Presented by Dr. Jennifer Suh, Professor of Mathematics Education, George Mason University
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Building AI Literacy in Elementary Schools: Teach Students to Question, Not Just Prompt
Presented by Dyane Smokorowski, Experienced Educator, Coordinator of Digital Literacy, Wichita Public Schools (KS)
Creating Presence: How Immersive Reality Delivers Real Classroom Impact
What if your students could literally reach out and touch one of the 12 baboons painted in King Tut’s tomb—without ever leaving the classroom? Immersive reality and interactive 3D learning experiences have become more common in K-12 instruction on their own, but when combined in a designated space, the technologies rewrite how students learn, and engagement soars.
NYC & LA Just Banned AI in Schools: What Does It Mean for Your School?
Presented by Robbie Torney, Head of AI & Digital Assessments, Common Sense Media Youth AI Safety Institute; Eisha Buch, Head of Teaching & Learning, Common Sense Media; Laura Zimmermann, Ph.D., Director of Youth AI Research, Common Sense Media; and Geoffrey A. Fowler, Head of Public Outreach, Common Sense Media
Future-Ready STEM Pathways: Bringing Real-World Careers Into Everyday Instruction
Presented by Joshua Doty, Field Talent Partner, Swinerton; and Monica Cougan, Global Education Leader
Immersive Reality’s Role in the Future-Ready Classroom: Presence, Not Just Content
Presented by Joseph DiLucente, Superintendent, East Allegheny School District (PA); Dr. Freedom Cheteni, Editor in Chief, The Superintendent’s Journal, and Superintendent and Board Member, The VR School, Stanford University; and Tom Davis, Advisory Board Member and Consultant, Center for Educational Innovation and Classroom of the Future Foundation
Designing Outdoor Play for Early Learners: Cultivating Resilience, Curiosity, and Well-Being
Presented by Lukas Ritson, Play Expert, Wearthy
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Leveling Up SEL Through Play and Games: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School (Part 3)
Presented by Sarah M. Scott, Former Educator, Current Neurodiversity Researcher, Digital Promise; Kelly McNeil, Ed.D., Former Educator, Current Senior Learning Experience Designer, Digital Promise; and Nick Schiner, Former Educator, Current Director, Peer-to-Peer Professional Learning, Digital Promise
Quick, Engaging Activities for Big Thinking: Games, Games, Games!
Presented by Terra Tarango, Chief Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education); and Ben Talsma, Learning Solutions Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education)
20 Proven Teaching Strategies to Save Time and Maximize Impact
Presented by Terra Tarango, Chief Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education)