SXSWedu - 2015

88 SXSWedu 2014 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM LEADERSHIP & INSPIRATION CIOs: The Catalyst for Innovation in Higher Ed ACC Room 17B | Panel Discussion Higher education faces economic, technological and market forces that challenge how we recruit students, raise money, and deliver services. This transition period cre- ates opportunity for smart institutions to adapt and respond. Successful collaboration across departments must combine technology, marketing, educational, and business skills. Interact with a diverse panel of innovative executives and experts to explore how the CIO and CMO can together drive successful change in higher education. Dave Waldron, St Edward's University, Joanna Young, University of New Hampshire, Michael Krigsman, Asuret, Vala Afshar, Enterasys #SXSWCIO 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ACHIEVEMENT GAPS & EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY Competency-Based Learning: Lessons from the Field ACC Room 12AB | Panel Discussion This panel will focus on how Lindsay Unified School District has implemented competency-based learning for all students as part of the district's Race to the Top District grant. Participants will hear first hand from district leaders about on-the- ground challenges, successes and lessons learned implementing technology enabled competency- based learning for all students K–12. Eric Haas, WestEd, John Caesar, Lindsay Unified School District, Thomas Rooney, Lindsay Unified School District #CBlearn 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM SHARED & OPEN RESOURCES Did It Work? Evaluating the Impact of LRMI for OER Hilton Salon D | Panel Discussion Sure, aligning commercial content to LRMI is becoming a standard for major publish- ers and those with deep pockets, but what about non-profits, museums, or research organizations? The Smithsonian will present their process for identifying resources, selecting teacher metadata creators, and implementing the code on their websites and into the Learning Registry. Attendees will learn how to develop effective method- ologies to evaluate the impact on discoverability of LRMI-tagged content. Darren Milligan, Smithsonian Institution, Melissa Wadman, Smithsonian Institution, Sue Cowden, inBloom #lrmiforoer 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM SHARED & OPEN RESOURCES Making Museums Magnetic for Today's Communities ACC Room 15 | Panel Discussion This panel will present stories from two children's museums that are evolving their role in the community, reevaluating programs and messaging, and finding unique ways of supporting their communities in the pursuit of providing innovative and ef- fective learning opportunities. Panel attendees will have the opportunity to consider beneficial partnerships between museums and the community, and will discuss strat- egies that could lead to stronger community partnerships. Adam Nye, Thinkery, Jane Werner, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Katie Kizziar, Thinkery, Tricia Berry, The University of Texas at Austin #museum 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDUCATION POLICY & FUNDING Optimizing Learning: A Preview of the Aspen Task Force on Learning and the Internet Report ACC Room 18ABCD | Featured Session The internet presents unique and unconventional learning opportunities to empower and engage youth in new ways, but also raises concerns about their safety and privacy. Over the last 12 months, the Aspen Institute Task Force on Learning and the Internet convened 20 of the sharpest minds in the industry to explore these issues and craft recommendations to optimize online learning and innovation without compromising safety. The Task Force will preview their report highlighting these issues. Catherine Casserly, Creative Commons, Charlie Firestone, The Aspen Institute, John Bailey, Digital Learning Now, Rosario Dawson, Voto Latino 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM DIY, MAKER & HACKER Adventures in 3D Printing ACC Ballroom EF | Playground Talk Join Professor Anthony Rotolo for an exploration of 3D Printing. Rotolo is the director of the "Starship" NEXIS, a research center at Syracuse University that explores emerg- ing technologies, and co-author of The Book on 3D Printing, an introduction to the world of digital fabrication for teachers and everyday inventors. In this session you will learn what 3D Printing is, how it works, and why it will change the way we live, work and learn. Practical suggestions for integrating 3D modeling and printing into your curriculum will be included as well. Anthony Rotolo, Syracuse University, Isaac Budmen, The Metropolitan Museum of Art #Rotolo3D 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ENTREPRENEURIALISM IN EDUCATION Redesigning EdTech: A Human-Centered Panelstorm ACC Room 16AB | Panel Discussion If teenagers are experiencing the world through technology, why is EdTech failing to meet pressing needs in K–12 education? We're missing a deep understanding of stu- dent and educator needs. Within this panel-storm, we will come up with new, human- centered ideas of how EdTech can make more of an impact than it achieves today. A panel of experts will provide insight into what is going well and wrong, and share inspiration and feedback with the audience. Everyone is encouraged to participate! Annette Diefenthaler, IDEO 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ENTREPRENEURIALISM IN EDUCATION Sansabelts and Skinny Jeans: The Innovation Chasm Hilton Salon C | Future15: Partnerships Fashion is not the only difference between educators and entrepreneurs. Both work hard and hold their core values close, but when it comes to problem solving and change management, there's a cultural chasm. Equipped with relevant research, anecdotal observations, and a trusty audience response system, this fun, funny, and informative session includes dueling jargon, walking tour of the ed-innovation grave- yard, spotlights on great partnerships and strategies for vetting the right partners. JJ Baskin, Education Capital #sansabelts 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM GAMING & VIRTUAL LEARNING Scaling Up Classroom Grown Games Hilton Salon K | Panel Discussion Classroom teachers design some of the most innovative and relevant games for learn- ing. Teachers can make the kind of games that not only engage and educate students but also are also easy for their colleagues to use. The scale of these "classroom-grown games" holds significant potential for sustainable market returns and social impact. This panel will discuss the benefits and challenges of forming an effective and equi- table partnership between classroom teachers and EdTech publishers. Farhan Shah, Ripley House Charter School, Michael Angst, E-Line Media, Rick Brennan, Ripley House Charter School, Pita Benz, Upper One Games 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ENTREPRENEURIALISM IN EDUCATION Student Startups: The Ultimate Educational Experience Hilton Room 400/402 | Panel Discussion Teaching and learning entrepreneurship in college is a great way to lay the foundation for future change makers, but why stop there? As educators, there's an argument to be made to create an environment that allows students to actually start their busi- nesses in college as part of the process. This panel will discuss the benefits of pushing a student of entrepreneurship beyond the traditional classroom and theoretical edu- cation, and execute their ideas as part of their curriculum. Elana Fine, Dingman Center for Entrpreneurship, Kate Brodock, Girls in Tech, Sean Branagan, Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Tim Hayden, Center for Entrepreneurship THURSDAY SESSIONS

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