ACTEM2024

Teachers, administrators, and project leaders from the Workforce Ready 2030 (WFR) project will share insights on how WFR districts have engaged non-CS educators in professional learning centered around computer science integration. Teachers will share strategies for generating interest from their colleagues in integrating CS. WFR administrators will share approaches for increasing participation in CS-aligned professional learning and communities of practice centered around CS integration.

As teacher librarians, finding the right digital tools and apps to use within the library and classroom is one of the keys to our success as we work with students and teachers. As we discover and test digital tools and apps that support the curriculum and empower our students as creators, we illustrate in unique and engaging ways our expertise, and so much more – including our awareness of what students have learned and are passionate about. Join Shannon McClintock Miller as she shares her box of essential tools for curriculum-focused teacher librarians. Shannon will share details about each tool and app, diving into examples she has used with her preschool to Grade 12 students.  

Collaborative Approach to Integrated K12 Workflow Solutions: A Panel with Maine Technology Leaders. Current IncidentIQ customers will share the value behind a collaborative, integrated solution for K12 school systems to maximize instruction time, increase efficiency in day to day operations, and use data to drive decisions and purchasing.

• Panel speakers are Rebecca Giroux - Lewiston, Mike Arsenault - Yarmouth, Dan Ryder - Community Regional Charter School, and Samuel Macomber - Westbrook Public School

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.

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.

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.

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!