How do I know when learning and learners are thriving?

If there’s no test, how will we know that our scholars are picking up what we’re putting down? It’ll look different in each of our classrooms, so let’s share ideas for assessing understanding.

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Desmos Activity Builder for Math Class (All Grades)

Have you heard about Desmos, but don’t know how to get started? This session will guide you through the components of Desmos Activity Builder to create your class, then design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for students.

Strategies for Deeper Learning

How do we help our students move beyond rote memorization and retrieval of information? We foster curiosity and celebrate the power of the question.  Join us to share and create intriguing questions.

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Buzzword Breakdown: Assessment for Learning

In this session, we will unpack the term “assessment in learning”.  We will explore how assessment designs that both inform and summarize learning in meaningful and authentic ways.  Assessment is a daily practice.  Together, we will heighten our awareness around to the informal and formal ways we collect data, in order to establish practical routines

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Cool Tool Duel: Tools for Resting & Recharging

Tom and Tim are going to battle it out to share their favorite meditation & fitness apps, games and more for taking care of ourselves. Each has 3 minutes to convince you, the audience which tool is better. As an audience, you'll be able to share your favorites as well. This session is designed to

How do I design assessment to the edges of flexibility?

Traditional methods for assessment can be very limiting in telling the whole story of the student experience.  In this session, we will compare and contrast assessment designs and project-based learning in order to inspire revisions to our current assessments.  We will make connections to content standards to ensure alignment, yet imagine and playfully explore the

Virtual Field Trips with Google MyMaps, Earth, and Arts & Culture

This session will focus on Google Earth, My Maps, and Arts & Culture. Use them to increase engagement in all subjects. Learn about the experiences you and your students can create and share. No school bus or plane tickets required! This session is open and applicable to K-12 educators of all content areas.

Strategies for Deeper Assessment

How do we help our students get out of the bubble sheet and off the page entirely? We empower them to become meaning-making machines! Bring your ideas and experiences.

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