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Sunday, September 25
 

12:00pm EDT

Yavapai College 9x9x25 Challenge
Register/Attend
The 9x9x25 Challenge is about educators sharing ideas about teaching and learning. The Challenge is about writing as a reflective practice in teaching. The Challenge is about sharing your experiences as an educator, discovering new ideas about teaching and learning, creating a deeper sense of community between faculty at Yavapai College. The Challenge is also about learning what the internet is capable of and how it can be used in academic environments. And this year, we are hoping to bring some other colleges into the mix of faculty writing and conversation.

Sunday September 25, 2016 12:00pm - Friday November 25, 2016 12:00pm EST
Online
  Blog / forum discussions, Online education, Pedagogy--new & innovations, Technology--new & emerging
 
Thursday, September 29
 

9:00am EDT

BETHESPARK2016
Thursday September 29, 2016 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

4:00pm EDT

WEBINAR: DO PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES MATTER?
Register/Attend
PBS NewsHour Extra and NewsHour Productions are collaborating with Share My Lesson to bring you a webinar and classroom resources designed to engage students in this year’s upcoming presidential debates.

Lee Banville, Associate Professor of Journalism at the University of Montana and formerly with PBS NewsHour, and Victoria Pasquantonio, education editor with PBS NewsHour and long-time middle and high school social studies teacher will reflect on the first presidential debate of 2016 and present rare footage of presidential candidates talking about their debate experiences. Banville’s book “Debating Our Destiny” captures the presidential debate moments that shaped history through interviews with the candidates from 1976-2004 by PBS NewsHour legend Jim Lehrer. These video clips and classroom resources can help frame classroom discussions about the 2016 election.
Speakers
LB


Thursday September 29, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Professional development / PD / professional learning
 
Monday, October 3
 

8:00am EDT

The Missing Voice in EdTech: Slow Tweet Book Study
Register/Attend
VSTE is thrilled to be welcoming Rafranz Davis as our keynote speaker at VSTE2016 in December. In preparation for her visit, we'll be reading her book The Missing Voices in EdTech: Bringing Diversity Into EdTech and then sharing our ideas and insights through Twitter. Guest moderators will lead us through a chapter each week. Grab a copy of the book, start reading and look for the first questions on Monday, October 3. Register ahead of time for reminders and the chance to win VSTE swag!
Moderators
JO
MT
ST
SW

Monday October 3, 2016 8:00am - Sunday November 6, 2016 10:00pm EST
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Diversity / inclusiveness, Student agency / student voice / student leadership, Whole community engagement
 
Tuesday, October 4
 

9:00pm EDT

Autonomous Learning Environments
#ADEchat is held every Tuesday evening at 9pm EST. It is open to all educators interested in discussing teaching and learning. Topics change weekly.
Speakers
M

Sponsors
AD

Tuesday October 4, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Connected learning, Learning spaces / modern learning environments, Pedagogy--new & innovations, Student achievement, Student agency / student voice / student leadership
 
Wednesday, October 5
 

7:00pm EDT

KTI Twitter Chat PA
Register/Attend
The KTI Chat is held monthly and the topic this month is Connected Educators and how to become a connected educator. Keystone Technology Innovators
Speakers
A
KF


Wednesday October 5, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Collaboration, Connected learning, Professional development / PD / professional learning
 
Thursday, October 6
 

9:00am EDT

Classroom Snacks: Virtual Visits with Virginia Students
Register/Attend
As educators, we spend lots of time talking about students but not much time talking to them. VSTE is working to change that by providing virtual visits to classrooms across the Commonwealth. We made several visits on Digital Learning Day 2016 and will continue the tradition on Thursdays in October with visits to classrooms in Prince William County, Frederick County, Roanoke County and Wise County. We'll meet and talk with students about how technology is impacting their lives and their learning.
Thursday October 6, 2016 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Online
  Virtual field trip, Learning spaces / modern learning environments, Student agency / student voice / student leadership, Transformation--digital and other

3:30pm EDT

Webinar: YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE: 2016 NATIONAL MOCK ELECTION
Register/Attend
Mock elections are a great way to engage students in the political process. Each year, YLI conducts the largest secure, student-only, online mock election in the nation, using electronic ballots tailored to each student’s home legislative district. This resource includes links to sign up for the YLI 2016 National Mock Election, an on-demand on mock elections and supporting lesson plans.

