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    • FarmBeats for Students: Hands-On Precision Agriculture with micro:bit

    Tue. July 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
    Lincoln Land Community College 1 Lincoln Land Dr, Litchfield, IL, United States

    This program enables students to explore modern farming technology, data-driven decision-making, and real-world applications of STEM. With a flexible, web-based platform, it’s also accessible on any device, making it easy for educators to integrate into their teaching.

    Sarah Phelps
    Sarah Phelps
    Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
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    A Beginner’s Guide to Canva

    Tue. July 29, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Are you new to Canva and ready to try it out? In this virtual session, you will learn how to search for and then create amazing designs in minutes with Canva’s templates and tools.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    Hey Google! Help Me Design Creative Lessons

    Wed. July 30, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
    Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

    In this session, we'll focus on how you can create interactive assignments and collaborative projects using Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings. Along the way, we'll also highlight practical strategies you can use to elevate technology use in your classroom, starting within the familiar Google ecosystem.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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    Reclaim Your Time: Discover Brisk AI

    Wed. July 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Empower your teaching with Brisk AI! This Zoom session will introduce you to this powerful Chrome extension tool that will help with curriculum, feedback, differentiation, and more right from the apps and websites you already use. Learn how to perform many teaching tasks with ease with Brisk AI.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    Learn about the Magic in MagicSchool AI

    Thu. July 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Join us for this virtual workshop exploring MagicSchool, a leading AI platform, that allows educators to save time in creating lesson plans, differentiating instruction, writing assessments, creating IEP goals, communicating, and more.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    • Using Canva’s Magic Studio

    Mon. August 4, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Unleash the power of Canva’s Magic Studio and transform your teaching materials with AI! This workshop dives into Magic Studio’s tools like Magic Write, Design, Edit, and Eraser to help you effortlessly generate creative text, design captivating visuals and enhance images.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    Applying Canva in Your Classroom

    Tue. August 5, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Are you familiar with the basics of Canva and want to learn more? Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s Presentation tool, the Whiteboard, and Docs for lesson plans and student collaboration.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    RPF Code Clubs Intro to Microbit

    Wed. August 6, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on, and low-cost way to bring computer science and STEM to your students? Join us to learn about using the micro:bit and the Raspberry Pi Foundation's Code Club resources to use in your classroom or to start an afterschool club.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    AI Playbook: Crafting Guidelines and Policy for Staff and Students

    Wed. August 6, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $100
    Manhattan Junior High School 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL, United States

    This workshop provides school/district leaders with practical tips and resources to create tailored AI policies that align with district goals, as well as built-in work time to begin collaborating and crafting district-specific plans.

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    AI in Our Classroom and Lives

    Wed. August 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
    Elmwood CUSD 322 301 W Butternut St, Elmwood, IL, United States

    The development of Artificial Intelligence is changing education rapidly, and it will be an integral part of your students’ future careers.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    Level Up your AI Game

    Thu. August 14, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
    Lincoln-Way East High School 201 Colorado Ave, Frankfort, IL, United States

    Ready to get hands-on with the power of Artificial Intelligence in your classroom? In this session, we will embark on a journey through a series of increasingly powerful AI tools. Designed for teachers of all tech comfort levels, this session demystifies AI and provides valuable hands-on experience.

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    AI as Your Ally: AI-Powered Innovation for Special Educators

    Thu. August 14, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    Lincoln-Way East High School 201 Colorado Ave, Frankfort, IL, United States

    Discover practical AI tools that not only support diverse student needs but also expertly streamline your administrative tasks, freeing up valuable time. Join us to power up your approach to special education, making AI a valuable ally for both you and your students.

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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