E-Rate 470 Virtual Workshop

Thu. December 7, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center

E-Rate 470 Virtual Workshop

Tue. December 12, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center

School Law Update: What’s New and Noteworthy in School Technology Use

Tue. December 12, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Calling all K-12 leaders and administrators - it's time for a school law update! Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright as he answers and discusses your legal questions surrounding technology use in schools, including data privacy, SOPPA, social media use, and more.

Brandon Wright
Brandon Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.

Be Connected: Classroom Tech

Wed. December 13, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

This week on Be Connected, we're opening the floor to hear about the classroom technology your district is utilizing this school year.

How are your district's new devices performing? Any unexpected maintenance, networking, or security challenges? Share your experiences with your district's newest classroom tech and listen in to hear how your peers are collaborating to bring their teachers' classroom visions to life.

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

Declutter My Digital Life

Wed. December 13, 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 more stuff done each day.

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

E-Rate 470 Virtual Workshop

Thu. December 14, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand - all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center

CDW Amplified Google Admin Level 1 Certification Cohort

Thu. December 14, 2023 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Now that you've completed the training, let's come back together and discuss some takeaways from your CDW Amplified Google Admin Level 1 certification journey. Along the way, we'll also discuss tips for preparing for the certification exam, and provide examples of how you can apply what you've learned in this certification to your IT role.

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

Sparkling Digital Serenity: Decluttering Your Digital Life for the Holidays

Thu. December 14, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | $20
Online IL, United States

Amidst the festive December spirit, let's unwrap a gift that keeps giving – a clutter-free digital life! Join us for a joyful session tailored for educators as we embark on a journey to declutter your digital world.

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

Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Wed. December 20, 2023 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Free
Online IL, United States

Discuss challenges, ask questions, and share experiences with other library media specialists from across Illinois during each month's online meeting.

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

Be Connected: Unplugging and Personal Wellness

Wed. December 20, 2023 | 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Everyone needs to unplug every now and then, especially K-12 tech team members who spend long days up to their necks in wires and screens. How can we maintain our personal wellness and mental health while balancing the demands of our important work?

Tune into this week's Be Connected for a refreshing look at personal wellness and what it means to "unplug" when your job requires you to be at a computer day in and day out. We'll be joined by LTC technology coach and SEL expert Anne Kasa, who will highlight several effective wellness techniques and strategies you can use to "unplug" when you've reached your technology exposure limit.

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

How to Best Use Different Artificial Intelligence Tools in Education

Mon. January 8, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

Don't know if AI tools have a place in your classroom? Join us to delve further into education-focused AI tools that can help your streamline your lesson planning and curricular content creation while making assessment more personalized for your students.

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

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Tue. January 9, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
Online IL, United States

It's a hot topic, so let's talk about it! What do you know about AI? What do you WANT to know about AI? How do you use it, and how do you teach students to utilize AI both productively and ethically?

Join us this month for a timely conversation centered on artificial intelligence emerging role in education, as well as about how AI may change the way we teach computer science topics.

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