Session 4
Thursday 2:30 - 3:15
Thursday 2:30 - 3:15
Technology Student Association - Funding and Starting Your Own Chapter
Jonathan Shyne, Carson Case
Time: Session 4 2:30-3:15 Room: Methods Lab 213 Park
Repeat: Does not repeat.
Technology Student Association (TSA) is the oldest Technology Education Student Organization that offers 40 different competitive events, curricula, and leadership opportunities for middle school and high school students. In this presentation you will meet the state advisor, learn about how to fund your own chapter, and how to integrate projects into your classroom to stir up interest. National TSA now offers tons of resources to help new advisors and student leaders get started.
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Cutting Into the Future: CNC Projects for Tech Ed
Shawn Howard, John McAuley
Time: Session 4 2:30-3:15 Room: Metals Lab 163 Wilber
Repeat: Does not repeat.
Join us for a hands-on look at how CNC technology can enhance Technology Education programs. This session will introduce how we use our Haas and Tormach CNC mills with students, showcase current classroom projects, and share ideas for future applications. Participants will also have the opportunity to exchange their own strategies and project examples for bringing CNC machining into the classroom. Whether you are new to CNC or already incorporating it into your program, this session will provide practical insights and collaborative discussion to help you expand opportunities for your students.
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Vibe Coding with MIT App Inventor: Creativity Beyond the Blocks
Mike Amante
Time: Session 4 2:30-3:15 Room: Communication Systems Lab 102 Park
Repeat: Does not repeat.
What happens when we let students move beyond “follow-the-directions” coding and start creating apps that express their own ideas? This session introduces Vibe Coding, a student-centered approach to block-based programming that emphasizes creativity, iteration, and authentic problem solving. Using MIT App Inventor, participants will see how middle and high school students can design mobile apps that reflect their interests—ranging from simple utilities to games and interactive tools. We’ll explore strategies for guiding students through the process without stifling their creativity, balancing structure with freedom, and aligning projects to technology and engineering standards. Attendees will leave with project prompts, rubrics, and classroom-tested tips to launch their own “Vibe Coding” experiences.
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Let’s Talk about Woods, Metals and Plastics
Richard Bush, Dan Tryon
Time: Session 4 2:30-3:15 Room: Woods Lab 193 Wilber
Repeat: Does not repeat.
The Department of Technology is interested in hearing about your material processing experiences that your students are having. Come share your activities and expertise.
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Up, down, and upside down - aerodynamics, hovercraft and race-cars
Greg Pitonza, Dwayne Heroth
Time: Session 4 2:30-4:30 Room: Transportation Systems Lab 115 Park
THIS IS A DOUBLE SESSION and continues into Session 5
From rockets to race-cars, the use and control of air pressure is dynamic and diverse. See a quarter scale lunar lander lift off, ride a hovercraft, make a ground effect racer, test airfoils, and complete activities for more speed on the track. This will provide you with ideas, activities and projects for your grades 6-12 Technology and STEM students.
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Beyond the Prompt: How AI Has Transformed My Daily Workflow as a Teacher and Designer
Marc Palmer
Time: Session 4 2:30-3:15 Room: Design Studio 203 Park
Repeat: Does not repeat.
Beyond the Prompt: Practical AI Integration for Educators
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Creating Future Ready Curriculum with Industry Partners
Alexis Williams, Sarah Loudon
Time: Session 2 10:15-11:00 Room: Polymer Classroom 191 Wilber
Repeat: Session 4 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Polymer Classroom 191 Wilber
Learn how technology education classes in grades 7–12 are integrating the Advanced Technology Framework to prepare students for high-demand careers in Central New York’s growing tech industry. This session will highlight a curriculum developed in collaboration with Micron and the American Federation of Teachers, with a focus on hands-on learning, career readiness, and alignment to the future of advanced manufacturing. Attendees will walk away with adaptable strategies and classroom-ready ideas to inspire the next generation of skilled workers.
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