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LTC Event Schedule

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 Classroom Overview

Wed. June 7, 2023 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Quincy School Board Office 1416 Maine Street, Quincy, IL, United States

In this workshop, educators will learn the ins and outs of utilizing Google Classroom in a modern classroom environment, including best practices for integrating this amazing tool with existing teaching strategies and curriculum.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Utilizing Free Educational Websites in your Classroom

Wed. June 7, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us as we explore Blooket, Better Lesson, Freckle, and Edutopia, as well as discuss strategies for implementing these resources into our existing curriculum.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Code.org CS Discoveries Summer Workshop – St. Louis, Missouri

Mon. June 12, 2023 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | $1200
Online IL, United States

Come discover the many ways CS Discoveries can help your students grow as CS learners during this year's multi-day summer cohort!

Michelle Johnson
Michelle Johnson
Technology Coordinator, Technology Coordinator Indian Prairie CUSD 204

Code.org CS Principles Summer Workshop – St. Louis, Missouri

Mon. June 12, 2023 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $1200
St. Louis, Missouri Location TBA, St. Louis, MO

Join fellow first-time CS educators and learn to harness Code.org's CS Principles curriculum, which introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.

Matt Alonzo
Matt Alonzo
Code.org CS Principles Facilitator & Teacher, Parkway School District

Code.org CS Principles Summer Workshop – Southwest Baptist University (Missouri)

Mon. June 12, 2023 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $1200
Southwest Baptist University 1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO, United States

Join fellow first-time CS educators and learn to harness Code.org's CS Principles curriculum, which introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center

Rocketry + Avionics: Taking Data to New Heights

Mon. June 12, 2023 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Free
University of Illinois- Campus Instructional Facility 1405 W Springfield, Urbana, IL, United States

Inspired by recent space launches and wondering how to capture this excitement with your students? Join us and experience the thrill of rocketry for yourself as you learn how to integrate rocketry with avionics curriculum into your classroom. This is a dynamic rocket-focused workshop geared toward STEM educators.

Brian Bates
Brian Bates
Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center
Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

Code.org CS Fundamentals – Southwest Missouri

Wed. June 14, 2023 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

CS Fundamentals is an introductory workshop designed for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore how to begin teaching Code.org‘s CS Fundamentals curriculum.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center

Code.org CS Fundamentals – St. Louis, Missouri

Wed. June 14, 2023 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
St. Louis Community College, Forest Park Campus 5600 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO, United States

Join your peers and experienced facilitators to get a hands-on intro to computer science, pedagogy, overviews of the online curriculum, and Code.org‘s teacher dashboard, as well as strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities.

Jessica Green
Jessica Green
Facilitator, Code.org

3D Printing FUNdamentals – Hands-On

Thu. June 15, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Free
Kaskasia College Salem Learning Center 1475 West Whittaker St, Salem, IL, United States

Join us for an informative, hands-on session where we'll explore the basics of 3D printers and 3D printing. During this 6-hour workshop, we'll dive deep into the fundamentals of 3D printing, including the software needed for successful printing, the best printer models for education, best practices for planning a 3D printing space, and some curriculum integration essentials

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

Bringing Creativity to Life: Integrating Soundtrap in the Classroom

Fri. June 16, 2023 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Free
Oak Park and River Forest High School 201 Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use Soundtrap to bring creativity to life in the classroom, including through cloud-based digital audio workstation that allows students to create podcasts, digital stories, and music.

Through breakout sessions, participants will explore the tools and features of Soundtrap, including recording, editing, and mixing audio tracks.

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

3D Printing FUNdamentals – Hands-On

Wed. June 21, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Free
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School 1 Fox Lane #1149, McLeansboro, IL, United States

Join us for an informative, hands-on session where we'll explore the basics of 3D printers and 3D printing. During this 6-hour workshop, we'll dive deep into the fundamentals of 3D printing, including the software needed for successful printing, the best printer models for education, best practices for planning a 3D printing space, and some curriculum integration essentials

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

Press “Start” on your District’s Esports Program

Mon. June 26, 2023 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am | $20
Online IL, United States

You've heard about it in the news. Your students have been begging for it. Now it's time to finally pick up the controller and hit "start" on your district's esports program. But what are you supposed to do if you're starting at Level 1?

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center