NYS Association for Computers and Technologies in Education- Nyscate

NYS Association for Computers and Technologies in Education- Nyscate Our mission is to lead the transformation of teaching and learning through technology.

2026 NYSCATE Outstanding Leader Award Application It is the intent of the NYSCATE Outstanding Leader Award to recognize ...
09/03/2026

2026 NYSCATE Outstanding Leader Award Application
It is the intent of the NYSCATE Outstanding Leader Award to recognize those persons not currently responsible for the day-to-day instruction of PK-12 students. Nominees may include such individuals as a technology integration specialist, director/coordinator, or assistant superintendent. The nominee's work must reflect NYSCATE’s mission to transform teaching and learning through technology.

A completed nomination form, and all other supporting documents must be submitted no later than October 1 at 11:59PM.

2026 Outstanding Superintendent Award Application A superintendent who has actively promoted technology and supported th...
09/02/2026

2026 Outstanding Superintendent Award Application
A superintendent who has actively promoted technology and supported the work of his/her district to further technology initiatives in meeting the goals of the NYSCATE mission statement will be selected and honored at the NYSCATE statewide conference in November.

GUIDELINES:
* The candidate and nominator must be NYSCATE members. Membership application is available on the NYSCATE website (https://ow.ly/yYX450ZGRx4).
* A copy of the nominee's resume and up to three letters of support must be submitted.
* Finalists may receive a videoconference interview or an on-site visit from a NYSCATE representative.
* Complete this nomination form and email all other supporting documents no later than October 1
https://ow.ly/Ri3m50ZGRx6

Level Up Immersive Learning XR/VR/AR Attendee RegistrationThursday, September 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 3:30 PMStep into the...
09/01/2026

Level Up Immersive Learning XR/VR/AR Attendee Registration
Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Step into the future of teaching and learning at the Level Up XR/VR/AR Experience — an immersive day designed to explore the power of extended reality in education. This dynamic event will bring educators, innovators, and industry leaders together for hands-on learning, interactive demonstrations, and inspiring conversations around virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR) technologies.

Attendees joining us in person will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge tools firsthand, participate in engaging sessions, and connect with fellow educators passionate about innovation in education. Can’t attend in person? Select sessions and experiences will also be available through virtual access and live streaming, allowing participants to engage from anywhere.

Whether you are just beginning to explore immersive technology or already integrating XR/VR/AR into your learning environment, this event will provide practical ideas, real-world applications, and inspiration to help you level up your teaching and learning experiences.

https://ow.ly/6q4850ZuFCp

2026 Lee Bryant Outstanding Classroom Teacher Award Application Each year, NYSCATE recognizes a New York PK-12 teacher w...
08/31/2026

2026 Lee Bryant Outstanding Classroom Teacher Award Application
Each year, NYSCATE recognizes a New York PK-12 teacher with our Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award. This award recognizes a member who has implemented or demonstrated the use of technology to improve education in an outstanding manner. The nominee's work must reflect NYSCATE’s mission to transform teaching and learning through technology. (https://ow.ly/se2050ZGRty)

Winners will be selected and honored during the NYSCATE Annual Conference in November. A completed nomination form and all other supporting documents must be submitted no later than October 1, at 11:59 PM.
https://ow.ly/oatl50ZGRtx

In third grade, students develop their understanding of multiplication through learning how to find the area of rectangu...
08/30/2026

