ASTE- Alaska Society for Technology in Education

10/15/2026

Let’s go!

Reminder! Applications close October 27th!

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award

The AiC High School Award honors 9th-12th grade students in technology for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Regional winners will be honored at the annual ASTE conference.

Learn more about the program: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward

10/14/2026

Reminder! Applications close October 27th!

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award

The AiC High School Award honors 9th-12th grade students in technology for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Regional winners will be honored at the annual ASTE conference.

Learn more about the program: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward

10/07/2026

Students from across Alaska built games for the ASTE Alaska Statewide Student Game Jam, and the final submissions are now playable online: aste.org/gamejam/final-2026/

You can also play them in person at the Alaska Game Developers Expo on Saturday, October 10, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage. We're bringing the student games to the expo in collaboration with The Alaska Game Developers and the Alaska Developers Alliance (akdevalliance.com).

Students from all over Alaska each took the theme in their own direction. One game has you gathering sticks to keep a fire alive, and in another you steer a damaged ship out of the Northwest Passage ice.

Playing on a phone? The MakeCode games have on-screen buttons. Scrap Heap, built in Godot, needs a computer with a keyboard.

Educators: more game jams are coming, and your students can join any time at aste.org/gamejam.

Students: this is a good time to start on an entry for the annual iDidaContest. The iDidaGame category gives you a chance to win cash prizes!

10/06/2026

Strengthening Math Instruction Through Computational Thinking: Strategies and Tools from REL Midwest

Register for REL Midwest’s upcoming webinar! Join REL to learn more about how educators can integrate computational thinking into middle school math instruction to strengthen students’ math reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Participants will explore free resources developed by REL Midwest, including coaching materials, facilitation guides, classroom videos, viewing guides, and teacher-facing planning and reflection tools. Presenters will also guide participants through an activity and spotlight how these resources can support coaching, professional learning and classroom implementation.

The webinar will take place on October 14 from 11a-12p AKDT and is designed for middle school math educators, instructional coaches, district math leaders, and professional learning staff.

Join REL Midwest for a webinar on how educators can integrate computational thinking into middle school math instruction to strengthen students’ math reasoning and problem-solving skills.During the webinar, participants will learn about five computational thinking strategies—pattern recognition,...

10/03/2026

ASTE is partnering with Google Educator Group organizers around the state on a free monthly PD series for Alaska educators.

Second Wednesday of every month, 4:00 to 5:00 pm AKDT, online.

Oct 14: Introduction to Gemini for Education
Nov 11: Introduction to Gemini Notebook
Dec 9: Introduction to Vibe Coding with Gemini
Jan 13: Create a Lesson Plan and Supporting Materials
Feb 10: Design Assessments that Capture Student Thinking

Each session covers one tool, with time to try it and ask questions of other Alaska educators. Participation counts toward CEU credit, and GEG sessions at ASTE 2027 in Anchorage (Feb 13 to 15) can add more.

Register: https://forms.gle/RmZa28jYN6kLFNH56
Details: https://www.aste.org/geg

10/01/2026

We are extending Call For Proposals until October 18!

The sessions submitted so far are incredible, and we want to see more.

We want to hear how you're using technology in your school or classroom, whether that's supporting the Alaska Reads Act, English learners, accessibility, or anything else that's working for your students.

Co-presenting with a colleague counts, and Alaska presenters receive a special discount on conference registration.

Not sure how to describe your idea? Our AI planning partners asks the questions and helps you get to a draft title and abstract: https://www.aste.org/ai-planning-partners

Submit here: https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/774EEowi8q
ASTE 2027 · February 13–15 · Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage

09/30/2026

ASTE 2027 - Build IT Here Call for Proposals is Closing Tomorrow!

Have something that's working in your classroom, district, or server room? Share it at ASTE 2027.

The call for proposals is open to anyone who works with learners: K-12 teachers, support staff, and admin, higher ed, and community organizations. Students are welcome to present too.

There are six strands this year, including a new School Safety track, and presenters get a discount on registration.

Proposals are due tomorrow, September 30. Need more time? Email [email protected]

Submit here: https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/774EEowi8q
More info: https://www.aste.org/conference/

ASTE 2027 Conference: Build IT Here Join us February 13–15, 2027, in Anchorage, Alaska, as we explore bold new approaches to teaching and learning. Connect with educators, discover emerging technologies, and share what’s happening in today’s classrooms.

09/25/2026

District leaders: the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is looking for districts to join Teaching with AI, a fully funded research opportunity for the 2026-27 school year. Participating districts get professional learning and implementation support for teachers using AI in classroom instruction, plus time to learn alongside peers.

Two virtual info sessions, both 4:00-5:00 PM AKDT:
📅 Thu, Oct 1: 78456f91-66fe-4ccb-ab7e-fc18527b8a29@9ea45dbc-7b72-4abf-a77c-c770a0a8b962" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/78456f91-66fe-4ccb-ab7e-fc18527b8a29@9ea45dbc-7b72-4abf-a77c-c770a0a8b962
📅 Tue, Oct 6: 539c5088-58a1-4264-8f7d-20dc3a039096@9ea45dbc-7b72-4abf-a77c-c770a0a8b962" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/539c5088-58a1-4264-8f7d-20dc3a039096@9ea45dbc-7b72-4abf-a77c-c770a0a8b962

Bring questions and your district's AI priorities. The session is meant to help you decide whether this fits your local goals.

Project details: https://www.air.org/project/teaching-ai-testing-promise-and-empowering-educators

Questions? Contact study director Rebecca Bergey at [email protected]

09/22/2026

Extra! Extra! Read ALL About IT!
Call For Proposals is ENDING SOON!
AK GEG Coming Back!

📢ASTE 2027 Call For Proposals OPEN

09/21/2026

Hey Alaska Educators! We need your ASTE 2027 Session Submissions...

How do you help your students find success and balance in using educational technology?

Are you using an emerging technology that would be helpful for all of us?

Are you a CTE Champion?

Can you share what you are doing to help students become confidant and SAFE creators?

WE NEED YOU!

Submit your session at aste.org/conference

ASTE Presenters receive a discounted registration!

ASTE 2027 Conference: Build IT Here Join us February 13–15, 2027, in Anchorage, Alaska, as we explore bold new approaches to teaching and learning. Connect with educators, discover emerging technologies, and share what’s happening in today’s classrooms.