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Educational Technology & Computer Science

Professional Development Spotlight!

Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI):

AESD Artificial Intelligence Summit 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Summit 2025!
February 3-5, 2025 | DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
 
The AI Innovation Summit 2025 will feature sessions tailored for everyone, from beginners to advanced AI users. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your expertise, there will be something valuable for you as we explore the future of K-12 education.
 
To learn more, visit www.waesd.org/ai-summit/ 
 
 
Colleague AI is an innovative educational platform featuring AI assistants that serve as knowledgeable colleagues for educators and friendly learning companions for students. Our mission is to create dynamic, collaborative, and personalized educational experiences for everyone.
 
Join our series designed specifically for K-12 educators. Discover how Colleague AI can revolutionize lesson planning, enhance student engagement, and streamline your workflow.
 

Focus on Learning Management System (LMS):

We invite you to join us at the upcoming Pacific Northwest (PNW) Canvas Connect 2025, hosted by Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) 121 in partnership with Instructure. This free event will take place on Friday, March 7th, 2025 from 9:00am-3:00pm, at PSESD in Renton, WA. This in-person conference is dedicated to exploring educational technology integration and innovation focusing on bridging the Canvas experience in PK-12 education.

We are seeking proposals for sessions and workshops that cater to our audience of PK-12 Canvas users. These users are looking for insights, best practices, and opportunities to collaborate. We welcome proposals from both seasoned and new users, from PK-12 and higher education.

To learn more and to register, visit pdEnroller Event # 179777.

Focus on Cybersecurity:

Cybersecurity Summer Summit in partnership with CityU Center for Cybersecurity Innovation.
Applications open for the following: 
  • July 8-11 | GenCyber - for 6th - 8th grade CTE teachers interested in teaching cyber security content, courses, and after-school cyber security oriented clubs. 
  • July 13-16 | Learning about Techniques and Tools for E-Security (LATTE) - for 6-8 grade teachers interested in teaching cybersecurity or starting a National Cyber League clubs and those who want to start a cyber competition club or add the cyber challenges to their curriculum. 
  • July 13-16 | Cybersecurity High School Innovations (CHI) - for grades 9-12 teachers interested in teaching cyber security courses. 
To learn more about the different Summits, join us for the following webinars: 
Please visit the different Summits (linked above) for detailed information.
 

Focus on Physical Computing:

Physical Computing Workshop in partnership with CSTA
Saturday, March 15th, 2025 | 9:30am-2:30pm PST | In-Person at Microsoft Campus (Redmond, WA)
 
Physical Computing is one of the most inclusive approaches to introducing computer science to all students, with tangible inputs/outputs and the ability to creatively tinker, it's a great approach for student engagement. Join us to learn more about physical computing with the micro:bit and Arduino-based boards.
 
For more information and to register visit CSTA Washington
 
Educational Technology & Computer Science


Puget Sound ESD's Educational Technology & Computer Science program provides consultation, procurement, and training for school districts and educational communities. By offering professional learning, technical assistance, and ongoing support we strive for effective, appropriate, and visionary uses of technology to optimize student learning. 

Connect with us!

Trinh Pham
Director of Educational Technology
& Computer Science Lead
425-917-7671
tpham@psesd.org
 
Joanne Tsoi
Program Specialist
425-917-7930