3D Printing for Educators

Thu. October 19, 2023 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $35
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Whether you’re thinking of buying your first printer, or you have a few that are not being used to their full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation needed to implement 3D printing in your educational environment.

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

Implementing the Computer Literacy Guidelines

Tue. October 24, 2023 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $35
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

ISBE has developed and released new computer literacy guidelines for use in all Illinois K-12 schools. In this workshop, we’ll explore what computer literacy is, ISBE's K-12 Computer Literacy Knowledge and Skill Continuum, and how you can bring computer literacy into your classrooms while meeting these new teaching requirements.

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

Minecraft EDU: Craft, Code, and Learn!

Tue. November 7, 2023 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $35
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Join us to how to get your students started in Minecraft EDU using in-game tutorials, as well plan lessons, develop authentic assessments, and even integrate block or Python coding, 3D printing, and other STEM concepts directly in the game.

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

Hey Google, What’s New?

Thu. November 9, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Google has made some exciting updates to the apps you use every day. Join us to explore new Google Workspace features released over the last several months for Google Meet, Slides, Docs, Sheets, and more. Afterward, you'll also get a sneak preview of upcoming changes educators like you can look forward to.

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

Declutter My Digital Life

Wed. December 13, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

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 more stuff done each day.

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

3D Printing for Educators

Thu. December 14, 2023 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $35
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Whether you’re thinking of buying your first printer, or you have a few that are not being used to their full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation needed to implement 3D printing in your educational environment.

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

Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools: Preparing for & Responding to Current Threats

Thu. April 4, 2024 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | $100
DuPage Center for Professional Learning 503 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL

In this workshop, participants will gain insights into identifying and addressing cybersecurity incidents, crafting effective disaster recovery strategies, navigating the digital landscape with a robust cyber guide, and actively participating in a simulated incident response scenario. By the end of this session, you'll be better equipped to enhance your organization's cybersecurity posture, fostering resilience and preparedness against evolving cyber threats.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center

Drones for Creativity and Computer Science

Tue. April 16, 2024 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $185
ROE 19: DuPage 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. To begin, we'll take to the skies as you learn to fly a drone manually as well as autonomously (via coding). You’ll then explore activities, curriculum, and tips for getting your students started on their first drone adventures.

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