Presentations

Creating a culture of self-directed learners takes careful preparation, explicit instruction, and implicit support throughout all content areas. We will explore the steps necessary to create this culture, the tools needed to continue the practice during the literacy block, and methods for students and teachers to monitor progress towards self-directed learning behaviors.

Learn about security and privacy-by-design best practices that can help guide your tool choices, and help direct your way through the often confusing world of EdTech privacy and security.

Carlos and Luke will take your identified school based problem and run you through a Design Thinking Cycle to help you create solutions that can effectively be implemented and pitched.

Amy and Claire will share how they conducted MS and HS bookclubs based on "This Book is Anti-Racist" by Tiffany Jewell.

Behrouz will speak of his journey as a refugee, writer and human rights activist, and the impact words can have on awareness, action and social justice.

A key first step in data analysis, whether in middle school or in grad school, is data visualization. Seeing data allows students to intuit the math involved with data analysis and builds the platform for learning statistics.

What is dyscalculia? This workshop will provide an introductory overview of the current understanding in both theory and practice of supporting individuals with Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties.

How can schools ensure their students are being heard? What projects are students truly passionate about? What do students wish to share with their peers and teachers and how can schools celebrate the successes of their student community whilst inspiring others?

This presentation will look at the history, purpose, and alternatives to traditional grades in education, and the role grades play in 21st century learning.

In this session, Simon will review four leadership lessons from the pandemic,  how leaders had to adapt and what that means moving forward.