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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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Declutter My Digital Life

Mon. September 25, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $15
Online IL, United States

This workshop will combine tech tips with strategic choices that will help you improve efficiency and work smarter. Participants should bring a laptop or Chromebook to the workshop to practice the skills as they learn.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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3D Printing for Educators

Tue. September 26, 2023 | 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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Brainology: The Impact of Technology on Student Brains & Mental Health

Tue. September 26, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Students today are facing unique challenges to their mental health. Between the challenges of digital learning, living through a historic pandemic, and just being a young person, these stressors will shape and impact these students’ futures, both in and out of school. How can educators manage some of those stressors, and what role does technology play in those solutions?

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Canva + Greenscreen = Magic!

Tue. September 26, 2023 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us to learn about how you can utilize Canva's background removal feature to make full use of a green screen. With these powers combined, you can help students sharpen their production skills and transport themselves to anywhere their imagination can carry them.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Stu Jernigan
Stu Jernigan
Customer Engagement Specialist, WeVideo
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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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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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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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