Engaging All Learners with K-8 Robotics - A Journey of Exploration
Seattle Convention Center - 619 WLA28
During this workshop, participants will take a journey into the world of educational robotics. 🌟 They'll have the chance to get up close and personal with five different robots tailor-made for elementary learners, igniting their curiosity and sparking creativity in the process! 🚀 🤖💡 These robots offer authentic, captivating avenues for students to not only bolster their Social-Emotional Learning skills but also cultivate computational thinking and master core content area concepts. 📚🤝 Participants won't just be spectators; they'll actively engage in the process of dissecting content standards, learning how to seamlessly weave robotics into their curricula. 🧩 And, for teachers with Special Education and Multilingual Students, worry not! We've got you covered with specially crafted support systems to ensure every student's success, making this a truly inclusive and dynamic learning experience. 🌍📚 So, get ready to dive headfirst into this thrilling journey that's all about revolutionizing education with robots, fostering essential life skills, and making learning an unforgettable adventure for our young minds! 🤖📖🌈
Chromebook or Laptop
Note: Be sure your electronic device has a fully charged battery as only limited power sources will be available.
BYOD Workshop
Accessibility, Coaching, Coding, Computer Science, Special Education, STEM/STEAM
All Educators, CTE Educators, Curriculum Specialists, ELL/ESL, Gifted/Talented, Instructional Technology/Technology Coaches, Robotics, Special Education Teachers, Teacher-Librarians
All levels
Grades PreK-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Presented by
Digital Learning Coach
Edmonds School District
Kristin earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Missouri. She has her Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Texas-Arlington. She has worked in public education for 9 years in Missouri, Hawaii, Washington, and Nevada. Her classroom years were spent in intermediate grades. She currently works in the Edmonds School District as a Digital Learning Coach. Her passions include using technology as a tool for inclusion in the classroom.
Digital Learning Coach
Edmonds School District, #15
Adrianna (she/her) has worked in education for almost a decade and is currently a Secondary Digital Learning Coach for Edmonds School District. Before becoming an instructional coach, Adrianna was a secondary English language arts teacher. Originally from the East Coast, she holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Loyola University Maryland. Adrianna is passionate about authentic learning, culturally sustaining pedagogies, and teacher well-being.
Digital Learning Coach
Edmonds School District
M.Ed with Administration Certification. Current Elementary Digital Learning Coach for the Edmonds School District. Former elementary teacher and reading specialist in Seattle. Lives in Edmonds with husband, five-year-old son, and Goldendoodle.
