• ROE 44 Technology Roundtable

    Thu. March 12, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

    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 44 Technology Round Table

    Mon. September 22, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

    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
  • Take Coding to the Sky with Drones!

    Thu. May 1, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $260
    McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

    Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the chance to ask questions, code their own drone, and learn about essential drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, operational requirements, and drone model options. Participants will also walk away with a Robolink Codrone of their own to make implementing their newfound drone knowledge even easier.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
  • Infusing Technology in the ELA Classroom

    Thu. April 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
    McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

    Specifically for ELA Teachers, this workshop will address meaningful, productive, creative, and content-specific uses of technology in the classroom. We will focus on a multitude of tools and resources that can transform learning in ELA classrooms by effectively leveraging technology. From transforming presentations to add-ons and extensions that extend the capabilities of writing, participants will walk away from this session with the skills and knowledge needed to thoughtfully integrate technology into their ELA classroom.

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