Use Tynker’s FREE NASA Projects to Hook Students on Coding Online IL Wed. September 14, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Free Webinar Tynker's NASA projects are a great way for teachers and students to try coding together, regardless of their experience level. Come try them out for yourself and discover how you can use these standards-aligned projects to foster your students interest in space exploration and passion for computer science learning. Learn more. Daniel Rezac Senior Education Partnerships Lead, Tykner
2022 Digital Literacy Conference Online IL Fri. September 16, 2022 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm $25 Conference/Summit Join teachers and other education stakeholders for a one-day virtual conference centered on this new literacy, with presenters offering their views on how to best integrate digital literacy into instruction across several subject areas. Learn more. Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
STEM Field Trip – Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab CU Community Fab Lab 1301 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, Illinois Fri. September 16, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Free Workshop Visit the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab, an education-centered makerspace on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. Fab Lab staff will lead participants through a tour of the space, introducing tool areas alongside projects, curriculum, and learning outcomes. Learn more. Lisa Schwartz Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Google Tools, Tips and Tricks for the Classroom Graduate Class Cohort Online IL Mon. September 19, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm $25 Workshop During this multi-hour session, educators will learn new tips, tricks, and best practices for using Google tools to engage students and create evidence of their learning Learn more. Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
Drones in the Classroom ROE #11 730 7th Street, Charleston, IL Wed. September 21, 2022 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm $135 Workshop As drones continue to grow in both popularity and functionality, businesses are rapidly expanding their uses of unmanned aerial vehicles. As we look for new ways to prepare our students […] Learn more. Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center Holly Kelly Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
Media Literacy: Helping Students Make Sense of their Digital World ROE 34: Lake County 300 Center Drive, Suite 100, Vernon Hills, Illinois Wed. September 21, 2022 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm $40 Workshop Can your students spot fake news? Do they know how to evaluate research sources for veracity? Are they aware of how social media works and its impact on their everyday lives? They'll need to be able to do all three (and more) to become successful digital citizens, and that starts today, in our digitally-connected classrooms. Learn more. Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
IL Ed Tech Coaches Meeting- September Online IL Wed. September 21, 2022 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Free Networking Event Join educational technology coaches around the state to share best practices and ask questions. Each month we'll share updates and resources and explore topics that focus on the pedagogy of coaching. Learn more. Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
EdTech for All: Creating Accessible Digital Content Online IL Wed. September 21, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Free Webinar Is your digital content truly accessible to all students, including those with visual/hearing/motor impairments or neurodiversity? Digital accessibility is an imperative if we want to close the digital divide. Join us to discover how you can intentionally and thoughtfully infuse robust accessibility into your content creation workflow using research-backed practices and edtech tools. Learn more. Joe Cipfl Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
Press “Start” on your District’s Esports Program Online IL Thu. September 22, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $15 Workshop 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? Learn more. Holly Kelly Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
Drones in the Classroom Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery Regional Office of Education #3 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois Tue. September 27, 2022 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm $135 Workshop Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. Learn more. Holly Kelly Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center Ben Sondgeroth Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
Get in the Game! Three Levels of Gamification Online IL Wed. September 28, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Free Webinar Are you looking for a reliable way to engage students? Do you want to do less work but have a greater impact? Gamification might hold the secret to advancing the way your students learn and play in your classroom. Come discover how! Learn more. David Lerch Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Marissa Community Unit School District 40
AA#1788 Connected Leaders: Leveraging the Power of Social Networks South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois Thu. September 29, 2022 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm $210 Administrator Academy By leveraging social media, educational leaders can connect with experts across their communities and the world to expand their perspectives, build relationships, and create opportunities for student learning. Face-to-face networks provide leaders with opportunities to engage local peers in deeper conversations about the educational landscape. Understanding the social media landscape will also equip leaders to […] Learn more. Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