Join the Youth Leadership Initiative and Share My Lesson for a webinar to prepare you for the 2016 mock election running nationwide October 17-27, 2016.

This presentation will highlight the 2016 Mock Election, introduce teachers to its functionality, resources and incentives for participating. Participants will have the opportunity to vote in a mock election during the webinar.
Speakers
MH


Thursday October 6, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Professional development / PD / professional learning

7:00pm EDT

Play Your Way into Computer Science
As technology continues to blur the lines between playing and learning, we will discuss practical ways to leverage emerging technologies to subtly shift students from play to computer science while using peripherals to bring CS off the screen and literally into the classroom. Join Michael Stone of devX PD and Tom Heck of MakeyMakey to learn more.

To join the webinar, go to http://air.adobeconnect.com/PlayCS20161006/ and call in at 866-767-8829 (conference code 2390392569).
Speakers
TH
MS

Sponsors
CF


Thursday October 6, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Inquiry / project-based, Maker / DIY, Technology--how to use

8:00pm EDT

Connected Educators Month Twitter Chat
Register/Attend
This twitter chat will be a discussion on ways for teachers to get and stay connected.
Sponsors
TS


Thursday October 6, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Connected learning, Informal learning / out of school learning, Professional development / PD / professional learning
 
Saturday, October 8
 

1:00am EDT

The Iron Educator Lesson Design Competition
Limited Capacity seats available
Register/Attend
The Iron Educator is a lesson design CONTEST that brings together talented ESL teachers from within your community. It is a unique opportunity for people to push their skills and challenge their ways of teaching.

The goal is to come together and make a team lesson. Participants rapidly prototype lesson designs and inject new ideas to help grow the ESL teaching industry. We share a common theme (introduced on the day of the event) and constraints. We ask participants to create a team lesson from beginning to end in a prescribed time. The brief time span is meant to help encourage creative thinking to result in short but innovative and experimental lessons. We encourage people to try out new ideas and push themselves.

BRING A LAPTOP or TABLET. We'll provide you with other materials. The event will be held at Cal Baptist University in Riverside on Oct. 8, brought to you by CATESOL Inland Empire.
Saturday October 8, 2016 1:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Cal Baptist University, Riverside LOCATION California Baptist University 8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504
  Contest /challenge / game / award, Literacy / second language learners
 
Sunday, October 9
 

1:30pm EDT

4T Virtual Conference on Digital Writing, Day 2
Register/Attend
The 4T Virtual Conference on Digital Writing focuses on the research, pedagogy, and tools of writing in digital spaces in the K-12 classroom. Throughout the virtual sessions, participants will explore the complexities of teaching writing in a digital age in which students potentially play the role of writer, multimedia creator, collaborator, publisher, reader/viewer/audience member, and critic during their online engagement both during and outside of school. This four-day event also provides a space for dialogue between K-12 and university educators about the ways that the teaching of writing is enacted in schools, colleges, workplaces, and communities.

Presenters are educators from K-12 and higher education who have expertise to offer virtually via Blackboard Collaborate. All sessions will be recorded and archived for access by educators who can not attend synchronously.
Speakers
PO
JN
JH
JT
AS
LS

Sponsors
BC
CM
LA
MU
M
MS
NW
OS
PD
UO

Sunday October 9, 2016 1:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Pedagogy--new & innovations, Professional development / PD / professional learning, Twenty-first (21st) century skills / NETS

6:00pm EDT

#EduMatch Tweet & Talk: Augmented Reality
Register/Attend
#Edumatch uses the power of social media in order to help foster collaboration and connections among educators around the globe. Join us on Sunday, October the 9th as we discuss Augmented Reality in education with your host Jaimie Donally ( @JaimieDonally ) & Cori Coburn-Shiflett (@CoburnCori ).
Speakers
JC

Sponsors
E

Sunday October 9, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Networking / getting connected, Technology--how to use, Technology--new & emerging

9:00pm EDT

#MNLead Chat: Learning Beyond the Classroom
#MNLead is a weekly chat made up primarily of Minnesota Educators. This week, @amythuesen leads a conversation about Learning Beyond the Classroom. Join Us!
Speakers
MA

Sunday October 9, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Blended learning, Online education, Personalization / personalized / self-directed learning
 
Monday, October 10
 

7:00pm EDT

#plearnchat: Continuum of Purpose
Driving Question: How can we foster purpose so learners have a meaningful life?

