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.
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the magical realm of Gmail! Join us for an enchanting workshop where we'll unravel the secrets to mastering your inbox and soaring to new heights of productivity.
Want to see one of the most popular educational interactive displays in action? Join us for a hands-on look at Newline's Q Series panel.
Cyber attacks on schools are on the rise, and school staff are one of the most common targets. What can you as an educator do to keep your professional data and your district safe?
Join us as we delve into the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its incredible potential in education. This workshop offers educators a comprehensive exploration of AI's fundamentals, advantages, and limitations, along with invaluable insights into leveraging AI tools to elevate teaching and learning experiences in the classroom.
Amplify student voices with multimedia creation! From science and history documentaries to personal narratives, multimedia projects and activities are a great way to turn any traditional writing assignment into a fun, creative project that infuses learning with creativity and other 21st century skills.
There’s a better way to work! This workshop for daily Google Workspace users will help you improve efficiency, cut down on the clutter, and get more done each day.
In this workshop, we'll explore LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime, two parts of the LEGO® Education Learning System that can help educators bring hands-on STEM learning to life in their classrooms. Throughout the session, you'll get also get hands-on with these resources and discover how LEGO's coding and robotics lessons can both grab students' interest and expose them to a variety of science-based, future-ready career pathways.
In this session, you will be the one getting hands-on as you explore what LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime have to offer for "bringing objects to life" in the classroom.
Interested in Minecraft but don’t know where to start? Join us for this exciting and fast-paced webinar on how to get started with Minecraft Edu.
Join us for an interactive session focused on LEGO Education Learning System, including how it can bring computer science 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.
Come explore the learning progression of solutions within the LEGO® Education Learning Systems, from the PreK-KDG Early Learning Portfolio Solutions to the SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime solutions for K-12 classrooms.
Join us as we delve into the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its incredible potential in education. This workshop offers educators a comprehensive exploration of AI's fundamentals, advantages, and limitations, along with invaluable insights into leveraging AI tools to elevate teaching and learning experiences in the classroom.
Come explore the learning progression of solutions within the LEGO® Education Learning Systems, from the PreK-KDG Early Learning Portfolio Solutions to the SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime solutions for K-12 classrooms.
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.
How is AI transforming how today's students learn? More importantly, how can K-12 leaders craft policies that empower ethical AI use while still preserving academic integrity?
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!
There’s a better way to work! This workshop for daily Google Workspace users will help you improve efficiency, cut down on the clutter, and get more done each day - regardless of the task or project.
You've heard about it in the news. Your students have been begging for it. Now it's time to finally pick up the controller and hit "start" on your district's esports program. But what are you supposed to do if you're starting at Level 1?
Coaches are masters of managing projects, priorities, and relationships, but not always at managing our own data. You’re moving mountains, but can you quantify your impact and demonstrate your value to anyone who asks? Can you quickly identify which departments or grades utilize your services the most? Do you know what tools and strategies are commanding the most time and attention? Are teachers getting the recognition they deserve for engaging in coaching cycles to improve instruction?
This workshop will combine tech tips with strategic choices that will help you improve efficiency and work smarter. Participants should bring a laptop or Chromebook to the workshop to practice the skills as they learn.
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!
Students today are facing unique challenges to their mental health. Between the challenges of digital learning, living through a historic pandemic, and just being a young person, these stressors will shape and impact these students’ futures, both in and out of school. How can educators manage some of those stressors, and what role does technology play in those solutions?
Join us to learn about how you can utilize Canva's background removal feature to make full use of a green screen. With these powers combined, you can help students sharpen their production skills and transport themselves to anywhere their imagination can carry them.
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 this workshop to learn what all the hype is about, how to harness the power of AI, and how to help your students use it as a tool for good.
It's time to pick up that controller and press "start" on esports in your school! But how can you get up and running if you're still on level 1? Don’t worry - we’ve got the power ups you need to launch your program and get students participating in one of the hottest new team-based activities.