Description:
The Southern Educational Robotics Conference (SERC) is a professional learning experience designed to provide educators and school leaders with practical knowledge and strategies for integrating educational robotics, computer science, digital literacy, STEM, and emerging technologies into teaching and learning. The conference brings together educators, administrators, technology specialists, industry partners, and educational leaders to explore innovative approaches that prepare students for success in an increasingly technology-rich world.
Administrator participants will engage in keynote presentations, breakout sessions, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and opportunities for collaboration with educators and educational technology leaders. Sessions will address educational robotics, computer science education, the 2025 Alabama Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Standards, computational thinking, STEM integration, digital literacy, emerging technologies, and innovative instructional practices.
APLDS Clock Hour Requirements:
Principals and assistant principals must:
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REGISTER for the conference through this link: Conference Registration Link
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REGISTER in PowerSchool PL no later than October 31, 2026: PowerSchool Course Registration
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Check-in onsite for each session with the QR code attendance tracker
APLDS Clock Hours: up to 12 (based on session attendance and submission of SERC Leadership Action Plan)
Contact:
For additional information about the conference or receiving APLDS Clock Hour credit for the conference, please contact Jennifer Spencer at jennifer.spencer@auburn.edu.