Chat Questions:
1. How can learners gain confidence in expressing what they know and believe?
2. What can we do to move learners beyond conformity around grades or groupthink?
3. How can we help learners develop a self-awareness in order to learn more about who they are as a person and learner?
4. How does empathy come into play when learners discover a problem or challenge they would like to tackle?
5. What can we do to nurture curiosity so learners explore what matters to them so they find their passions?
6. How can we support learners’ passions as they try to discover their purpose?


Speakers
BB
avatar for Kathleen McClaskey

Kathleen McClaskey

CEO and Co-Founder, Personalize Learning LLC
As a technologist for the past 33 years, my professional experiences have led me on a mission in my career to create personalized learning environments where all learners can own their own learning and where teachers know and understand how to instruct all learners. I am passionate... Read More →

Sponsors
L
PL


Monday October 10, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Connected learning, Personalization / personalized / self-directed learning, Student agency / student voice / student leadership
 
Tuesday, October 11
 

9:00pm EDT

Infusing the Arts with Technology
#ADEchat is held every Tuesday evening at 9pm EST. It is open to all educators interested in discussing teaching and learning. Topics change weekly.
Speakers
MA

Sponsors
AD

Tuesday October 11, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Connected learning, Pedagogy--new & innovations, Personalization / personalized / self-directed learning
 
Wednesday, October 12
 

8:00am EDT

Submit an idea on The Teachers Guild to help students become civically powerful
Register/Attend
Election season is upon us. It’s a time when we are reminded that our voice and our vote matters. As a network of educators, we’ve been asking what our role is in supporting students to understand their civic power, exercise their voice, and take action on the issues they care about.

That’s why, in partnership with ASCD, we’re working with some incredible organizations in civic education to challenge you to help reshape the future of civic education. Together, we're asking you:

How might we prepare our students to be civically powerful and use their unique voices to address issues that matter to them?

Jump in to the Collaboration and share your ideas with us!
Sponsors
A
CM
CS
CU
CN
E
ER
EP
GC
I
N
TT
TT
TC
WT


Wednesday October 12, 2016 8:00am - Tuesday October 18, 2016 5:00pm EDT
Online
  Collaborative projects / wikis, Collaboration, Community-based learning, Community-building, Networking / getting connected, STEM / Numeracy

3:30pm EDT

One Way Teaching is the Wrong Way to Learning
One of the first things a teacher must do when considering how to teach students is to acknowledge that each student does not learn in the same way. Much of the material used to educate students at grade levels beyond primary school is largely text and lecture based, which have significant limitations and often have barriers to learning. While reading is a very important learning mode, not all students learn effectively from reading. In this webinar, participants will explore some of the barriers in learning content material.
Speakers
JM

Sponsors
O

Wednesday October 12, 2016 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Collaboration, Curriculum, Project-based / problem-based learning

5:00pm EDT

Share your ideas to create #MindblowingSTEM
Register/Attend
Ten of the top 14 fastest-growing industries require significant know-how in STEM. But, these industries won’t just perpetuate themselves. They need the next generation of creative problem solvers. As teachers, you are the makers of the next generation of makers. And that’s why today, The Teachers Guild is asking for your ideas to answer the question:

How might we cultivate curiosity and problem-solving in our students through active and authentic STEM?

The Teachers Guild is a creative collaborative out of IDEO and the Riverdale Country School. We’ve also invited nine other partners to join us on this STEM Collaboration. They can’t wait to support you by mentoring your ideas and are excited to support these solutions after the Collaboration ends. These partners include: 4.0 Schools, Autodesk, Bay Area Discovery Museum, California Academy of Sciences, High Tech High, Noble Network, Science with Tom, Spring Branch Independent School District, Steelcase, and WGBH.
Sponsors
1


Wednesday October 12, 2016 5:00pm - Wednesday November 2, 2016 5:00pm EDT
Online
  Collaborative projects / wikis, Collaboration, Community-based learning, Community-building, Networking / getting connected, STEM / Numeracy
 
