ACTEM2024

Come and learn how teachers at Biddeford Middle School have utilized funds from the first round of Teach With Tech grant to enhance learning and engagement in STEM, Engineering and Robotics classrooms through the use of Air:bit 2 drones, Sphero robots, 3D printers, and Pod Casting.

Ever wonder how something was done before? Maybe you did it, but you did a long time ago. Ever experience the absolute joy of finding out you wrote up something that you did and now need that exact process? Documenting that work is a crucial part of the job. Often overlooked, documenting can be a life saver. Learn about free documentation options that can be secure, configurable, and easy to use.

ChatGPT... Artificial intelligence... TikTok... Snapchat... Social media... Cell phones... The technology tools coming at children and schools are fast and furious. As school leaders, how should we think about new technologies for our students and educators? How do we get past unfamiliarity, fear, and nostalgia to recognize the power and potential of digital technologies while also being cognizant of their limitations and drawbacks? Join Scott - who is the director of the only university center in America dedicated to school technology leadership - for a robust discussion, some larger perspective, and numerous resources on this topic!

What do leaders at innovative schools do that is different from their counterparts in more traditional schools? Most deeper learning schools share an emphasis on applied creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving; high levels of student agency, control, ownership, voice, and choice; opportunities to engage in authentic, real-world work in local and global communities; and robust technology infusion. In this workshop we will learn from 90+ innovative schools about what deeper learning leaders do, what support structures they put into place to support robust learning and teaching, and how they maintain the motivation and courage necessary for this complex work.

Discover how the Woz ED drone pathway empowers students to soar to new heights in STEM education. From fundamental principles of flight to advanced coding and real-world applications, we'll explain how we've used Woz ED drones to provide hands-on learning experiences that cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Explore the potential of incorporating Woz ED drones across curriculum areas and discover practical strategies for implementation.