Area 6 AI Summit

Wed. June 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $100
Rend Lake College Event Center 468 North Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL, United States

Come discover AI's current and future role in education during the Area 6 AI Summit, hosted by the Learning Technology Center, ROE 12, ROE 13, ROE 20, ROE 21, and ROE 30.

Brian Bates
Brian Bates
Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center
Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center

Computer Science Series: Strawbees (K-12)

Tue. July 15, 2025 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $50
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

Discover the engaging world of Strawbees! This workshop offers educators a hands-on introduction to this innovative building system designed to foster STEM and STEAM learning through play.

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

Computer Science Series: Finch Robot 2.0 (K-12)

Tue. July 15, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | $50
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

Bring computer science to life with the Finch Robot 2.0 powered by micro:bit! This hands-on workshop will guide you through the exciting possibilities of this robot, designed for learners of all ages, from kindergarten to 12th grade.

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

Computer Science Series: Finch Robot 2.0 (K-12)

Tue. September 9, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $50
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

Bring computer science to life with the Finch Robot 2.0 powered by micro:bit! This hands-on workshop will guide you through the exciting possibilities of this robot, designed for learners of all ages, from kindergarten to 12th grade.

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

Computer Science Series: Strawbees (K-12)

Tue. September 9, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | $50
U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

Discover the engaging world of Strawbees! This workshop offers educators a hands-on introduction to this innovative building system designed to foster STEM and STEAM learning through play.

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