Shining and Sharing at ISTE 25

Lutheran High School robotics students are back at the International Society for Technology in Education conference, being hosted right in our back yard this year.  This time it is Ben and Rehan representing our school and showcasing not only their technical skills but also their ability to communicate and inspire others in the field of educational technology.

Ben and Rehan are presenting in the conference's innovative Playground space, a unique venue designed to foster meaningful connections between presenters and attendees. Unlike traditional large-scale presentations, the Playground format allows teachers and education professionals to engage with our students in smaller, more intimate group settings. This hands-on approach gives attendees the opportunity to directly interact with Ben and Rehan's robotics work, ask detailed questions, and gain practical insights they can take back to their own classrooms.

Our robotics program is built around participation in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competition, where students design, build, and program robots to compete in challenging game scenarios. Through FTC, our students develop not only technical skills in engineering, programming, and problem-solving, but also crucial soft skills in teamwork, communication, and project management.

Events like ISTE 2025 provide invaluable opportunities that extend far beyond the immediate learning experience. For Ben and Rehan, this presentation contributes significantly to their portfolio for the FIRST Tech Challenge CONNECT Award, which recognizes teams that effectively connect with their broader community to strengthen support for STEM education. By sharing their knowledge and passion with education professionals at ISTE, our students are actively building bridges between the robotics community and the wider educational landscape.

This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work that Ben and Rehan have invested in their robotics journey. More importantly, it demonstrates how Lutheran High School's commitment to hands-on STEM education creates opportunities for our students to become leaders and innovators in their field.
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We couldn't be prouder of Ben and Rehan as they represent Lutheran High School on this national stage, inspiring educators and sharing their passion for robotics and technology with the broader education community.