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The upcoming ISTE Conference, June 29–July 2 in San Antonio, will have plenty of discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on engagement with technology designed for Grades PreK–3.
Gail Lovely, founder of Suddenly It Clicks! and strong advocate of Bee-Bots and Blue-Bots, will co-present two sessions that include Blue-Bots.
Little Learners, BIG Ideas: STEM and Early Learning
Sunday, June 29, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (CDT)
This 3-hour hands-on, minds-on learning experience is designed for educators of students ages 3 to 8. The focus is on practical, meaningful professional learning for the participating educators while also building community between them. Lively discussions and experiences with a focus on STEM will include the robot experience, some AI, and a collaborative project creating a shared book in real time, plus discussions and other smaller explorations. Come see how Blue-Bots are part of the process. This Early Learning Forum is free but requires preregistration.
This Forum is designed around ISTE's new STEM in Early Education guide, co-authored by Gail Lovely.
Click to download it.
Little Learners, BIG Ideas: Come Play in the Early Learning Playground!
Tuesday, July 1, 3:30–5:30 p.m. (CDT)
This Playground is a 2-hour active learning experience with 15–25 educators leading simultaneous discussions, hands-on activities, discussions, and more, all with a focus on ages 3–8. In this free-flowing, "drop-in and explore" experience, attendees can spend as much time as they wish with any activity.
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