Dream Forward STEAM Ahead 2026
ECOO announced 'Dream Forward STEAM Ahead 2026', a human-centered AI teaching conference featuring leaders like Aman Sahota — positioned as a forum on integrating AI into practice. Organizers frame it as a practical, ethics-focused convening for educators grappling with AI classroom choices.
Set for March 28, 2026 ecoo.org, the one‑day program runs 8:30 AM–3:00 PM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School in Milton, Ontario ecoo.org. Workshop titles listed on the schedule include "Learning in Three Dimensions: Coding & Robotics in K‑5," "Interactive Applications with the micro:bit – Grades 4‑8," and "Cardboard as a Conduit for STEM," indicating grade‑banded, hands‑on sessions for elementary makerspaces and transitions. ecoo.org The agenda slots ten short presentations in a 10:15–11:00 AM block and guided workshops in an 11:15 AM–12:30 PM block, with session names such as "Thin Sliced Thinking and Coding Tasks to drive a Rover" and "Level Up with Custom AI: No Coding, All Impact" that align with bite‑sized activities and no‑code workflows useful for streamlined routines. ecoo.org The event is organized by a volunteer conference committee and listed as a collaboration among ECOO, ICTC and the Halton Catholic District School Board ecoo.org, while the registration page notes HST applies and offers member/pre‑service discount codes for ticketing. ecoo.org
