South Florida Showdown : Minecraft Education Training with M-DCPS
Last week, we had an amazing time hosting a Minecraft Education training session with teachers across Miami-Dade Public Schools in preparation for the Minecraft South Florida Showdown! This session aimed to prepare our teachers with the necessary training, guides and resources to guide their students through this immersive learning experience as they prepare to compete […]
Unlocking the Power of AI in Everyday Learning: AI Snapshots for Spanish Speakers
Miami EdTech is excited to partner with AiEDU to bring AI Snapshots in Spanish for your classroom! AI Snapshots are bite-sized lessons tailored for the classroom, each taking just about 5 minutes to complete. They allow students to interact with real-world examples of AI, enabling them to define, identify, and think critically about how AI […]
Empowering Tomorrow: How AI and Hands-On Learning are Shaping Student Futures
AI has increasingly become integral to our daily lives. At Southwest Senior High School, students are not only learning about AI—they’re mastering it. With a growing focus on AI education, teachers like Rudy Perez lead the charge, ensuring students are prepared for the future. “AI is everywhere, even if you don’t realize it,” Mr. Perez […]
Miami EdTech Awarded $250,000 from ECMC Foundation
Miami EdTech is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a $250,000 grant from ECMC Foundation! This significant funding will boost our efforts to expand apprenticeship programs and enhance postsecondary success in STEM and deskless worker positions. Carlos Vazquez, our Founder and CEO, expressed his gratitude, stating, “This generous grant from ECMC Foundation is […]
My SYIP Experience as a Web Developer at Miami EdTech
Hello, my name is Olivia Sardina, I am 15 years old, and a Junior Web Developer at Miami EdTech and I’m excited to share my SYIP journey with you! SYIP Success Workshop It was pleasant seeing multiple people coming together with commitment to students, showing their dedication to the internship. The opportunities are endless in […]
From Hours to Minutes: Highlights from My ISTE Session
I look forward to The International Society for Technology in Education every year. This year, perhaps even more so because my session “AI for Teacher Efficiency” was accepted. Towards the beginning of last school year, I did a training at my school on the same topic. Teachers gave such good feedback, I decided to apply […]
eMerge Americas and Miami EdTech Emerging Tech Tools in Today’s Workforce
Every year, Miami EdTech hosts a series of talks on the eMerge Americas Launchpad Stage. This year, these talks provided a comprehensive look at the future of education, highlighting the efforts and successes of key players in the field. The education landscape is transforming rapidly, driven by technological advancements and a growing emphasis on inclusivity […]
The AI Dilemma: Helping Students Embrace the Future
Many teachers I speak with express concern regarding students’ use of AI to cheat. They have countless stories of catching kids submitting copy and pasting ChatGPT outputs. The types of assignments range from simple reflections to summative essays. Unfortunately, this is a new reality we teachers have to deal with now. So, I found myself […]
Beyond the Basics: Unleashing Canva’s AI Magic in the Classroom
Canva has always been one of my favorite tools – to use both professionally and personally. I even love to get my students to use it. I think it is important to expose students to industry-level technology, not only educational technology. For example, in addition to Canva for creation and design, students can use Trello […]
Embracing the Future of Education: Miami EdTech’s Riders Professional Learning Sessions
This January marked a significant milestone in our journey to empower educators and inspire students in robotics and programming. We were thrilled to host the Riders Professional Learning Sessions, where 20 dedicated teachers from 14 different schools across Miami-Dade County came together with one common goal: to prepare their students for the Riders Robotics League […]