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Be Connected: K-12 Cyber Crisis Response Group

Wed. March 29, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL

This week on Be Connected: insights into starting or joining a K-12 cyber crisis response group in your area, including strategies for sharing resources before, during, and after a cyber incident.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
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CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Tue. April 4, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Join LTC Program Manager Sarah Phelps for a monthly CS & STEM networking meeting where participants can:
- Learn about new resources
- Ask questions
- Share experiences
- Expand their CS professional network

Teachers, administrators, and curriculum stakeholders are invited to attend, as well CS & STEM educators of all experience levels and at all grade levels. Whether you're just starting out or interested in taking your district's CS & STEM program to the next level, this networking group will help you achieve your goals.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
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Digitally Packaging Curriculum with Google Sites

Tue. April 4, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

As your school transitions 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 online content, as well as how you can easily accomplish it using Google Sites.

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Library Media Specialist Monthly Virtual Networking Meeting

Wed. April 5, 2023 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Free
Online IL

Looking to meet fellow library media specialists and grow your professional learning network? Join us to connect and discuss shared experiences, ask questions, and share ideas with other library media specialists from around the state.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Be Connected: Drones

Wed. April 5, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL

This week on Be Connected: join FAA licensed drone pilot Ben Sondgeroth to learn about educational drones and learn about how IT teams can support the rollout of drones in the classroom.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Fostering Healthy and Positive Online Socialization

Wed. April 5, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Technology and social media have changed the way today's students socialize. Join us as we discuss a variety of social skills that prompt healthy interpersonal interactions, as well as strategies for translating those skills to a digital environment.

Alyssa Castleman
Alyssa Castleman
Internet Safety Specialist, Office of the Illinois Attorney General
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Tech Tools Bootcamp: Creating Interactive Video Lessons with Edpuzzle

Wed. April 12, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Ready to provide your students with meaningful digital lessons? Join us for an introduction to and tour of EdPuzzle, where you'll learn how it can be used to engage your students in a snap. With EdPuzzle, teachers can easily create and edit interactive videos that feature open-ended questions, multiple-choice questions, audio notes, voiceover comments, and much more. Join us to discover why many teachers today consider EdPuzzle their go-to tech tool!

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Be Connected: Backup Solutions

Wed. April 19, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL

This week on Be Connected: learn about variety of backup solutions tailored to an educational environment as well as best practices for rolling out a successful backup restoration.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
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Tech Tools Bootcamp: Creating Accessible Presentations with Google Slides

Wed. April 19, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL

As more learning takes place online, digital accessibility is a must. Learn how you can bring more digital accessibility into your classroom on this week's After-School Tech Tools Boot Camp, where we'll explore the qualities of creating digital curricular content that works for everyone. In particular, we'll focus in on several best practices for creating accessible titles, headings, formatting, hyperlinks, and visual content in Google Slides.

Joe Cipfl
Joe Cipfl
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Take Your Classroom to New Heights with Drones!

Thu. April 20, 2023 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | $160
ROE 50: St. Clair 1000 S Illinois St, Belleville, Illinois

Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the chance to ask questions and learn about essential drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, operational requirements, and drone model options. Participants will also walk away a DJI Trello drone of their own to make implementing their newfound drone knowledge even easier.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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IL Ed Tech Coaches Meeting- April

Thu. April 20, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Free
Online IL

Join educational technology coaches around the state to share best practices and ask questions. Each month we'll share updates and resources and explore topics that focus on the pedagogy of coaching.

Nicole Zumpano
Nicole Zumpano
Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center
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