Media Literacy – Helping Students Make Sense of Their Digital World (South Cook) South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois Wed. July 6, 2022 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $35 Workshop Can your students spot fake news? Do they know how to evaluate sources for research? Are they aware of how social media works and its impact on their everyday life? Additional Details Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
LTC Jump Start at South Cook South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois Tue. July 19, 2022 | 8:30 am - Wed. July 20, 2022 | 3:30 pm $100 Workshop The Jump Start program empowers recent college graduates and preservice teachers to fully integrate technology into their daily lessons and harness edtech’s full potential from day one. With a curriculum built around practical pedagogy and best practices for technology selection, participants are equipped with the resources and professional connections needed to thrive in their new […] Additional Details Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Bring Minecraft Education Edition to Your School (South Cook ISC) South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois Tue. August 9, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm $25 Workshop Many of your students already love Minecraft, so let’s explore how you can leverage Minecraft Education Edition (EE) as a teaching and learning powerhouse! Additional Details Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
The STEM Lab and Makerspace Starter Kit (South Cook ISC) South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois Wed. August 10, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm $25 Workshop You’re excited to build a STEM Lab or Makerspace - but where do you start? This workshop will provide an overview of key decision-making processes you'll need to consider as you bring your STEM Lab or Makerspace to life. Additional Details Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Dive Deep into Illinois’ New Computer Science Standards (South Cook ISC) South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois Thu. August 11, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $25 Workshop Looking to learn more about Illinois' new CS learning standards? This two-part interactive workshop will offer a chance for curious teachers and instructional coaches to dive deep into how these guidelines will apply to students at all grade levels. Additional Details Eric Santos Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
AA#1788 Connected Leaders: Leveraging the Power of Social Networks South Cook ISC 4 253 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, Illinois Thu. September 29, 2022 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm $210 Administrator Academy By leveraging social media, educational leaders can connect with experts across their communities and the world to expand their perspectives, build relationships, and create opportunities for student learning. Face-to-face networks provide leaders with opportunities to engage local peers in deeper conversations about the educational landscape. Understanding the social media landscape will also equip leaders to […] Additional Details Nicole Zumpano Director of Instructional Technology Coaching, Learning Technology Center