EdTech for Innovation 2025: Full Schedule

12:40pm PDT

Creativity Rebooted: Igniting Student Voice with AI & Adobe Express

Friday July 25, 2025 12:40pm - 2:20pm PDT

Ready to ditch dull assignments and empower your students to create, communicate, and captivate? In this interactive session, explore how AI and Adobe Express can transform your classroom into a launchpad of creativity. From visual storytelling to voice-powered projects, learn how to amplify student voice and choice across all subjects, no design degree required!

Speakers

Martin Cisneros

Education Evangelist, Adobe

Martin Ricardo Cisneros, known as @TheTechProfe, is an Education Evangelist for Adobe and a global force for creativity, equity, and innovation in education. With over 30 years in roles ranging from teacher to tech trailblazer, he brings unmatched energy, heart, and flair to every... Read More →

Friday July 25, 2025 12:40pm - 2:20pm PDT

Session 3

Audience Elementary School (Grades TK-5) Teachers, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teachers, High School (Grades 9-12) Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Librarians/Media Specialists, Teachers on Special Assignment/Instructional Coaches, I

12:50pm PDT

From Blink to Brilliance: Arduino for STEM Starters

Friday July 25, 2025 12:50pm - 2:20pm PDT

This hands-on session introduces educators to the fundamentals of Arduino—an accessible microcontroller platform ideal for STEM education. Participants will build and program a basic LED circuit while gaining practical insights into integrating electronics and coding into their curriculum.

Designed for educators with no prior experience, this workshop demonstrates how Arduino fosters critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem solving. Attendees will leave with foundational skills, classroom-ready project ideas, and curated resources to support immediate implementation.

Ideal for middle and high school educators seeking to enhance STEM engagement through interactive, tech-based learning. All materials provided.

Speakers

Jyothi Vemu

Managing Director, Futurebytes

Jyothi Vemu is the founder and managing director of Futurebytes, a STEM education company based in Santa Clara, California. With a background as an assistant professor in India, she transitioned into entrepreneurship to make coding, AI, and robotics accessible to K–12 students... Read More →

Friday July 25, 2025 12:50pm - 2:20pm PDT

Session 3

Audience Elementary School (Grades TK-5) Teachers, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teachers, High School (Grades 9-12) Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Librarians/Media Specialists, Teachers on Special Assignment/Instructional Coaches, I