EdTech for Innovation 2025

Discover how integrating AI Ethics into K-12 classrooms can cultivate critical thinking, digital citizenship, and future-ready skills. In this session, we introduce the STEAM in AI Ethics Curriculum—a modular, standards-aligned program designed by Stanford, MIT, and UC Berkeley faculty to empower educators with tools to teach AI responsibly. Learn about low-code, no-code solutions that make AI accessible to all learners, and how this curriculum is preparing students for AI-powered futures while addressing ethics in technology. Walk away with actionable strategies and ready AI ethics Curriculum you could bring to your Classrooms today!

In this session, educators will learn about the high-quality resources available from UC Scout. In the Plus plan, instructors receive access to standards-aligned curricula and tools that don't sacrifice quality or engagement. Free to California public schools, these courses can be utilized as a roadmap for building new STEM curriculum or to supplement existing STEM courses. Through a case study on three STEM courses offered through UC Scout, participants will understand UC Scout standards and alignment and why they can place their confidence in these resources. We will also share details on Teaching in the Digital Classroom (TDC), a free professional development series designed to support teachers with both the basics of online teaching as well as boosting skills for experienced online educators. With ready-to-use resources and professional development that educators can rely on, teachers will leave with actionable steps to enhance their confidence teaching STEM in their classrooms.

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.