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AI in Action: A Leader’s Guide to Implementation

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | $225
ISC 2 West Cook Office 415 Lexington St, Maywood, IL, United States

Explore real-world examples of how schools are currently using AI to enhance educational outcomes and streamline operations. Learn to strategically integrate AI solutions, address ethical and privacy concerns, and nurture a culture that embraces technological advancements.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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Infusing Technology in the ELA Classroom

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Specifically for ELA Teachers, this workshop will address meaningful, productive, creative, and content-specific uses of technology in the classroom. We will focus on a multitude of tools and resources that can transform learning in ELA classrooms by effectively leveraging technology. From transforming presentations to add-ons and extensions that extend the capabilities of writing, participants will walk away from this session with the skills and knowledge needed to thoughtfully integrate technology into their ELA classroom.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 26 & 33 Tech Leadership Meeting

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Galesburg Community Foundation Conference Center 940 W Freemont, Galesburg, IL, United States

This networking opportunity is open to all educational technology professionals, including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other roles interested in exploring the present landscape of technology in our schools.

This month's meeting will begin with a brief presentation from Alama. Afterward, most of the meeting will be dedicated to participant-led conversation, allowing attendees to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Illinois – SDPC Update

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Get up to speed on the latest data privacy updates during this webinar for K-12 technology leaders.

This webinar will provide attendees with key information and updates on the following:
- NDPA v2.1
- Registry 2.0
- Current IL Registry 1.0 issues - District assistance needed!
- TEC Database updates

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools for Administrative Assistants

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your communication, automate tedious tasks, and enhance your overall efficiency. Learn to leverage AI tools for managing emails, drafting documents, updating school communication systems, and even bridging language barriers. This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to embrace AI technology and transform your daily routines.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Applying Canva in your Classroom

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Are you familiar with the basics of Canva and want to learn more? Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s Presentation tool, the Whiteboard, and Docs for lesson plans and student collaboration.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Tech Treks: Canva for Video Creations (Lights, Action, Canva Video!)

Thu. April 24, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Explore how to design and produce your own video content in Canva. Leave inspired to make a tutorial, a video newsletter, a class newscast, or so much more!

Emily Pool
Emily Pool
Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. April 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 54: Vermilion 200 S College St Ste B, Danville, Illinois, USA

This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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AI: The School Secretary’s Assistant

Fri. April 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 3: Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery 1500 W Jefferson St, Vandalia, Illinois, USA

Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your communication, automate tedious tasks, and enhance your overall efficiency. Learn to leverage AI tools for managing emails, drafting documents, updating school communication systems, and even bridging language barriers. This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to embrace AI technology and transform your daily routines.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Declutter Your Digital Life

Mon. April 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am | Free
ROE 13: Clinton/Jefferson/Marion/Washington 1710 Broadway St, Mount Vernon, IL

Join us to discover a tech-forward way to work smarter and increase your efficiency - no matter what your day throws at you!

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Cybersecurity Roadshow with Bytespeed | South IL

Mon. April 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 30: Administrative Center 101 Spero Dr, Murphysboro, IL, United States

This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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Hey Google! Help Me Design Creative Lessons!

Mon. April 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
ROE 28: Bureau/Henry/Stark 107 S State St, Atkinson, Illinois, USA

In this session, we'll focus on how you can create interactive assignments and collaborative projects using Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings. Along the way, we'll also highlight practical strategies you can use to elevate technology use in your classroom, starting within the familiar Google ecosystem.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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