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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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Cybersecurity for Educators

Tue. October 3, 2023 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | $25
Online IL, United States

Cybersecurity isn't just for your tech director to worry about; educators like YOU also have an important role to play in keeping your school's student data and mission-critical networks safe from nefarious cyber threats.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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CDW Amplified Google Admin Level 1 Certification Training

Wed. October 4, 2023 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | $250
Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

This CDW Amplified Google Admin Level 1 Certification training will guide your IT staff through educational best practices and Google Workspace for Education Admin console skills and techniques. This fundamentals course covers Admin Console basics and key settings configurations for Google Workspace for Education.

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Google’s Secret Gems

Wed. October 4, 2023 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $35
Online IL, United States

What if I told you that beyond Docs and Slides lies an entire Googleverse of lesser-known tools? These tools can infuse creativity and collaboration into your classroom with minimal planning. Join us as we uncover lesser known Google tools that can help students connect with each other and the world outside their classroom.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Robots in the Classroom

Wed. October 4, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | $25
ROE 32: Iroquois/Kankakee 1 Stuart Dr, Kankakee, Illinois, USA

Let's get hands-on with classroom robotics! Join us as we investigate how to incorporate various educational robots to support computer science, computational thinking, and core content learning goals.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Intro to AI in Education

Wed. October 11, 2023 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 17: DeWitt/Livingston/Logan/McLean 201 E. Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL

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?

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Take Your Classroom to New Heights with Drones!

Tue. October 17, 2023 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | $170
ROE 50: St. Clair 1000 S Illinois St, Belleville, Illinois, USA

Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the chance to ask questions and learn about essential drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, operational requirements, and drone model options. Participants will also walk away a DJI Trello drone of their own to make implementing their newfound drone knowledge even easier.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Take Your Classroom to New Heights with Drones

Wed. October 18, 2023 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $170
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Hey Google, What’s New?

Wed. October 18, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $15
Online IL, United States

Google has made some exciting updates to the apps you use every day. This workshop will explore new features in Google Workspace Apps over the last several months, with a sneak preview of upcoming changes.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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The Makerspace Playground

Thu. October 19, 2023 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | $40
Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

The Makerspace Playground is designed for educators who want to integrate innovative learning technology into their classroom. Join us as we get hands-on with some of today's most popular tech tools, including Spheros, drones, 3D printers, CNC machines, and more!

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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3D Printing for Educators

Thu. October 19, 2023 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $35
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Whether you’re thinking of buying your first printer, or you have a few that are not being used to their full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation needed to implement 3D printing in your educational environment.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Navigating the Computer Literacy Standards

Thu. October 19, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Kaskasia College Salem Learning Center 1475 West Whittaker St, Salem, IL, United States

This session is great for administrators planning to implement the standards, teachers who are teaching the standards, and any educator who would like to learn new ideas for integrating technology into their classroom.

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Calendar Mastery: Streamline your Life with Google Calendar

Fri. October 20, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | $20
Online IL, United States

Are you tired of juggling appointments, events, and to-do lists? Join us for a captivating journey into the world of Google Calendar, where you'll learn the secrets to taming your schedule and conquering missed events.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Implementing the Computer Literacy Guidelines

Tue. October 24, 2023 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $35
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

ISBE has developed and released new computer literacy guidelines for use in all Illinois K-12 schools. In this workshop, we’ll explore what computer literacy is, ISBE's K-12 Computer Literacy Knowledge and Skill Continuum, and how you can bring computer literacy into your classrooms while meeting these new teaching requirements.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Drones in the Classroom

Tue. October 24, 2023 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | $140
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the chance to ask questions and learn about essential drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, operational requirements, and drone model options. Participants will also walk away a DJI Trello EDU drone of their own to make implementing their newfound drone knowledge even easier.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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