{"success":true,"data":[{"ID":372,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1384802609,"CreatorID":2440,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Augmented Reality - Spectral Learning- a Conversation Moderated by Courtney Pepe","Handle":"Augmented_Reality-Spectral_Learning-Look_Again-2","ShortDescription":"Augmented Reality is the practice of taking 2 dimensional objects in the classroom and making them into 3 dimensional and 4 dimensional live learning objects.  We will talk about what changes occur when we shift the culture in our classroom from a flat 2D paper to a 3d or 4d surface that allows the classroom to expand beyond its four walls...","Description":"This conversation will explore the role that Augmented Reality plays in making the 21st century digital classroom a dynamic place to teach and learn. The research behind the Augmented Reality phenomena will be presented to show that it is a sound educational practice. Most importantly elementary, middle, and high school teachers as well as college professors will leave this conversation with several tools in their tool belt. Participants will dialogue about which Augmented Reality platforms are appropriate choices to enhance learning in their individual learning environment. The facilitator will share how Augmented Reality is changing and quickly as is technology and the shape of knowledge. The facilitator collaborates with various Augmented Reality lovers from all over the world.  In fact AR educator and world renowned author  Paul Hamilton from Australia will be joining the conversation from half way across the world.  We will ultimately create a course in iTunes U that we can all use in our learning environments.","Link":[],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"Participants will make an iTunes U course together during the workshop.  We will do a Google Hangout with some of colleagues around the world who are AR lovers.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/itunesu.itunes.apple.com\/enroll\/EZT-MZE-84E (link to iTunes Course)\r\n http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/kr2xkgn (link to slide deck presentation)\r\nhttp:\/\/mrspepe.com\/ (My Blog)\r\n https:\/\/todaysmeet.com\/educonar (link to backchannel for session)","Presenter":["Courtney Pepe","Paul Hamilton"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Apple Distinguished Educator","Teacher Monroe Township Schools NJ"],"PresenterEmail":["courtney.pepe@monroe.k12.nj.us"],"ScheduleSlotID":35,"ScheduleLocationID":11,"SubmitterID":2440,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":3},{"ID":303,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1381373828,"CreatorID":88,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Bringing the world into the classroom","Handle":"Bringing_the_world_into_the_classroom","ShortDescription":"Using examples of studio-based learning projects, learn how to infuse design thinking elements into the classroom and get students to work on and solve real-world challenges. Learn about and discuss how the studio model and multidisciplinary collaborative projects enhance inquiry-based learning and interest from students.","Description":"What is design thinking? What is the studio model? How do they relate to multidisciplinary collaborative projects?\r\nThis workshop will engage participants in a discussion about how design thinking elements and the studio model can lead to students' higher interest and and hands-on approach to multidisciplinary projects.\r\nParticipants will learn about Beaver Country Day School' s innovative approach to working on real-world, authentic assessments. \r\nParticipants will also be invited to comment and share ideas about these projects and to create their own projects using design thinking elements.\r\nParticipants should bring ideas of projects on which they would like to work.","Link":["http:\/\/www.bcdschool.org\/"],"Audience":["High School","Middle School"],"Practice":"We plan on presenting our main ideas and examples on design thinking and collaborative projects, and then allow participants to join www.spiderscribe.net or www.padlet.com to share their ideas and how to apply them in their respective schools.","Presenter":["Kader Adjout","Lisa Brown","Rob MacDonald"],"PresenterAffiliation":[],"PresenterEmail":["kadjout@bcdschool.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":35,"ScheduleLocationID":12,"SubmitterID":88,"AdditionalComments":"We are excited to present at Educon.\r\nWe loved it when we attended last year.\r\nWe hope we will be able to present this year.\r\n\r\nThank you.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":3},{"ID":347,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1383346660,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Go to the Gemba","Handle":"Go_to_the_Gemba","ShortDescription":"Have you ever looked at your school experience through the eyes of a student?  Have you lived as a student for a day?  As educators, we are \"designers\" of the student experience, yet do we understand how the implications of our design directly impact our students?  