Hey Google! What’s New?

Thu. April 25, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Google has made some exciting updates to the apps you use every day. This 1-hour workshop will review what's changed and provide tips on how to make the new and improved Google Workspace for Education work for you and your students!

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

ROE 49 Technology Round Table

Wed. May 8, 2024 | 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. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

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

Canva Magic: Creating Dazzling Graphics for All Grade Levels and Subjects

Wed. June 12, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $40
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

Join us to discover the "magic" of Canva, one of the most popular graphic design tools used by professionals and amateurs alike. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, teachers will learn how to create eye-catching graphics, select appropriate fonts and colors, and manipulate images and text to create visually appealing presentations and digital teaching materials.

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

Google’s Secret Menu – Creativity and Collaboration

Tue. June 18, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | $40
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

You know Docs, Slides, and Forms like the back of your hand. But did you know there are even more Google resources you can use to infuse creativity and collaboration into your classroom?

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

Hey Google! Help Me Design Creative Lessons

Wed. July 24, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
ROE 49: Rock Island 3430 Avenue of The Cities, Moline, Illinois, USA

n 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

ROE 49 Technology Round Table

Tue. September 24, 2024 | 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. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

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