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.
Your classroom could use a little AI magic! Join us to explore how artificial intelligence tools can enhance learning in your elementary classroom by personalizing learning, automating tasks, and creating engaging learning experiences.
Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!
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, teachers, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
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?
Join us for the first part of our two-part series, "What's the Deal with Artificial Intelligence in Education?" In this session, we'll delve into the fascinating world of AI, uncovering its background and demystifying how it works in easy-to-understand terms. From there, we'll embark on a journey that unveils AI's transformative potential in education, both now and in the future.
Do your students want to be influencers or YouTubers? While the influencer lifestyle may look easy and glamorous, the reality is, it's a lot of work and there are real skills involved with the end product.
Join us for part two of our two-part series on artificial intelligence's emerging role in education.
In this session, we'll shift our focus from understanding AI to exploring how it can become an invaluable ally for educators. Discover practical applications, strategies, and real-world examples of how AI can empower teachers, enhance the learning experience, and streamline administrative tasks.
Teach your students to design for the future by adding 3D printing to your curriculum!
Now that you have learned about the basics of AI in educations, let's have a conversation about how you are using it to simplify or enhance your workflow. We'll also save time to discuss how your district is implementing AI use policies, as well as what considerations and concerns are informing those policies at this stage.
This month, we'll be showcasing STEM education during our time together. There will be hands-on opportunities to interact with 3D Printers, VR Equipment, Robotics, Interactive Flat Panels, and more! Also, learn how these tools are incorporated in schools.
Join us for an innovative workshop focused on harnessing the power of Google Hyperdocs to revolutionize the way you create interactive learning experiences for your students.
Your classroom could use a little AI magic! Join us to explore how artificial intelligence tools can enhance learning in your grade 6-12 classroom by personalizing learning, automating tasks, and creating engaging learning experiences.
Let’s celebrate CS Ed Week! This meeting will be devoted to all things CS Ed Week and Hour of Code. Check out the newest resources to engage everyone with CS education, ideas to engage all stakeholders, and ways to build interest in and excitement for CS education in your district.
Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!
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. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority time of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
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. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
#HalfTheStory collaborates with schools, after-school programs, and mental health centers in both the USA and the UK, making a positive impact on the well-being of young minds. Discover how you can integrate their impactful programming into your school and contribute to fostering a healthier digital environment for the youth.
Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.
Join us as we explore technology's impact on today’s students and their developing brains. Along the way, we’ll dig into other contributing factors to the current student mental health crisis and what we, as educators, can do to make positive changes at school that impact our student’s overall well-being.
Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!
Become part of a networking group centered on your role in education and technology!
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, teachers, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
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. 3D printing has SO many real-world, practical applications and can be easily integrated at any grade level and across the curriculum. Come see how with one of Illinois' educational 3D printing experts!
Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This 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.
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. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
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, teachers, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
This week on Be Connected, we're opening the floor to hear about the classroom technology your district is utilizing this school year.
How are your district's new devices performing? Any unexpected maintenance, networking, or security challenges? Share your experiences with your district's newest classroom tech and listen in to hear how your peers are collaborating to bring their teachers' classroom visions to life.
Whether you’re thinking of buying your first printer, or you have a few that are not being used to their full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation needed to implement 3D printing in your educational environment.
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.
Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.
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, teachers, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
Discuss challenges, ask questions, and share experiences with other library media specialists from across Illinois during each month's online meeting.
Everyone needs to unplug every now and then, especially K-12 tech team members who spend long days up to their necks in wires and screens. How can we maintain our personal wellness and mental health while balancing the demands of our important work?
Tune into this week's Be Connected for a refreshing look at personal wellness and what it means to "unplug" when your job requires you to be at a computer day in and day out. We'll be joined by LTC technology coach and SEL expert Anne Kasa, who will highlight several effective wellness techniques and strategies you can use to "unplug" when you've reached your technology exposure limit.