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Friday, May 16
 

10:00am EDT

Empowering our Digital Explorers: Investigating AI's Impact and Role in Society
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
This innovative unit challenges students to critically examine artificial intelligence's role in our world. Through self-generated inquiries and rigorous research, learners investigate AI applications across various sectors, analyzing both benefits and ethical concerns. Students engage in collaborative discussions, honing their ability to articulate complex ideas and consider diverse perspectives. The unit culminates in multimedia presentations showcasing their findings on AI's societal impact, fostering digital literacy and responsible technology integration skills essential for 21st-century citizens.
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avatar for NICOLE TOLLI

NICOLE TOLLI

6th Grade English Teacher, Yorktown Central School District
Nicole is a third-year English teacher with a love of learning. As a former Disney cast member, she enjoys bringing creativity and innovation to the classroom to create an engaging learning environment. She enjoys challenging her students while fostering a nurturing atmosphere. Her... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Edison Hall 2 @ Innovation Lab

11:00am EDT

Pixicade: STEAM Education Through Game Development
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Session Description: Empower your students with hands-on STEAM learning! In this session, you'll learn how to use Pixicade to design and develop educational games. We'll cover how to transform hand-drawn concepts into playable video games and scan them into the app to implement game mechanics and test your creations. Gain practical skills to integrate game design into your curriculum and create dynamic learning experiences.
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avatar for Kelly Verdina

Kelly Verdina

Greenburgh CSD
avatar for Victoria Bolton

Victoria Bolton

Technology Support Specialist, Greenburgh Central School District
Victoria Bolton is a dedicated educator at the Greenburgh Central School District in Hartsdale, New York. She has been instrumental in implementing the Hour of Code initiative from Pre-K through 12th grade, fostering a love for technology and innovation among students.Victoria also... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Edison Hall 2 @ Innovation Lab

2:15pm EDT

Welcome to the BLOCK Party: Building Empathetic Connections with LEGO
Friday May 16, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
LEGO is for everyone! Join in to see how LEGO can be a powerful tool for creativity, critical thinking, and, most importantly, building empathy. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how LEGO can be used across all ages to foster real-world connections, storytelling, and problem-solving. Through hands-on building activities and paper resources, participants will experience how structured and open-ended LEGO challenges can encourage students to step into others' shoes, design with purpose, and engage deeply in their learning. Walk away with strategies, lesson ideas, and inspiration to bring LEGO-based empathy-building activities into your classroom or learning space.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Burns

Amanda Burns

Instructional Tech Specialist, Yorktown Central School District
Amanda Burns has been working for the Yorktown Central School District Technology department for almost 20 years. She is a 2019 TELL Award Outstanding Innovative Teacher recipient and has presented and co-presented many times at LHRIC’s Tech Expo. Amanda spends most of her day integrating... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Edison Hall 2 @ Innovation Lab
 
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