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Monday, February 24
 

8:40am CST

The Wonderful Fitness: How to Become Awestruck & Awesome with Open-Source Learning (1 of 4 in OSL Series)
Monday February 24, 2025 8:40am - 9:30am CST
Learn: Discover how curiosity, awe and wonder can transform learning experiences and reignite student motivation. Gain insights from two of our keynote speakers on the science behind engagement, including its impact on neurotransmitters and cognitive processing. 

Engage: Join an energizing session that explores strategies to combat cynicism and spark excitement in the classroom. Participate in interactive discussions and activities designed to inspire both educators and students. 

Apply: Gain practical tactics to foster curiosity-driven learning in any subject. Use these strategies to create an environment where “I wonder…” leads to deeper thinking, engagement and lasting learning. 

Attendance of this session will earn you an NFT-backed digital badge; and earn a grand slam badge by attending all 4 sessions.  


Monday February 24, 2025 8:40am - 9:30am CST
Salon C Marriott St. Louis Airport

10:10am CST

Is STEM for me?
Monday February 24, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Learn: Explore how STEM principles can integrate into all disciplines, including PE, Art, Debate and other specialist areas. Gain insights into how STEM-focused teaching transcends traditional subject boundaries and supports innovative learning across the curriculum.

Engage: Use the chat feature to ask questions, share ideas and engage with both panel experts and fellow educators. During the live Q&A segment, address specific challenges like assessing STEM work and supporting STEM initiatives in non-STEM subjects.

Apply: Gain practical strategies to embed STEM in your teaching, no matter your subject. Learn ways to support STEM initiatives while meeting grading and assessment requirements, ensuring you contribute to a holistic learning environment for all students.
Speakers
Monday February 24, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Salon C Marriott St. Louis Airport

11:10am CST

Procedures that just make sense!
Monday February 24, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CST
Learn: Explore the foundational procedures that make daily decision-making more efficient and effective for educators at every stage of their career. Gain insights into how thoughtful routines can support teachers, build consistency and free up cognitive space to focus on what truly matters—student success. Learn strategies to help leaders, mentors and coaches differentiate support for staff and foster a culture of growth, even during challenging times.

Engage: Participants will actively engage through the Chat feature to share their thoughts, ideas and experiences. During the Q&A portion of the panel, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights directly from experienced leaders and experts. This collaborative approach ensures you leave with practical, personalized strategies.

Apply: Gain a tool kit of actionable ideas to implement in your school immediately. Create a plan for introducing or refining key procedures that resonate with both new and veteran educators. Develop a road map for differentiated professional support that meets your team’s unique needs and keeps everyone motivated through the toughest stretches of the school year.
Speakers
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Emily Hilligoss

EducationPlus
Monday February 24, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CST
Salon C Marriott St. Louis Airport

12:10pm CST

Students and AI—Myths, Misconceptions, and Classroom Realities
Monday February 24, 2025 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST
Learn: Examine the evolving role of AI tools in student learning and uncover the myths that often accompany their use. From concerns about cheating to fears that AI stifles creativity, panelists will provide evidence-based insights to challenge these misconceptions and highlight how AI can enhance critical thinking, collaboration and innovation in the classroom.

Engage: Join the conversation through the Chat feature to share your perspectives, ask questions and discuss how students are currently using AI tools. Participate in a dynamic Q&A session where panelists will address concerns and provide examples of responsible and effective student-centered AI integration.

Apply: Explore practical examples of AI tools that students can use to support learning and creativity in real time. Learn how to empower students to use AI responsibly to solve problems, explore new ideas and develop critical skills for the future. Gain strategies for creating classroom policies and activities that encourage ethical and innovative use of AI.
Speakers
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Lindsey Weatherby

Owner, Ctrl + Alt + Teach Professional Development
Lindsey Weatherby is a dedicated special education teacher with a passion for creating engaging, well-developed, and effective lesson plans that support all learners. With expertise in fostering critical thinking, she designs instructional activities that challenge students to infer... Read More →
Monday February 24, 2025 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST
Salon C Marriott St. Louis Airport
 


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