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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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Hack Your Curriculum: Create Digital Lessons in Seconds with AI

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

Join us as we explore the powerful world of MagicSchool and Curipod – revolutionary apps that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize lesson planning and content creation. These AI tools streamline the creation of lessons, allowing teachers to focus on fostering student engagement and critical thinking rather than spending valuable time designing and assembling materials.

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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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
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Digitally Packaging Curriculum with Google Sites

Wed. January 24, 2024 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Free
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

As schools transition to the new normal of blended learning, save time and your sanity by packaging your online assignments! This workshop will explore the concept of digitally packaging all of your online content using Google Sites. Save yourself valuable instructional time and streamline your classroom workflow by packaging your assignments so that students have EVERYTHING they need in one place. This will save you so much time answering questions. It is also very handy for absent work and demanding parents. Come see how you can use Google Sites to create a digital content library for your class!

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Creating Dazzling Graphics: A Teacher’s Guide to Canva & Adobe Express

Wed. January 24, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

Have you noticed the beautiful graphics educators are using in the classroom these days? It isn't magic; they're just using a pair of digital tools that make it simple and easy to make all your teaching materials visually appealing, starting with just one click.

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Be Connected: SecurED Schools Recap

Wed. January 24, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

SecurED Schools 2024 has come and gone, and if you're anything like us, you're still buzzing from everything you learned over the course of this 2-day virtual summit.

Whether you made it to every session or weren't able to attend, tune into this week's Be Connected to hear about our biggest takeaways from SecurED Schools 2024. We'll also highlight a few data privacy resources shared by this year's presenters and discuss if what we learned changed our outlook on cybersecurity in 2024 (and beyond).

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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Makerspace Starter Kit

Thu. January 25, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $25
Online IL, United States

This workshop will provide you a structured protocol for planning, designing, and fully stocking your makerspace to best meet the needs of YOUR students at YOUR school. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we’ll share the questions you need to be asking and the research you’ll want to complete in order to tailor the space to your needs.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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3D Printing for Educators

Mon. January 29, 2024 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $40
South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA

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!

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Concerns Surrounding Artificial Intelligence in Schools

Mon. January 29, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Online IL, United States

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing education. While AI has the potential to revolutionize learning, there are also potential downsides that need to be considered. This workshop will discuss the risks of AI and how to deal with them in your classroom.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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AI for Leadership Teams: Policy & Vision

Tue. January 30, 2024 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $40
North Cook ISC 1 1001 E Touhy Ave, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL

This workshop for K-12 School Leaders will provide an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in K-12 schools. Participants will learn the background of AI generative tools, the benefits and challenges of using AI in education, and get hands-on by creating examples that can be used immediately in their roles. We will discuss strategies for developing policy and establishing a vision for AI in school districts, and provide resources to guide your leadership.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Tue. January 30, 2024 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 35 Technology Round Table

Tue. January 30, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

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, 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.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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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
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Be Connected: Our New Podcast

Wed. January 31, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Did you hear (literally)? The LTC Tech Services team has a brand new podcast made specifically for K-12 tech leader leaders and support staff like you. Tune in to this week's Be Connected to learn more about our podcast, including the topics we plan to cover during our first season. We want to elevate on-the-ground experiences from across Illinois K-12 tech community, so this is also your chance to get your name in the hat as a podcast special guest.

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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