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Derek Tangredi

Digital Technologies & Instructional Design Development Consultant

Derek Tangredi is the Senior Educational Strategist at Logics Academy, where he leads innovative initiatives to transform learning through technology and curriculum design. An award-winning university researcher and instructor at Western University, Derek specializes in STEM education, with a focus on creating inclusive and engaging learning environments.
With a rich background in education, Derek has served as a STEM & Pathways Coordinator for the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) in Ontario, and held leadership roles including Director of Education at InkSmith and other prominent EdTech organizations. His work has involved strategic partnerships and curriculum development with global leaders such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Knowledgehook, helping to shape the future of digital learning.
Derek is also the founder of Hacked Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering K–12 students with digital technology skills and fostering equitable access to future-ready learning opportunities.
As a professional speaker and board member of the Ontario Centre for Talent Development, Derek is committed to inspiring educators and students alike, championing multiple pathways to success, and driving meaningful change across the educational landscape.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

First Day Oct 28

Pre-Conference Wellbeing & Flourishing Symposium

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Second Day Oct 29

Option 3: Logics Academy

Topic: Beyond the Prompt: Using AI to Power Creativity in the Modern Makerspace

Room: TBD

The Presenter: Derek Tangredi 
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how students design, create, and problem-solve. In this fast-paced, interactive session, discover how AI tools (Microsoft Copilot etc) can be combined with makerspace tools such as robotics, 3D design, physical computing, and digital fabrication to accelerate creativity and innovation in K-12 classrooms.
Through practical demonstrations and real-world examples, participants will explore how AI can support brainstorming, design thinking, accessibility, multilingual learning, prototyping, and project development. Whether you are building with robotics, designing for a 3D printer, or planning STEM challenges, AI can help students move from idea to creation faster than ever before.
Leave with actionable ideas, ready-to-use prompts, and new ways to connect AI and making to foster creativity, problem solving, and student engagement in any learning environment.