Presented by Michele Myers, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Elementary Literacy Education, Wake Forest University; and Amanda Alexander, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
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Building Engagement in Early Childhood Classrooms: From Curiosity to Confidence
Presented by Mariah Douglass Bruehl, Educator, Author, and Founder of Playful Learning; and Jacki Schulze, Playful Learning Studio Director, Playful Learning
Joyful Journeys: Transforming PreK Learning Through Play
Presented by Nicole Downer, Educational Consultant, Teacher Created Materials; and Jen Jump, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Interactive Learning Experiences: Engaging Students Through Hands-On Activities
Presented by Kathleen Geraghty, K-5 District Resource Teacher, and Implementation Specialist, TCI; and Kelsey Moore, National Account Manager, TCI
Inspiring Curiosity and Connection with Nature: Discovering the Wonders Right Outside Your Door
Presented by Joe Rackley, Biological Consultant and Environmental Educator, Guidecraft
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
3 Brain Secrets for Math to Help All Students Succeed
Presented by Liesl McConchie, Education Training Consultant, Math With the Brain in Mind; and Jay Meadows, CEO, Exemplars
Designing for Learner Variability: Cultivating Curiosity and Civic-Mindedness with the Ciena Solutions Challenge
Presented by Ed Gomes Jr., English as a Second Language, Literature, and Linguistics Teacher, Secretary of Education / Faculdade São Bernardo, São Paulo, Brazil; Elyse Gainor, Program Director, Global Engagement, Digital Promise; and Jessica Jackson, Director of Professional Learning, Learner Variability Project, Digital Promise
From K to Careers: How to Connect STEM Career Pathways at Every Grade
Presented by Jackie Smalls, Vice President of Social Impact Coalitions, Discovery Education
Nurturing Curious Minds in Early Education
Presented by Dr. Amanda Alzena Sullivan, Senior Program Developer, The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP); Dr. Amanda Strawhacker, STEAM Coordinator, Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston (MA); and Lori Lynch, VP of Professional Learning, Britannica Education
Re-Engaging Students in the Learning Process
Now that the third school year in a row has been disrupted by COVID-19, many students are struggling with academics and other issues that make it difficult for them to focus fully and enthusiastically on learning in the classroom.