SXSWedu - 2015

SXSWedu 2014 87 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Project Share Series hosted by The Texas Education Agency Local Authorization for Texas' Digital Ecosystem Hilton Salon E | Workshop In this workshop, participants will preview enhancements to the Project Share eco- system and learn about the upcoming release of a local authorization tool. Currently in its pilot stage, this tool will offer Texas educators and students easier access to Project Share while improving the administration and local management of account provisioning. This technology allows users to access applications with one single, se- cure login while giving districts the ability to control and customize the environment for their teachers and students. Clyde Boyer, Trinity Education Group, Hugh Norwood, Trinity Education Group 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM SOCIAL & MOBILE LEARNING Making BYOD Work for Not Against You! Hilton Room 410 | Workshop Transform a traditional classroom into an engaging classroom, connecting learners and involving them in exciting discussions through Edmodo. In this BYOD environ- ment, teachers can utilize systems like Edmodo to transform antiquated lessons. Par- ticipants will create small groups, forums, notes, submit assignments and more, with smart phones, tablets, and other devices using apps like Evernote to promote online discussions allowing for the creation and sharing of projects through BlendSpace. Christy Fennewald, Round Rock ISD, Laurie Coker, Westwood High School #edmodo 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM BEST PRACTICES & IMPLEMENTATION MOOConomics ACC Room 12AB | Panel Discussion MOOConomics encompasses the production, distribution, and consumption of mas- sive open online courses (MOOCs). Using our recent experience from the fall 2013 edX class, TAKE YOUR MEDICINE, the panel focuses primarily on how to engage people to make a MOOC not just massively online, but massively successful. With an array of anecdotal and data-driven feedback, we will discuss how the actual student consump- tion experience met the desired product objectives. Dawn Zimmaro, Stanford University, Donna Kidwell, The University of Texas at Austin, Janet Walkow, The University of Texas at Austin, Ross Strader, Stanford University #MOOConomic 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Educating & Innovating Series hosted by The University of Texas at Austin MOOCs: Effective Vehicles for Learning ACC Room 16AB | Panel Discussion MOOCs have spurred intense conversations in the media and across the field of higher education, especially related to mass access and enrollment, delivery of instruction, and learner retention. Less often discussed are ways that MOOCs provide new motiva- tions to improve learning experiences. This panel, comprised of three UT Austin fac- ulty members leading MOOCs this year, will dive into the known and potential impact of these courses sharing their experiences of why, how and what students learn. Daniel Bonevac, The University of Texas at Austin, Holly Custard, The University of Texas at Austin, Jonathan Valvano, The University of Texas at Austin, Michael Starbird, The University of Texas at Austin #UTAustinMOOCs 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDUCATION POLICY & FUNDING E-Rate 2.0: Rebooting Support for Educational Technology in America ACC Room 18ABCD | Featured Session The Federal Communications Commission runs the nation's largest educational tech- nology program, known as E-Rate. Funded at $2.4 billion in 2013, the E-Rate program connects schools and libraries across the nation to modern communications and the Internet. A strong supporter of E-Rate, Commissioner Rosenworcel will discuss the program and how it should be refocused on broadband and modernized. Jessica Rosenworcel, Federal Communications Commission 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PHILANTHROPY Unleashing Kids' Passion for Compassion Hilton Salon A | Core Conversation Imagine kids answering, "What's your favorite way to give back?" as easily as naming their favorite color. We'll discuss teaching that helps kids answer that question and makes compassion a lasting part of their self-identity. We'll explore research on the connection between compassion and success, and a Common Core/NAEYC-compliant curriculum based around a team of superheroes who show kids they don't need to be born on the planet Krypton to have the power to make the world a better place! Judi Vanderhaar, Jefferson County Public Schools, Justin Walker, Global Game Changers Children's Education Initiative #IgniteGood 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ACHIEVEMENT GAPS & EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY We're From the Private Sector & We're Here to Help Hilton Salon B | Panel Discussion Both the private sector and educators agree on the power of broadband and digital content to transform learning and corporate America has successfully partnered with school systems on efforts to provide affordable broadband and digital content. This panel will discuss the innovative ways the private sector is collaborating with school districts to provide the connectivity, content and services that create learning envi- ronments supporting student college, career and citizenship readiness. Bill Goodwyn, Discovery Education, David Cohen, Comcast Corporation, Gregory Firm, Grand Praire ISD, Zachary Leverenz, EveryoneOn 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PHILANTHROPY Wired Parents: Education Advocacy via Social Media Hilton Salon D | Panel Discussion As policy changes affect the landscape of education, the importance of engaging par- ents and community members in the education of their children has become increas- ingly clear. Parents are their children's best advocates and communities thrive around successful schools. This panel will discuss modern avenues for parental engagement and how parents can use social media for education advocacy as well as how teachers and other organizations are using social media to reach parents. Frank Maurizio, New York State United Teachers, Bryan Thomas, New York State United Teachers, Heather L Barmore, New York State United Teachers 9:20 AM - 9:35 AM COGNITIVE PROCESS & DESIGN THINKING Blurred Lines: Seamless Competency Across Grades Hilton Salon C | Future15: Teaching What if 5th, 7th, and 10th grade students could all be in the same math class at the same time? What if class could be separated from the classroom completely? "Blurred Lines: seamless competency across grades" will tackle what it could look like when students can drive core learning through any blend of online, DIY, and real world experiences, disrupting the factory model of education so that core course learning is no longer constrained by grades or school space. Russell Armstrong, mSchool #mschool 9:40 AM - 9:55 AM COGNITIVE PROCESS & DESIGN THINKING Teaching Typography Through Sound Hilton Salon C | Future15: Teaching Graphic design is primarily a visual field, but its students are not always visual learn- ers. Stephanie will discuss methods of mapping formal typographical properties to sound to teach typographical principles. Through an interactive teaching platform, letterforms across typefaces can be experienced visually and aurally. Students can then explore the unique sounds of letterforms, create complex compositions, and learn foundational visual principals, such as letter-spacing, by "hearing" them. Stephanie Dudzic, Massachusetts College of Art and Design THURSDAY SESSIONS (continued)

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