2025LHRICTechExpo

We have all incorporated problem-solving into our classrooms. In this session, we will share how we have structured our curriculum to move away from problem-solving for the sake of problem-solving and instead focus on designing solutions for others. We will discuss how our program began and how it continues to evolve.

The web-based Glowforge platform allows for quick imaging and design work while also providing a library of resources. Many teachers spend personal money to find age-appropriate, tactile materials to enhance learning through the use of manipulatives. These materials are easy to design and make with a laser cutter. This session will share ways in which a variety of disciplines have integrated personal material designs into their respective classrooms. It will also showcase student involvement in the use of this resource, promoting hands-on learning and student voice. We hope that this work will inspire others to want to re-envision classroom materials.

In this session, discover how AI can bring history to life in ways that engage and empower students. We will share how we used SchoolAI Spaces to help students creatively interact with historical figures. From drafting dramatic “break-up text” messages to engaging in conversations with rulers of the past, students deepened their understanding of history through immersive experiences. Join us to explore how AI can enhance historical thinking, creativity, and student engagement in social studies!