SXSWedu - 2015

SXSWedu 2014 89 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CONTINUING EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Survival in the New Knowledge Economy Hilton Salon A | Core Conversation What effect do the economic and technological changes taking place today have on adult education inside and outside of the classroom? Are the goals the same, or have the rules changed? Are we addressing these changes holistically, or ignoring them hoping they'll go away? Let's take a step back, and have a conversation about the chal- lenges and opportunities these changes present. David Brake, LRNGO Inc, Federico Pistono, Esplori #knowconomy 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDUCATION POLICY & FUNDING Transforming Your City: A Collaborative Approach Hilton Salon B | Panel Discussion It takes more than one organization working alone to create change in education in any city. Collaboration is key, but who are the key players in the game? How do you drum up interest? And what do you need to know to get started? During this session you'll hear from education leaders in cities across the country about how policymak- ers, elected officials, schools, funders and communities can—and need to—work to- gether to create environments where education reform is truly possible. Abby Andrietsch, Schools That Can Milwaukee, Kristoffer Haines, Rocketship Education, Matthew Randazzo, Choose To Succeed, Neerav Kingsland, New Schools for New Orleans 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ACCESSIBILITY & SPECIAL EDUCATION What's So Special About Special Education? ACC Ballroom G | Panel Discussion Responsive instruction, personalized learning and data-driven decision-making. Over- used buzzwords to describe the EdTech goals of making learning more meaningful and efficient for each student? Maybe, but they're also a pretty good description of what Special Education has been trying to do for the past 35 years. Join us for a look at those three concepts through an unfamiliar lens—you'll never think of Special Educa- tion in the same way again! Carrie Anderson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, JC Sanders, Region 13 ESC, Matt Holloway, Region 13 ESC #sxspeced 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM BEST PRACTICES & IMPLEMENTATION When Does "EdTech" Just Become Education? Hilton Salon J | Panel Discussion The time is now for "EdTech" to become simply "education". But in spite of cutting-edge EdTech innovations, education is not there yet. Schools are not innovative at their core, and great education can only be fostered when teachers, administrators and technolo- gists stop applying technology to an antiquated system. Learning models, school infra- structures and commerce need to fundamentally change—a complex mission risking much of what traditional learning upholds. Are you up for the challenge? Idit Harel Caperton, Globaloria: Invent Build Share, Jaime Casap, Google, Tony Wan, EdSurge 10:50 AM - 11:05 AM ENTREPRENEURIALISM IN EDUCATION Digital Corps: A Model for Midwest Student Success Hilton Salon C | Future15: Partnerships Entering its 6th year, the Ball State University Digital Corps brings west coast startup culture to higher education. We create apps, videos, and other artifacts. But, we see our product as students. Digital Corps students are well prepared for innovative and creative careers. The university benefits from constant internal disruptive innovation. Businesses benefit from close interaction with future graduates. This presentation outlines the model so that you can apply it at your institution. Jonathan Huer, Ball State University #BSUdcorps 11:10 AM - 11:25 AM ENTREPRENEURIALISM IN EDUCATION Robots, 3D Printers and Innovation in Schools Hilton Salon C | Future15: Partnerships Right now, high school students are using underwater robots to explore the Puget Sound, Lake Michigan and reservoirs in Ohio. Sixth graders in North Carolina are pro- ducing models of bones and DNA strands with their new 3D printer. Learn what hap- pens when inventors, entrepreneurs, makers and educators meet crowdfunding for public schools. Katie Bisbee, DonorsChoose.org #BotsInSchools 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LEADERSHIP & INSPIRATION Performing Your Life in the Classroom ACC Ballroom D | Keynote You know Jeffrey Tambor as an award-winning actor and star of Arrested Develop- ment. A veteran of film, television and the Broadway stage, Tambor is one of the most iconic and respected character actors of his generation. However, he is also an educa- tor, with 40 years of experience. As a teacher, father, husband—and first, foremost and always —a student, he is inspired to cultivate a passion for learning and creativity in all of his audiences. In this hilarious and inspiring presentation, Tambor's empowering lessons are cata- lysts for change, promoting introspection amongst audience members. Part one-man show, part seminar, part question-and-answer session and endlessly entertaining, he shares examples from his own life, encouraging teachers to look beyond their cur- riculums and offer lessons from their own truths. This down to earth conversation is about using life experiences to advise others to face their fears and discover their fullest potential. Jeffrey Tambor THURSDAY SESSIONS

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