Thursday, October 13
 

8:00am EDT

Classroom Snacks: Virtual Visits with Virginia Students
Register/Attend
As educators, we spend lots of time talking about students but not much time talking to them. VSTE is working to change that by providing virtual visits to classrooms across the Commonwealth. We made several visits on Digital Learning Day 2016 and will continue the tradition on Thursdays in October with visits to classrooms in Prince William County, Frederick County, Roanoke County and Wise County. We'll meet and talk with students about how technology is impacting their lives and their learning.
Thursday October 13, 2016 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Online
  Virtual field trip, Learning spaces / modern learning environments, Student agency / student voice / student leadership, Transformation--digital and other

3:30pm EDT

Webinar: TAMING THE CAMPAIGN BEAST: TEACHING STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES
Register/Attend
Join Teaching Tolerance, the Anti-Defamation League, and Share My Lesson for a reflection on the rhetoric of the 2016 election and its impact on students.

With a few weeks left until the election, we are bringing together two expert organizations to discuss the polarizing nature of the election and the impact they are seeing in communities across the nation.

According to a Southern Poverty Law Center survey of 2,000 teachers, “the presidential campaign is having a profoundly negative impact on school children across the country.” Specifically, the survey found that:

- More than two-thirds of the teachers reported that students – mainly immigrants, children of immigrants and Muslims – have expressed concerns or fears about what might happen to them or their families after the election.
- More than half have seen an increase in uncivil political discourse.
- More than a third have observed an increase in anti-Muslim or anti-immigrant sentiment.
- More than 40 percent are hesitant to teach about the election.

Both organizations will discuss the resources they are using to help teachers discuss the election and counter bias.
Speakers
MC
DR
MC

Thursday October 13, 2016 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Parents / other stakeholders, Professional development / PD / professional learning

6:30pm EDT

Chicago educators: Brainstorm active STEM with Noble Network + The Teachers Guild
Limited Capacity seats available
Register/Attend
Join Noble, other school networks, and IDEO's The Teachers Guild in Chicago for an evening of brainstorming!

We'll be brainstorming new solutions on Active STEM learning for students as part of our design challenge on Active STEM learning!

This is a great opportunity to meet other innovative Chicago educators, learn more about the design thinking process, and have some fun! We’ll provide some food and drink and show you how to get to great ideas!

At this session, you'll:
• Generate new on ideas Active STEM learning, across all grade levels
• Learn how to run quality brainstorming sessions to take back to your classroom or school
• Meet other optimistic educators
• Contribute to an important challenge!
Sponsors
TT


Thursday October 13, 2016 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Merchandise Mart 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Chicago 60654
  Conference or workshop / online / offline / blended, Collaboration, Community-based learning, Community-building, Networking / getting connected, STEM / Numeracy
 
Friday, October 14
 

4:30pm EDT

Brainstorm #MindblowingSTEM with the The Teachers Guild, 100Kin10 and Steelcase Edu
Limited Capacity seats available
Register/Attend
Join IDEO's The Teachers Guild and Steelcase Education for a free, in-person meet-up at Steelcase’s New York Showroom to brainstorm #mindblowingSTEM solutions for students.

We will explore our current design challenge in partnership with 100Kin10, "How might we cultivate curiosity and problem-solving in our students through active and authentic STEM learning experiences?"
This event is facilitated by Teachers Guild Coaches: you’ll be guided on how to brainstorm solutions and share your ideas on the Teachers Guild platform.
Sponsors
1
SE
TT


Friday October 14, 2016 4:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Steelcase Edu 4 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10019
  Conference or workshop / online / offline / blended, Collaboration, Community-based learning, Community-building, Networking / getting connected, STEM / Numeracy
 
Monday, October 17
 

7:00am EDT

eMINTS Tweet Week!
Register/Attend
Join us for #eMINTS Tweet Week! Educators everywhere are encouraged to “tweet” on Oct. 17-21 for this exciting Twitter challenge. Participants will engage in collegial sharing, reflective thinking, and inspirational discussions prompted by 5 daily topics dedicated to digital education.

