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    • AI for Teachers: Reclaim Your Time

    Fri. September 25, 2026 9:00 am–11:30 am
    U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States
    $25

    This workshop introduces teachers to practical AI tools for creating lesson plans, assessments, and parent communication. We'll focus on how to leverage AI to automate routine tasks, giving you back valuable time in your busy schedule. Leave with strategies and resources you can use immediately to streamline your workflow and focus on what matters most—your students.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, South, Learning Technology Center

    The Hidden Cost of Innovation: An Educator’s Guide to AI Ethics, Privacy, Impact

    Fri. September 25, 2026 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
    U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States
    $25

    As AI reshapes the classroom, we must look beyond the hype to address the risks it poses to students and society. This session provides a critical deep dive into the urgent limitations of generative AI, exploring the "confident lies" of hallucinations, the amplification of societal bias, and the complex ethical dilemmas regarding academic integrity.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, South, Learning Technology Center

    The Makerspace Starter Kit

    Tue. September 29, 2026 9:00 am–3:00 pm
    Effingham Technology Center 1201 Althoff Dr, Effingham, IL, United States
    Free

    Are you ready to start or makeover a makerspace at your school, but unsure where to begin? Held at the Innovation Center at Lake Land College in the Effingham Technology Center building, this hands-on workshop takes place inside an active makerspace featuring 3D printers, zSpace, AR/VR, and more.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, South, Learning Technology Center

    Microsoft and AI Conversations: Showcase and Updates

    Tue. September 29, 2026 10:00 am–11:00 am
    Online , United States
    Free

    Calling all Microsoft districts in Illinois! You're invited to a virtual showcase of Microsoft's AI tools, including practice use cases currently transforming classrooms.

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

    ROE 28 Technology Roundtable

    Tue. September 29, 2026 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
    ROE 28 107 S State St, Atkinson, Illinois, USA
    Free

    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.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, North, Learning Technology Center

    Evidence-Based Instruction Meets AI: Session 1: Formative Assessment

    Tue. September 29, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    This professional learning series pairs some of the highest-impact instructional strategies identified in John Hattie’s Visible Learning research with AI tools that support classroom implementation. Each session will dive into the purpose behind using the strategy followed by structured time to explore how AI can support it.Audience: K-12 EducatorsSession 1 on 9/29 focuses on Formative […]

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

    ROE 13 Technology Roundtable

    Wed. September 30, 2026 9:00 am–11:00 am
    ROE 13 1710 Broadway St, Mount Vernon, IL
    Free

    Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and IT. We'll tackle challenges, share successes, and explore the evolving edtech landscape.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, South, Learning Technology Center

    Technology & the Law: What Every School Leader Must Know (AA 4230)

    Wed. September 30, 2026 9:00 am–12:00 pm
    Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States
    $125

    This course provides Illinois school and district leaders with a comprehensive and actionable understanding of the legal frameworks that govern the use of technology in K-12 education.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, West Central, Learning Technology Center
    Brandon K. Wright
    Brandon K. Wright
    Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.

    AI as your Teaching Superpower

    Wed. September 30, 2026 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
    Kaskasia College Salem Learning Center 1475 West Whittaker St, Salem, IL, United States
    Free

    Which superpower would you choose for your school day—super strength, invisibility, or an AI-powered workflow that cuts your prep time in half? AI isn’t making our classrooms obsolete, but learning to steer this tool right now is your ticket to future-proofing your teaching and rescuing your weekends.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, South, Learning Technology Center

    Be Connected: Introducing the “New” LTC Purchasing Program

    Wed. September 30, 2026 1:00 pm–1:45 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    ILTPP has a new name. But they're still focused on saving your district time, money, and effort through every step of procurement. Learn how you can become a member for free and gain access to free quotes, exclusive discounts, and the user-friendly Marketplace.

    Duane Shaffer
    Duane Shaffer
    Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center

    Computational Thinking: The Power Code for Great Thinkers

    Wed. September 30, 2026 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
    Online , United States
    Free

    What is computational thinking? Why is it important? If you are wishing your students could be better thinkers, then you are ready to explore computational thinking.These four pillars are the power code to shape people into critical thinkers ready for a complex and technologically advanced world. Learn about the power of patterns, the art of […]

    Emily Pool
    Emily Pool
    CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

    • ROE 16 Technology Roundtable

    Thu. October 1, 2026 9:00 am–11:00 am
    Online , United States
    Free

    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.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, North, Learning Technology Center