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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 Southwestern 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.

VIP Experience at XYCOM
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: XYCOM Immersive Classroom, 842 Jacksonia Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212

TRETC 2024 Conference
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 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.

Closing Keynote Speaker: Dr. Aaron Sams

Dr. Aaron Sams is an Associate Professor of Education at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. After teaching high school Chemistry in California and Colorado and receiving the 2009 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science teaching, he spent many years working with schools and ministries of education worldwide primarily around flipped classroom concept. During this time, he co-published seven book through ISTE and ASCD.

Realizing he is better suited to be in a classroom than on an airplane, he got his Ph.D. In STEM education from Texas Tech and settled into his role at Saint Vincent preparing pre-service teachers for a career serving students. Aaron is currently exploring ethics and bias in AI models and seeks to determine the impact those can have on educational applications of AI.

When he is not teaching, Aaron can generally be found cooking with his wife, paying for college application fees for his kids, rock climbing, or remodeling his back yard chicken coop. Classes and presentations with Aaron are likely to contain ridiculous analogies, mediocre singing, self-deprecating humor, and healthy dose of the absurd.

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