Seattle Ed Tech Monthly Unconference

Seattle Ed Tech Monthly Unconference What should Seattle’s education and technology community be discussing—and building together? On the first Tuesday of every month, educators, founders, technologists, designers, researchers, creators, students, and education advocates will gather at SURF Incubator for an open, participant-led evening of conversation, ideas, and collaboration. This is an unconference, which means there is no predetermined speaker lineup or rigid agenda. The people in the room create the agenda. How Does It Work? We’ll begin by asking attendees to propose topics, questions, challenges, and ideas they would like to discuss. Topics might include: AI in education Educational games and interactive learning Children’s media and edutainment Building and funding ed-tech companies Classroom challenges Homeschooling and alternative education Accessibility and inclusive design Student privacy and technology ethics Curriculum and educational content Product testing and educator feedback Emerging technologies and learning models Problems in education that need practical solutions We’ll select the most popular topics and divide into small discussion groups. Join the conversation that interests you most, switch groups between rounds, propose your own topic, or simply listen and meet people working across Seattle’s education and technology ecosystem. Schedule 5:00–5:20 PM: Arrival, introductions, and topic submissions 5:20–5:30 PM: Topic voting and group formation 5:30–6:05 PM: Discussion round one 6:05–6:15 PM: Break and group switching 6:15–6:50 PM: Discussion round two 6:50–7:00 PM: Takeaways, requests, and next steps You do not need to be a founder, educator, or technical expert to participate. Come with: A topic you want to explore A problem you are trying to solve Something you are building A perspective others may not have considered * A desire to meet thoughtful people…