ISTELive 25 is right around the corner, and we just know our educator community is ready. Whether you're exploring new STEM tools, building CTE pathways, or just looking for something that actually gets students excited about learning—this is our moment to connect.

Here are 7 ways to catch up with our team and Ambassadors in San Antonio:

1. Fly a Drone at Booth #1010

Come see why CoDrone EDU is the drone of choice for classrooms and the REC Foundation’s Aerial Drone Competition. Our drones are durable, programmable (with Blockly and Python), and classroom-tested in 7,000+ US schools.

• Live flight demos
• Sneak peeks at new-and-improved curriculum
• Free t-shirts for all educators who fly with us (while supplies last). Book your booth demo now to make sure you get a shirt!

2. Fuel Up at the Coffee Buzz Meetup

📍 Corinne | July 1 | 7:30–9:30 AM
☕ Hosted with the REC Foundation’s Aerial Drone Competition

Get your coffee buzz on before sessions begin—with complimentary breakfast, exclusive swag, and great conversation just steps from the Convention Center. Meet the Robolink and RECF teams, connect with other drone-loving educators, and kick off your ISTE day inspired.

RSVP here

Sessions on STEM and CTE

3. Drones & AI: Coding, Inquiry, and Problem-Solving in STEM

Monday, June 30 | 2:30–4:00 PM
Led by Robolink Ambassador Caitlin Hayes

This hands-on model classroom dives into drone-based coding with AI-enhanced tools. Educators will experience inquiry-driven problem-solving from a student’s perspective, with lessons that build critical thinking, data literacy, and career awareness.

4. Coding and Content Connections in Early Childhood

Tuesday, July 1 | 3:30–5:00 PM
Led by Robolink Ambassador Jami Shields

Discover how to introduce coding to young learners through cross-curricular content. Jami will share practical examples using tools like CoDrone EDU and Tynker to help students build both coding and core subject knowledge.

5. EdTech SmackDown Live

Tuesday, July 1 | 3:00–4:00 PM
Featuring Robolink’s Community Manager Frankie Baker

Expect a rapid-fire round of 50+ real-world EdTech strategies—straight from the classrooms of top educators. Frankie will share how teachers are using CoDrone EDU to supercharge student engagement, creativity, and collaboration.

6. Future Ready Playground

Wednesday, July 2 | 8:00–10:00 AM
Featuring Robolink Ambassador Frederick Ballew

Take part in hands-on experiences that build 21st-century skills like creativity, metacognition, and decision-making. Learn how tools like CoDrone EDU can prepare students for jobs that don’t exist yet, in fields that are rapidly evolving.

Bonus Sessions – these aren't with Robolink educators or Ambassadors, but we love the content and can't wait to catch these sessions with you: 

Arts and Technology STEAM Playground

Tuesday, July 1 | 12:45 - 2:45 PM
Led by Debra Bohanan and Lynsy Curry

Share ideas about incorporating STEAM, the arts, artificial intelligence and technology into all curricular areas PK-12. This fun, energized, hands-on playground will fill your bucket with so many ideas!

It's Never too Early to Teach Coding!

Monday, June 30 | 2:30–4:00 PM
Led by Laney Kortas, Kelly Mastin

Designed to 'hook' teachers and tech coaches into teaching coding early, this poster session will explore tons of tools and allow teachers to get hands on. 

7. Talk Curriculum and CTE Pathways with Our Team

Back at Booth 1010, our team will be ready to show you existing CoDrone EDU lessons and talk about new-and-improved elements of our curriculum we're working on for Back to School. 

Whether you're trying to boost STEM engagement or align with CTE goals, we’ll show you how CoDrone EDU makes it easy to do both.

Let’s make futures take flight—see you at ISTELive 25!