Event Calendar

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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Creating an Inclusive and Diverse Space with Classroom Media Content

Tue. October 3, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join as we peer deeper into the importance of classroom visuals, including research and best practices that can help educators center key student attributes - including race, ethnicity, gender, religion, body type, and ability - and foster self-identity in their classroom.

Rachel Hanley 
Rachel Hanley 
Founder & CEO, PicDiversity

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.

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

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

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Tue. October 10, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Teachers, administrators, and curriculum stakeholders are invited to attend, as well CS & STEM educators of all experience levels and at all grade levels. Whether you're just starting out or interested in taking your district's CS & STEM program to the next level, this networking group will help you achieve your goals!

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

North Cook Edtech Summit

Wed. October 11, 2023 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | $225
Wheeling District 21 Community Service Center and Administrative Office 959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL, United States

Ignite your passion for educational technology and equip yourself with tools to enhance instruction and learning for your students at this new LTC-cohosted conference.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center

ROE 54 Networking Meeting

Wed. October 11, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 54: Vermilion 200 S College St Ste B, Danville, Illinois, USA

Become part of a networking group centered on your role in education and technology!

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

Intro to AI in Education

Wed. October 11, 2023 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 17: DeWitt/Livingston/Logan/McLean 201 E. Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL

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?

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

Funding Connectivity and Digital Equity in 2024

Thu. October 12, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join digital equity expert Mindy Fiscus for a 1-hour primer on all of the current state and federal initiatives geared toward financially supporting technology and connectivity in schools, including E-Rate, ACP, ESSER, and more.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center

IL Ed Tech Coaches October 2023

Thu. October 12, 2023 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.

Nicole Zumpano
Nicole Zumpano
Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center

Take Your Classroom to New Heights with Drones!

Tue. October 17, 2023 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | $170
ROE 50: St. Clair 1000 S Illinois St, Belleville, Illinois, USA

Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the chance to ask questions and learn about essential drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, operational requirements, and drone model options. Participants will also walk away a DJI Trello drone of their own to make implementing their newfound drone knowledge even easier.

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

ROE 17 Tech Leadership Meeting

Tue. October 17, 2023 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Free
ROE 17: DeWitt/Livingston/Logan/McLean 201 E. Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL

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.

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