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Connect and share in real-time with educators from around the state or visit our library of on-demand webinars to grow your professional toolkit on your schedule.

Illinois educators can earn up to 1 PD credit hour for live attendance, making this a quick and easy way to fit certified learning into your busy week.

Upcoming Webinars

All LTC webinars are recorded and made available publicly within 7 days of airing.

Tech Treks: Student Rooms in MagicSchool

| Free

Help your students step confidently into the world of AI with MagicStudent! Come learn how to use this student-safe environment and customize its Chatbot Builder and Research Assistant tools.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

Tech Treks: Getting Started with Padlet

| Free

New to Padlet? This is your first stop, where your trail guide will go over the basics of making an account and utilizing a Padlet board to create engaging and collaborative experiences for the classroom.

Zareen Levien
Zareen Levien
Education Marketing Manager, Padlet

AI for Everyone: Empowering AI through Instructional Technology Coaching

| Free

Curious about AI but not sure how it fits into your school? This beginner-friendly session for teachers and administrators illuminates AI’s potential uses in teaching and learning + how instructional coaching can support safe, guided AI exploration for all staff.

Elizabeth Radunz
Elizabeth Radunz
Lead Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center

Tech Treks: Using Sandbox Mode in Padlet

| Free

Take the next step on your Padlet trek with a hands-on session focused on Padlet’s newest interactive whiteboard, a flexible, visual canvas perfect for brainstorming, mapping ideas, and building interactive lessons.

Zareen Levien
Zareen Levien
Education Marketing Manager, Padlet

On-Demand Webinars

Full recordings of all LTC webinars, as well as our full video archive, can be found below or viewed on our YouTube channel.

Legal Issues

School Law Update: Edtech Trends You Need to Know Going into 2026

Dec 3, 2025
Free

K-12 SCHOOL LEADERS: hear from an edtech law expert as he explores these critical updates and offers insights on edtech trends that may impact how your school plans and operates in the coming year.

Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.

Turn Any Document into a Student Favorite with Kami

Nov 18, 2025
Free

Discover how this teacher-favorite tool can make any document interactive and more accessible for students while boosting comprehension, fostering creativity, and providing differentiated support.

Avra Robinson
Avra Robinson
Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Kami
Digital Citizenship

Digital Resources for Real-World Skills with EVERFI

Oct 21, 2025
Free

Today’s learners need real world skills like managing money, exploring careers, and navigating wellness. Tune in to discover free resources for bringing these crucial topics to life.

Darren Scott
Darren Scott
Senior Implementation Specialist, EVERFI
Computer Science (CS)

The Thinker’s Toolkit: Computational Thinking & CS for Every Classroom

Oct 15, 2025
Free

Computational thinking has a place in every content area. Tune in for strategies that help students break down problems, spot patterns, and approach new challenges with greater confidence.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Google

Google for Education Updates You Don’t Want to Miss

Oct 14, 2025
Free

Gemini in Google Classroom, account updates, and the brand-new Google Vids. Tune in to discover what they are and how to use them to plan lessons, engage students, or streamline your workflow.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Edtech Power Hour! Quick Wins with Non-AI Tools

Sep 17, 2025
Free

This fast-paced session is packed with actionable tips and classroom-ready strategies to help you spark engagement, streamline your workflow, and bring student projects to life—no algorithms required.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Edtech Power Hour! AI Tools for Back-to-School

Sep 11, 2025
Free

In this lightning-round session, uncover simple, effective ways to boost your creativity, save time, and support your students using Canva, Brisk, and NotebookLM.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Leadership

School Law Update: Edtech during the 2025-26 School Year

May 20, 2025
Free

School leaders – get up to speed on the latest state and federal school law developments so that you can confidently plan for the school year ahead.

Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.
Accessibility

One Size Does Not Fit All: Resources to Support UDL

Apr 22, 2025
Free

Discover powerful, easy-to-use online tools and resources that bring Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to life in your reading, writing, and math classroom.

Jennifer Skalitzky
Jennifer Skalitzky
Assistive Technology Facilitator, Infinitec