Re: [KIC] Digest for key_instructional_contacts@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 2 topics

[Kevin Sayers]

Don't know if people are interested or if this was already sent in this email thread or not but there is a Minnesota STEM and Computer Science Symposium on Saturday, November 8th. 

Please click on the link for details and to sign up.

This is your last chance to attend our free STEM/Computer Science Symposium to learn how to use Sphero's programmable robots and engineering kits to teach computational thinking and problem-solving skills to your students.

This professional development workshop will give you the tools and resources you need to implement a vertically aligned curriculum that meets Minnesota's Computer Science standards.

During the workshop, you'll:

• Get hands-on experience with Sphero's robots and kits

• Explore ready-to-use lesson plans for all grade levels

• Connect with other educators

• Leave with new ideas and inspiration to bring innovation to your school

Don't miss this opportunity to transform learning for your students and drive innovation in your district!  Register Now

Saturday, November 8, 2025

8:30am - 2:20pm CT

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Burnsville, MN 55337

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AI in Special Education Meet-up

Emily Thomas <eth...@916schools.org>: Oct 16 07:07AM -0700 Hi KIC!   Just about two weeks from now there will be an ISTE+ASCD AI Meet-up focusing on using AI in Special Education. tinyurl.com/AISPEDMeetup   [image: AI SPED CL Meetup.png] In this ASCD+ISTE Community Meetup, three AI explorers will share the different ways they have used AI in various contexts and situations within Special Education. From the perspective of a classroom experience with students, a district-level technology leader, and a higher education instructor, attendees will hear about a variety of AI and SPED integrations and then have an opportunity to join a breakout space and talk more in-depth about their experiences and questions they have about AI in their roles.   Presenters Emily Thomas, Lindsay Foster and Kathryn Nieves are excited to share and discuss this important topic.

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FW: [ITEMlist] ELM Expo - FREE Educational Training

Mary Mehsikomer <Mary.Me...@sourcewell-mn.gov>: Oct 15 03:03PM Hi KIC Members:   Below is more information about the ELM Expo on November 8, 2024 in St. Paul. The link to register is https://minitex.umn.edu/events/registration/elm-expo-2025   Mary     Mary Mehsikomer | Principal Solution Consultant Office: 218-541-5314   From: Laura Gingras <lauragingr...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 9:51 AM To: Mary Mehsikomer <Mary.Me...@sourcewell-mn.gov> Subject: [ITEMlist] ELM Expo - FREE Educational Training   EXTERNAL   Come learn about ELM for the first time, or as a refresher course, all are welcome! [Image removed by sender.] [Image removed by sender.]     ELM EXPO   Friday   November 8   9am-2:30pm       [Image removed by sender.]         Join Metronet and Minitex for this FREE education event!         What is it?   Join Minitex Reference Outreach & Instruction librarians as we take a look at the selection of statewide resources available to us. 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