• AA 4229: AI Vision & Strategy: A Leader’s Guide to School-Wide AI Implementation

    Tue. May 5, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $200
    U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

    This course will help school leaders move beyond isolated AI tools and develop a cohesive, long-term vision for artificial intelligence in their school or district - through vision creation, policy development, and implementation.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

    ROE 4 Technology Roundtable

    Tue. May 5, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
    ROE 4: Boone/Winnebago 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, Illinois, USA

    Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

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

    Drones for High Flying Creativity and Computer Science

    Tue. May 5, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $299
    North Cook ISC 1001 E Touhy Ave, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL

    Take learning to new heights with drones!

    Eric Santos
    Eric Santos
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center

    ROE 30 Technology Roundtable

    Wed. May 6, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    ROE 30: Administrative Center 101 Spero Dr, Murphysboro, IL, United States

    Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

    ROE 8 Technology Roundtable

    Wed. May 6, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    Lena-Winslow School District 516 Fremont St, Lena, IL, United States

    Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

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

    ROE 45 Technology Roundtable

    Thu. May 7, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
    ROE 45: Monroe/Randolph 134 N Main St, Red Bud, IL, United States

    Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

    ROE 49 Technology Roundtable

    Thu. May 7, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

    Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

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

    A Teacher’s Guide to Gemini: Navigating AI Tools in Classroom & Creating Gems

    Tue. May 12, 2026 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $15
    I-KAN ROE 1 Stuart Dr, Kankakee, IL, United States

    Unlock the full potential of Google’s latest AI integrations in this hands-on workshop designed to support your daily teaching workflow through Gemini in Google Classroom and custom Gemini Gems.

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center

    Instructional Command Center: Mastering NotebookLM and Gemini’s Advanced Tools

    Tue. May 12, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm | $15
    I-KAN ROE 1 Stuart Dr, Kankakee, IL, United States

    Transform your teaching workflow into a streamlined hub of productivity by mastering the "clerk, colleague, and coach" capabilities of NotebookLM alongside Gemini’s most sophisticated features.

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center

    Picture This: Engagement with AI Image Generation in the Classroom

    Tue. May 12, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    The ability to create images from text is one of today's most exciting technological developments, but how does it actually apply in a classroom?

    Be Connected: IT Certifications

    Wed. May 13, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Come compare the foundational "big three" paths—CompTIA for vendor-neutral security, Cisco for network infrastructure, and Microsoft/Google for cloud ecosystem mastery— and discuss re-focusing om professional development that actually impacts district operations.

    Eric Muckensturm
    Eric Muckensturm
    IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center

    Visuals Impact Learning: Make Digital Materials More Engaging to the Brain

    Wed. May 13, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Dive into practical, actionable tips for making digital materials more comprehensible and accessible for all learners + explore the brain science behind effective digital teaching materials.

    Kelli Lane
    Kelli Lane
    Technology Coach, West Northfield SD 31