TechEnRiched 2025: Full Schedule

10:30am EDT

Learning with Legos

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

Get ready for a fun-filled, engaging session where you'll unlock the power of Legos to transform your teaching! In just 45 minutes, you'll discover how to use these colorful blocks to bring lessons to life across all subjects. Watch as your students boost their hand-eye coordination, collaborate like never before, and unleash their creativity in ways you never imagined. Whether you’re building math concepts, exploring history, or sparking imagination, this session will show you how to turn every lesson into an exciting adventure. Don't miss out on this playful and innovative approach to learning!

Speakers

Jen Stewart

STEM teacher, Maxwell Intermediate School

Jen Stewart is currently teaching a project based STEM class at Maxwell Intermediate School. This is her 27th year of teaching. Prior to this year she taught computer science, social studies, and language arts. Jen is a long-time Nearpod PioNear and a level three Nearpod Certified... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
R108

Informational, Integrated STEM/STEAM

Audience Teachers, K-3, 4-6
global Y

11:30am EDT

STEM is for Everyone!

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

R108

This 45-minute workshop will explore strategies for integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) into all areas of the curriculum, ensuring that every student—regardless of their abilities—can engage with and benefit from hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Participants will learn how to adapt STEM activities to support students with special needs, providing modifications and accommodations that make learning accessible and inclusive. From differentiated instruction techniques to creative use of assistive technology, this workshop will equip educators with practical tools to foster a growth mindset and a love for STEM in every student, empowering them to explore, innovate, and succeed.

Speakers

Jen Stewart

STEM teacher, Maxwell Intermediate School

Thursday June 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
R108

Hybrid

Audience K-3, 4-6, 7-8, Teachers, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists

1:30pm EDT

Sweet Success with Onshape: Beginner STEPs to CAD Modeling - *90 minute session*

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

R108

Gain hands-on experience with essential Onshape tools: sketching, extruding, revolving, and part studio management. Learn shortcuts and best practices to strengthen students’ 3D modeling skills, helping them create high-quality designs
for their final problems.

Speakers

Austin Williams

9-12 STEM, Wes-Del Community Schools

Teaching in the classroom for nearly a decade, I have found myself implementing STEM education as a physical science, mathematics, and engineering instructor. Focusing on a blend of traditional classroom environments and project based learning, it has been a wonderful experience seeing... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
R108

Hybrid

Audience 7-8, 9-12, Coaches/Blended/E-Learning Specialists, Teachers

TechEnRiched 2025