Professional Learning
Google Professional Learning
Google Partner
The Learning Technology Center is proud to be a Google for Education Partner. This partnership helps educators across Illinois utilize Google for Education tools and resources to transform the classroom experience for their students and expand the student learning beyond ordinary and traditional methods.
Educator Professional Learning
The LTC hosts a wide variety of workshops designed to support all educators, no matter their experience or skill level. Options include workshops designed to maximize the potential of a particular Google app or tool, Google Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Workshops, or deeper dives into pedagogy and instructional practices.
Interested in Learning More?
Contact a Regional EdTech Coordinator or view our upcoming events.
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, NorthBen leads the LTC’s RETC team and facilitates ongoing professional learning events for teachers, administrators, and technology staff in northern Illinois.
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, West CentralLisa develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in western Illinois.
Brian Krause
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, ChicagolandBrian develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in Chicagoland.
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