Workshop STEM Series: Minecraft EDU and the Esports Movement Tue. November 29, 2022 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $40 ROE 34: Lake 300 Center Drive, Suite 100, Vernon Hills, Illinois Join us for this workshop, which will introduce you to the burgeoning world of esports and give you the solid foundation needed to start a program at your school. Along the way, you’ll learn why esports are beneficial to students, how to get your club or team started, and how an esports coach can be successful (even without heavy gaming experience). We’ll also provide demonstrations of some of today's most popular esports games as well as connect you with model schools that already have flourishing esports programs in place. Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Workshop Tynker Hour of Code- Coding Cup PD Tue. November 29, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free Online IL In this FREE 60-minute webinar, explore Tynker’s brand-new collaborative coding experience that lets students control their own soccer team! In this webinar, educators will create their Tynker classrooms, enhance their own soccer skills with Tynker, compete in matches, and discover more CSEdWeek activities! Daniel Rezac Senior Education Partnerships Lead, Tykner Additional Details
Workshop Media Literacy & Digital Tattoos: Growing Up in a Digital Age Tue. November 29, 2022 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | $40 ROE 16: DeKalb 2500 N Annie Glidden Rd Ste C, Dekalb, Illinois Learning to spot fake news and untrustworthy sources is only one element of media literacy. Join us for this workshop to learn about the rest, as well as discover best practices for teaching media literacy to all students. Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Workshop Press “Start” on your District’s Esports Program Wed. November 30, 2022 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Free ROE 11: Clark/Coles/Cumberland/Douglas/Edgar/Moultrie/Shelby 730 7th St, Charleston, Illinois You've heard about it in the news. Your students have been begging for it. Now it's time to finally pick up the controller and hit "start" on your district's esports program. But what are you supposed to do if you're starting at Level 1? Holly Kelly Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Workshop E-Rate 470 Workshop Thu. December 1, 2022 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free Online IL Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand! This 3-hour session will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, Form 470. Mindy Fiscus Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Workshop E-Rate 470 Workshop – Charleston Tue. December 6, 2022 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free ROE 11: Clark/Coles/Cumberland/Douglas/Edgar/Moultrie/Shelby 730 7th St, Charleston, Illinois Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand! This 3-hour session will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, Form 470. Mindy Fiscus, LTC Director of Government Affairs and IL State E-Rate Coordinator, will also provide timely updates on program changes as well as tips and tools for making your E-Rate life easier. Mindy Fiscus Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Workshop Tynker Hour of Code- Coding Cup Live Event Tue. December 6, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Free Online IL Join Tynker for CodeLab- a live learning show for Illinois students! This event will be hosted by Tynker Teachers, and will include a LIVE walk-through of the Coding Game/Activity during CSEdWeek and special guests! Daniel Rezac Senior Education Partnerships Lead, Tykner Additional Details
Workshop Google Certified Educator Level 2 Prep Workshop Wed. December 7, 2022 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | $25 ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois Register for this workshop, which will prepare you to take the Google Educator Level 2 certification exam. Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Workshop 3D Printing for Educators Wed. December 7, 2022 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Free ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois Innovative problem solvers are using 3D printing in every industry, from medicine to construction to space travel. Teach your students to design for the future by adding 3D printing to your curriculum! Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Workshop CS Fundamentals – Lake County ROE Wed. December 7, 2022 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | $25 ROE 34: Lake 300 Center Drive, Suite 100, Vernon Hills, Illinois CS Fundamentals is an introductory workshop for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore teaching Code.org's CS Fundamentals curriculum. Brian Bates Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center Sarah Phelps Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Workshop E-Rate 470 Workshop Wed. December 7, 2022 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free Online IL Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand! This 3-hour session will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, Form 470. Mindy Fiscus Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
Workshop E-Rate 470 Workshop – Litchfield Fri. December 9, 2022 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free Litchfield PD Center 1100 North Olde Rte 66, Litchfield, IL Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand! This 3-hour session will cover basic E-Rate program rules, eligible items, and the process required to complete the first E-Rate form of the year, Form 470. Mindy Fiscus Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center Additional Details