To follow along, simply use the search feature in Twitter to view posts with the hashtag #eMINTS! To JOIN in, Tweet out each day on the following topics while using the hashtags specified:

Oct. 17: Motivate Monday (#emints #MotivateMon) Share a motivational quote!
Oct 18: Transform Tuesday (#emints #TransformTues) Share something tried that transformed how we teach.
Oct 19: Wednesday Wisdom (#emints #WedWisdom) How do you use twitter to share student success?
Oct 20: ThrowbackThursday (#emints #TBT) How much have you grown since you first started educating?
Oct 21: Friday Follow (#emints #FF) Who should we follow? Recommend someone from your PLN.

This event is sponsored by the eMINTS National Center (@emintsnc) located in College of Education at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Since 1999, eMINTS has been supporting k-20 educators by providing research-based professional development opportunities that are focused on changing how teachers teach and how students learn by promoting the integration of powerful technologies with student-centered learning.

Monday October 17, 2016 7:00am - Friday October 21, 2016 10:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Community-building, Connected learning, Networking / getting connected

8:00pm EDT

#isteTEN Twitter Chat
Register/Attend
The ISTE Teacher Education Network is hosting our monthly Twitter Chat on Monday, October 17 at 8 p.m. ET.

The theme is "Connected Educators Month" and our guest host is Derek McCoy (National Digital Principal by NASSP [National Association of Secondary School Principals]. Recognized as Top 25 NC Educators To Follow [#nced] and 30 Edu-Tweeters to follow: USA and Canada [innnovatemyschool.com].)

We hope you will join us for this fun, interactive conversation!
Speakers
CC
DM


Monday October 17, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Connected learning
 
Tuesday, October 18
 

4:00pm EDT

Introduction to Blended Learning with Catlin Tucker
Register/Attend
By integrating active online instruction with engaged learning in the classroom, blended learning is a formal instructional program that allows students to be more involved in their education and educators more time for one-on-one support.

Join StudySync® and our host, a nationally recognized leader in blended learning, teacher, and author, Catlin Tucker as she explains the basics of blended learning and shares tips to help put technology to work in your classroom. Catlin will explain the many benefits of blended learning in the modern classroom and present you with strategies to implement this instructional program with Station Rotation, Whole Group Rotation and Flipped Classroom, three adaptable and effective models proven to increase student engagement.
Speakers
CT

Sponsors
ME
S


Tuesday October 18, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Blended learning

7:00pm EDT

The Importance of Being a Connected Student: Bringing #StuVoice to #ce16
The organizers of #ce16 are excited to partner with Curran, Chief Kid Officer of DigCitKids, to organize this important Twitter chat on October 18 from 7-8pm ET. Curran (@CurranCentral) will lead us through a virtual discussion about the importance of being a connected student and why bringing student voice into the conversation is so important.

Follow the #ce16 stream to participate and help us spread the word by tweeting:

On 10/18 at 7pm ET, join us in discussing: The Importance of Being a Connected Student: Bringing #stuvoice to #ce16 #digcitkids #bethatKINDofkid
 
Speakers
C

Curran

Chief Kid Officer at DigCitKids

Tuesday October 18, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat

9:00pm EDT

Exploring Apple Teacher
#ADEchat is held every Tuesday evening at 9pm EST. It is open to all educators interested in discussing teaching and learning. Topics change weekly.
Speakers
DA

Sponsors
AD

Tuesday October 18, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Connected learning, Leadership, Professional development / PD / professional learning
 
Wednesday, October 19
 

12:00pm EDT

#IOLchat - Staying Connected in Online Education
Register/Attend
The Inside Online Learning chat (#IOLchat) is excited to invite you to this Connected Educator Month topic! What does "staying connected" mean to you and your role in online education? Join this discussion from your perspective as an online instructor, student, instructional designer, or program administrator. From course communication and collaboration to professional development activities, share your ideas and strategies for staying connected online.
Speakers
C

Wednesday October 19, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Higher education (NZ/Aus), Online education, Professional development / PD / professional learning

7:30pm EDT

Inquiry Practices in the Computer Science Classroom
Building a collaborative classroom culture is critical to success in teaching computer science. At the heart of building that culture are the computational practices of communication and collaboration. This webinar will focus on a variety of inquiry strategies and equitable practices that can be combined to increase student skill in both communication and collaboration.

