ShiftinEdu: Full Schedule

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2:00pm EDT

How to ACTUALLY Do Project-Based Learning (in any subject or grade level)

In this brand new workshop from A.J. Juliani, he walks attendees through the 5-Step process for authentic learning experiences (that hit standards and your curriculum). Learn how to start from a place of relevance, choose standards that learners can master, scaffold and structure creatively, and assess the process, learning and final product in meaningful ways. Attendees will leave inspired, motivated, and also ready to practically take on the challenge of authentic project-based learning.

Speakers

A.J. Juliani

Keynote Speaker, Empower

A.J. Juliani serves as Faculty for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PLN) and former Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As an English teacher, football coach, and K-12 Technology Staff Developer, A.J. has worked towards innovative... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Design Studio

Pre-Summit Deep Dive

8:30am EDT

Brett Salakas - Cold War Tech, David Hasselhoff and Classrooms of Today!

In this confronting ‘Spark Session’ participants will have their eyes opened to the secret history of the development of mobile devices. From this dark history comes a call to teach students to use this powerful technology wisely and for the greater good. Our deep-dive session mixes humor with ‘hands-on’ experiences. Participants will identify the archetypal concepts championed by cold war/80s icon David Hasselhoff. From there we will walk through a number of cutting edge/easy to use ed-Tech solutions that teachers can learn today and implement in their classrooms tomorrow!
In this session, you will be shocked by the historical development of mobile devices and then laugh and learn as we capitalise on the lessons of the past and help students have a brighter future.

Speakers

Brett Salakas

Founder, #aussieED

Brett is an international keynote speaker, an author, the founder of #aussieED (the largest online network of teachers in Australia) and the co-founder of both the ED Poets Society and #TheWalkingED. Brett is a Primary School teacher and experienced leader who, over the past 20 years... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2019 8:30am - 9:25am EDT
Design Studio

Featured Speaker

9:35am EDT

Tony Vincent - Animate Learning with GIFs

Bring content to life through animation! You probably know how to find exciting animated GIFs online, but how about creating your own? Teachers and students can create animated GIFs to grab attention, illustrate ideas, break down a process into steps, show a sequence, and make content memorable. See examples and get inspired during the Spark Session and then take a Deeper Dive to learn how to create your own animated GIFs about any subject with free tools, including with Google Slides.

Speakers

Tony Vincent

Educator, Learning in Hand

Meet Tony Vincent, a seasoned educator and innovator. Tony's journey began 26 years ago when he started teaching 5th grade in Omaha, Nebraska. Tony's passion for education technology eventually led him to become self-employed, and he now speaks at conferences and works with teachers... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2019 9:35am - 10:30am EDT
Design Studio

Featured Speaker, Platform and Productivity

1:45pm EDT

A. J. Juliani - Empower: What Happens When Students Own Their Learning

Kids begin their learning journey as curious problem solvers who ask questions and create solutions. As they go through school, something happens to many of our students, and they begin to play the game of school, eager to be compliant and follow a path instead of making their own. As teachers, leaders, and parents, we have the opportunity to be the guide in our kids' education and unleash the creative potential of each and every student. In a world that is ever-changing, our job is not to prepare students for something; instead, our role is to help students prepare themselves for anything.

Speakers

A.J. Juliani

Keynote Speaker, Empower

Thursday October 24, 2019 1:45pm - 2:40pm EDT
Design Studio

Featured Speaker

2:50pm EDT

Carl Hooker - The Art of Failing

We live in a time when failure is both championed and feared. We tell our students to take risks. But without the right tools in place, failure can be wasted time and taking risks without intention can be misguided. In this Spark session and subsequent Deeper Dive we'll look at risks, failure, and rejection and how we can use these as tools to open up creative thinking.

Speakers

Carl Hooker

Education Consultant, HookerTech LLC

Carl Hooker has spent the past 24 years in education as a teacher and administrator focused on the thoughtful integration of technology and innovation in schools. He consults for multiple districts across the country and is a frequent speaker at state and national events. He’s also... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2019 2:50pm - 3:45pm EDT
Design Studio

Featured Speaker, Pedagogy