ITEC Fall Conference 2026

What happens when students’ stories move beyond the page and become interactive robots? In this hands-on session, explore an interdisciplinary project that combines 7th grade ELA, storytelling, computer science, coding, and makerspace learning.


Learn how students transform their original published stories into robotic characters using Hummingbird Robotics kits, bringing elements of their writing to life through movement, lights, and technology. We will break down the project from start to finish, including the writing process, project design, coding, construction, and opportunities for student creativity and problem-solving.


Participants will see examples of student work and hear about what worked, what challenges arose, and what I learned along the way. If time and materials allow, participants will also have an opportunity to work directly with the robotics kits and experience a small piece of the project themselves.


You do not need to be a computer science or robotics expert to participate. This session is designed to show how hands-on technology can be integrated into an ELA classroom in a creative, accessible, and meaningful way.