In this session we will look at our schools through the lens of a student.  What can we do to make sure that we are designing the best possible learning environment for them?","Description":"Inspired by Deb Adler\u2019s talk at TedxRVA about her experiences as a designer and \u201cgoing to the gemba\u201d, I realized that we are \u201cdesigners\u201d of the student experience in our schools.  \u201cGemba\u201d is a japanese word that refers to the place where all the action happens.  As an academic technologist, my gemba is the student using technology in their classes.  Though I thought I knew what that looked like for our students, to be honest I wasn\u2019t sure. \r\n\r\nInspired by her talk, I embarked on a project in my school to find out what the actual student experience looks like.  We make decisions and changes based on what we think will make their experience more valuable, but is it really happening?  \r\n\r\nJoined by my colleagues, we set out to research our student technology experience in PK-12 to find out what is working and what changes need to be made.  We shadowed students for entire days and conducted surveys of students to see what their days were like. \r\n\r\nIn this session, we will share our findings as well as the way our project changed how we look at our role as designers, not just technology coordinators.","Link":["http:\/\/www.tinyurl.com\/educongemba"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"In this session, we will practice a \"gemba circle\" and reflect on the process of going to the gemba.  Each participant will leave with an action plan for designing their own gemba.","Presenter":["Carey Pohanka"],"PresenterAffiliation":["St. Christopher's School"],"PresenterEmail":["pohankac@stcva.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":35,"ScheduleLocationID":2,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":3},{"ID":359,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1383761308,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Interdisciplinary Learning in Heterogenous Math and Science Classes","Handle":"Interdisciplinary_Learning_in_Heterogenous_Math_and_Science_Classes","ShortDescription":"This conversation will focus on the ongoing development of an interdisciplinary curriculum involving math and physics.","Description":"As math and science teachers, we regularly set the goal of creating more interdisciplinary learning opportunities for our students. This conversation will focus specifically on the design and implementation of interdisciplinary projects and lessons. SLA's math and science teachers will facilitate a discussion aimed at strategizing how to support student growth in simultaneous, overlapping classes.","Link":[],"Audience":["High School"],"Practice":"Conversational Protocol; shared discussion on obstacles and strategies.","Presenter":["Brad Latimer","Rosalind Echols","Erin Garvey"],"PresenterAffiliation":[],"PresenterEmail":["egarvey@scienceleadership.org","rechols@scienceleadership.org","blatimer@scienceleadership.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":35,"ScheduleLocationID":8,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":"Google form: http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/kkp5dg9\r\n\r\nFolder of Resources: http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ny24gn7","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":3},{"ID":370,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1384486428,"CreatorID":334,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Make Art, Not Pics: a Visual Conversation about Learning and Space at SLA","Handle":"Make_Art-Not_Pics:a_Visual_Conversation_about_Learning_and_Space_at_SLA","ShortDescription":"Part photowalk, part art exercise, part respite from the intellectual gymnastics of the day, this session is for anyone who enjoys expressing themselves with a device that takes pictures (including smartphones, tablets, etc.) Our subject will be SLA itself. No prior experience or expensive camera equipment required, just your passion for photography and a desire to improve your craft.","Description":"Part photowalk, part art exercise, part respite from the intellectual gymnastics of the weekend, this session is for anyone who enjoys expressing themselves with a device that takes pictures (including smartphones, tablets, etc.) Our subject will be SLA itself. Seeking to create extraordinary photos of ordinary things, we will roam the hallways of SLA taking pictures of anything and everything. We'll learn from each other, trade technical tips and advice, and finally, share the art we create online (Creative Commons Licensed, of course) for all to enjoy.","Link":[],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"We'll have plenty of conversation as we roam SLA in teams trying to capture our images. We'll share them to the Flickr group (below), on Twitter and Instagram. Remember to use the hashtags: #makeartnotpics #educon #sla\r\n\r\nResource Doc: http:\/\/goo.gl\/TxrXYw\r\nHaiku Deck: http:\/\/goo.gl\/zSK6ZS","Presenter":["Kevin Jarrett"],"PresenterAffiliation":[],"PresenterEmail":["kevin.jarrett@gmail.com"],"ScheduleSlotID":35,"ScheduleLocationID":14,"SubmitterID":334,"AdditionalComments":"This is a little 'odd' as far as sessions go, hope you like the idea. With luck we'll generate some kickass photos for SLA to use in any way desired.