2025 is just around the corner...

As the year comes to a close, we’re thinking about a few end-of-year highlights and what to look forward to in the upcoming year. For starters, Winter Break is almost here, giving educators and administrators a perfect opportunity to slow down and recharge with some much-needed self-care.

While wrapping up in a cozy blanket burrito for the entire break sounds like a dream (a completely valid one!), you might find yourself ready to emerge from your cocoon at some point.

Here are a few simple suggestions to keep you from doom scrolling...

• Digital Detox
• Gentle Physical Activity
• Recharging a Passion
• No Pressure Creative Cooking
• Reconnecting with a Friend

Ending the Year with Hour of Code?

Our team recently came together for an exciting UGOT Hour of Code Challenge! Participants with a range of coding experience collaborated to program their robots to navigate a custom course. The event wasn’t just about coding—it was about discovering how fun and engaging STEM can be.?

Here are some key takeaways from our challenge:?

• Hands-on Activities = Engaging Learning Experiences?

• Collaboration = Enhanced Problem-Solving?

• Block Coding = The Perfect Starting Point for Programming?

• Problem-Solving Skills = The Core of Coding?

This experience reminded us how impactful hands-on, collaborative activities can be in building STEM skills—and having a great time doing it!? ?

Read the Success Story

EdTech Conferences to Look Forward to

Any conferences you're looking forward to in the new year? Now's the time to start planning! Here’s a short list of conferences to have on your radar (and where you might find us!)?

• FETC 2025 Orlando, Florida – January?

• SXSW EDU 2025, Austin, Texas – March??

• ISTELive 25, San Antonio, Texas – June/July??

• CSTA 2025, Cleveland, Ohio – July?

We're confirmed for FETC 2025 in January–hope to see you there! Until then, enjoy your holiday break.

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