you actually work with AI to build a great solution? \nLevel up your team’s AI literacy in this hands-on\, 1-hour workshop designed for Illinois AI Challenge students and teachers. 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. \nLearn how to craft powerful instructions\, critically evaluate what the AI gives you back\, and use those insights to refine your overall project design. \n— \nThis is part of a professional learning series to support participants of the Illinois AI Challenge. However\, participation is open to all educators.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/building-ai-literacy-smart-prompting-safe-data-and-better-results/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:Think Like a Coder\, Without the Computers
DESCRIPTION:Computer science doesn’t start with a device. It starts with how students think. \nLet’s get our students thinking like coders – no computers needed! Join us as we make the case that the most powerful CS skills you can teach—problem-solving\, logical thinking\, and pattern recognition—don’t require a single screen. \nWe’ll walk through hands-on\, offline activities and games that mirror real coding logic\, learn how to weave computational thinking into the curriculum you’re already teaching\, and leave with strategies you can put to use with students tomorrow. \nIf screen fatigue has you rethinking your CS integration plan\, this session offers a genuinely different place to start. \nIllinois educators who register here and attend live through Streamyard can earn 1.0 PD credit.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/think-like-a-coder-without-the-computers/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:10005675-1793633400-1793637000@www.ltcillinois.org
SUMMARY:The AI Toolbox: Creating\, Designing\, and Prototyping your Challenge Project
DESCRIPTION:You’ve defined a real problem and learned the basics of prompting. Now\, it’s time to bring your ideas to life! \nJoin us for a guided tour of the best\, most accessible AI tools available today for students and educators. \nIn this action-packed\, 1-hour session built for the Illinois AI Challenge\, we’ll explore how to combine Google Gemini & Google AI Studio (teachers only)\, Copilot\, Canva\, and MagicSchool to research\, design\, and prototype your competition submission. See how these tools work together to take your team’s concept from a blank page to a polished project pitch! \n— \nThis is part of a professional learning series to support participants of the Illinois AI Challenge. However\, participation is open to all educators.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/the-ai-toolbox-creating-designing-and-prototyping-your-challenge-project/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Less Friction\, More Learning: Streamlining Digital Resources for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Multiple tools\, multiple grade levels\, endless tabs open. Sound familiar? Managing a modern K-12 tech stack shouldn’t require a computer science degree for parents or a 24/7 help desk for instructional coaches. \nThere is a better way – one with less friction and more time focused on teaching. In this fast-paced webinar\, we’ll share proven strategies to connect your favorite edtech tools into seamless\, predictable workflows. \nWhether you’re looking to fix district-wide communication or help coaches support classroom teachers\, you’ll walk away with actionable ideas you can implement immediately. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe Connected Stack: how to make different tools work together instead of competing for attention\nBulletproof Workflows: real-world examples of resource hubs that survive the test of a busy school year\nOnboarding Strategies: tips for getting students and parents fluent in your digital routines quickly\n\nIllinois educators who register here and attend live through Streamyard can earn 1.0 PD credit.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/less-friction-more-learning-streamlining-digital-resources-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Closing the Loop: Human-Centered Feedback\, Accessibility\, and Final Polish
DESCRIPTION:You’ve built a prototype. Now\, it’s time to see how real people actually use it! \nIn this final Illinois AI Challenge workshop\, we come full circle back to Human-Centered Design (HCD) to focus on user testing\, incorporating feedback\, and making sure your AI solution works for everyone. \nGreat projects aren’t finished on the first try; they grow stronger through iteration. In this 1-hour interactive session\, student teams and teachers will learn how to run quick\, insightful user tests\, gather meaningful feedback\, and embed accessibility into every layer of their final submission. \nLearn how to turn critique into your project’s greatest strength before you pitch to the judges! \n— \nThis is part of a professional learning series to support participants of the Illinois AI Challenge. However\, participation is open to all educators.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/closing-the-loop-human-centered-feedback-accessibility-and-final-polish/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:10005677-1794929400-1794933000@www.ltcillinois.org
SUMMARY:Build AI Routines You'll Actually Use Again
DESCRIPTION:AI can save you real time\, but only if it actually fits into your day. Too often\, educators try AI once\, get a decent result\, and then start from scratch the next time they need it. It’s time to break that unproductive cycle. \nJoin us as we build simple\, repeatable AI routines you can use again and again\, without reinventing the wheel every time. \nYou’ll walk away knowing how to: \n\nCreate quick AI routines for tasks you already do\nSave time on planning\, communication\, and creating materials\nBuild a handful of go-to prompts you can reuse all year long\n\nIllinois educators who register here and attend live through Streamyard can earn 1.0 PD credit.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/build-ai-routines-youll-actually-use-again/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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