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":3},{"ID":378,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1386194128,"CreatorID":88,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Renting vs. Owning Education","Handle":"Renting_vs-Owning_Education","ShortDescription":"A discussion about the meaning of student ownership (empowerment) of learning and how it\u2019s related to and contrasts with student engagement. In addition, some practical applications to foster student ownership (empowerment) in the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to plan activities and develop measurable goals associated with student ownership (empowerment) of learning.","Description":"Most teachers want to engage students. But is it enough? Are we asking our students to \u201crent\u201d their education from us as educators, rather than \u201cown\u201d it themselves? What does it mean to have an \u201cengaged\u201d student? What does it look like? How do you grade engagement? Is it linked to knowledge? Are we actually just looking for compliance? Next, how is an engaged student different from an \u201cempowered\u201d student? How do we foster ownership (empowerment) of learning and how do we grade such learning?\r\n\r\nIn this media-rich environment of education, where buzzwords seem to be more important than what is going on in the classroom, what does it mean to have an \u201cengaged\u201d student? And how does that contrast with an \u201cempowered\u201d student or one that has taken \u201cownership\u201d of his or her own learning? \r\n\r\nIn this discussion, educators will have the chance to define and debate what it means to be engaged with learning versus having ownership (empowerment) of learning. Utilizing practical examples, participants will have the chance to reflect on what they are doing in the classroom and categorize it as engagement and\/or ownership (empowerment). Two educators from a New York City public high school will share from-the-field examples, including English classes where the students create their own unit plans, lessons, rubrics and grading policies, as well as choose their own texts. Also shared will be Science lessons where students take on the role of instructor and facilitate laboratory lessons.\r\n\r\nConversational Practice:\r\n1.\tIntroduction & Appetizer Upon entry, participants will be given an index card that asks the question: \u201cWhat does an engaged student look like?\u201d Participants should write their answer on their card. Responses will be collected and entered into a digital word cloud projected on the wall. Participants can also log in to see the Word Cloud on their own device. Repeated concepts will appear bigger than lesser mentioned concepts, thus showing the commonalities of thought. Facilitators will open with a brief welcome, introduction and short discussion of the responses.\r\n\r\n2. Renting Vs. Owning One\u2019s Education Big Questions\/Lenses Introduced:\r\n\u2022\tAre we asking\/expecting students to figuratively rent their education from us? \r\n\u2022\tOr, are we giving students the power to create and thereby own their education with us?\r\n\u2022\tAnd finally, when students have ownership, are they then more authentically engaged?\r\n\r\n3.\tModified Consultancy Protocol: Throughout the room, chart paper will display various questions of practice.  \r\n\u2022\t What does student engagement look like in your classroom\/school?\r\n\u2022\t What does student engagement sound like in your classroom\/school?\r\n\u2022\t How do you measure student engagement in your classroom\/school?\r\n\u2022\t What are some examples of student ownership in your classroom\/school? Or are there none?\r\n\u2022\t What helps students become more engaged\/invested in their learning?","Link":[],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"Round 1: Participants will walk around and stick their answer on each chart paper. (Yellow Post-It)\r\n    Round 2: Review other responses & ask a probing or clarifying question on each chart paper. (Pink Post-It)\r\n    Round 3: Participants review and respond to Round 2 questions on each chart paper. (Blue Post-It)\r\n\r\nEach group will quickly review and report on the findings, questions and thoughts of one of the chart paper discussions. \r\n    \r\n4. Video  Facilitators will show a video of student ownership (empowerment) in planning English classes and student engagement while teaching various science lessons. \r\n\u2022 Any clarifying questions about the student engagement or ownership (empowerment) from the video?\r\n\u2022 Analyze what we saw \u2014 how does it match our definitions? How is it different? What does it have in      common with your personal experiences? What is different? What can we measure?\r\n\u2022 From that analysis, any extension questions or insights or adaptations?