• ROE 47 Technology Round Table

    Tue. December 16, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

    Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
  • ROE 47 Technology Round Table

    Thu. September 25, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

    Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
  • AI 2.0: Master AI Teacher Tools and Image Creation

    Thu. June 12, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
    ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

    Dive into the world of AI-driven education with this hands-on workshop. Explore cutting-edge tools like Brisk Teaching and Magic School, designed to streamline your teaching workflow and enhance student engagement. Discover how to leverage AI for tasks like generating personalized learning materials and providing instant feedback. Additionally, learn the fundamentals of AI image creation, enabling you to produce visually stimulating content for your lessons.

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

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

    Thu. June 5, 2025 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | $40
    ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

    Explore the exciting world of 3D printing in this hands-on workshop, designed for both beginners and intermediate users. We'll start by mastering the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad, and then move on to slicing with common slicing software.

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

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

    Thu. June 5, 2025 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | $40
    ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

    Explore the exciting world of 3D printing in this hands-on workshop, designed for both beginners and intermediate users. We'll start by mastering the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad, and then move on to slicing with common slicing software. Discover the essential steps to prepare your digital designs for physical creation. For those with some experience, we’ll dive a little deeper into design techniques and slicing strategies to optimize your prints, without overwhelming you with advanced technicalities. Learn how to translate your digital designs into tangible objects, gaining practical experience and confidence. This interactive session will equip you with the knowledge to bring your creative projects to life, regardless of your 3D printer.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
  • ROE 47 Technology Round Table

    Fri. May 2, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

    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.

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