• The Game Changer: Boosting Engagement with Gamification

    Tue. July 7, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $25
    Online IL, United States

    Ready to transform your classroom into an interactive learning adventure? This workshop will explore the powerful impact of integrating game elements into your teaching.

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

    Canva Power-Up: 10 Hacks for Speed and Style

    Thu. July 9, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $25
    Online IL, United States

    You've mastered the basics in Canva, so now it's time for the greatest hits!

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

    An Educator’s Guide to Canva

    Tue. July 14, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Are you familiar with Canva's basics and want to learn more? Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students! This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s templates and presentation tool for lesson plans and student collaboration. We will also explore Canva's Magic AI. Come prepared to interact through group discussions and activities.

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

    Picture This: Engagement with AI Image Generation in the Classroom

    Thu. July 16, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | $25
    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? This workshop provides a clear, hands-on guide to harnessing AI image generation for practical and engaging educational purposes.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
  • New to You! Welcome to CS & STEM Bootcamp (K-8)

    Tue. August 4, 2026 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    This intensive workshop bridges the gap to formal training by providing first-time CS educators and media specialists with actionable resources, research-backed pedagogy, and an ongoing digital support network - everything they need to hit the ground running.

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

    Skip the Tutorial: What’s New in Google and Canva

    Mon. August 31, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Tune in for a rapid-fire look at what's new in Google Workspace, Google Gemini, and Canva, with fresh features for brainstorming, creating, organizing, and tackling the tasks that eat up your prep time.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
  • Edtech Coaches Meeting

    Wed. September 2, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 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, Serena CUSD 2
    Elizabeth Radunz
    Elizabeth Radunz
    Lead Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center
  • AI for ELA: Crafting Compelling Content & Critical Readers

    Tue. October 6, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    This virtual workshop is designed for English language arts teachers ready to leverage artificial intelligence for practical classroom applications and responsible integration.

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

    AI for Social Studies: Navigating Narratives & Building Citizens

    Tue. October 27, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    This virtual workshop is for social studies teachers ready to harness AI for critical inquiry and dynamic engagement.

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