\r\n\r\n5. Group Work & Discussion Time: \r\n\u2022\tHow can I extend my best practices for student engagement or student ownership (empowerment) in the classroom? \r\n\u2022\tWhat can I take back to my classroom? School? Or even District?\r\n\r\n7. Wrap-up and reflection.\r\n\r\nFinal Comments:  For last three years, educators from Hudson High School of Learning Technologies have been coming to EduCon, and the chance to share best practices and discuss ideas and concepts has really impacted our own practices. We always come home feeling revived and excited, brimming with new ideas. The opportunity to facilitate a discussion on an issue for which we have passion and  to gather the wisdom of other like-minded educators is what motivated this particular proposal. In past conferences, we have been asked to explore our own best practices and reflect on our ideas of what it means to engage students with any particular material. We would be honored to share with EduCon population in a continuing practice of professional generosity what we have adapted from prior discussions and continue to evolve as a larger community.","Presenter":["Anastacia Brie","Jennifer Gunn"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Hudson High School"],"PresenterEmail":["stacebrie@yahoo.com"],"ScheduleSlotID":35,"ScheduleLocationID":16,"SubmitterID":88,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":3},{"ID":350,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1383355743,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Rethinking School to Focus on What Matters","Handle":"Rethinking_School_to_Focus_on_What_Matters","ShortDescription":"Based on our forthcoming book, which provides school leaders with a hands-on guide to rethinking practices to create truly innovative schools, this session will present a framework and step-by-step guide for school transformation.  School leaders are invited to bring their whole team along to engage in several exercises to kick-start the process.","Description":"It is our belief that the concept of \u201cschool\u201d as most of us know it arose out of century-old needs; our world has changed and so must the notion of \u201cschool.\u201d  Many existing and even new schools continue to focus on tinkering to make the old way better; what is needed is a whole new way.  In contrast to traditional schools that often focus on the needs of adults and rely on \u201cthe way we\u2019ve always done it,\u201d 21st century schools must focus on students\u2019 needs as the primary driver.  By focusing clearly on each school\u2019s vision and instructional goals, and building all structures and designing all processes in support of those goals, we believe schools can begin to transform their schools into the 21st century learning environments our students need.\r\n\r\nWhile many educators understand WHY schools need to change, few existing tools and resources actually show educators HOW to engage in the school transformation process.  Our book (on track for publication by Teachers College Press in March 2014) was written to provide a framework for how educators can begin to rethink school practices, with examples to demonstrate and inspire innovation, and step-by-step exercises that will guide school leaders\/designers and their teams through the process of making it happen.   This session will provide participants with an overview of this process and the opportunity to engage in several of the activities; it is our goal to help participants clearly define and articulate their visions and to begin rethinking how practices align.","Link":["http:\/\/www.novareschools.org"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"5 min\tWelcome, introductions and goals for the session\r\n\r\n10 min\tBackground\/history of the iSchool and an overview of the four levers for school transformation: time, human capital, curriculum, and culture\r\n\r\n35 min\tDifferentiated Workshop time:  Participants will focus on one or more of the following foundational activities (based on exercises from the book):\r\no\tDefining your goals and values\r\no\tDeveloping a preliminary vision\r\no\tIdentifying the gaps\r\nThen participants will, based on their school\u2019s needs, focus on exercises related to the area of change they believe will provide the greatest lever for school transformation.  All exercises include a hands-on guide and activities designed to engage school leaders and their teams in a step-by-step process.\r\n\r\n10 min\tSharing, wrap-up and session feedback","Presenter":["Mary Moss"],"PresenterAffiliation":["NYC iSchool\/Novare Schools\/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools"],"PresenterEmail":["mmoss@novareschools.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":35,"ScheduleLocationID":15,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":3},{"ID":362,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1383787155,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"The Effective Hybrid Teacher ~ Models that help students flourish.","Handle":"The_Effective_Hybrid_Teacher-Models_that_help_students_flourish","ShortDescription":"Hybrid teachers, who spend 1\/2 their time in the classroom and 1\/2 their time in stewardship of the profession, can help colleagues enrich K-12 education.  