• Girls in Gaming Summit (Student Opportunity!)

    Entertainment Technology Center 700 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Girls in Gaming-Ignite & foster interest in video games, interactive entertainment, themed amusement, & other related professional pursuits.DescriptionJoin us for the Girls in Gaming Summit, an event designed to ignite and foster interest in  video games, interactive entertainment, themed amusement, and other related professional pursuits.During this unique summit, educators and their students will get the […]

  • Creating Engaging (& Enjoyable!) Lessons in the Elementary Classroom

    Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

    Design meaningful experiences using engaging strategies that boost problem-solving & critical thinking skills within the content you teach.DescriptionDo your students love to create?This hands-on workshop will focus on how to design meaningful experiences for your students that incorporate concepts from all content areas including math, ELA, science, social studies, arts & engineering. You will learn […]

  • Get Hyped About Hydroponics

    Fluxspace Experience Center 401 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Discover hydroponics for schools, including resources and related lessons (and enjoy a hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch).DescriptionInterested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works, various types of systems, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that engage and excite students. Learn how […]

  • AT Making – Solder, Switches, & Stuffing

    Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

    Learn how to solder, and create fun, accessible tech projects that adapt toys and empower all students!DescriptionAre you looking for projects that your school's STEAM program or club can use to develop and hone basic making skills? Are you curious about additional, real-life applications for the tools and skills your students are learning? Are you […]

  • Amplifying Student Voice: Podcasting & More with SLB Radio

    SLB Radio Productions Inc 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Use podcasting in your classroom to boost student expression, conversation skills, empathy, and civil discourse.DescriptionLooking for new ways to document, share, and celebrate the voices of your students? Spend a day at the SLB Radio Youth Media Center and explore how to include podcasting and other audio projects in your curriculum. Discover how audio can […]

  • Empowering Students to Design Their Learning Space (Student Opportunity!)

    Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

    Students become designers as they re-imagine learning spaces through creativity, empathy, and teamwork.DescriptionIn this hands-on, creative workshop, students will step into the role of designers to reimagine their ideal learning environment. Guided by the principles of empathy, collaboration, and innovation, students will explore what makes a space effective for learning and engagement. Alongside their teachers […]

  • Minds in Motion: Thinking Routines & Maker Learning

    Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

    Spark creativity and critical thinking with versatile routines, then dive into festive maker projects inspired by seasonal picture books.In this session participants will learn about effective thinking routines and strategies that can be applied in any classroom to promote creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. Then, in the afternoon, participants will complete 5 engaging maker […]

  • Design, Create, Innovate: Laser Cutting for an Enhanced STEAM Experience

    Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

    Enhance student-centered projects with laser cutting and engraving as you design—no experience needed!Join us for a hands-on experience to learn how you can level up your projects with laser cutting and engraving! In this workshop, we will review the basics of laser cutting/engraving, provide an overview of design thinking and the importance of rough prototyping, […]

  • Learning Together: Trying Tech with Tomorrow’s Teachers

    Point Park University 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Experience the excitement of learning educational technology side-by-side with future educatorsLearn alongside Point Park University undergraduate students in their educational technology class!UPDATED TOPIC: The topic for this session will be AI. Discover college students' uses and questions, learn how AI actually works, and how we can all make the most of AI in a school […]

  • STEM Educator & Innovator Role-Alike

    Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

    Join our role-alike day for STEM/STEAM teachers to share ideas and build skills.This role-alike group is designed for STEM/STEAM teachers and coordinators to build skills and gain new ideas.  Hear how others are integrating everything from maker education to coding and beyond. This group will meet twice during the school year.  You are welcome to […]

  • AI for Absolute Beginners

    Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

    Discover AI basics in this supportive, judgment-free, education-focused workshop.Do you hear about AI everywhere, but you’re not quite sure what it actually is? You will leave this workshop with a basic understanding of what AI is and will have opportunities, through guided exploration, to try some well-known tools. The implications of AI on teaching and […]

  • Ten AI Tools to Transform Your Teaching

    Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, United States

    Explore the top 10 AI tools for education: see them in action and unlock new ways to elevate your teaching!It feels like new AI tools for education are popping up each day. Which tools are worth your while?Let us take out the guesswork as we highlight 10 powerful AI-based tools that will enhance your practice […]