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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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Google Certified Coach Cohort | Fall-Spring 2023

Fri. September 1, 2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | $175
Online IL, United States

Are you an instructional coach looking to deepen your expertise and grow professionally? If so, the Google Certified Coach Mentor program is for you! This program empowers instructional coaches to drive impactful technology use in their schools using Google’s structured, year-long curriculum and research-based 5-step coaching model.

Nicole Zumpano
Nicole Zumpano
Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
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Artificial Intelligence in Your Classroom

Tue. November 28, 2023 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $30
South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA

Artificial intelligence is here, and unlike what you’ve seen in the movies, AI isn’t coming to destroy humans – it’s coming to disrupt our classrooms. Should educators be afraid, excited, or both? Can educators embrace AI’s potential while ensuring their students still learn the value of creating original work?

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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E-Rate 470 Virtual Workshop

Tue. November 28, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 20 Educational Technology Roundtable

Tue. November 28, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
White County Extension Center 1715 College Ave, Carmi

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, teachers, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Artificial Intelligence in Your Classroom

Tue. November 28, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | $20
South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA

Artificial intelligence is here, and unlike what you’ve seen in the movies, AI isn’t coming to destroy humans – it’s coming to disrupt our classrooms. Should educators be afraid, excited, or both? Can educators embrace AI’s potential while ensuring their students still learn the value of creating original work?

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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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
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Harnessing AI as a Teacher’s Companion Part 2

Tue. November 28, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | $40
ROE 16: DeKalb 2500 N Annie Glidden Rd Ste C, Dekalb, Illinois, USA

Join us for part two of our two-part series on artificial intelligence's emerging role in education.

In this session, we'll shift our focus from understanding AI to exploring how it can become an invaluable ally for educators. Discover practical applications, strategies, and real-world examples of how AI can empower teachers, enhance the learning experience, and streamline administrative tasks.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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What’s the Deal with Artificial Intelligence in Education?

Wed. November 29, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $30
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Join us for the first part of our two-part series, "What's the Deal with Artificial Intelligence in Education?" In this session, we'll delve into the fascinating world of AI, uncovering its background and demystifying how it works in easy-to-understand terms. From there, we'll embark on a journey that unveils AI's transformative potential in education, both now and in the future.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Everyone’s an Influencer: Bring Social Media Influencer Style into Your Class

Wed. November 29, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

Do your students want to be influencers or YouTubers? While the influencer lifestyle may look easy and glamorous, the reality is, it's a lot of work and there are real skills involved with the end product.

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Harnessing AI as a Teacher’s Companion

Wed. November 29, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | $30
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Join us for part two of our two-part series on artificial intelligence's emerging role in education.

In this session, we'll shift our focus from understanding AI to exploring how it can become an invaluable ally for educators. Discover practical applications, strategies, and real-world examples of how AI can empower teachers, enhance the learning experience, and streamline administrative tasks.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Be Connected: Illinois Century Network (ICN)

Wed. November 29, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

ICN can help provide access to high quality, affordable internet across your entire school district, no matter where you're located. Join us on this week's Be Connected to learn more about ICN, including how membership in its K-12 Broadband Network provides access to last mile broadband connections & router, WAN circuits, filtering, DDoS protection, and network monitoring - all at no charge.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
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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
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3D Printing for Educators

Thu. November 30, 2023 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $40
ROE 44: McHenry 2200 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, Illinois, USA

Teach your students to design for the future by adding 3D printing to your curriculum!

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