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Students ask "What is bias in AI"?

I was recently at the Educators Rising conference at Westminster College in Fulton. This conference is for high school students who are...

March 28- National Artificial Intelligence Literacy Day Events

All recent research on Artificial Intelligence use in education indicates that one of the best first steps for students and staff is ...

MOREnet Annual Conference Call for Presenters is open. The conference will be held at Margaritaville Lake Ozark, Oct. 20-23, 2025.

Share your Expertise: MOREnet Annual Conference Call for Presenters is Open

We are looking for presenters who can share real-world, innovative technology uses in academia and public sector.  Attendees have asked to hear about...

Tech Summit, Feb. 18-19, 2025, Columbia. Registration is open.

Technical Training Summit: Deep Dive Training Feb. 18-19

Join your peers at the Technical Training Summit on February 18-19 for two days of in-depth training from industry experts.

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Six School Districts to Compete in Missouri High School Cybersecurity Challenge Finals

We are pleased to announce the teams advancing to the live, in-person finals of the 2025 Missouri High School Cybersecurity Challenge, a statewide event designed to both inspire and showcase the next generation of cybersecurity talent.

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Old Tool, New Tricks (Tinkercad update)

When we teach the art and science of 3D printing, our favorite "go to" tool for beginner design is Tinkercad. This stable,...

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MSBA Webinar on Artificial Intelligence

On January 13 from 6:30 to 8:00pm the fine folks at the Missouri School Board Association will be hosting a webinar called AI...

Free Praxis Prep Course for Missouri 7-12 Teachers

Kira Learning is offering a free Praxis prep course for the first 30 Missouri teachers pursuing computer science certification.

CASA Students Innovate Solutions for NASA Challenges

In Michael Merz’s dynamic engineering classroom at the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC), students are reaching for the stars—literally. Through the Columbia Aeronautics and Space Association (CASA), a program open to all Columbia Public Schools students, young innovators are taking on NASA-inspired challenges that push their creativity and technical skills to new heights.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showing a coding workspace and simulation area. The left side of the screen displays a block-based code sequence with commands such as 'turn right,' 'drive forward,' and 'stop driving.' The right side features a 3D simulation of a virtual VEX robot positioned on a numbered grid. The robot is facing forward, ready to execute the programmed commands. Control and navigation options are visible in the simulation panel.

Getting Started With Robotics: A Guide for Missouri Teachers

Are you curious about bringing robotics into your classroom but not sure where to start? Robotics is a fantastic way to engage students...

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Getting the most out of MOREnet Annual Conference

Whether it is your first time attending MOREnet Annual Conference or you are in attendance every year, we wanted to point out some...

Join the NSF Game Maker Competition!

Are your students ready to unleash their creativity and coding skills? The National Science Foundation (NSF) is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the...

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Join Us For A Conversation With Class AI

As a part of our ongoing education efforts about AI, we have been inviting specialists and vendors specific to education to share with...

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E-Rate Updates

The Universal Service Fund for Schools and Libraries, also known as the E-Rate Program is crucial in offsetting the cost of connectivity to...

Camera-On Meetings are the New Professional Norm

For the last fifteen years, I have taught group fitness classes as a hobby at a local fitness studio.  Before the pandemic, if...

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Great New AI Tools from MOREnet Partner Skill Struck

Skill Struck presents a comprehensive K-12 computer science platform, designed to safely integrate technology into the classroom. This platform serves as a...

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Navigating Code.org and Its Resources

Code.org has been leading the charge for computer science education in schools for several years.  Code.org has partnered with industry leaders...

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is changing the way people learn and work. For the last four years, we’ve worked with DESE to align our courses...

Explore Your Dream Career with Prep Step for High School!

Welcome to the exciting world of career exploration! In this blog post, we'll guide you through the Explore Occupations section of Prep Step...

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Conversations with AI. Great Google tool for learning to be descriptive

One of the best ways to get better results from Artificial Intelligence tools is to be very descriptive with your conversations (prompts). ...