Eric Santos (he/him) is a Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center, serving the greater Chicagoland region. Eric believes in advocating for greater equity in educational opportunities as well as engaging, inspiring, and empowering all educators through effective edtech utilization practices. He provides professional development and consultation on educational technology, STEM programs and makerspaces, and emerging technologies.
A National Board Certified Educator with 15 years experience in public education, Eric has spent over a decade as a leader in his field, including as both a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Coach. He has presented nationally at the ISTE and FETC conferences, as well as locally at IDEAcon, RSAC, and more. He also holds a pair of Master’s degrees, from Dominican University (Educational Technology) and from National Louis University (Curriculum and Instruction), and is an adjunct professor at both colleges.
Contact Eric with questions and inquiries if your district is in any of these counties: Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane, Kendall, Grundy.
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Contact Information
Email: esantos@ltcillinois.org
Phone: (708) 671-4370
Eric’s Upcoming Events
Artificial Intelligence in Your Classroom
| $30
Artificial intelligence is here, and unlike what you’ve seen in the movies, AI isn’t coming to destroy humans – it’s coming to disrupt our classrooms. Should educators be afraid, excited, or both? Can educators embrace AI’s potential while ensuring their students still learn the value of creating original work?
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Artificial intelligence is here, and unlike what you’ve seen in the movies, AI isn’t coming to destroy humans – it’s coming to disrupt our classrooms. Should educators be afraid, excited, or both? Can educators embrace AI’s potential while ensuring their students still learn the value of creating original work?
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Whether you’re thinking of buying your first printer, or you have a few that are not being used to their full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation needed to implement 3D printing in your educational environment.
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Join your fellow school Ed Tech professionals from West 40 schools to discuss coaching, teaching, technology, and more! We will meet in person to facilitate discussion and sharing of resources. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, strategies, and anything else you’d like to share or discuss.
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Are you ready to get a makerspace or STEM lab going at your school, but not quite sure where to start? Maybe you have a space already, but it’s due for a makeover. There are so many options out there, and technology is constantly changing. Where do you start?
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
There’s a better way to work! This workshop for Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow to improve efficiency, cut down on the clutter, and help you get more stuff done each day.
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Whether you’re thinking of buying your first printer, or you have a few that are not being used to their full potential, this workshop will give you the foundation needed to implement 3D printing in your educational environment.
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
There’s a better way to work! This workshop for Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow to improve efficiency, cut down on the clutter, and help you get stuff done.
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Google has made some exciting updates to the apps you use every day. This workshop will explore new features in Google Workspace Apps over the last several months, with a sneak preview of upcoming changes.
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
New Resource: STEM Grants & Scholarships Collection
Need some extra funds to get your next STEM initiative off the ground? Your school is likely eligible for a grant or two. Check out our new STEM grant collection to see for yourself!
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Esports
Esports in Education: 5 Steps to Start a Club or Team
Ready to press “start” on your school’s esports program? Here are 5 steps you can take toward launching an engaging and stable esports club or team at your school:
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
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