STE(A)M
Come on Down!: Edutainment, Engagement and STEAM
tools, SEL, pedagogy, DEI
Teacher
Corona-Norco Unified School District
Experience the possibilities of gamifying your classroom, energizing lessons and using edtech tools, while engaging and nurturing student social-emotional learning. We'll share the tools you need to immediately implement and amplify teaching pedagogy.
Digital Tote:
NA
Project-Based STEAM Learning
tools, computational thinking, collaboration
STEM Coordinator
EDGEucating LLC
Leverage computational thinking and problem-solving with fun and engaging technology tools to produce future-ready students and meet STEM benchmarks. Explore a lesson that will have your students responding to a natural disaster, assessing damage in remote areas using rovers and drones, and engaging government agencies in recovery.
Inclusive Models for Computer Science & Game Design Education
tools, DEI, game development, SEL
CEO
Snowbright Studio
Senior Partnerships Manager, Education
Unity Technologies
Student
Swarthmore College
Educational Consultant
Jeremy Shorr Educational Consulting
How can we enhance STEM and computer science K12 programs to create a pathway for greater diversity and representation through game development? Presenters will discuss the ways educators can tap into tools and practices that support LGBTQ+ students and those from underrepresented-in-tech genders.
Digital Tote:
NA
Strategies for Effective and Inclusive CS Teaching
tools, SEL, DEI, pedagogy
EPIC Director, CS Education Strategy
University of Texas at Austin
Professional Learning Manager
Computer Science Teachers Association
Deputy Director of the ECEP Alliance
University of Texas at Austin (TACC)
Our interactive session will explore identity, unconscious bias, underrepresentation, social justice and advocacy for computer science (CS) education. This session will help prepare you to reflect, plan and act in order to expand effective and inclusive CS teaching.
Digital Tote:
NA
Top AR/VR Trends to Transform Learning
tools, innovation, DEI, SEL
Author | Speaker | Consultant
ARVRinEDU
Following an extremely unusual year, many are looking to bring a fresh learning opportunity. Despite the pandemic slowdowns, technology has continued to move forward with new interactions, access and innovation. So what are we expecting to see in the coming years and what does it mean for the classroom?
Digital Tote:
NA
#GIRLPOWER Leadership and STEM
tools, DEI, SEL, design process
Learning Designer
Ormiston Junior College
Inclusive Designer
Ormiston Junior College
Professional Growth & Mentorship Designer
Ormiston Junior College
Learning Designer
Ormiston Junior College
How to use your passion, not your expertise, to design innovative learning experiences. We are not experts in the field of STEM, but we noticed that our young women weren't engaging with the range of digital technologies that we have on offer at school. Hear our story.
Digital Tote:
Wide-Open Spaces: Curricular Options for Using a Technology-Enabled Outdoor Classroom
tools, environment, lesson planning
Science Teacher
Weber School District
Instructor/Trainer
Utah Coalition For Educational Technology
Adding an outdoor classroom to an existing school provides students and educators with ample opportunity and reason to spend class time outside. However, developing appropriate and technologically enabled lesson plans for these excursions is incredibly important to the development of the space and to providing engaging learning opportunities for students.
Digital Tote:
Mathematics Teachers' Discussions About Educational Technologies
tools, pedagogy, social platforms
Ph.D. student
University of Victoria
Graduate student
PhD student
University of Victoria
Graduate student
Based on the discussions of mathematics teachers on one of the social platforms, this study reveals which digital tools teachers use the most, what kinds of problems teachers face when integrating technology into the lesson, and how teachers consider its relationship with pedagogy and content when using technology.
Digital Tote:
Internet 101: Stuff You Pretend to Know but Are Afraid to Ask
tools, internet, vocabulary, DEI, SEL
Director Instructional Tech Coaching
Learning Technology Center
Domains, blockchains and the IoT, oh my! As our world grows increasingly digital, new vocabulary enters our schools. We know how to access the internet, but do we truly know how it works? In this session, we’ll learn the lingo of the internet and resources to help educate our students.
