NCTIES2025

Join us for Roll Call, our interactive session on enhancing parent engagement and amplifying student voices through technology! Discover how to integrate PBL, STEM, and magicschool.ai, using a walk-through data tool to monitor progress. Collaborate with peers, share learning moments, and create a dynamic learning environment that connects students, educators, and families.

Designed for educators eager to introduce STEM but unsure where to start, this session offers a comprehensive foundation in STEM classroom implementation. Participants will explore the essentials, from organizing students into effective groups to assigning roles like project manager and materials handler that promote teamwork and creativity. Practical guidance on managing materials, establishing clear rules, and maintaining organization will equip teachers to handle common challenges with confidence. By the end, educators will have a toolkit of strategies to create an engaging, well-organized STEM learning environment that fosters collaboration and excitement from day one. Perfect for beginners, this session sets the stage for a successful STEM experience in any classroom.

In "Cultivating Student Agency with Glocally-Focused, Interdisciplinary Inquiry-to-Action," participants will explore how students’ agency can be cultivated through instruction that is glocally-focused (global + local), interdisciplinary, inquiry-based, and action-oriented toward students positively impacting their communities and world.

Join us for a Mardi Gras-style celebration of instructional innovation where we showcase how blended learning transforms core instruction into engaging, effective, and exciting learning experiences. Like the vibrant traditions of Carnival season, we'll unmask the possibilities that emerge when traditional teaching meets technological innovation.