Lake County Institute Day 2025 Grade 6-12/K-12 Fine Arts/ K-12 Librarians: Full Schedule

9:20am CST

Drones for Computer Science & Creativity LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST

Get ready to fly high in this hands-on workshop! Explore the exciting world of drones and learn how to integrate them into your STEM curriculum. We'll cover coding, multimedia projects, drone sports, career paths, responsible flying, and how to make the right purchase. Experience thrilling drone demos and discover how to unleash creativity and learning with these amazing devices!

Speakers

Eric C. Santos

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Learning Technology Center

Eric Santos is the Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center serving the Chicagoland region. Eric believes in advocating for greater equity in educational opportunities as well as engaging, inspiring, and empowering all educators through effective... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST
Room C130 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060

Instruction

10:10am CST

3D Printing for the Greater Good FULL

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST

Room C130

Learn how 3D printing can empower your students to become agents of change! This workshop dives into design thinking, real-world problem-solving, and innovative applications of 3D printing. Go beyond trinkets and explore projects that make a difference. Learn the basics of 3D printing, what you need to get started, and a demonstration of the most state of the art consumer 3d printers. Leave inspired to transform your classroom!

Speakers

Eric C. Santos

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Learning Technology Center

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Room C130 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060

Instruction

11:05am CST

From Doodling to Da Vinci: Get Artsy with AI FILLING

Friday February 14, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CST

Room C130

Unleash your inner artist with the power of AI! This workshop explores how AI tools can transform your doodles into masterpieces. From image generation and photo editing to music composition and podcast creation, discover how AI can amplify your creative potential. Get hands-on with cutting-edge AI and leave inspired to create like never before!

Speakers

Eric C. Santos

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Learning Technology Center

Friday February 14, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CST
Room C130 1350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060

Technology

12:00pm CST

Leveling Up With SEL LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 12:00pm - 12:55pm CST

Room C130

The sessions will discuss ways to use bite-sized SEL strategies to build stronger student relationships and enhance a supportive and safe learning environment. Strategies will include the exploration of opportunities for active and open communication, the roles of structure and flexibility of expectations and routines, and activities to increase student engagement.

Speakers