ShiftinEdu

In the competitive online education market, establishing trust is paramount. Utilizing the United States Performance Academy's (USPA) educational model as the case study, examine how the school builds credibility through a multifaceted storytelling approach. Learn how USPA leverages its podcast, social media, dynamic website, and strategic partnerships with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and international sports academies to foster trust. Participants will be challenged to reflect on how their schools currently establish trust, and how that approach could evolve.

What happens when mathematics is learned differently – not as a subject of narrow questions but big ideas, concepts, and connections? In this presentation, we will look at different mathematical ideas together and consider how they can be learned in a multidimensional way. I will also introduce you to ish! In classrooms, math is always precise, but in the world, it is almost always ish. Bringing ish into our classrooms allows students to think freely and connect with the world. Come see, hear, and experience some ish classroom ideas that help increase equity, engagement, and achievement.

Join me for a math party where we will discuss number sense, how it develops, and how we keep the learning going through middle school and high school. Research-based activities and strategies will be shared. The goal is to help every student see themselves as a number system explorer.

In today's education landscape, many students feel disconnected and crave opportunities aligned with their interests. This inspiring session equips educators with practical tools to rekindle student enthusiasm while meeting curriculum requirements. Participants will gain insights on seamlessly integrating students' strengths, interests, and values into their education, fostering a path to success and fulfillment. The session also addresses ways for teachers to enhance their rapport with students in challenging situations and introduces a straightforward project-based learning framework they can use to define student learning experiences.

Embark on creating meaningful connections, where genuine relationships elevate both your professional endeavors and personal fulfillment. Discover the transformative power of empathetic connections as the cornerstone of collaboration within educational settings. By fostering positive relationships among students and staff, you'll not only enhance the learning environment but also fortify organizational culture and climate. Join us in this enlightening session to explore strategies that will empower you to cultivate these bonds across personal and professional landscapes, leading to profound growth and fulfillment.

Learning readiness is distinctly different from school readiness. A child is ready to learn when they are cognitively organized, physically calm, and socially connected. Heidi will explain the neurology behind learning readiness along with easy-to-implement, age-appropriate strategies to ready your students for learning.

Motivating students to complete assignments with integrity and quality can often be accomplished by providing a purpose for their work. This session shows how to use the design thinking process--developing solutions to challenges-- to scaffold learning through student-created multimedia story projects. Learn how to use these assignments in every subject area as authentic assessments, and leverage curiosity to motivate students to seek solutions to challenges in their communities.