Google Certified Coach Cohort | Fall-Spring 2023

Fri. September 1, 2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | $175
Online IL, United States

Are you an instructional coach looking to deepen your expertise and grow professionally? If so, the Google Certified Coach Mentor program is for you! This program empowers instructional coaches to drive impactful technology use in their schools using Google’s structured, year-long curriculum and research-based 5-step coaching model.

Nicole Zumpano
Nicole Zumpano
Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center

Declutter My Digital Life

Mon. September 25, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $15
Online IL, United States

This workshop will combine tech tips with strategic choices that will help you improve efficiency and work smarter. Participants should bring a laptop or Chromebook to the workshop to practice the skills as they learn.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center

Brainology: The Impact of Technology on Student Brains & Mental Health

Tue. September 26, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Students today are facing unique challenges to their mental health. Between the challenges of digital learning, living through a historic pandemic, and just being a young person, these stressors will shape and impact these students’ futures, both in and out of school. How can educators manage some of those stressors, and what role does technology play in those solutions?

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center

Canva + Greenscreen = Magic!

Tue. September 26, 2023 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Join us to learn about how you can utilize Canva's background removal feature to make full use of a green screen. With these powers combined, you can help students sharpen their production skills and transport themselves to anywhere their imagination can carry them.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Stu Jernigan
Stu Jernigan
Customer Engagement Specialist, WeVideo

Kami: Tips, Tricks, and Everything New

Tue. September 26, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Your favorite all-in-one learning platform continues to improve! Join a member of the Kami team to hear about all of the new features launched this past year, including in-app video recording, drawing tool improvements, audio annotations, and more.

Belsa Rios
Belsa Rios
Teacher Success Champion, Kami

Be Connected: SDPC Workflow/Cleanup

Wed. September 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Managing data privacy contracts can be a time-consuming hassle. Luckily, Illinois school districts have access to the SDPC database, a free tool for helping K-12 districts archive data privacy contracts and comply with SOPPA.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Servies, Learning Technology Center

Declutter My Digital Life

Wed. September 27, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

There’s a better way to work! This workshop for Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow to improve efficiency, cut down on the clutter, and help you get stuff done.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center

Be Connected: Robotics Programs

Tue. October 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Coming to you with a special Tuesday edition, this week's Be Connected is plunging into the eye-opening world of robotics education with special guest, Lisa Schwartz!

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Jared Lynn
Jared Lynn
Director of Technology Servies, Learning Technology Center
Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Network and Information Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center
Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

Cybersecurity for Educators

Tue. October 3, 2023 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | $25
Online IL, United States

Cybersecurity isn't just for your tech director to worry about; educators like YOU also have an important role to play in keeping your school's student data and mission-critical networks safe from nefarious cyber threats.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center

Creating an Inclusive and Diverse Space with Classroom Media Content

Tue. October 3, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Join as we peer deeper into the importance of classroom visuals, including research and best practices that can help educators center key student attributes - including race, ethnicity, gender, religion, body type, and ability - and foster self-identity in their classroom.

Rachel Hanley 
Rachel Hanley 
Founder & CEO, PicDiversity

Google’s Secret Gems

Wed. October 4, 2023 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $35
Online IL, United States

What if I told you that beyond Docs and Slides lies an entire Googleverse of lesser-known tools? These tools can infuse creativity and collaboration into your classroom with minimal planning. Join us as we uncover lesser known Google tools that can help students connect with each other and the world outside their classroom.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Illinois, Learning Technology Center

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Tue. October 10, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Teachers, administrators, and curriculum stakeholders are invited to attend, as well CS & STEM educators of all experience levels and at all grade levels. Whether you're just starting out or interested in taking your district's CS & STEM program to the next level, this networking group will help you achieve your goals!

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center