2025 Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC)
When: January 20, 2025
Where: Sewickley Academy | 315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143
Submit: Presentation/Workshop Proposal
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Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC) is an exciting professional development opportunity to advance the integration of educational technology for teachers, K-12 administrators, industry experts, and higher education decision makers in South Western PA.
Join us for a transformative conference where we delve into the dynamic journey of educational technology and its profound impact on teaching and learning. This conference explores how innovations evolving from traditional chalkboards to cutting-edge chatbots, are reshaping the educational landscape.
Discover how technology integration offers students unprecedented opportunities to engage with the future of education while in the classroom. Engage with thought leaders, educators, and technologists as we uncover the tools and strategies that are revolutionizing how knowledge is imparted and absorbed- from interactive lessons and virtual reality to AI-driven personalized learning experiences
Whether you're an educator, administrator, policy-maker, or technology enthusiast, this conference promises to provide valuable insights and practical solutions to enhance the educational experience. Be a part of the conversation that is shaping the next generation of learning.
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Date: January 19, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: TBD-Innovative Space in the AI Industry
TRETC 2024 Conference
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Sewickley Academy | 315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143
*The Act 48 hours will be administered at the end of the event.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law, a Master’s, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes in Artificial Intelligence, AI and the Law, AR/VR, Cybersecurity, SEL, and STEM. She has more than seven years of teaching and presenting on AI in her classroom and working with educators worldwide.
Rachelle is an ISTE-certified educator and recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and several presidential gold and silver awards for volunteer service. Rachelle presents regularly at conferences and provides professional development and coaching for educators as well as keynotes with a strong focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, AI and the Law, Cybersecurity, SEL, and STEM.
She is the author of nine books, including her most recent book, "How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities Into Any Content Area." She is a blogger for CheckIT Learning, Defined Learning, Edutopia, and Getting Smart. Rachelle is also a podcaster. Contact Rachelle via www.Rdene915.com or bit.ly/thriveineduPD.
Agenda will include:
- Keynote Speaker
- Integration of Educational Technology Presentations
- Interactive Hands-On Workshops
- Cybersecurity Student Competition
- Feature Speakers
- Industry Experts: AI Changing the Way we Do Business Panel Discussion
- Superintendent Cyberhub Panel Discussion
- Nonprofit Partnerships Panel Discussion
- Innovation Zone
- Poster Sessions
- Teacher's Lounge Vendor Showcase
- Digital Notebook
- Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC)
- The Evolution of Education: From Chalkboards to Chatbots
Hotels in the area:
Courtyard by Marriot Airport Settlers Ridge
Drury Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Airport Settlers Ridge
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