In third grade, students develop their understanding of multiplication through learning how to find the area of rectangular and composite shapes. As a culminating project, students are tasked with designing their dream floor plan for a one story home. During planning stages for this project, students engage with professionals in our community, such as architects and construction managers, to understand real-world applications of the thorough process involved with how area can be utilized to build and design houses. They integrate their prior knowledge with anecdotes from professionals to design the blueprint for their dream home floor plan, with various "constraints" and "criteria" provided by their project manager (their classroom teacher). For example, criteria include that they must have at least four rooms, there must be hallways connecting the rooms, and all lines must follow the grid (no diagonals). Constraints include that students must limit their floor plans to the size of the 8.5" x 11" grid paper and the floor plan must be for a one story home. This grant would allow for this project to become interdisciplinary to incorporate digital fluency skills and computer science skills as students will create physical manifestations of their 2D blueprints through the use of "Tinkercad" and a 3D printer. "Tinkercad" is an online digital makerspace platform that provides students with a space to design and create. This project will allow students to experiment with the 3D design tool on Tinkercad. After having their 2D floor plan approved, they will integrate their digital fluency skills with the website Tinkercad to create a 3D digital model of their 2D floor plan. Students will be able to troubleshoot any flaws in their design as they work within the software. Finally, students will learn how to export their 3D models on Tinkercad to a 3D printer, and print 3D floor plan renderings that provide an enhanced bird's eye view of their design. Ultimately, students will bridge foundational math concepts with real-world design skills using Tinkercad and 3D printing, empowering them to apply their understanding in a meaningful way while building digital literacy and problem-solving skills.

THE SPARK CONTINUES!30 minute Lunch & Learn SessionsBUILDING ON THE ENGERY OF CAMP AI30-Minute Sessions * Twice each Mon...
08/30/2026

THE SPARK CONTINUES!
30 minute Lunch & Learn Sessions
BUILDING ON THE ENGERY OF CAMP AI
30-Minute Sessions * Twice each Month
Fresh Ideas. Practical Strategies. Real Impact
Sessions will be recorded and available to NYSCATE Members.
COMING THIS FALL!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.nyscate.org/spark-sessions.html

Students all too often are using technology primarily for consumption rather than creation. The vision for this project ...
08/26/2026

Students all too often are using technology primarily for consumption rather than creation. The vision for this project is to establish a K–6 Student Digital Media Lab designed to foster digital creativity, media literacy, digital citizenship, and 21st-century skills. Using existing classroom iPads and Chromebooks alongside grant-funded media production tools, students will create and edit digital photography, short videos, stop motion animation, narrated slideshows, and multimedia storytelling projects. These projects will highlight classroom learning, school community events, acts of kindness, and faith-based service initiatives. Through collaboration with classroom teachers, media production will be integrated across subject areas, allowing students to apply technology as a tool for creation, communication, and critical thinking, while also strengthening computational thinking skills. This initiative will transform technology use by empowering students to become active creators, responsible digital citizens, collaborators, and storytellers.

This project, From Design to Reality Student Innovation Through 3D Problem Solving, will empower students in grades 3 to...
08/25/2026

This project, From Design to Reality Student Innovation Through 3D Problem Solving, will empower students in grades 3 to 5 to become creators, innovators, and problem solvers by transforming how they learn through technology. Many students do not have access to advanced tools that allow them to bring their ideas to life, and this project will change that by placing powerful, hands on resources directly into their learning experience. Students will identify real challenges within their classroom or school community and use computer aided design software to create thoughtful, purposeful solutions. With the support of a 3D printer and materials funded through this grant, they will turn their ideas into real, physical prototypes, test their designs, and improve them through perseverance and reflection. This project integrates reading, writing, math, and computer science in a meaningful way, giving students a voice, a purpose, and a sense of pride in their work. By engaging in this process, students will not only build academic skills, but also confidence, creativity, and a belief that they have the power to design solutions and make a real difference in the world around them.

This grant is aimed at bringing Sphero Indi Robots to Sauquoit Valley Elementary School. These robots would provide stud...
08/24/2026

This grant is aimed at bringing Sphero Indi Robots to Sauquoit Valley Elementary School. These robots would provide students opportunities to engage in hands-on learning experiences that build foundational coding, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. The purpose of the project is to introduce age-appropriate computer science concepts through play-based exploration while supporting collaboration, creativity, and perseverance. With the implementation of the robots, we are looking to use the robots in the library, classroom STEAM lessons, small group enrichment, and schoolwide learning opportunities across multiple grade levels. Students will be using these resources to help strengthen a multidisciplinary approach to learning, which will allow different content areas, such as Math, ELA, and Science, to be infused with New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards. These resources will help create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students to be innovative thinkers and future-ready learners.

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