Presenter

Mollie Hackett

Grade Band: 6 - 12

Location: Room # 117

One of the major goals of inquiry-based learning is for students to experience those “aha!” moments in which, after grappling with a complex problem, are able to draw their own conclusions. To get there, students need to gain confidence in close reading, problem-solving, student-lead discussion and collaboration. In this interactive session, participants engage in an inquiry approach to document analysis. Special attention will be placed on how to get students to effectively collaborate and participate in document-based discussions.

Presenter

Joseph Lincecum

Grade Band: 6 - 12

Location: Room # 133

Why is it difficult for secondary students to connect with the history they are expected to learn? What can we do to help students locate the value in understanding their place in the broader historical narrative? Since we serve students who are often from marginalized or disadvantaged communities, we must work towards inserting their voices. Achieving this objective necessitated the development of an innovative method in which to impart historical knowledge. Students, with the guidance of their teacher, will discuss issues that impact their current time, providing a foundation for them to connect with generations of Americans who have experienced a wide spectrum of traumas and successes. Through a series of structured lessons, including interviews and primary source research, a historical literacy will be established, empowering students to more effectively connect their story with those of others.

Presenter

Jamie Patterson

Grade Band: 6 - 12

Location: Room # 218

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PRESENTATION

During this session, we will explore National Geographic's Geo-Inquiry model. This instructional strategy helps students develop the attitudes, skills, knowledge, and tools of a geographer and exemplifies the goals of New Mexico's new inquiry standards. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of the inquiry process, what it looks like in the classroom, and tangible resources to get started.

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Live Zoom with Vib Gonzalez

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Grade Band: K - 12

Location: Library

All Trans: TGNB Inclusion for the New Mexico classroom will be a presentation aimed at introducing gender-affirming concepts to folks creating, developing, and supporting learning environments for LGBTQ+ students in New Mexico. Gender-affirming terminology will be introduced as the first of three basic concepts for folks to explore. Second, we’ll provide some data and stories from students throughout New Mexico to connect the affirming language to our stories.

Next, we’ll introduce learners to prominent LGBTQ+ activists, groups, and communities from New Mexico and our Indigenous communities. Folks will see the connection of language to our community of learners and be better prepared to foster resilience and community to provide a safer and more affirming learning experience.

• Name influential New Mexican trans folks (at least one)

• Define the terms transgender, non-binary, cisgender, sex assigned at birth and sexuality.

• Identify 2 practices for improving gender affirmation in their classroom/learning environment.

Presenter

Alyssa Navarette

Grade Band: K - 12

Location: Room # 118

Come discover the magic of teaching and learning with Nearpod, the tech platform that supports high levels of student engagement and inspires innovative instruction! Learn how you can package all your Social Studies resources into interactive lessons that facilitate student discussions and provide formative assessment data for teachers.

You will experience a live lesson that will introduce you to the standards-aligned lesson library, and you will leave with ideas for creating and editing your own standards-aligned lessons to launch with your students with Nearpod’s amazing interactive technology.

After this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Log into and navigate the Nearpod homepage

• Search for social studies lessons in the Nearpod library

• Consider how to create and edit interactive lessons with Nearpod

Presenter

Live Zoom with Kristen Rafferty

AGENDA

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Grade Band: K - 12

Location: Library

Dive into Newsela content, tools, and strategies to help you design and leverage inquiry learning experiences to facilitate questioning, student-driven exploration of content, synthesis, and informed action. Explore strategies to embed inquiry across the curriculum. Learn how to leverage Newsela content and features to guide students through the inquiry process. Plan learning experiences that invite students to develop questions, evaluate sources for evidence, and communicate conclusions.

Presenter

Dr. Mostafa Hassanalian

Grade Band: 6-12

Location: Room # 115

PRESENTATION

Today, there is a growing need for flying drones with diverse capabilities for both civilian and military applications. There is also a significant interest in the development of novel drones, which can autonomously fly in different environments and locations and can perform various missions. During this session, we will look at drone development, purpose, and implications.

Presenter

Heather McClenahan

Claude Thompson

Lee Wilson

Grade Band: 6 - 12

Location: Room # 116

PRESENTATION

National History Day a year-long academic program in which students conduct primary and secondary source research; create a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or website based on their research; and participate in a series of contests, culminating in nationals at the University of Maryland.

• Teachers will understand the classroom and professional development resources available through the National History Day program, how NHD meets state social studies standards, and how to integrate NHD into the classroom.

Presenter

Mollie Hackett

Grade Band: 6 - 12

Location: Room # 117

The culminating product of a DBQs is an evidence-based essay, an exercise that can be quite daunting and scary for students. In this session, participants will explore instructional strategies that help guide students in their efforts to write a forceful and succinct claim, and to marshal the best evidence in support of that claim.

Presenter

Live Zoom with Bren Vitter

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Grade Band: K - 12

Location: Library

This presentation examines the intersectionality of visible and invisible identities in order to deconstruct the barriers that might prevent hard conversations in our classrooms and schools.

After this presentation, participants will be able to "unpack" power systems in classrooms and schools using an intersectional cultural lens. In response, educators will be able to use self-reflection to improve community and relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

Presenter

Alyssa Navarette

Grade Band: K - 12

Location: Room # 118

Sometimes the best way to use Nearpod is with a single interactive feature. In this intermediate session, come learn how to use the top 5 interactive activities in impactful ways whether they stand alone or are part of a larger lesson. This session will focus on Open-Ended Questions, Drag & Drop, Draw It, Time to Climb, and Collaborate Boards.

Discover the power of these Nearpod activities to keep learners engaged, make student thinking visible, and encourage exploration, communication, and problem-solving.

After this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Discover strategies to create engaging lesson activities with Nearpod

• Build lessons that give all students a voice and make student thinking visible

Presenter

Joel Hutchinson

Grade Band: K - 12

Location: Room # 133

This session will be interactive. Participants will become familiar with Virtual Reality equipment as well as several educational apps that support VR.