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SUMMARY:Collaborate\, Code\, Create: CS & AI Learning with LEGO Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive session focused on LEGO Education Learning System\, including how it can be used to bring STEM learning to life in your classroom. Through this system\, students learn to work collaboratively and solve problems creatively – all while “playing” with a familiar set of tools that are easy to manage. We will learn with the CS & AI LEGO Education kits! \nCome ready to get hands-on and discover the power of interactive learning through play at all ages. We will also hear from other teachers on how they incorporate LEGO Education into the library or classrooms.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/collaborate-code-create-cs-ai-learning-with-lego-education/
LOCATION:DOT\, 1 DOT Way\, Mt. Sterling\, IL\, 62353\, United States
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SUMMARY:New to You! Welcome to CS & STEM Bootcamp (K-8)
DESCRIPTION:Join two of Illinois’ CS experts for a one-day\, virtual professional development training and support session designed for K–8 educators\, media specialists\, and makerspace guides new to teaching computer science and STEM. \nThis intensive online bootcamp bridges the gap to formal training by introducing foundational programming\, vocabulary\, and physical computing tools alongside Illinois/CSTA and NGSS standards. \nThrough interactive virtual sessions\, participants will: \n\nExplore curriculum design using the engineering process and design thinking\nLearn to cultivate a resilient\, “fail-forward” mindset in students\nDiscover how to leverage the power of purposeful play\n\nEducators will leave with actionable resources\, research-backed pedagogy\, and an ongoing digital support network – everything they need to hit the ground running and successfully transform their classrooms into high-impact STEM learning environments.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/new-to-you-welcome-to-cs-stem-bootcamp-k-8/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:AI & Tech in our Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging workshop on the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its potential applications in the classroom. Participants will explore various AI tools\, including Gemini\, NotebookLM\, School AI\, and image generators. \nThere will be live demonstrations showcasing the capabilities of these tools\, providing valuable insights into their practical use in educational settings. We will also address ethical considerations and best practices for integrating AI responsibly and effectively into teaching and learning environments. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to enhance your understanding of AI and discover innovative ways to enrich your educational practices.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/ai-tech-in-our-schools/
LOCATION:IVC High School\, 1300 W Sycamore\, Chillicothe\, IL\, 61523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Google Classroom Refresh : An Educator's Guide for Back-to-School
DESCRIPTION:Google Classroom just received its biggest visual layout and feature refresh in years. To ensure these changes deepen student engagement and elevate your instructional delivery—rather than complicating your lesson design—this hands-on\, 60-minute webinar is designed to help you purposefully integrate these updates while you build out your classes for the year. \nThe CDW team will dive directly into the new dashboard to show you exactly how to leverage these summer updates to transform daily instruction. You’ll learn how to quickly create lessons and rubrics\, set up interactive reading activities\, and use new practice tools that give students extra help exactly where they need it. \n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\nThe New Layout Tour – A quick walk-through of the refreshed interface so you know exactly where your materials are and can navigate the new setup quickly on day one.\nThe Classroom Extension in Gemini – How to use Gemini directly inside Classroom to help you draft daily activities\, build rubrics\, and check on student progress based on assignments you’ve already created.\nRead Along Integration – How to build interactive reading assignments\, upload your own custom texts for students to practice aloud\, and find your way around the new phonics data dashboards.\nGuided Learning & Study Notebooks – A look at how to set up and assign these adaptive spaces so students get automated\, targeted mini-lessons and quizzes in the specific areas where they are struggling.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/google-classroom-refresh-an-educators-guide-for-back-to-school/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Skip the Tutorial: What's New in Google and Canva
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite classroom tools have been busy over the summer. \nJoin the LTC’s Regional Edtech Coordinators for a rapid-fire look at the newest features in Google Workspace\, Google Gemini\, and Canva. We’ll demo the updates that matter most\, share practical classroom uses\, and help you hit the ground running this school year. \nWhat we’re covering in 60 minutes: \n✅ Google Workspace: The newest Docs\, Slides\, Forms\, and Classroom updates that can save you clicks and simplify your workflow. \n✅ Google Gemini: The latest AI features for brainstorming\, creating\, organizing\, and tackling the tasks that eat up your prep time. \n✅ Canva for Education: New AI-powered tools\, design features\, and classroom resources that make creating polished materials faster than ever. \nIllinois educators who register here and attend live through Streamyard can earn 1.0 PD credit.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/skip-the-tutorial-whats-new-in-google-and-canva/
LOCATION:Online\, IL\, United States
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