Ben Sondgeroth

Ben Sondgeroth

Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois

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About Ben Sondgeroth

””Ben Sondgeroth is an educational technology leader passionate about transforming classrooms with innovative digital tools. A former history teacher and Director of Technology, he now serves as Lead Regional EdTech Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, helping Illinois schools maximize digital learning. Ben has trained thousands of educators nationwide and has presented at many state and national conferences. He holds degrees from Sauk Valley Community College, the University of Indianapolis, and the University of Illinois. Dedicated to empowering educators, Ben drives progress in edtech, equipping schools to create dynamic, tech-enhanced learning experiences.

Service Area

 

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.

Certifications

Google Certified Educator Level 2 (Advanced)
Google Certified Educator Level 1 (Fundamentals)
Google Certified Trainer
Kami Hero
Book Creator: Ambassador
Apple Teacher
Licensed FAA Part 107 Drone Operator
Robolink Ambassador

Contact Information

  • Email: bsondgeroth@ltcillinois.org

Ben’s Upcoming Events

Canva Foundations for Educators: Navigating, Creating, and Collaborating

| $50

No prior design experience is required. Learn how to navigate Canva’s intuitive interface, create engaging visual classroom content, and explore collaborative tools that foster student creativity.

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

3D Printing: Design, Slice, and Create with Tinkercad & Elegoo

| $350

Step into the future of high-performance 3D printing in this hands-on workshop for creators of all levels, from design fundamentals in Tinkercad to advanced slicing with ELEGOO Slicer software.

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

Canva Mastery for Educators: AI Tools, Video Creation, and Advanced Lesson Design

| $50

Go beyond the basics and leverage Canva’s most advanced features, including Magic Write and Magic Media, to brainstorm ideas, generate content, and create custom visuals with efficiency.

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