• ROE 48 and ROE 53 Tech Leadership Meeting

    Fri. January 9, 2026 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
    ROE 48: Peoria 2116 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL, United States

    You're invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology. This is a unique networking opportunity for all ed-tech professionals—from technology directors to instructional coaches and everyone in between—to connect and discuss the evolving landscape of technology in our schools.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
    Kelli Ballard
    Kelli Ballard
    Professional Development Coordinator, ROE 53: Mason/Tazewell/Woodford
  • ROE 48 and ROE 53 Tech Leadership Meeting

    Fri. September 5, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
    ROE 48: Peoria 2116 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL, United States

    You're invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology. This is a unique networking opportunity for all ed-tech professionals—from technology directors to instructional coaches and everyone in between—to connect and discuss the evolving landscape of technology in our schools.

    Lisa Schwartz
    Lisa Schwartz
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
    Kelli Ballard
    Kelli Ballard
    Professional Development Coordinator, ROE 53: Mason/Tazewell/Woodford
  • An Educator’s Guide to Canva

    Wed. July 16, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Free
    ROE 48: Peoria 2116 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL, United States

    This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s templates presentation tool, the whiteboard, and docs for lesson plans and student collaboration. Through group discussions and activities, we will explore Canva's Magic Studio tools like Magic Write, Design, Edit, and Eraser to help you effortlessly generate creative text, design captivating visuals, and enhance images.

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

    Working Smarter with AI

    Tue. July 15, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Free
    ROE 48: Peoria 2116 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop for educators ready to advance their AI journey. We'll cover the basics of AI, its impact on education, and practical classroom applications. Through group discussions and activities, you'll explore AI tools and create prompts to boost productivity. We'll focus on integrating AI into teaching strategies while addressing ethical and responsible use. By the end, you'll leave with practical strategies to confidently use AI tools, innovate curriculum design, and adapt teaching practices to meet diverse learners' needs.

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