IL Ed Tech Coaches March 2024
Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.
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.
Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.
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.
Are you an educator interested in incorporating practical maker applications into your classroom teaching? This session will provide hands-on experience and guidance on how to bring maker activities to the classroom, giving teachers the tools they need to help students develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
Instructional technology coaches can help your district bridge the gap toward professional development and tech integration goals. Learn how and discover how the LTC's coaching program can bring affordable coaching to your district.
Whether you're new to edtech or a seasoned expert, you have a voice at this table. Join us each month and walk away better prepared to support technology in your district.
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?
Join us as we cut through the AI buzz and examine the implications of artificial intelligence in an educational setting. In particular, we’ll focus on how recently released and forthcoming AI tools could impact how students learn and create going forward, as well as how educators can stay ahead of the curve with ready-to-use AI resources.
Regardless of their role, educators will walk away from this workshop with a more practical understanding of AI - what it is, how it works, and how they can evaluate various AI-powered tools for themselves and their students.
Join us as we delve into the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its incredible potential in education. This workshop offers educators an in-depth exploration of AI's fundamentals, advantages, and limitations, along with invaluable insights into leveraging AI tools to elevate teaching and learning experiences in the classroom.
Join your fellow curious creators as we visit the C-U Community Fab Lab, an education-centered makerspace on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. During our tour, Fab Lab staff will introduce the tools they offer alongside the projects, curricula, and learning outcomes they utilize to structure their educational programs and classes.
Sticker making and paper craft aren't just for professional artists; educators and students alike can dip their toes into this creative pursuit using Silhouette Studio and Silhouette cutters.
Time to bring some precision to your STEM curriculum with laser cutting, a creative and engaging medium students can utilize to bring computer-generated designs to life. Join us to learn about laser cutting using Universal Laser Systems models, as well as basic laser machine operation and recommendations for selecting a unit for your classroom.
Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand! This 3-hour virtual session will cover Form 471 and the information needed to successfully complete it, including recipients of services, discount calculations, costs of service, dates of service, and service provider(s).