SXSWedu - 2015

12:40 PM - 1:10 PM The Importance of Music in the Classroom INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES & BEST PRACTICES ACC | Ballroom D | Closing Program | #museumedu Music inspires self-expression and cultivates critical thinking and creativity. More than a hundred thousand students have benefitted from the Grammy's innova- tive music education programs that help empower learners to reach their full creative potential. Join a former music educator in exploring the importance of music education and the power of music in support of increased academic achievement. Bob Santelli, The GRAMMY Museum 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Connected Learning SOCIAL & MOBILE LEARNING ACC | Ballroom D | Closing Program | #connectedlearning Kids today are growing up with an abundance of information and social con- nectivity. Organizing causes on Facebook, publishing fan fiction on Wattpad or cultivating their Instagram following -- connected learners are gaining skills and connections while having fun and pursuing their passions. How can we harness this for education? Connected learning starts with kids' interests, and leverages online networks to connect them to mentors, helpful peers and spaces for cre- ation and recognition. Mimi Ito, University Of California Irvine 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning and Living SEL & DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP ACC | Ballroom D | Closing Program | #goldiesxsw A child's ability to learn and fully develop is directly related to their state of well- being and mental health. This is what inspired the Hawn Foundation to develop an empowering curriculum to help students become resilient, focused, mindful learners. Join this long time actress and visionary in education as she shares her journey to help equip students with the skills they need to live smarter, healthier and happier lives. Goldie Hawn, The Hawn Foundation 2:25 PM - 2:55 PM Education Re-imagined SYSTEMIC IMPLEMENTATION & SCALE ACC | Ballroom D | Closing Program This session will explore the inspiring story of the not-for-profit Khan Academy and how the organization is educating millions of people worldwide. Join as as one of TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World" shares thoughts on what education re-imagined could look like and how a dream of "providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere" could become a reality. Sal Khan, Khan Academy Free, Self-Paced Courses for Policymakers Empowering you to build an education system that maximizes every student's potential for learning and prepares all students for success in the 21st century. Scan To Enroll Now Courses Securing our Nation's Future: The Urgent Need for Education Reform Communications Boot Camp: Winning the Ed Reform Conversation Data Privacy? Get Schooled. www.excelined.org/courses #EdPolicyOnline @ExcelinEd SXSWedu 2015 103

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