Join us as we cut through the AI buzz and examine the implications of artificial intelligence in an educational setting. In particular, we’ll focus on how recently released and forthcoming AI tools could impact how students learn and create going forward, as well as how educators can stay ahead of the curve with ready-to-use AI resources.
Don't know if AI tools have a place in your classroom? Join us to delve further into education-focused AI tools that can help your streamline your lesson planning and curricular content creation while making assessment more personalized for your students.
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!
It's a hot topic, so let's talk about it! What do you know about AI? What do you WANT to know about AI? How do you use it, and how do you teach students to utilize AI both productively and ethically?
Join us this month for a timely conversation centered on artificial intelligence emerging role in education, as well as about how AI may change the way we teach computer science topics.
In today's tech-powered schools, educators play a pivotal role in cybersecurity and fostering a secure online learning environment. Tune in to grow more cyber aware, with strategies for identifying cyber threats and promoting responsible online behavior.
Happy 2024! Let's kick off the new year by discussing what's ahead for your IT department on this week's Be Connected.
Whether you have a full 2024 roadmap in hand or are still working on deciding which upgrades and projects you'll prioritize this year, join us to discuss what your IT team wants to accomplish over the next 12 months. We'll also offer month-by-month suggestions your IT team can use to ensure this year's projects stay on track and aligned with emerging K-12 environment needs.
Whether you're new to edtech or a seasoned expert, you have a voice at this table. Join us each month and walk away better prepared to support technology in your district.
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.
As technology continues to evolve, educators must adapt and integrate cutting-edge tools to engage the modern learner effectively. Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize your teaching approach and captivate your students!
There’s a better way to work! This workshop for Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow to improve efficiency, cut down on the clutter, and help you get stuff done.
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 instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.
Google has made some exciting updates to the apps you use every day. This workshop will explore new features in Google Workspace Apps over the last several months, with a sneak preview of upcoming changes.
Calling ALL educators! Join the LTC and ROE team for a fun, fast-paced exploration of cutting-edge tools, product updates, and emergent edtech trends! There are sessions for elementary, secondary, media specialists and all general educators. There will be a "Hack-A-Thon in the afternoon for hands-on exploration and learning.
Are you an educator interested in incorporating practical maker applications into your classroom teaching? This session will provide hands-on experience and guidance on how to bring maker activities to the classroom, giving teachers the tools they need to help students develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
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.
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 as we explore the powerful world of MagicSchool and Curipod – revolutionary apps that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize lesson planning and content creation. These AI tools streamline the creation of lessons, allowing teachers to focus on fostering student engagement and critical thinking rather than spending valuable time designing and assembling materials.
Now's a perfect time to learn about how you can responsibly integrate AI into your classroom, starting with these seven strategies tailored toward safe and innovative AI use in educational environments.
As schools transition to the new normal of blended learning, save time and your sanity by packaging your online assignments! This workshop will explore the concept of digitally packaging all of your online content using Google Sites. Save yourself valuable instructional time and streamline your classroom workflow by packaging your assignments so that students have EVERYTHING they need in one place. This will save you so much time answering questions. It is also very handy for absent work and demanding parents. Come see how you can use Google Sites to create a digital content library for your class!
Have you noticed the beautiful graphics educators are using in the classroom these days? It isn't magic; they're just using a pair of digital tools that make it simple and easy to make all your teaching materials visually appealing, starting with just one click.
SecurED Schools 2024 has come and gone, and if you're anything like us, you're still buzzing from everything you learned over the course of this 2-day virtual summit.
Whether you made it to every session or weren't able to attend, tune into this week's Be Connected to hear about our biggest takeaways from SecurED Schools 2024. We'll also highlight a few data privacy resources shared by this year's presenters and discuss if what we learned changed our outlook on cybersecurity in 2024 (and beyond).
This workshop will provide you a structured protocol for planning, designing, and fully stocking your makerspace to best meet the needs of YOUR students at YOUR school. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we’ll share the questions you need to be asking and the research you’ll want to complete in order to tailor the space to your needs.
Innovative problem solvers are using 3D printing in every industry, from medicine to construction to space exploration. Teach your students to design for the future by adding 3D printing to your curriculum!
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing education. While AI has the potential to revolutionize learning, there are also potential downsides that need to be considered. This workshop will discuss the risks of AI and how to deal with them in your classroom.
This workshop for K-12 School Leaders will provide an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in K-12 schools. Participants will learn the background of AI generative tools, the benefits and challenges of using AI in education, and get hands-on by creating examples that can be used immediately in their roles. We will discuss strategies for developing policy and establishing a vision for AI in school districts, and provide resources to guide your leadership.
Join the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists.
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.
Did you hear (literally)? The LTC Tech Services team has a brand new podcast made specifically for K-12 tech leader leaders and support staff like you. Tune in to this week's Be Connected to learn more about our podcast, including the topics we plan to cover during our first season. We want to elevate on-the-ground experiences from across Illinois K-12 tech community, so this is also your chance to get your name in the hat as a podcast special guest.
Are you ready to take your Google skills to the next level? Join our upcoming Google Educator Level 1 workshop!
Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand! This 3-hour virtual session will cover Form 471 and the information needed to successfully complete it, including recipients of services, discount calculations, costs of service, dates of service, and service provider(s).
Everyone can be a content creator with free, easy-to-use multimedia tools available to you and your students. If you’d like to tap into your students’ creativity, join this workshop as we explore several multimedia tools you can start using tomorrow.
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.
