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Reclaim Your Time: Discover the Power of Brisk AI

Wed. February 12, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Empower your teaching with Brisk AI! This virtual 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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South Cook ISC 4 Cybersecurity Workshop for District Leaders

Thu. February 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA

Join the Learning Technology Center for an engaging and critical workshop where your district’s leadership team, including superintendents and technology directors, will participate in a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise. This session simulates a real-world cyber attack in a controlled, scenario-based environment to test and enhance your district's response strategies.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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Declutter Your Digital Life

Thu. February 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Throughout this session, we'll share strategies that help you prioritize tasks, organize files, manage emails, collect and analyze data, and run efficient meetings - all utilizing the Google apps you're already familiar with. In particular, we'll focus on innovative ways to harness Google Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Tasks, and Gemini.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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E-Rate 471 Workshop

Thu. February 20, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand. Tune in for full details on the information needed to complete this form, including discount calculations, costs of service, service providers, and more.

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center
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Interactive Learning with School AI

Thu. February 20, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us for our virtual session to explore School AI, a cutting-edge tool that empowers educators to create interactive and personalized learning “Spaces” for students with AI tutors, letters, and activities. Discover how to leverage AI to foster creativity and streamline your workflow.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Bring 3D Printing into your Classrooms

Fri. February 21, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $40
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Whether you’re brand new to 3D printing or you have one that’s not being used to its full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation you need. We’ll begin at square one of the 3D printing process and go from ideation to finished print, covering everything in between. You’ll then learn how 3D printers work, how to create and prepare models for printing, how to operate your printer and optimize its settings, and how to troubleshoot your printer when issues arise.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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A Beginner’s Guide to Canva

Mon. February 24, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 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 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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Cybersecurity for K-12: An Incident Response Writing Workshop

Tue. February 25, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | $25
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

In this workshop, you'll choose from a variety of templates and collaborate with fellow professionals to develop a customized response strategy. Gain valuable insights from experienced professionals and leave with a draft plan, ready for finalization with your district leadership.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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AI-mazing Differentiation: Tools to Tailor Your Teaching

Tue. February 25, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
ROE 11: Clark/Coles/Cumberland/Douglas/Edgar/Moultrie/Shelby 730 7th St, Charleston, Illinois, USA

In this interactive session, we'll dive into the time-saving tools that help tailor your teaching to meet the unique needs of every student. Explore how Diffit, MagicSchool, and other tools can transform your classroom into a personalized learning haven.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Boost Your Productivity with Essential Google Tools

Wed. February 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Free
Four Rivers Special Education District 936 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, United States

Unlock the full potential of Google's suite of tools. In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover practical strategies for navigating Chrome efficiently, managing tabs and bookmarks, utilizing powerful productivity extensions, and more.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Coding with Ozobots: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators

Thu. February 27, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $20
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

Ozobot's Evo robots are tiny programmable robots that are a fun and interactive way to introduce coding to students of all ages. In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn the basics of Ozobots, including how they work and how to program them.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Using Canva’s Magic Studio

Thu. February 27, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | 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, such as 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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