Come Together, Right Now: Math and Canva - A Beatles Math Tribute
tools, creativity, DEI, SEL, assessment, authentic
Math Interventionist
East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School
We'll blow the myth that math isn't a creative subject out of the water by sharing “Twist and Shout” (remix) templates and creating authentic assessments. Time for you to work “All Together Now” with your students to make the math classroom creative and engaging!
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Coding Is for Everyone! Authentic Learning Experiences for the Elementary Classroom
tools, coding, DEL, SEL, accessibility
STEM Teacher
State College Area
Elementary STEM Teacher
State College Area School District
How do we make meaningful connections between coding and our curriculum? We'll explore the successes and challenges of meeting the needs of all students with a variety of tools. including Code.org, Scratch, SAM Labs, Ozobots and more. We'll also share budget-friendly options to make coding accessible to all students.
Accessibility for Video Games and AR/VR
tools, accessibility, DEI, SEL, games
Learning Specialist
TIE
Learn about the barriers and solutions to making accessible video game and AR/VR experiences. Drawing from the world of assistive technology and hardware development for video games, you'll discover how to create more equitable and accessible experiences. Plus, you'll have time to explore and test accessibility features.
Digital Tote:
Computer Science for ALL: Leading the Way To Build Computational Thinkers!
tools, student centered, computational thinking, DEI, SEL
Technology Specialist
University of Montevallo
Instructional Technology Specialist
Troy University Technology in Motion
A mind-blowing, interactive time full of student-centered computer science activities. Learn about our mission to empower teachers to bring computational thinking to every student ensuring equitable access to CS. Discover strategies for learning with digital and unplugged activities in a hands-on experience to build confidence and capacity.
Digital Tote:
NA
AR & VR in Science: Expanding Horizons
tools, DEI, SEL, innovation
Director, Advocacy & Engagement
Breakout EDU
Advancements in AR & VR have lead to some amazing applications for education. Science instruction, in particular can be enhanced in many ways using these technologies. Students can see, manipulate, experience and build like never before. From the atom to the solar system and everything in between, AR & VR can immerse students like never before!
Digital Tote:
NA
Everyday Computer Science: Integrating Coding Across the Subject Areas
tools, coding, DEI, SEL
STEM/ Technology Integration Specialist
Republic County USD 109
Curriculum Operations Coordinator
Seesaw Learning
In this make-and-take session, you'll view cross-curricular coding and computational thinking lesson examples before ideating about bringing these concepts to your classroom. They're will also be time to share resources so we can learn together.
Let’s Bloom Together! STEAM Meets Data to Develop Character Strength in Girls
tools, DEI, SEL, representation
Educational Content Manager
Fundación Azteca
EdTech Coordinator and LX Designer
Fundación Azteca
Is it possible to build motivation for girls to pursue STEAM with an LMS, data, electronics, programming and many awesome role models? Our theory of change seeks to design learning experiences with a gender perspective to develop character strengths in gifted and low-income girl students in México.
Digital Tote:
NA
Think Outside: No Box Required
outdoor learning, digital learning
Director of Professional Learning
Out Teach
Rooted in outdoor learning, your students will experience digital growth. Together we will unearth how to balance “screen time” with “green time” with hybrid outdoor and digital experiential opportunities. No matter the device, you'll be equipped to innovate with STEM, while inspiring the next generation of thinkers and doers.
Digital Tote:
High- and Low-Tech Peeps! STEM CT Learning — It’s About the Teaching
computational thinking
No video, good resources
Director
Longwood ITTIP
STEM Learning Specialist
Longwood ITTIP
Supporting computational thinking in classroom instruction doesn’t have to be high-tech! Come to this session to learn hands-on some of the activities that have been developed and modified through a teacher and university partnership supporting an interdisciplinary approach to teaching STEM with computational thinking through a curriculum.
Making Classroom Connections With Low-Tech STEAM Learning
Pk-5, PBL
no video, good resources
STEAM Teacher
South Fayette Township School District
Enhance STEAM and maker-centered learning in your elementary curriculum using accessible materials and hands-on activities. Be introduced to many adaptable STEAM projects and take part in a collaborative making experience. Using STEAM to build community among participants, you will develop plans for bringing making into your learning community.