E-Rate 470 Virtual Workshop
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!

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.
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.
Now that you've completed the training, let's come back together and discuss some takeaways from your CDW Amplified Google Admin Level 1 certification journey. Along the way, we'll also discuss tips for preparing for the certification exam, and provide examples of how you can apply what you've learned in this certification to your IT role.
Amidst the festive December spirit, let's unwrap a gift that keeps giving – a clutter-free digital life! Join us for a joyful session tailored for educators as we embark on a journey to declutter your digital world.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.