Ben Sondgeroth serves as the LTC’s lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator. Ben began his career as a history teacher in Morrison, IL where he initiated and coordinated the district’s iPad pilot program, redesigning the curriculum to effectively integrate the new technology. During this time, he developed a passion for sharing with other teachers exciting new ways to use technology in education.
That passion led Ben to be a national instructor and presenter, allowing him to work with thousands of educators every year across the country. Now working for the Illinois Learning Technology Center, his focus is on helping schools and districts in Illinois leverage digital learning effectively. He has presented at regional and national conferences such as FETC, ISTE, ICE, and many more. He holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Technology Education Reform (University of Illinois) and a Bachelor’s Degree in History Education (University of Indianapolis).
Contact Ben with questions and inquiries if your district is in any of these counties: Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Carroll, Ogle, DeKalb, Rock Island, Whiteside, Lee, Henry, Stark, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, La Salle.
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Email: bsondgeroth@ltcillinois.org
Ben’s Upcoming Events
Bringing Creativity to Life: Integrating Soundtrap in the Classroom
| Free
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use Soundtrap to bring creativity to life in the classroom, including through cloud-based digital audio workstation that allows students to create podcasts, digital stories, and music.
Through breakout sessions, participants will explore the tools and features of Soundtrap, including recording, editing, and mixing audio tracks.
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
Bring STEM and Coding to Your Classroom with the Piper Computer Kit
| $40
Have you been looking for a way to bring critical thinking, problem solving, coding, and STEM into your classroom? Look no further than the Piper computer kit!
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
Bring the Influencer Style to your Classroom Projects!
| $40
Do your students want to be influencers or YouTubers? While the influencer lifestyle may look easy and glamorous, the reality is, it’s a lot of work and there are real […]
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
In this workshop, educators will be introduced to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in education. They will learn about the basics of AI, its benefits and limitations, and how AI tools can be used in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
Google Workspace for Education Updates You Can Use This School Year
While you’ve been enjoying some well-earned rest and relaxation this summer, Google has been busy beefing up many of its most popular apps and tools. From tweaks to built-in accessibility to advances in adaptive learning,
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Embrace Enhanced Security & Accessibility with New Google Classroom & YouTube Updates
As we roll through the final months of 2021, Google continues to put out fresh updates that can help your classroom hit the ground running next semester. Read all about their upcoming security and accessibility
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Collaborate Efficiently with Updates for Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive
Month after month, Google continues to roll out updates and improvements designed to enhance their users’ experience – including those of students and teachers in the education sphere. Take some time to learn about their
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center