Ben Sondgeroth

Ben Sondgeroth

Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois

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About Ben Sondgeroth

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

The Makerspace Playground

| $165

Join us as we get hands-on with some of today’s most popular tech tools, including Spheros, drones, 3D printers, CNC machines, and more!

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

Take Your Classroom to New Heights with Drones

| $170

Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop.

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

AI and ChatGPT: An Introduction for Educators

| $40

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