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
STEM/STEAM
Making Math Inclusive for All Through Purposeful Discourse
Presented by Dani Battle, Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Innovation Unleashed: A Hands-On Invention Challenge With Interactive Technology
Presented by Danielle Yates, Student Training Program Manager, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; and Juan Valentin, Education Program Advisor, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Boost Student Engagement with a Flipped Science Classroom
Presented by Alice Pistono, Science Outreach Manager, JoVE, and TEDx Speaker
Halloween STEM Workshop – Guaranteed Ooohs and Ahhhs!
Presented by Steve Spangler, STEM Educator and Television Host, Steve Spangler, Inc.
Unleashing Math Confidence in Any Classroom: Empowering Every Teacher
Presented by Nigel Nisbet, Former Math Coach, Current Vice President, Content Creation, MIND Education
The Power of Toy Making: How Simple Activities Create Profound Learning Moments
Presented by Rick Hartman, Founder and Head Toymaker, School of Toy
Teach K-5 Students How AI Works with Unplugged and Robotics Activities
Presented by Vicky Sedgwick, Former K-2 Grade Band Lead, AI for K12 Initiative, and President, CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter; Erin Asamoto, Assistant Principal, Scotts Valley Unified School District (CA), and Monterey Bay CUE; Katy Scowcroft, Second-Grade Teacher, Santa Cruz City Schools (CA); and Jason Innes, Director of Curriculum, Training, and Product Management, KinderLab Robotics
Science Standards Are Not Curricula: Focusing on Student Sensemaking to Make NGSS Come Alive
Presented by Dr. Patrick L. Brown, Executive Director of STEAM and Career Education, Fort Zumwalt School District (MO); and Grace Boersma, Professional Development Specialist, Kognity
Empowering Math Leaders: Implementing Active Learning Strategies for Schoolwide Math Success
Presented by Elijah Ortiz, Fifth Grade Educator, Concourse Village Elementary School (NY); Sherri DiNoia, Instructional Specialist, Colonial Heights Public Schools (VA); and James Sanders, Product Marketing Manager, Unruly Studios