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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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Be Connected: SDPC Workflow/Cleanup

Wed. September 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Managing data privacy contracts can be a time-consuming hassle. Luckily, Illinois school districts have access to the SDPC database, a free tool for helping K-12 districts archive data privacy contracts and comply with SOPPA.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Servies, Learning Technology Center
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Declutter My Digital Life

Wed. September 27, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

There’s a better way to work! This workshop for Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow to improve efficiency, cut down on the clutter, and help you get stuff done.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Become an AI-Enhanced Super Teacher

Thu. September 28, 2023 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $35
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Join this workshop to learn what all the hype is about, how to harness the power of AI, and how to help your students use it as a tool for good.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 28 Technology Round Table

Thu. September 28, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 28: Bureau/Henry/Stark 107 S State St, Atkinson, Illinois, USA

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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Game On! Esports at your School

Thu. September 28, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $35
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

It's time to pick up that controller and press "start" on esports in your school! But how can you get up and running if you're still on level 1? Don’t worry - we’ve got the power ups you need to launch your program and get students participating in one of the hottest new team-based activities.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Drones for Creativity and Computer Science

Mon. October 2, 2023 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $185
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. To begin, we'll take to the skies as you learn to fly a drone manually as well as autonomously (via coding). You’ll then explore activities, curriculum, and tips for getting your students started on their first drone adventures.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 16 Technology Round Table

Mon. October 2, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 16: DeKalb 2500 N Annie Glidden Rd Ste C, Dekalb, Illinois, USA

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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Be Connected: Robotics Programs

Tue. October 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Coming to you with a special Tuesday edition, this week's Be Connected is plunging into the eye-opening world of robotics education with special guest, Lisa Schwartz!

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Servies, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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West 40 Ed Tech Network Meeting

Tue. October 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
ISC 2 West Cook Office 415 Lexington St, Maywood, United States

Join your fellow school Ed Tech professionals from West 40 schools to discuss coaching, teaching, technology, and more! We will meet in person to facilitate discussion and sharing of resources. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, strategies, and anything else you'd like to share or discuss.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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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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Funding Connectivity and Digital Equity in 2024

Tue. October 3, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join digital equity expert Mindy Fiscus for a 1-hour primer on all of the current state and federal initiatives geared toward financially supporting technology and connectivity in schools, including E-Rate, ACP, ESSER, and more.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center
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