How can hybrid teachers develop their educational leadership while they are supporting students, collaborating with colleagues, negotiating employment contracts, etc.?\r\n\r\nParticipant recommendations will evolve into an opt-in article for publication.","Description":"In order for K-12 teachers to be more effective, we need opportunities to  study the intersection of curriculum, instruction, assessment and policy.  For example, as federal agencies call for more teacher research, and states design high-stakes standardized assessments of student growth, teachers need to be more involved with what goes in in schools and districts. One of the challenges we face is that many teachers already work 50 hours a week; where do we find the time we need to lead?  Data from the 2013 Measures of Effective Teaching study also shows that teachers also seek opportunities to lead without leaving the classroom.\r\n\r\nParticipants will review aspects of the national discussion on hybrid teachers, discuss sample case studies, and design local models for the effective hybrid teacher.","Link":["http:\/\/bit.ly\/1e1e8wR"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"A conceptual \"map\" of the hybrid teacher research will be provided through a brief introduction. Participants will be asked to identify their own inquiry with regard to 1) the roles of hybrid teachers and\/or 2) the policies that will support hybrid teachers and\/or 3) the mechanisms needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the hybrid teacher role. Small discussion groups will integrate their experiences with the provided literature to develop informal recommendations.","Presenter":["Gamal Sherif","Bruce Taterka"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Science Leadership Academy"],"PresenterEmail":["gsherif@ProgressEd.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":35,"ScheduleLocationID":7,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":3},{"ID":341,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1383313363,"CreatorID":88,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"What do educators want from EdTech? A conversation moderated by Bobbi Kurshan","Handle":"a_conversation_w_Bobbi_Kurshan_of_Academic_Innovation-Penn_GSE","ShortDescription":"A conversation facilitated by Dr. Bobbi Kurshan of Academic Innovation @ Penn GSE. This is an opportunity for educators to engage in meaningful dialogue with current education entrepreneurs about what educators of all stripes want from EdTech.","Description":"The panel will be comprised of current members of the Education Design Studio Inc. (EDSi), a hybrid seed fund\/incubator and design thinking curriculum; will be local companies in the EdTech Space; and\/or will have come through the Milken Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition.  \r\n\r\nThis panel is intended to be a shared learning opportunity for panelists as much as for audience members. We will consider participation on this panel as a formal, hands-on element of the EDSi curriculum. Specifically, this session will be a lesson in how to engage with customers and elicit feedback, and it will serve to deepen entrepreneurs\u2019 understanding of the education market at the grassroots (rather than district or even corporate) level. In addition, it will serve as a chance for ventures\u2019 founders to learn from front-line practitioners about what works in their classrooms and schools, how they use existing tools, what\u2019s on their wish lists, and the challenges they face, too. How can entrepreneurs and educators (who are not always mutually exclusive!) join forces to bring fruitful products and services to students, families and fellow educators? And further, what should entrepreneurs be aware of when working within the wild world of education?","Link":["http:\/\/www.nestcentral.org"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"Bobbi: intro to conversation\r\nPanelists: Brief explanation of products\/ventures\r\n-\tChalk Talk: audience members take 10 minutes to silently write their responses to the question \u201cWhat do Educators want from Educational Technology?\u201d on a large piece of butcher paper on the wall of the space. \r\n-\tDiscussion: (25 min) Use the points made on the wall to inform an open discussion","Presenter":["Bobbi Kurshan","Brigittte Daniel","Shiv Galgani","Betty Hsu","Harshil Parikh"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Penn GSE Academic Innovations; edIQ; Osmosis; Professor Word; TuvaLabs"],"PresenterEmail":["cmcmanus@gse.upenn.edu"],"ScheduleSlotID":35,"ScheduleLocationID":10,"SubmitterID":88,"AdditionalComments":"For the moment I (Cat) will serve as contact person for this conversation; Bobbi is inundated with emails so it's easier this way. \r\nThanks, \r\nCat","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":3}],"conditions":{"Status":"Accepted","ConferenceID":3,"ScheduleSlotID":35},"total":9,"limit":false,"offset":false}