TAS Teachers Conference by ACSE

Are you teaching the new Technology and the Skilled Trades (TAS) curriculum and looking for practical, hands-on resources? The TAS Teachers Conference is your chance to connect with fellow educators, explore ready-to-use classroom projects, and gain confidence teaching TAS — whether you're experienced or newly assigned.

This one-day, in-person event is designed and delivered by teachers, for teachers.

What You’ll Learn

• How to design and deliver lessons to support student projects using the Engineering Design Process as described in the TAS course
• Scaffolded electronics projects : lessons to establish fundamental knowledge and skills, simulating circuits using Tinkercad, breadboarding, and soldering - take home a fully functional soldered LED flasher kit that your students can complete in the classroom
• Scaffolded coding projects using block-based coding (Micro:bit / Makecode) and text-based alternatives (Python)
• TAS & AI: How artificial intelligence can support teachers in the classroom
• Design projects: Measurement and 2D design (scaled drawings) and fabrication using Tinkercad and 3D printing
• Integrated projects that include coding, robotics and design
• Low-tech build projects for any classroom
• Ideas that support both strands A and B of the curriculum

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• General Studies teachers assigned to Technology and the Skilled Trades (TAS)
• Gr. 9–10 Technology Education educators building new content skills for coding, and electronics
• Educators looking for practical, approachable project ideas
• ACSE community members committed to sharing and supporting others

Whether you’re just getting started or already diving into TAS, you’ll leave with ideas, materials, and connections to support your work.

Register by September 15, 2025 and receive an invite to an exclusive online evening session on Thursday, September 18 at 7:00 PM.

This special preview includes sample assignments and approaches for Strand B topics

• Exploring the skilled trades
• Technology adoption across industries

Only early registrants will receive the invitation to this online event.

We welcome all teacher-led contributions — whether you're delivering a full session or just sharing a classroom project informally. Reach out to YWNzZSAhIG5ldCB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t or contact the organizers to learn more.

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