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Connect and share in real-time with educators from around the state or visit our library of on-demand webinars to grow your professional toolkit on your schedule.

Illinois educators can earn up to 1 PD credit hour for live attendance, making this a quick and easy way to fit certified learning into your busy week.

Tech Treks: Code Like a Pro in Canva

Thu. September 17, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

No coding experience needed! Build, test, and refine your own classroom-ready project while discovering practical ways to create custom learning experiences – all through Canva’s beginner-friendly coding environment.

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

Illinois AI Challenge: Getting Started

Mon. September 14, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

Join us for an informational webinar about the LTC’s statewide competition that puts students’ creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking to the test as they design AI-based solutions that address real challenges in their communities.

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

Flip the Script on Screen Time and Transform Learning with Technology

Tue. September 15, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

Discover how to help teachers start using tech to enhance the learning experience, with practical examples and actionable strategies for moving classroom activities from passive consumption to active engagement.

Kumar Kayastha
Kumar Kayastha
Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Westchester SD 92.5

Tech Treks: Code Like a Pro in Canva

Thu. September 17, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

No coding experience needed! Build, test, and refine your own classroom-ready project while discovering practical ways to create custom learning experiences – all through Canva’s beginner-friendly coding environment.

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

Mission Impossible: How to Organize a Building-Wide Tech Challenge

Tue. September 22, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

Get your whole building excited about tech integration with ready-to-use challenges that keep it simple, celebrate staff successes, and focus on usefulness (instead of becoming just another overwhelming initiative).

Emilie Rio-Wawrzynski
Emilie Rio-Wawrzynski
Instructional Technology Coach, United Township HSD 30

SOPPA/SDPC Back-to-School Updates

Wed. September 23, 2026 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Online

Data privacy didn’t take the summer off. Join the LTC’s Technology Services team for timely updates on SOPPA and using SDPC, including NDPA v2.3 status, Resource Registry 2.0, error reports for districts, and a platform clean up progress report and demo.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center

Tech Treks: Editing with Video 2.0 in Canva

Tue. October 6, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

With the launch of Video 2.0, there’s no better time to jump back in. Discover what’s changed, including a brand-new interface, updated workflows, and powerful AI features that make crafting videos in Canva easier than ever.

Linda DeYounge
Linda DeYounge
Program Manager of Online Learning, Learning Technology Center

Tech Treks: Top Teacher Tools in MagicSchool

Tue. October 20, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

Which MagicSchool tools are worth your time? Follow along as we demo five of the most popular tools with teachers nationwide + try out each while creating a resource that’s immediately relevant to your classroom or professional role.

Dr. Megan Tolin
Dr. Megan Tolin
Account Executive, MagicSchool

Supercharge Your Classroom! Differentiate & Scaffold with Gemini

Thu. October 22, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

Instantly differentiate lessons, break down tough concepts, and create targeted supports with your new classroom co-pilot + discover how to use Gemini to design targeted scaffolds tailored to your grade level and subject area.

Patricia Ferris
Patricia Ferris
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, East Central, Learning Technology Center

Building AI Literacy: Smart Prompting, Safe Data, and Better Results

Mon. October 26, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

We’re popping open the hood of modern AI tools to explore how they process information, how to protect privacy, and how to get the absolute best results out of your prompts. Part of a series for Illinois AI Challenge students and teachers.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Program Manager, AI & Innovation, Learning Technology Center

Think Like a Coder, Without the Computers

Tue. October 27, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

The most powerful CS skills you can teach don’t require a single screen. Come explore offline activities and games that mirror real coding logic + learn how to weave computational thinking into the curriculum you’re already teaching.

Nate Herkert
Nate Herkert
Instructional Technology Coach, Porta CUSD 202

The AI Toolbox: Creating, Designing, and Prototyping your Challenge Project

Mon. November 2, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

Explore how to combine Google Gemini, Google AI Studio, Copilot, Canva, and MagicSchool to research, design, and prototype your Illinois AI Challenge competition submission. See how these tools work together to take your team’s concept from a blank page to a polished project pitch.

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

Less Friction, More Learning: Streamlining Digital Resources for Everyone

Thu. November 5, 2026 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Online

There is a better way to coordinate your favorite edtech tools. Tune in for proven strategies to connect apps, tabs, and more into seamless, predictable workflows that survive the test of a busy school year.

Kumar Kayastha
Kumar Kayastha
Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Westchester SD 92.5

On-Demand Webinars

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Skip the Tutorial: What’s New in Google and Canva
Skip the Tutorial: What’s New in Google and Canva Aug 31, 2026 Online Free

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.

Visuals Impact Learning: Make Digital Materials More Engaging to the Brain May 13, 2026 Online Free

Dive into practical, actionable tips for making digital materials more comprehensible and accessible for all learners + explore the brain science behind effective digital teaching materials.

Resilience & Technology: Leading through Change
Resilience & Technology: Leading through Change Apr 29, 2026 Online Free

This interactive session will explore how education leaders have adapted to past technology shifts and provide practical strategies for tackling today’s digital challenges, from AI in student work to misinformation.

AI for Everyone: Empowering AI through Instructional Technology Coaching Feb 19, 2026 Online Free

Curious about AI but not sure how it fits into your school? This beginner-friendly session for teachers and administrators illuminates AI's potential uses in teaching and learning + how instructional coaching can support it.

School Law Update: Edtech Trends You Need to Know Going into 2026
School Law Update: Edtech Trends You Need to Know Going into 2026 Dec 3, 2025 Online Free

K-12 SCHOOL LEADERS: hear from an edtech law expert as he explores these critical updates and offers insights on edtech trends that may impact how your school plans and operates in the coming year.

Turn Any Document into a Student Favorite with Kami Nov 18, 2025 Online Free

Discover how this teacher-favorite tool can make any document interactive and more accessible for students while boosting comprehension, fostering creativity, and providing differentiated support.

Digital Resources for Real-World Skills with EVERFI
Digital Resources for Real-World Skills with EVERFI Oct 21, 2025 Online Free

Today’s learners need real world skills like managing money, exploring careers, and navigating wellness. Tune in to discover free resources for bringing these crucial topics to life.

The Thinker’s Toolkit: Computational Thinking & CS for Every Classroom Oct 15, 2025 Online Free

Computational thinking has a place in every content area. Tune in for strategies that help students break down problems, spot patterns, and approach new challenges with greater confidence.

Google for Education Updates You Don’t Want to Miss
Google for Education Updates You Don’t Want to Miss Oct 14, 2025 Online Free

Gemini in Google Classroom, account updates, and the brand-new Google Vids. Tune in to discover what they are and how to use them to plan lessons, engage students, or streamline your workflow.

Edtech Power Hour! Quick Wins with Non-AI Tools Sep 17, 2025 Online Free

This fast-paced session is packed with actionable tips and classroom-ready strategies to help you spark engagement, streamline your workflow, and bring student projects to life—no algorithms required.

Edtech Power Hour! AI Tools for Back-to-School
Edtech Power Hour! AI Tools for Back-to-School Sep 11, 2025 Online Free

In this lightning-round session, uncover simple, effective ways to boost your creativity, save time, and support your students using Canva, Brisk, and NotebookLM.