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Be Connected: iboss Zero Trust SASE Platform

Wed. January 22, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Web filtering, classroom management, student mental health alerts, VPN, SD-WAN, malware prevention, DLP, and CASB - learn how one solution offers it all and how Bytespeed can make it affordable.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
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CDW Amplified Admin Level 2 Certification Training

Thu. January 23, 2025 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $250
Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

The Amplified Admin Level 2 Certification builds on the basics learned in Level 1 to help your technical staff leverage Gmail, Drive and Chrome, and solve cybersecurity challenges by addressing more complex settings.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Building a Coaching System and Data Dashboard with Google Apps

Thu. January 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
North Cook ISC 1 1001 E Touhy Ave, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL

Join this workshop to learn how to streamline your time management and coaching documentation processes using Google Calendar, Forms, Sheets, Slides, and Sites. This session will guide you through multiple options for coaching data management. You'll learn to create a system to track your coaching time, including building the form, adding spreadsheet formulas, and building graphs and charts that pipe directly into presentation tools.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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E-Rate 471 Workshop

Thu. January 23, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand. Tune in for full details on the information needed to complete this form, including discount calculations, costs of service, service providers, and more.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 17 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. January 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 17: DeWitt/Livingston/Logan/McLean 201 E. Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL

This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Bring 3D Printing Into Your Classrooms!

Fri. January 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $40
Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

Innovative problem solvers are using 3D printing in every industry, from medicine to construction to space exploration. Teach your students to design for the future by adding 3D printing to your curriculum!

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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AI 101 for Educators: A Beginner’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Classroom

Mon. January 27, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $20
ROE 39: Macon/Piatt 3433 Rupp Parkway (Park 101), Decatur, IL, United States

AI isn’t making our current classrooms obsolete. But if we harness this new tool for learning now, we can future-proof our classrooms and better prepare our students for many evolving learning paths ahead.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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SecurED Schools 2025 Watch Party

Tue. January 28, 2025 | 8:00 am - 3:30 pm | Free
East Alton-Wood River High School 777 N Wood River Ave, Wood River, IL, United States

Attending SecurED Schools? Join us at East Alton - Wood River High School for a watch party for the annual cybersecurity and data privacy conference.

We'll also discuss topics covered by presenters and share resources we use to keep our districts' security posture strong.

Reminder: All attendees at this watch party must be registered for SecurED Schools. Same-day registration is available.

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

Tue. January 28, 2025 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | $40
Online IL, United States

Join fellow K-12 technology leaders and staff for a full day of collaborative learning focused on cybersecurity and data privacy - all led by peers and industry experts with experience in today's educational technology environment.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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AI Series Part 2: Image Creation and Digital Citizenship in the AI World

Tue. January 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $40
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

With the basics of AI under your belt, let's dive deeper into AI's uses and impact - both in and out of the classroom. During this hands-on workshop for teachers of all grade levels, we'll explore how AI is used for image generation, as well as several AI-powered tools that streamline image generation for educational content.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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AI for Administrators: Boosting Efficiency and Streamlining your Workday

Wed. January 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $40
ROE 4: Boone/Winnebago 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, Illinois, USA

This workshop is designed for district-level administrators who are eager to learn how to leverage the power of AI for increased efficiency and productivity.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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E-Rate 471 Workshop

Wed. January 29, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand. Tune in for full details on the information needed to complete this form, including discount calculations, costs of service, service providers, and more.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center
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Declutter Your Life for Administrative Assistants

Wed. January 29, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

There’s a better way to work! This workshop for daily Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow that improves efficiency, cuts down on digital clutter, and helps you get stuff done everyday. Throughout this session, we'll practice strategies that help you prioritize tasks, organize files, manage emails, collect and analyze data, and run efficient meetings - all utilizing the Google apps you're already familiar with. In particular, we'll focus on innovative ways to harness Google Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, and more. Join us to discover a tech-forward way to work smarter and increase your efficiency - no matter what your day throws at you!

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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