• LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting

    Tue. April 28, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Join fellow educators to connect and collaborate on best practices for integrating instructional technology effectively into the classroom. This meeting offers a chance to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and discover innovative tools to enhance learning experiences.

    Amy Graham
    Amy Graham
    Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center

    Be Connected: Physical Network Security

    Wed. April 29, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    A strong firewall can't do much if someone has unauthorized access to your server room or a network jack. Learn how to lock out that vulnerability by "locking and logging" IDF closets and disabling unused wall ports.

    Eric Muckensturm
    Eric Muckensturm
    IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center

    Resilience & Technology: Leading through Change

    Wed. April 29, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    This interactive session will explore how education leaders have adapted to past technology shifts and provide practical strategies for tackling today’s digital challenges, from AI in student work to misinformation.

    Jordan Meagher
    Jordan Meagher
    Account Executive, The Social Institute

    micro:bit 101 (CS Spring Series)

    Wed. April 29, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Eager to try out a micro:bit in your classroom? Learn the basics + discover how these little tools are perfect for re-engaging students with hands-on puzzles, just as that "spring fever" starts to kick in.

    Emily Pool
    Emily Pool
    CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

    Spring into Action! Projects with micro:bits (CS Spring Series)

    Thu. April 30, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Looking for a way to keep your students focused as the weather warms up? Join us for this "make-n-take" session where we’ll dive into hands-on micro:bit projects that bridge the gap between core content and computing.

    Emily Pool
    Emily Pool
    CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center
  • 1 in 5 Students Struggle with Reading

    Tue. May 5, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    This short, practical webinar explores the cognitive foundations of literacy and how schools can better support students with dyslexia, ADHD profiles, and persistent reading difficulties

    Paul Howard
    Paul Howard
    Head of Growth, Neuralign USA

    Microsoft and AI Conversations

    Wed. May 6, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
    Online IL, United States

    We invite all Microsoft School Districts to join us for an upcoming session showcasing practical use cases of Microsoft AI tools currently transforming classrooms.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

    From Consumers to Creators: Demystifying CS with Code.org! (CS Spring Series)

    Thu. May 7, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    From high-energy activities to brain-bending puzzles, we're digging into Code.org activities so engaging that students won’t even realize they’re learning (and building real persistence along the way).

    Emily Pool
    Emily Pool
    CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

    Picture This: Engagement with AI Image Generation in the Classroom

    Tue. May 12, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    The ability to create images from text is one of today's most exciting technological developments, but how does it actually apply in a classroom?

    Creating and Demystifying AI with micro:bits (CS Spring Series)

    Tue. May 12, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    AI feels like magic, but it’s actually a science your students can master. Shake off spring fever and join us to see how the new micro:bit Create AI tool turns complex concepts into hands-on play.

    Emily Pool
    Emily Pool
    CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

    Be Connected: IT Certifications

    Wed. May 13, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Come compare the foundational "big three" paths—CompTIA for vendor-neutral security, Cisco for network infrastructure, and Microsoft/Google for cloud ecosystem mastery— and discuss re-focusing om professional development that actually impacts district operations.

    Eric Muckensturm
    Eric Muckensturm
    IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center

    Visuals Impact Learning: Make Digital Materials More Engaging to the Brain

    Wed. May 13, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Dive into practical, actionable tips for making digital materials more comprehensible and accessible for all learners + explore the brain science behind effective digital teaching materials.

    Kelli Lane
    Kelli Lane
    Technology Coach, West Northfield SD 31