Attendee Information
PETE&C is bringing the Summits to Kalahari!
An attendee favorite and can't-miss part of the PETE&C experience, the Summits are topic-driven, half-day events throughout the duration of the conference. The Summit Keynotes/Sessions will be located in the back hallway of the African Rooms. Don't miss the Summit Posters in the African Atrium. Designed for deep dives into the most timely and applicable topics in educational technology, the Summits offer a unique and exclusive opportunity to engage with thought leaders, collaborate with peers, and walk away with actionable strategies for immediate implementation. Be sure to add one (or more!) to your conference schedule; you won’t want to miss them!
2027 Summit Schedule
AM Monday, Feb 8 - Game-Based Learning Summit
Description: Move beyond points and prizes to explore the deeper power of game-based learning as a vehicle for problem-solving, creativity, and student agency. This summit emphasizes the use of design thinking and game design principles to create immersive learning experiences where students actively construct knowledge through challenge, iteration, and storytelling. Sessions should highlight how educators can design or facilitate meaningful game-based environments that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and authentic engagement across content areas.
PM Monday, Feb 8 - Online Learning Summit
Description: As online and hybrid learning continue to evolve, this summit focuses on high-quality, student-centered virtual instruction that drives engagement, accessibility, and achievement. Building on the success of previous years, sessions will explore best practices in course design, instructional strategies, learner support, and the effective use of digital tools and platforms. Sessions will share scalable models, innovative approaches, and practical strategies that enhance teaching and learning in fully online and blended environments.
AM Tuesday, Feb 9 - Student-Centered Learning Summit
Description: Empower learners by shifting from compliance-driven instruction to student-driven experiences rooted in voice, choice, and agency. This summit highlights frameworks, tools, and real-world examples aligned to student-centered learning, including personalized learning, competency-based education, and authentic assessment. Sessions will support educators and leaders in designing systems and classroom practices that elevate student ownership, deepen engagement, and align with PL frameworks and/or Pennsylvania’s Student-Centered Learning (PASCL) Blueprint.
PM Tuesday, Feb 9 - Learning Lab Summit
Description: Step into a hands-on, immersive environment where learning is active, applied, and built through doing. The Learning Lab Summit focuses on STEM, STEELS standards, and maker-centered education that integrates design, engineering, and inquiry-based learning. Sessions will provide interactive experiences that model how educators can create dynamic learning environments—whether through makerspaces, project-based learning, or real-world problem-solving—that foster creativity, innovation, and career-connected skills.
AM Wednesday, Feb 10 - Cybersecurity Summit
Description: In an increasingly connected world, protecting data, systems, and digital identities is essential for schools and organizations alike. The Cybersecurity Summit focuses on building awareness, strengthening practices, and developing a culture of cybersecurity readiness across K–12 environments. Sessions will explore topics such as data privacy, network security, threat prevention, digital citizenship, and incident response, as well as strategies for educating students and staff on safe and responsible technology use.
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