{"success":true,"data":[{"ID":1229,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1698887565,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Creating Interdisciplinary Projects through Signature Projects","Handle":"creating_interdisciplinary_projects_through_signature_projects","ShortDescription":"Teachers are always looking for ways to have students make meaningful interdisciplinary connections. After years of trying various methods, we have found a sustainable way to incorporate Signature Projects into our curriculum multiple times a year for each grade. Project Innovate, Architecture Expo, Shakespeare Study, Globalization of Chocolate,  and Teen Activism are just a few of the project titles bringing in pieces from every subject area throughout the year.  Teachers do not have to reinvent the wheel each year! Even when most of these projects are ungraded, we have found that students engage, enjoy and learn from these collaborative, in-depth projects each year!","Description":"Signature Projects are in-depth investigations by nature and interdisciplinary by approach. They help students to uncover more of the world around them and take a more comprehensive approach while actively learning, solving problems, thinking creatively and working collaboratively. Projects are driven by essential questions that cover a wide scope and sequence of contents and skills that students begin to develop and eventually master. Currently we have two signature projects per grade level in the middle school,, that are refined from year to year, but do not require teachers to  go back to the drawing board or to reinvent the process. Using a matrix of 14 skills from the \"21st Century Skills from the Glossary of Education Reform\", Signature Projects were built around these skills making sure that each was covered in multiple projects during the three years. For example, skills such as:\r\n- Inquiry based research skills and practices\r\n- Civic, ethical and social justice literacy\r\n- Connecting to community and developing partnerships\r\n- Economic and financial literacy, entrepreneurialism\r\nSome of the projects are embedded in classes during normal schedule hours, connected by a day-long culminating event at the end, while others take students out of classes for a week and completely abandon their regular schedule. In all of the signature projects there is some type of culminating event or project that displays what the students have learned. We have adapted and changed them over time to meet the needs of our student, size of classes, time constraints and to reflect feedback. \r\nWe hope that this session could give you ideas of how you could begin the process of creating your own framework for Signature Projects, or maybe spark an idea for an interdisciplinary lesson that could grow into something more over time. We have found that the students walk away with an in-depth level of understanding of subject matter, while having a great time in the process.  Students look forward to each and every signature project as a way to connect with one another and to learn something new and unexpected! Come learn about ways to help students make meaningful connections!","Link":[],"Audience":["Middle School","All School Levels"],"Practice":"We plan to a lot a of time for discussion within small groups about how this could work at your school or what you are already doing.","Presenter":["Shannon Schmidt","Lindsay Kelland","Emma Parsons"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Garrison Forest School"],"PresenterEmail":["lindsaykelland@gfs.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":162,"ScheduleLocationID":34,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":11},{"ID":1211,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1698681830,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Debugging Creativity and Imagination: The Fusion of AI and creative writing","Handle":"debugging_creativity_and_imagination--the_fusion_of_ai_and_creative_writing","ShortDescription":"This conversation will navigate the crossroads of generative artificial intelligence and ELA. Using prompt engineering, students can convert their written thoughts into astonishing AI-generated images and allow educators to view writing through the lens of computational thinking, providing a unique approach to the creative writing process. This conversation will dive into an innovative and enriching exploration into the fusion of creativity, analytical thinking, and collaborative learning.","Description":"This session will navigate the crossroads of generative artificial intelligence and ELA. Using prompt engineering, students can convert their written thoughts into astonishing AI-generated images and allow educators to view writing through the lens of computational thinking, providing a unique, algorithmic approach to the creative writing process. Students are guided to use an algorithm to write their prompts and then 'debug' them, similar to how programmers optimize their algorithms, resulting in the best possible image representation of their written words. This journey provides an innovative and enriching exploration into the fusion of creativity, analytical thinking, and collaborative learning, set within the context of the increasingly digital and AI-driven world.","Link":["https:\/\/www.AlanaWinnick.com"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"The presenter will facilitate roundtable conversations by handing out bags with spark topics that participants will pull from to discuss. We will come back together and share.","Presenter":["Marina Lombardo"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Pocantico Hills CSD"],"PresenterEmail":["mlombardo@pocanticohills.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":162,"ScheduleLocationID":32,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":"Cofacilitator Alana Winnick is the esteemed author of \"The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education.\" Over the past year, Alana has dedicated her time to extensive research, experimentation, and staying abreast of the ever-changing educational landscape. Her expertise and commitment have greatly contributed to the depth and relevance of our content.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":11},{"ID":1198,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1698415703,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Moments Drive Ideas That Fuel Our Vision for the Future","Handle":"moments_drive_ideas_that_fuel_our_vision_for_the_future-4","ShortDescription":"We experience Moments that shape us from our birth until we soar. It is how we live and reflect on these Moments that will shape us, our connections and our Ideas.","Description":"We experience Moments that shape us from our birth until we soar. It is how we live and reflect on these Moments that will shape us, our connections and our Ideas. Once we have learned to reflect on our memories and Moments we develop Ideas about ourselves, our community and our world. How we reflect, accept and build our Ideas helps us to conceive our Vision. Our Vision allows us to see where we should be, evolve and lead forward. Our Moments and Ideas shape our concepts and will enable us to paint a picture that can inspire and be shared. The mastery of this process will give learners the confidence to create the future.","Link":["https:\/\/www.reynoldstlc.org"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"We will engage in a three part process: 1. We will break out into pairs and discover a moment in each others lives that they reflect on frequently in their practice. 