What if curiosity was the key to unlocking creativity, connection and lifelong learning? In this dynamic and captivating keynote, storyteller and magician Taylor Hughes blends his signature mix of humor, magic and heartfelt storytelling to reveal the secrets of sparking wonder in others. Through mind-bending illusions and powerful real-world insights, Taylor explores how fostering curiosity can transform the way we teach, lead and inspire the next generation. Gain practical strategies to cultivate engagement, nurture a sense of wonder and encourage students and colleagues alike to embrace learning with excitement and possibility. Prepare to be amazed and re-energized as you discover how the magic of wonder can create lasting impact in education and beyond.
If you have ever sat in a class or a faculty meeting and asked yourself, "When are we going to learn?" the answer is NOW and this keynote is for YOU. Open-Source Learning is an educational philosophy that celebrates the humane, optimizes the digital, and connects both the people and the dots in service to preparing for an increasingly complex and uncertain future. Learn how Open-Source Learning accounts for every great teaching practice in history and invites you to develop your own. Discover the transformations that take place when students become learners and pursue interdisciplinary goals through unique personal explorations that go beyond traditional classroom experiences. Dive into the five fitnesses of Open-Source Learning, and then you'll unlock the Sixth Fitness to validate and launch your own action plan. Transform the way you view your life and your teaching – and the work starts now, with a deceptively simple question: What do you want to learn?
Learn: Discover a 3-step strategy for leveraging AI to enhance student engagement with culturally responsive content. Explore how to utilize AI tools for creating station activities, weekly lessons and customized resources that address diverse student interests and needs.
Engage: Experience a demonstration of the AI strategy and practice crafting classroom activities using AI tools. Engage in collaborative discussions to share ideas and insights with fellow educators.
Apply: Be equipped to apply the 3-step strategy to streamline lesson planning, increase efficiency and create F.R.E.S.H. lessons and activities that are both relevant and engaging for all students.
Dr. Stephanie R. Boyce is an Edupreneur driven by her passion to reshape the educational landscape by making culturally responsive teaching a way of life.For the last decade, Boyce has focused her studies and work on matters of racial justice and equity for historically marginalized... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Salon 4Marriott St. Louis Airport
