EdTech Academy @ Southeast Missouri State University 2025

See how you can start the FIRST robotics experience with your students - in class or after school. This suite of programs is available for ages 4-18. Free resources and a hands-on trial in this session.

Unlock the potential of Google's cutting-edge AI tools, Notebook LM and Illuminate, in this interactive workshop! We'll move beyond theory and get straight to practical applications. Learn how Notebook LM acts as your personal AI research assistant, synthesizing your uploaded documents into powerful knowledge bases for research and lesson planning. Plus, experience Illuminate's unique ability to transform any text into a personalized listening experience, simplifying complex information. This session provides ample time for hands-on exploration, ensuring you leave with concrete strategies and a clear understanding of how these tools can streamline your workflow, save time, and enhance student learning.

Ready to power up your digital citizenship lessons? This engaging, hands-on session explores how Sphero can move beyond programming to actively reinforce digital citizenship concepts. Discover flexible, adaptable structures for integrating these robots into your curriculum across various subject areas. Participants will gain practical strategies for organizing and managing robot use in the classroom, and experience firsthand how Sphero integration can bring cybersecurity concepts to life. Join to explore demo lessons, collaborate on creative implementation ideas, and discuss the vital importance of making digital citizenship tangible and engaging for all learners through the exciting world of robotics.