SXSW EDU

90 SXSWedu 2016 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Leadership The Role of Maker Ed in Schools ACC | Ballroom D | Keynote | #littleBits CPE In this fireside chat with Education Week editor Sean Cavana- gh, littleBits Founder & CEO Ayah Bdeir will discuss the role of Maker Education in classrooms, libraries and makerspaces. Using examples of students solving real world problems using littleBits and other Maker tools, Ayah will argue that Maker Ed should push beyond career preparation and strive to create active and creative citizens of the world. The session will conclude with an important announcement about a new initiative. Ayah Bdeir, littleBits, Sean Cavanagh, Education Week 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Gaming Real Science, Games & You: Explore with NOVA Labs ACC | Ballroom EFG | Playground Talk NOVA Labs is a new digital platform from the producers of PBS's NOVA that engages teens and lifelong learners in games, interac- tives and videos that foster authentic scientific exploration. In this talk, we will explore how scientists, game developers and content producers work together to create an experience that challenges students to predict solar storms, build RNA molecules, explore the biodiversity of life on Earth and more. We will also showcase the games and videos from the NOVA Labs and discuss how educators are using NOVA Labs as a learning and engagement tool in class- rooms across the country. Ralph Bouquet, WGBH 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Instructional Strategies Improv + An Innovative Mindset Hilton | Salon K | Workshop CPE This workshop will be a high energy, hands-on class exploring the intersection of Improvisational Theater and Design Thinking. We will cover fundamental principles of improvisation including collabora- tion, active listening, resilience, inspiration, risk taking and storytell- ing and their relation to a Design Thinking/Innovative mindset. Two veteran public school teachers from across the country will share activities, tips and tricks that they use daily in their classrooms and in educator workshops they lead around the country. Be ready to jump in, learn and enjoy! Dan Ryder, Mt Blue High School, Ellen Deutscher 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Special Needs Inclusion is a Growth Industry ACC | Room 15 | Future15 We can all agree that the future is going to require the talents of innovative thinkers, doers and leaders. Currently, we have an un- tapped resource in the disability community, who are under-utilized and under-represented. By focusing on creating inclusive environ- ments for children with and without disabilities, we can start now to build a future where we leverage diverse talents, and where today's kids of all abilities are tomorrow's business, education, community and political leaders. Torrie Dunlap, Kids Included Together 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Implementation Coding with Scratch: Connected Learning Workshops ACC | Room 17B | Workshop | #scratch CPE Today, creating and expressing oneself with technology are key fluencies for civic engagement. How can we increase the diversity of youth who become engaged in creating with new tech? We will explore ways to engage youth in their diverse interests, like fashion, hip-hop, or sports, through related activities using Scratch (a cre- ative computing environment). Based on this design experience, we will discuss ways to develop and facilitate connected learning activ- ities for youth. All levels welcome, from newcomers to experienced Scratchers. Bring a laptop (if available) to this hands-on workshop. Sarah Otts, Lifelong Kindergarten Group/MIT Media Lab, Paulina Haduong, Berkman Center for Internet & Society 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Entrepreneurialism Why and How Entrepreneurship Matters for Education Hilton | Salon J | Panel CPE When most people hear the word 'entrepreneurship,' they think Sil- icon Valley startup OR they think owning a small business. Though these two narratives can be examples of entrepreneurship, they are not representative of the vast majority of entrepreneurship. So what is entrepreneurship, then, and what can be learned from it that is relevant for education? This panel is composed of profes- sionals from a wide range of education, government and for-profit organizations who will bring their diverse perspectives and experi- ences to explore what entrepreneurship is, why it's relevant for edu- cation and how education professionals can begin incorporating its lessons into their work. Daniel Moska Arreola, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (TDM), Mark Hand, UnLtd USA, Thom Ruhe, The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, Vanessa Beary, Department of State Tuesday Receive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits at sessions marked with CPE .

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