SXSW EDU

84 SXSWedu 2016 Monday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Leadership Moving the Needle: Innovation and Change in EdTech Hilton | Salon G | Panel | #ISTEboard Join representatives from the ISTE board of directors (International Society for Technology in Education) for a spirited discussion re- lated to the future of learning. Leveraging the Horizon K12 report's 2015 edition for key trends accelerating the adoption of technology to guide the discussion, these ed tech industry leaders will debate and discuss systemic solutions from diverse vantage points. Plus, the audience will be invited to ask tough questions and join this engaging conversation. Kecia Ray, Center for Digital Education, Kari Stubbs PhD, BrainPOP, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, Powerful Learning Practice 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Gaming Massive Online Learning Challenges Hilton | Salon D | Panel CPE The advent of free online learning platforms has enabled an entirely new teaching and learning tool. Massive Online Learning Challeng- es (MOLCs) are enabling students and teachers to compete and collaborate with millions of their peers. MOLCs can inspire students to tackle new concepts (think Hour of Code), and emerging pilots show they can also drive core academic improvements and trans- form student mindsets. However care is required when taking on MOLCs to avoid poorly structured incentives and to ensure equality of access. This session will be an inside look into three MOLCs, revealing data from Hour of Code and math-based MOLC pilots in the US (Learnstorm) and Ireland (Mathletes). James Tynan, Khan Academy, Pamela Fox, Khan Academy, Alice Steinglass, Code.org 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Educational Equality Students on Diversity and Inclusivity in Schools ACC | Room 16AB | Panel CPE Rising suicide rates, youth violence, sexism, racism and homopho- bia: often the students who face these hurdles are some of those who suffer the most from their voice not being heard. This all student panel will examine the effect of discrimination (based on differences in race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orienta- tion etc.) on student life. Cristal Cruz, Good Shepherd Services, East Fordham Academy, Emet Tauber, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, Andrew Brennen, Student Voice 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Educational Equality Research in the Undergraduate Curriculum Hilton | Salon J | Panel Calls for STEM education reform and workforce diversity emphasize engaging undergraduates in doing research. This usually occurs via internships with faculty, which are available to only a select few too late to influence their academic and career trajectories. Course- based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) solve this problem by involving groups of students in doing research in the context of a class. UT-Austin is home to the largest, single-institu- tion CURE initiative in the country: the Freshman Research Initiative (FRI). This panel will present data on FRI effectiveness, and discuss opportunities and challenges inherent to involving teams of fresh- men in doing STEM research. Ashay Rane, The University of Texas at Austin, Dennis Mishler, The Univer- sity of Texas at Austin, Erin Dolan, The University of Texas at Austin 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Instructional Strategies Education & Employment in a Changing World of Work Hilton | Salon C | Panel Hosted by the WISE Initiative: All nations are facing profound trans- formations in their economy, which are due in part to the advance- ments of technology. These shifts have started to greatly reshape the world of work as well as the skills required to answer new needs. But are education systems and services sufficiently adapting to prepare individuals for a changing job market? The panel will examine the required skills and collaborations to address this challenge. The conversation will also focus on ways to anticipate new developments and play a proactive role in shaping tomorrow's economy. Lastly, it will explore the translations of this debate in education systems, such as teaching methodologies or curricula. Mary Abdo, Parthenon-EY, Brandon Busteed, Gallup , Mike Feerick, Alison 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Instructional Strategies CUE Lesson Maker's Faire Meet Up ACC | Room 18D | Meet Up | #CUESXSW Hosted by CUE: Where do you go for awesome lesson plans? Here's a new idea: classroom-tested lessons shared in no-holds-barred LESSON MAKER'S FAIRE! Join CUE Rock Star Teachers Jon Corippo (ADE, GCI & former Teacher of the Year) and Jo-Ann Fox (co-cre- ator of #CAEDCHAT & also Teacher of the Year) for a fun idea-shar- ing meetup. We'll share 10 GREAT lesson plan ideas live and on the web. Expect time to meet and mingle too. Bring your own innova- tive lessons and get some awesome new lesson plans too! Jo-Ann Fox, Quantum Academy at the Nicolaysen Center,Jon Corippo, CUE, Mike Lawrence, CUE 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Entrepreneurialism You've Built Your Community. Now, Engage Them! Hilton | Salon B | Show & Tell | #InsightsFP Hosted by Finn Partners: Whether you work for a small business, startup, nonprofit, university or school system, chances are you are constantly communicating with a multitude of different audiences. But how can you be sure you are meeting all your communities' needs? Even when you know your audiences well, it can be a chal- lenge to truly hear, learn and understand exactly what is needed for you to earn their trust, attention or business. Come learn about the digital and opinion research tools we use to help people listen and learn – intently, effectively and frequently – so they can better meet their communities' needs. As a bonus, we'll share some insights we've learned about the SXSWedu community as well. Matt Price, Finn Partners, Katherine Curtis, Finn Partners 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Entrepreneurialism Teachers as Designers: Design on a Global Platform Hilton | Salon K | Workshop CPE Join The Teachers Guild, an open innovation platform out of IDEO and The Riverdale Country School, for an interactive design sprint where we'll create solutions for a key challenge facing education. In this workshop, you'll sharpen your design thinking skills and become connected to a global network of teachers on our platform. You'll walk away with new and better solutions, the mindset of a designer and the ability to bring design thinking to your school. Emma Scripps, IDEO, Molly McMahon, IDEO

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