Jacob Niebergall of Sunset School in Coos Bay, Oregon, is the Technology Teacher of the Year for grades K-8.

Jacob Nierbergall teaches a sixth grade course which introduces students to innovative computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) concepts. Students get hands-on experience using tools such as computer aided design, game design, paper circuits, and robots to help them understand the concepts. Nierbergall delivers workshops on using generative AI in education and is active in crafting public policies relating to the use of GenAI. See the Bandon Western World – Dune News article.

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