ACTEM2024: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Glow & Grow: Innovating in the K-12 Classrooms with Glowforge

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Cumberland

This panel session brings educators together to explore the potential of the Glowforge technology in education. We will dig into practical applications, creative projects, and pedagogical approaches that leverage the Glowforge to foster collaboration, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Join us as we uncover how this cutting-edge tool is revolutionizing traditional teaching methods, empowering students to unleash their creativity, and preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow's world.

Speakers

Katie Hollenback

K-12 Administrator, Ellsworth School Department

IT Director, former K-12 Tech Integrator, former high school engineering/tech teacher & mechanical/nuclear engineer

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Cumberland

Makerspace / STEAM

9:10am EDT

Business-Educator Partnerships: Shaping K-12 CS Education

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT

Cumberland

A dynamic panel discussion featuring educators, business leaders, and students exploring how forging strong relationships can transform CS education by aligning curricula with industry demands, integrating critical CS skills, and enhancing experiential learning. Our panel will discuss ideas for integrating relevant CS skills into K-12 programs to better prepare students for future career opportunities. Participants will also learn actionable strategies for developing sustainable partnerships.

Speakers

Kate Kastelein

Nonprofit, MMSA

Friday October 11, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am EDT
Cumberland

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones

12:10pm EDT

Future-Proofing Technology Education in the Age of AI & Emerging Technologies (MLTI Panel Session)

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT

Cumberland

Speakers

Jonathan R. Werner, M.S.Ed.

Policy Maker / Government, Maine Department of Education

Jonathan has worked in education for over thirty years as a teacher, technology integrator, education attorney, and professional development coordinator. His mission is to support educators to better understand how tech can transform teaching and learning. He is very proud to be a... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT
Cumberland

1:20pm EDT

A Quick Start to Tinkercad

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT

Cumberland

Tinkercad is a free web app offered by Autodesk. Teachers can monitor student progress and access student accounts. This is an easy way for students to create designs for digital fabrication on a 3D printer. Topics covered will include getting started quickly, key concepts and how to teach them, importing and exporting STL files, and sending files to a 3D printer.

Speakers

Markus Ford

Technology Teacher / IT Coordinator / GT Teacher, Surry Elementary School

Friday October 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm EDT
Cumberland

Tools

2:30pm EDT

Taking your LEGO robots to the next level

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Cumberland

Do you have LEGO robots in your classroom? Are you looking for ways to expand your students' experiences with LEGO robots? FIRST LEGO League Challenge may be what you are looking for! Join us as we build and program LEGO robots to solve missions on the competition table. Bring your SPIKE Prime, EV3 or NXT robots and we will help you understand how to create a competitive team at your school or community!

Speakers

Jamee Luce

Friday October 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Cumberland

Computer Science / Robotics /Drones