If you’re interested in learning from P–12 educators about using educational technology in your classroom, then the T21 Speaker Series is for you!

Beginning October 14, the College of Education will offer free one-hour workshops from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Pre-session entertainment and lunch will be provided at no cost to attendees from 11:45 a.m.–noon. Workshops will take place in Studio TEaCH (307 DeGarmo Hall), a cutting-edge environment built and designed for current and aspiring educators. Registration is required and open to Illinois State education majors, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Using Technology to Improve Reading Instruction
by Kristin Richey, reading specialist, Freedom Middle School in Berwyn
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, Studio TEaCH

First Lego League Demo and Lessons Learned
by Power Surge Robotics, a competitive 4-H Robotics team for students ages 9–14
Thursday, October 16, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., Studio TEaCH

Search and Share: Research Made Easy With Google
by Susie Oh, technology instructor, Lake Forest School District 67 in Lake Forest
Tuesday, October 21, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., Studio TEaCH

Building and Programming an NXT Robot
by Power Surge, a competitive 4-H Robotics team for students ages 9–14
Thursday, October 23, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., Studio TEaCH

Even More “Enabling” Technologies for Your Visually Impaired Students
by Bruce Franson, computer specialist, Illinois State University College of Education
Tuesday, October 28, 11:45 a.m.–2 p.m,* Studio TEaCH (DeGarmo 307)

Tweet Tweet! Twitter in the Classroom
by Sarah Barnett, first grade, Bannockburn Elementary School in Bannockburn
Monday, November 3, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., Studio TEaCH (DeGarmo 307)

*Indicates later end time.