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We are celebrating the success of our Pathways to Tech participants!  Amber Price, who was a member of Cohort 7, experienced a layoff as an IT Specialist in 2023. Fast forward to March of 2024: Amber secured a new opportunity as the Development and Operations Manager/Fundraiser at the Birmingham Education Foundation. Amber expressed gratitude for the Pathways to Tech program for helping her along her journey, “I am excited because Pathways gave me a refresher on how to work with coding and achieve a new learning curve by being exposed to Apple products and app development. This opportunity with Birmingham Ed gives me a chance to combine my passion for business with my tech skills and use them in the nonprofit sector.” Let’s celebrate Amber’s inspiring journey! #LearnWithEdFarm #edTech #PathwaystoTech #careerexploration #tech #blacksintech #WeCultivateChange #apple #coding

We can’t wait to hear from our Director of Economic Mobility, LaToria Foy at Sloss Tech this Friday in Birmingham! LaToria will take part in a panel discussion exploring strategies in building the K to Career education economy! Ed Farm is thrilled to support Sloss Tech as it connects the industry’s top technology influencers with Birmingham’s innovation leaders. #edTech #LearnwithEdFarm #education #economicmobility #SlossTech2024 #WeCultivateChange

Get ready to elevate your teaching tech game with Ed Farm’s Summer Play Sessions! We invite you to join us today at Ed Farm Headquarters in Downtown Birmingham at 2:30 p.m. for an engaging and collaborative experience to explore and leverage various ed-tech tools to code, create, and cultivate change in the classroom. Our play sessions will be hands-on and interactive, providing you with the opportunity to dive into design activities including 3D printers, Cricut machines, Xcode, and more. Book your play session now!  Link➡️https://lnkd.in/dRKejiCZ #LearnwithEdFarm #code #create #Education #summerlearning #WeCultivatechange #EdTech

The Ed Farm team is excited to take part in this week’s Alabama Educational Technology Conference (AETC) in Mobile, Alabama. 📚✨ As the world continues to evolve, so does the need for education to stay relevant and effective. The AETC serves to empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to leverage technology effectively in the classroom. Take a look at the exciting and engaging workshops our team is leading at this year’s conference. #alabamaeducationaltechnologyconference #LearnwithEdFarm #teachertraining #innovation #microcredentials #education #Teachers #WeCultivateChange #aetc2024

Birmingham was buzzing this week as hundreds of educators and thought leaders from across the country came together for the Future of Learning Summit!  On Day 1 we heard from keynote speaker Justin “Mr.Fascinate” Shaifer whose passion for STEM education and engaging storytelling left us all motivated to bring more excitement and innovation into our classrooms. The day concluded with our Innovation Challenge, where educators showcased their creativity and forward-thinking ideas for transforming the learning experience. The pitches were filled with fresh, impactful strategies, demonstrating our community's dedication to educational excellence. Day 2 brought engaging breakout sessions and a Student Fellow takeover with a live podcast featuring our Teacher Fellows! Ed Farm is thrilled to host this inspiring summit every year to provide our community of educators with the tools and teaching strategies they need to bring technology into the classroom. FOLS is a critical part of our mission to grow digitally fluent learners. #FOLS2024 #LearnwithEdFarm #WeCultivateChange #education #innovation #EdTech

We're thrilled to announce that the dynamic and inspiring Justin Shaifer will be speaking at our upcoming Future of Learning Summit! Recently named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education, Justin "Mr. Fascinate" Shaifer is the award-winning Science Communicator, TV Host, producer, and STEMbassador on a mission to make science cool. As the Founder of Fascinate Media, Justin is turbo-charging STEM education through immersive content using cutting-edge technologies like 3D effects, virtual production, and Generative AI! #MrFascinate #STEM #Innovation #Education #AI #Inspiration #KeynoteSpeaker #Science #FutureOfWork #FutureOfLearning #EdTech #InnovationInEducation #LearnwithEdFarm #WeCultivateChange #FOLS2024

Are you passionate about bringing innovation into the classroom? We invite you to join our team as an Innovation Instructor, serving Livingston, AL, and Blakely, GA. As an Innovation Instructor, you will support, facilitate, and create engaging and dynamic learning experiences for all students. To apply, scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio. #WeCultivateChange #Hiring #JobsInTech #LearnWithEdFarm #Education #Innovation #Instructor #LivingstonAL #BlakelyGA

The Future of Learning Summit is just weeks away! Among the many exciting things to explore is our Digital Playground! This interactive expo is designed to make emerging technology accessible, fun, and applicable for educators. During this experience, attendees will get to learn about, tinker with, and experience an exciting range of tech innovations, relevant to the classroom. Teacher Fellows, past and present, register today, and don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Registration closes on May 24th!! Visit https://fols.edfarm.org/ to learn more and register today! #DigitalPlayground #LearnWithEdFarm #FOLS24  #innovation #WeCultivateChange

We are excited to share that we have partnered with Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site, and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC for the "Manufacturing the Future with Hyundai: Future of Mobility" program! Middle school students learned about robotics, sustainability, and emerging automotive tech in this innovative education pilot. Our Student Fellows gained hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and industry standards, prepping them for dynamic careers in automotive design and manufacturing.   From prototyping to presenting to Hyundai engineers, our students developed practical skills and gained valuable real-world feedback. We’re excited to nurture the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers!    #FutureOfMobility #HyundaiAlabama #InnovationEducation #LearnWithEdFarm #WeCultivateChange #manufacturing

Have you had the chance to explore the recent feature in the Birmingham Times spotlighting the South Hampton K-8 Student Podcast? Students record weekly podcasts focusing on world issues in the Library of Innovation, our very first Ed Farm Space in Birmingham! Ed Farm Spaces are hubs of innovation that unleash students’ creativity and prepare them for the digital future of work. You can read more about the students and their podcast by visiting the link below: https://lnkd.in/eWkh6TGY