Presented by Dr. Molly Ness, Literacy Specialist; and Heather Blankenship, M.Ed., Partnerships and State Initiatives Manager, Learning A-Z
Project-Based Learning
PBL Playbooks: Authentic, Cross-Curricular Learning Without the Overwhelm
Presented by Jamie MacPherson, Learning Solutions Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education); and Terra Tarango, Chief Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education)
Work-Based Learning for High Schoolers: Build Career Clarity and Confidence
Presented by RJ Holder, Former Teacher, Current Senior Director of Product Management, KnoPro Powered by NAF
Sparking Creativity on a Shoestring Budget: Tech Tools for Big Ideas
Presented by Maren Vernon, Learning Resource Designer, Scratch Foundation; and Omashani Naidoo, Executive Director, SchoolNet South Africa
Moderated by Nick Schiner, Director of Peer-to-Peer Learning, Digital Promise
Pathways to Project-Based Learning Environments in Early Childhood Classrooms
Presented by Lori Doriot, Former Educator, Current Curriculum and Training Specialist, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Career-Launching Classrooms: Advanced Career Initiatives and Drones
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Green, Program Director – Advanced Career, Southern Regional Education Board; and Adrienne White, Robolink
Students as Scientists: Bringing the Excitement of Real-World Science into the Classroom
Presented by Dr. Mike Heithaus, Professor of Biology and Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, Florida International University; and Patrick Greene, Biologist and Award-Winning Filmmaker
Learn About the USPTO’s National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation
Presented by Dr. Sequoyah Wharton, Interdisciplinary Educator, Brentwood High School (NY); Stephanie Klixbull, Elementary STEM Education Specialist, K-8, Penn State University; and Dr. Jorge Valdes, Education Advisor, United States Patent and Trademark Office
Demystifying AI in the Classroom: Hands-On Tools for Future-Ready Learning
Presented by Alicia Verweij, Educator and Founder, EDGEucating LLC; and Heidi Williams, Computer Science Curriculum Specialist, Marquette University, and ISTE Author
Moderated by Matt Garcia, COO, Maker Maven
Math Competitions: Building Excitement for Mathematics and Strengthening Life Skills
Presented by Dr. Kecia Ray, Founder and CEO, K20 Connect; Ellen Cleary, Vice President, Advancing Global EDU, Inc.; and Susan Gentz, Chief Strategy Officer, K20 Connect