Interested in discovering how MakerBot 3D can enhance your STEM program? Join us to learn more about MakerBot 3D's educator-focused ecosystem, as well as how their 3D printing certification can help you (and your students) learn the ropes in a flash.
How long does your district need to hold onto old emails? And a better question - is your district equipped with the right tools and procedures to archive emails, especially those that are legally mandated?
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.
Are you an instructional coach looking to deepen your expertise and grow professionally? If so, the Google Certified Coach Mentor program is for you! This program empowers instructional coaches to drive impactful technology use in their schools using Google’s structured, year-long curriculum and research-based 5-step coaching model.
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.
Be Connected is a weekly networking series from the LTC focused on facilitating open discussions about pertinent topics within Illinois’ technology and IT community. Hosted by the LTC’s Jared Lynn, Eric Muckensturm, and Duane Shaffer, each session will focus on a specific topic and provide space for participants to ask and answer questions in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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 the LTC's Holly Kelly for a monthly virtual networking meeting explicitly geared to the needs of today's library media specialists. These meetings will allow attendees to connect and discuss shared experiences, ask questions, and share ideas with other library media specialists from around the state. This will be an excellent opportunity to receive professional development hours while collaborating with your peers to solve today's most pressing library media challenges.
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. 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 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.
Join instructional technology coaches from across Illinois during our monthly virtual meetings to connect with other coaches, brainstorm, and share resources.
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.
Join your fellow school Ed Tech professionals from West 40 schools to discuss coaching, teaching, technology, and more!
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.
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.
Hey, heard any good podcasts lately? We have a few, so grab your favorite headphones and tune into this week's Be Connected to chat about the captivating world of technology podcasts.
Explore digital literacy during a one-day professional learning opportunity for teachers, administrators, technology coaches, and library media specialists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
Area technology coordinators, directors, building admins, and coaches will discuss shared experiences, questions, and ideas. Their contributions and concerns will drive the conversation.
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.
Managing data privacy contracts can be a time-consuming hassle. Luckily, Illinois school districts have access to the SDPC database, a free tool for helping K-12 districts archive data privacy contracts and comply with SOPPA.
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.
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.
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.
