SXSW EDU

100 SXSWedu 2016 Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Continuing Education Creating Viral-Worthy Creative Classroom Content Hilton | Salon C | Panel | #viralvideo Hosted by Strayer University: If you think about your favorite movie, there are likely a number of elements that stand out—characters, scenes, storylines, emotions or quotes. Drawing from the best minds in creative storytelling and "stickiness" principles, this ses- sion will teach you the art and science behind creating viral-worthy classroom content that is memorable, meaningful and that enables and enhances learning. No matter the subject or budget, you will come away with tools and guidelines for prioritizing and developing compelling course material that draws in students with ever-short- ening attention spans and cuts through the clutter of a hyper-me- dia, hyper-technological world. Andrea Backman, Strayer University, Amani Martin, Peaceful Warrior Productions 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Instructional Strategies RAISEup Texas: Closing the Achievement Gap ACC | Room 3 | Panel Participants will learn about RAISEup Texas, a collaborative effort to transform middle school teaching and learning. It is changing how middle school students learn and meet high standards for college and career-readiness by implementing instructional strat- egies that help all students learn and achieve, in every subject and every classroom. Presenters will detail the compelling data from the demonstration project where struggling students had ten times as many point gains over the three years compared to their national- ly-normed peers from across the country who started at the same level. The expansion plan of RAISEup is currently implemented and will potentially impact 28,000 students. Matt Pope, E3 Alliance, Teri Clement, Hays CISD, Mark Estrada, Lockhart Junior High School, Nicole Prescott, E3 Alliance 2:10 PM - 2:25 PM Entrepreneurialism Connecting Edupreneurs to Creative Pros ACC | Room 15 | Future15 What do you do if you are a teacher who has an idea for a venture that involves tech? Where do you go? In an extremely connected world, education is profoundly disconnected. Many teachers are dissuaded from pursuing their tech solutions because they lack access to the expertise to bring it into reality. Outside of education lies a surplus of professionals with specialized skill sets that are interested in helping, but do not know where to go to apply their skills. This Future15 will cover strategies for breaking down the silos in and out of education, including building partnerships across in- dustries, how you can use this in your community and what we have learned in New York City so far. Alli Dunn, 4.0 Schools 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Implementation Teacher Voice in the Design Process ACC | Room 15 | Future15 Ever wondered about design thinking or user-centered design in education technology products? Are you interested in getting involved with the development of EdTech products? At this session, we will discuss ways that educators can ensure their voices are being heard during the design and development of new products. Candace Flaherty, Mobility Labs Inc 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Educational Equality No More Yoda Heads: 3D Printing 4 Diverse Learners ACC | Ballroom EFG | Playground Talk Research suggests that 3D objects are important for learning and reinforcing complex spatial concepts that are difficult to convey or explore in any other way (e.g., cells and DNA). Although many schools have access to 3D printing technology, many machines are underutilized and used to print novelty items. In this session, learn about new collaborations with libraries and museums to help support teachers in providing multi-modal access to complex STEM topics as well as utilizing student talent to create innovative learning tools. Charlie Wapner, American Library Association, Lisa Wadors Verne, Benetech 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM SEL The Bad Kids ACC | Room 8AB | Film Located in an impoverished Mojave Desert community, Black Rock High School is one of California's alternative schools for students at risk of dropping out. Every student here has fallen so far behind in credits that they have no hope of graduating from a traditional high school. Black Rock's staff believes that it is empathy and life skills, more than academics, that will best give these at-risk students command of their own futures. The Bad Kids is a coming-of-age story that explores an educational culture that successfully com- bats the effects of poverty in the lives of these otherwise forgotten teens. 2:50 PM - 3:05 PM Implementation Inviting the Public Back into Public Education ACC | Room 15 | Future15 | #IowaBIG How can we prepare students for the "real world" when many of the future jobs they will tackle have yet to be created, and those that currently exist already experience radical upheaval and elimina- tion? The answer is to invite the public back into public education. As a rapidly changing world increases the need for authentic and contextualized education, we must embed students in real busi- nesses, nonprofits, government organizations and co-work spaces with real-world professionals and initiatives. This "Initiative Based Learning" infuses teachers and students alike with a new zeal for teaching and learning, while partners experience a multitude of benefits. Troy Miller, IowaBIG 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Special Needs Learning & Attention Issues Through a Child's Eyes ACC | Ballroom EFG | Playground Hands On | #empathyLD It is one thing to read about how dyslexia, ADHD and other issues can affect a child. It is another thing to actually see it through a child's eyes. Understood.org created powerful simulations and vid- eos to help parents experience firsthand what it feels like to strug- gle with reading, writing, math, organization and focus. See how frustrating it can be when your hand will not write what your brain is telling it to write or when you can't complete a simple task even when you are trying to pay attention. Listen to some of the one in five kids in the U.S. who have learning and attention issues describe their experiences and the strategies they have used to succeed. Priscilla Rodriguez, Poses Family Foundation, Alexander (Sasha) Evans, University of Vermont

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