UCET 2025: Full Schedule

10:15am MST

In Our Robot Era- Integrating Robotics Across K-6 Curriculum

Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Room 257 B

Explore the dynamic blend of robotics with Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, specifically designed for elementary students. This session aims to explore innovative strategies for engaging young learners with robotics across different content areas.

Speakers

Kelli Cannon

Digital Learning Specialist, Jordan School District

Kelli Cannon has been an educator for eleven years, teaching upper elementary students prior to her current role as a Digital Learning Specialist. Kelli is a Utah Teacher Fellow and holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, as well as endorsements in Teaching English as... Read More →

Traci Rindlisbach

Digital Learning/CS Specialist, Jordan School District

Littles Can Code, Too-ISTE, URSA, Utah CTE Conference and multiple PDs for Elementary CS PLCs

Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Room 257 B

Traditional Presentation (60 minutes), Beginning

Strand Makerspaces: STREAM, STEAM, STEM
Audience Elementary Teachers, Technology Coaches/Specialists
Skill Level Beginning

10:15am MST

Lettuce Grow Together

Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 12:30pm MST

Room 155 G

Interested in growing young minds? Then we have the perfect school or class project for you! Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without dirt. The phenomenon of growing plants without dirt is captivating one that excites the minds of the young and young at heart. This authentic hands-on experience combined with the amazing digital tools such as AI, and Canva can help your school engage your students with a first hand look at how fresh produce is grown, and then aid them in researching and sharing their knowledge with their school and community. When you add hydroponics to your school, your curious students can experience hands-on amazing process of growing their own food from tiny little seeds. Students get the opportunity to learn and explore the structures and functions of different types of plants. Students also get a front row seat to deepen their understanding of the science and engineering practices such as analyzing and interpreting data, asking questions, and obtaining and evaluating information. Come see how our school turned lettuce into a celebration, and herbs into a school pizza feast!

Speakers

Whitney Watson

5th Grade Teacher, Granite School District

Whitney Watson - 10 years teaching as an elementary school teacher, three years as lead teacher on school level hydroponics team, 6 school wide professional developments on hydroponics, Granite School District Innovative Teacher of the Year UCET 2024. Stephanie Gonzalez - National... Read More →

Stephanie Gonzalez

Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:15am - 12:30pm MST
Room 155 G

Poster (Table style presentation; 60-120 minutes), Beginning

Strand Makerspaces: STREAM, STEAM, STEM
Audience Elementary Teachers, Technology Coaches/Specialists, School/District Administrators, Secondary Teachers
Skill Level Beginning

2:00pm MST

Setting Yourself Up for Success with STEM: A Holistic Approach

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Room 257 B

Not sure how to get started with STEM in your district or school? Come check out this short session to learn from our district as a case study on how to approach STEM integration holistically. Explore parts of STEM integration such as curriculum approaches, makerspace studios, endorsements, and more to fully support your STEM efforts! Participants will walk away with a guide on how to integrate, tips on getting started, and a full picture of how to support STEM in their area.

Speakers

Chandra Martz

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, Canyons School Distirct

Chandra Martz has presented on topics such as STEM integration, EdTech Best Practice and more at UCET, UVU Makercon, and other local conferences. Chandra runs STEAM Studio in Canyons School District and has helped to create a strategic vision for STEAM in Canyons School District... Read More →

Cynthia Lloyd

Elementary STEM Specialist, Canyons School District

Cynthia Lloyd has presented at UTsta, UCET, and C-Forum on topics centered on STEM and best practices for STEM integration.

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Systems Co-Lead, Canyons School District

Emma Moss founded the Utah AI Collaborative and leads monthly meet-ups around AI and innovation in education. She has presented on AI topics at UCET, URSA C-Forum, ISTE, TX Technnovate and has upcoming presentations at the CTE Vision conference and FETC. In addition to presenting... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Room 257 B

Traditional Presentation (30 minutes), Beginning

Strand Makerspaces: STREAM, STEAM, STEM
Audience Elementary Teachers, Higher Ed/Post-Secondary, Librarians, Paraprofessionals, School/District Administrators, Secondary Teachers, Technology Coaches/Specialists
Skill Level Beginning

10:15am MST

Integrate Outside the Box: Place-Based Learning with a Problem Approach

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Room 257 B

Join us for an interactive session on integrating multiple subjects through place-based and problem-based learning. This class empowers educators to blend STEM, Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies with a strong focus on technology integration. Discover how to harness authentic integrations to create interactive, hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom lessons to real-world issues. We’ll also explore practical strategies for incorporating interdisciplinary projects that encourage students to think \"outside the box\" and address authentic problems in their communities. Teachers will leave with actionable ideas for integrating technology to enhance inquiry, communication, and problem-solving across subjects. This session provides resources, lesson examples, and ideas to help educators inspire curiosity, innovation, and student engagement—while making STEM education relevant, interactive, and fun.

Speakers

Traditional Presentation (60 minutes), Beginning

Strand Makerspaces: STREAM, STEAM, STEM
Audience Elementary Teachers, Librarians, School/District Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Secondary Teachers, Technology Coaches/Specialists
Skill Level Beginning

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