2. We will unpack a series of \"moments\" that have shaped our group to where they are today. 3. We will discover ideas on the reflection process that has evolved around this moment over time. 4. We will unpack how we might introduce this to certain age groups and reframe our interactions to support Moment Development.","Presenter":["Leo Brehm"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Reynolds TLC","XR Terra","K12 Leaders"],"PresenterEmail":["leob@mac.com"],"ScheduleSlotID":162,"ScheduleLocationID":36,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":11},{"ID":1186,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1697810509,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"The Benefits and Challenges of Dual-enrollment","Handle":"the_benefits_and_challenges_of_dual-enrollment","ShortDescription":"An academic program coordinator and two teachers of dual-enrolled ICT courses lead a discussion of the benefits and challenges of dual-enrollment for high school students.","Description":"At the end of the 2022-23 school year 25 Virginia high school students\r\ngraduated with an Associates Degree concurrent with their high school diploma.\r\n15 of these 25 students came from one high school program,\r\nArlington Tech (https:\/\/careercenter.apsva.us\/arlington-tech).\r\n\r\nIn this conversation, the Arlington Tech program coordinator and two teachers\r\nof ICT dual-enrolled courses will lead a discussion of the benefits and\r\nchallenges of offering college courses to high school students.","Link":["https:\/\/careercenter.apsva.us\/arlington-tech\/","https:\/\/ict.gctaa.net\/"],"Audience":["High School"],"Practice":"The session will be a round table discussion sparked by driving questions: why\r\nDual Enrollment (DE)? and who benefits from DE opportunities? The organizers\r\nwill present information on DE goals, pathways, and statistics and build on the\r\npersonal experiences of participants, teachers, and students in DE programs to\r\nprovide rich conversations about this growing segment of secondary education\r\nprograms.","Presenter":["Dr. Michelle Van Lare","Alice Gallegher","Jeffrey Elkner"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Arlington Public Schools","Arlington","VA"],"PresenterEmail":["michelle.vanlare@apsva.us","alice.gallaugher@apsva.us","jde232@email.vccs.edu"],"ScheduleSlotID":162,"ScheduleLocationID":37,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":11},{"ID":1203,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1698605706,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"The Ethical Frontier: An Innovator's Quest for Balanced Learning!","Handle":"the_ethical_frontier--an_innovator-s_quest_for_balanced_learning","ShortDescription":"Participate in a quest bridging the digital and physical worlds, integrating humanistic ethics with cutting-edge tech and tokenization! Navigate immersive, gamified stations to learn how to earn and stake digital tokens, fueling transformative discussions. Supercharge student engagement and co-create a compassionate, tokenized, future-ready learning environment. Be the change in education!","Description":"This conversational focus aims to harmonize a world where digital interactions often overshadow human connections.\r\n\r\nImagine a room where each circle of chairs represents a 'node'\u2014akin to a blockchain node or a network hub. Participants in each node engage in conversation, tackling challenges that incorporate both ethical quandaries and technological dilemmas, such as \"How do we ensure equitable access to AI education?\" or \"What ethical obligations do we have when creating NFTs?\"\r\n\r\nWhile participants converse, they'll have tablets or smartphones displaying a decentralized app (dApp). This app is more than a digital companion; it's an integral part of the experience. As conversations reach milestones\u2014consensus on an ethical question\u2014the group earns digital tokens. These aren't just points; they're real, blockchain-backed assets symbolizing their collaborative ethical achievements. These tokens could later be staked for community initiatives, exchanged for exclusive digital content, or redeemed for real-world credentials, bridging the digital and physical realms.\r\n\r\nA real-time, visually engaging leaderboard tracks each node's progress, gamifying the experience and instilling a sense of playful competition. Yet, the true brilliance lies in the synergy between the digital and physical: as participants debate, share, and learn, they're not just earning tokens\u2014they're embodying the values those tokens represent.\r\n\r\nOur focus isn't just a dialogue or a game; it's an experiential ecosystem that fuses humanistic ethics, cutting-edge technology, and the transformative potential of tokenomics into a singular, impactful learning journey. This is your opportunity to take part in redefining what ethical, tech-savvy education can be.","Link":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/qmurden\/","https:\/\/www.kofaacademy.com\/"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"The conversational practice will be comprised of interactive dialogue circles, wherein participants are guided through a series of thought-provoking discussions. These aren't merely conversations; they're quests to achieve specific milestones related to real-world ethical challenges in technology, such as AI ethics, blockchain for community welfare, equitable gig economy models, responsible digital behavior, and peaceful conflict resolution online.\r\n\r\nTo make it engaging and competitive, I've incorporated token rewards and achievement badges that participants earn upon reaching each milestone. These tokens are not just gamification; they represent a microcosm of the digital economy, making the quest both real and relevant. A leaderboard tracks progress, heightening the sense of competition and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThis isn't just a presentation; it's an innovative blend of ethical dialogue and gamified learning. It's designed for those who want to be at the forefront of education, advocating for a future where learning environments are not only tech-savvy but also ethically responsible. Don't just adapt to the future\u2014help shape it ethically.","Presenter":["Quishaun Murden"],"PresenterAffiliation":[],"PresenterEmail":["quishaun25@gmail.com"],"ScheduleSlotID":162,"ScheduleLocationID":33,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":"I can also bring an additional presenter to help facilitate a given area of specialization if selected.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":11}],"conditions":{"Status":"Accepted","ConferenceID":11,"ScheduleSlotID":162},"total":5,"limit":false,"offset":false}