Presented by Allison Kapitanoff, B.A., M.Ed., M.A.E.L., Educator and Curriculum Designer, Discovery Education
STEAM
Music Supports STEAM Learning in Early Childhood
Presented by Lili M. Levinowitz, Ph.D., Director of Research, Music Together Worldwide, and Professor Emerita of Music Education, Rowan University
Moderated by Lisa Chouteau, Senior Video Producer, Music Together Worldwide
Math + STEAM + Environmental Adventures for Young Problem Solvers
Presented by KJ Vanderiet, Senior Content Producer, WNET Kids’ Media and Education; Bob Krech, Writer, Elementary Math Consultant, and Advisor for PBS Cyberchase, WNET; and Islah Tauheed, Vice Principal for Newark Public Schools (NJ)
Computational Thinking for PreK-5: Coding Solutions That Enhance Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills
Presented by Alicia Verweij, Founder and Educator, EDGEucating LLC
Dreams Take Flight with THE BLUE ANGELS
Presented by Greg Wooldridge, Executive Producer, The Blue Angels; and Lieutenant Commander Monica Borza
Moderated by Dr. Ralph K. Coppola, President & CEO, Aerospace Education Program Alliance
Igniting Summer Learning with STEAM
Presented by Kara Ball, Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Inspiring Today’s Youth To Reach For The Stars with A MILLION MILES AWAY
Presented by José Hernández, Retired NASA Astronaut, President & CEO of Tierra Luna Engineering, Author, and California Farmer
Moderated by Dr. Maria Armstrong, Executive Director, Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents
Science Uninteresting? Not if It’s Project Based!
A better approach to STEM education is project-based learning (PBL), emphasized by veteran teachers in the edLeader Panel, “Impacting Student Achievement with Project-Based Learning and STEM.” Describing innovative student-led initiatives they launched, the panelists highlighted research-based PBL practices that advance skill development, academic success, and a vast appreciation for science.
Engage Students in Hands-On STEM Exploration with No-Cost Resources from Discovery Education
Presented by Hall Davidson, Senior Director, Global Learning Initiatives, Discovery Education
Impacting Student Achievement with Project-Based Learning and STEM
Presented by Larry Zurcher, Sustainability and STEM TOSA, Lake Oswego School District (OR); Cath Rathbone, STEM Lab Facilitator, Fayetteville Academy (NC); and Marcus Diamond, Science Teacher and SmartLab Facilitator, Weld Central High School (CO)