Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference

Explore how to design and redesign various fun and wacky lego vehicles and contraptions. Rubrics will be shared on assessment based on the Engineering Design Process. Many creations start with Lego book/kit of the same name but all can be adapted or done without the kit. These have all been presented to K- 8 classes. (Presenter(s): Rick Glatz, Retired STEM & Science Teacher, none)

Learn the basics of making with Raspberry Pi, Circuit Playground and Makey Makey from certified trainers! Always wanted to use technology in your class, but not sure how? Come explore with these technologies and learn the basics of how you can incorporate these in your class. Already have experience? Take this opportunity to learn from certified trainers with Raspberry Pi and Makey Makey and take your teaching to the next level! (Presenter(s): Joelle Henry, Computer Science Teacher, Salem High School, and Tammy Andrews, Milford)

Explore how to design and redesign various fun and wacky lego vehicles and contraptions. Rubrics will be shared on assessment based on the Engineering Design Process. Many creations start with Lego book/kit of the same name but all can be adapted or done without the kit. These have all been presented to K- 8 classes. (Presenter(s): Rick Glatz, Retired STEM & Science Teacher, none)

Participants will create stop motion movies using iPads. Learn to make How-to's, story animations, or just fun videos in minutes! Try some claymation, cut paper and whiteboard techniques and leave with a solid framework for teaching kids to create collaborative videos. (Presenter(s): Claire Provencher, Art Educator, McDonough School)