We are excited to share that NCCE recently attended MicroK12’s 2025 TechFest, a series of education technology conferences for school district administrators. These events, including TechFest South in Salem, Oregon, and TechFest North in Tulalip, Washington, provided crucial platforms for NCCE to share professional learning from our members, NCCE board leadership, NCCE professional learning specialists and NCCE Regional Leaders.
Focus on AI and Learning Transformation
A primary focus across both conferences was the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in education. NCCE explored frameworks for viewing this shift with Justin Huntley, Eugene School District and NCCE regional leader, who presented a session titled “Voices, Choices, & AI” at MicroK12’s TechFest South in Salem, Oregon. His session explores how educators can utilize digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to achieve several key learning objectives:
- Amplify student voice.
- Support unique learning paths.
- Spark authentic engagement.
Cheryl McClure, NCCE Professional Learning Specialist, presented a session titled “Coding 4 Climate” at MicroK12’s TechFest North in Tulalip, WA. This session focuses on integrating computer science and climate literacy by demonstrating how to use the Coding for Climate Action curriculum. The curriculum engages middle schoolers in STEM by having them:
- Use block coding with Micro:bit.
- Design natural hazard alerts.
- Simultaneously build CS, climate literacy, and problem-solving skills.
“Being able to attend both TechFest North in Washington and TechFest South in Oregon means we can connect directly with our regional members and hear what is happening to districts in our region so we can be better prepared to provide professional learning solutions in real time,” stated Bobby Myers, NCCE COO.
Sally Bouvia, NCCE Marketing Coordinator, is passionate about traveling and supporting educational conferences while sharing all the exciting updates that NCCE brings to the world of Ed Tech, all the while growing and developing connections in the NCCE community.
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