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SUMMARY:Canva Mastery for Educators: AI Tools\, Video Creation\, and Advanced Lesson Design
DESCRIPTION:This in-depth workshop is designed for educators ready to go beyond the basics and leverage Canva’s most advanced features. \nParticipants will engage with hands-on activities to integrate the platform’s AI tools\, such as Magic Write and Magic Media\, to brainstorm ideas\, generate content\, and create custom visuals with efficiency. You will learn to produce professional-quality instructional videos and dynamic presentations\, utilizing Canva’s full video editing suite\, including screen recording and animated elements. \nThis session will help you to design and build sophisticated\, interactive lessons that captivate students and save you valuable planning time. \nPrerequisites include a working knowledge of Canva’s core functions.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/canva-mastery-for-educators-ai-tools-video-creation-and-advanced-lesson-design/
LOCATION:Illinois Valley Community College\, 815 N Orlando Smith Road\, Oglesby\, IL\, 61348\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seasons of CS- ELA and CS
DESCRIPTION:Ready to ignite student curiosity in K-8? Explore how computer science and coding (think sequencing and algorithms) can blend beautifully with English Language Arts topics. This session\, built on constructivist principles\, offers practical\, adaptable activities designed to empower you to confidently introduce young learners to coding\, all while enriching their literacy journey. Find fun with fairy tales and other classic ELA topics and connect with CS.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/seasons-of-cs-ela-and-cs-2/
LOCATION:Illinois Valley Community College\, 815 N Orlando Smith Road\, Oglesby\, IL\, 61348\, United States
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SUMMARY:Canva Foundations for Educators: Navigating\, Creating\, and Collaborating
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will guide educators through the fundamental features of Canva\, a versatile graphic design platform. Participants will learn to navigate the intuitive interface\, create engaging visual content for their classrooms\, and explore collaborative tools to foster student creativity. \nThis interactive session will provide hands-on practice\, empowering teachers to design dynamic presentations\, compelling lesson plans\, visually appealing worksheets\, and more. Discover how Canva can enhance student engagement and streamline your material creation process\, transforming your teaching resources with ease. \nNo prior design experience is required; come ready to explore and create! This workshop is your opportunity to gain practical experience with a cutting-edge machine. We’ll explore how to leverage its automated calibration and chamber camera to streamline your workflow and ensure successful prints. \nWhether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker\, you will leave with the confidence and skills to turn your ambitious ideas into tangible\, high-quality objects. \nPlease bring your own laptop to fully participate in the design and slicing portions of this workshop.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/canva-foundations-for-educators-navigating-creating-and-collaborating/
LOCATION:Illinois Valley Community College\, 815 N Orlando Smith Road\, Oglesby\, IL\, 61348\, United States
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SUMMARY:ROE 35 Technology Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors\, instructional technology coaches\, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together\, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/roe-35-technology-round-table-3/
LOCATION:Illinois Valley Community College\, 815 N Orlando Smith Road\, Oglesby\, IL\, 61348\, United States
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SUMMARY:ROE 35 Technology Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors\, instructional technology coaches\, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together\, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/roe-35-technology-round-table/
LOCATION:Illinois Valley Community College\, 815 N Orlando Smith Road\, Oglesby\, IL\, 61348\, United States
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SUMMARY:Instructional Coaches and Teacher Leaders Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to connect with other coaches and teacher leaders in your area? Whether you’re just in need of new ideas or would like to simply pick the brains of other ed professionals\, we have an opportunity you will enjoy! Join us for a full day roundtable as we use this time and space to discuss what is in our minds at this point in the school year. \nThe morning session will be led by Sarah Phelps. \nDr. Sarah Phelps is the LTC’s Director of Computer Science and STEM. A passionate advocate for hands-on\, inclusive\, and forward-thinking learning\, Sarah takes great joy in helping students learn expansively through technology—and in partnering with educators who create those daily “eureka” moments in classrooms across Illinois. \nUsing grant funds\, ROE#35 will offer several PD events with Sarah this year. Funds were used to purchase Finch Robots and Micro:Bits. Attendees will learn more about these devices and how you can borrow them for a season for use in your classroom.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/instructional-coaches-and-teacher-leaders-roundtable/
LOCATION:Illinois Valley Community College\, 815 N Orlando Smith Road\, Oglesby\, IL\, 61348\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hey Google! Help Me Design Creative Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Getting creative with Google Docs\, Slides\, and Sheets? You better believe it! Alongside Google Drawings\, these apps you use daily can foster student engagement\, collaboration\, and creativity. Join us to unlock their untapped potential\, allowing you to design lessons that make use of the Google ecosystem’s full potential! \nIn this session\, we’ll focus on how you can create interactive assignments and collaborative projects using Google Docs\, Sheets\, Slides\, and Drawings. Along the way\, we’ll also highlight practical strategies you can use to elevate technology use in your classroom\, starting within the familiar Google ecosystem. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to reimagine your teaching toolkit and make Google apps your allies in crafting dynamic\, imaginative lessons during the upcoming school year.
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/hey-google-help-me-design-creative-lessons/
LOCATION:Illinois Valley Community College\, 815 N Orlando Smith Road\, Oglesby\, IL\, 61348\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creating with Canva in All Grade Levels and Content Areas
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of Canva but not taken the time to dive into its robust features? Canva provides lots of exciting content creation opportunities\, both for students and educators like you. Join us as we explore several practical classroom applications of Canva across all content areas and grade levels. \nWe’ll start by practicing with several of Canva’s core features\, making it a snap to add to your teaching toolkit. Along the way\, we’ll also explore how you can bring out your students’ creativity using just Canva and a Chromebook. \nFrom there\, we’ll dig into how Canva can be used to elevate learning materials\, including how this platform can be used to create lesson materials and slideshows that are engaging\, memorable\, and accessible. \nCanva’s blank canvas is ready for you and your students. Don’t miss this hands-on opportunities to reliably infuse creativity into your classroom experience!
URL:https://www.ltcillinois.org/event/creating-with-canva-in-all-grade-levels-and-content-areas/
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