Join us at http://air.adobeconnect.com/webinar20161019/ and call in at 866-767-8829 (conference code: 2390392569).
Speakers
GC

Sponsors
CF


Wednesday October 19, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Collaboration, Community-building, Inquiry / project-based

8:00pm EDT

#CollaborativePD Twitter Chat
Register/Attend
Teachers who embrace new technologies recognize that professional development (PD) can be achieved in part through collaboration with other educators. Professional development in the digital age should be participatory in nature, where ideas and resources are exchanged and incorporated into instruction. For decades, lofty school reform rhetoric has identified the skills and knowledge that have to be integrated into everyday practice.

A collaborative platform that facilitates resource discovery and best practices gives teachers ownership of their own professional development. As personal learning networks expand, teachers achieve more recognition in their school communities and beyond. Ultimately, it’s about empowerment and self-discovery through the expansion of personal learning networks, and the ability to blend in voices, concepts and tools from all over the world.
Wednesday October 19, 2016 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Collaboration, Professional development / PD / professional learning
 
Thursday, October 20
 

12:01am EDT

National Day on Writing
Register/Attend
Every October 20, NCTE celebrates the importance, joy, and evolution of writing through a tweetup, using the hashtag #WhyIWrite and events hosted by thousands of educators across the country.
Sponsors
NC


Thursday October 20, 2016 12:01am - 11:59pm EDT
Online
  Content collection / database / exhibit / gallery / resource / website, Literacy / second language learners, Student agency / student voice / student leadership, Whole community engagement

8:00am EDT

Classroom Snacks: Virtual Visits with Virginia Students
Register/Attend
As educators, we spend lots of time talking about students but not much time talking to them. VSTE is working to change that by providing virtual visits to classrooms across the Commonwealth. We made several visits on Digital Learning Day 2016 and will continue the tradition on Thursdays in October with visits to classrooms in Prince William County, Frederick County, Roanoke County and Wise County. We'll meet and talk with students about how technology is impacting their lives and their learning.
Speakers
SF
V

Thursday October 20, 2016 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Online
  Virtual field trip, Learning spaces / modern learning environments, Student agency / student voice / student leadership, Transformation--digital and other

4:30pm EDT

Smithsonian Learning Lab Webinar: Objects as Evidence to Answer Essential Questions
Register/Attend
Join the Smithsonian Learning Lab team for our first webinar of the 2016-2017 school year. We'll focus on the topic of “Objects as Evidence to Answer Essential Questions”, in a discussion led by Matthew Hoffman, museum educator at the National Museum of American History and Dr. Kathy Swan, Director of Next Generation Teacher Preparation at the University of Kentucky. They will also be joined by Jourdan Englert, an American History teacher in Elizabeth Forward School District, Pennsylvania, who has used the Smithsonian Learning Lab in his classroom to help his students through inquiry-guided lessons.
Speakers
MH
JE
DK

Sponsors
GS


Thursday October 20, 2016 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Open educational resources / OER, Pedagogy--new & innovations, Professional development / PD / professional learning

7:30pm EDT

AP Computer Science Principles: Explore Performance Task
During this informative webinar, we will discuss the areas of focus for the Explore Performance Task (PT) in AP Computer Science Principles. Participants will learn what master teachers are doing in their classrooms to implement the Explore PT successfully. Art Lopez and Beth Simon will share student sample responses and discuss the specifications listed in the PT as well as explain how to respond to them against the College Board provided rubrics.

To join the webinar, go to http://air.adobeconnect.com/performancetask20161020/ and call in at 866-767-8829 (conference code: 2390392569).
Speakers
AL
DM
BS

Sponsors
CF


Thursday October 20, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Assessment, Inquiry / project-based, STEM / Numeracy, Twenty-first (21st) century skills / NETS
 
Friday, October 21
 

7:00am EDT

Tech & Learning Live @ Princeton
Limited Capacity seats available
Register/Attend
Tech & Learning is bringing Tech & Learning Live to Princeton, NJ on Friday, October 21, 2016 featuring keynote speaker Andrew Marcinek, former Chief Open Education Advisor for the U.S. Department of Education, who will discuss the DOE’s #GoOpen initiative, and a full day of workshops and discussions is specifically designed to “train the trainers” with shared best practices, workshops, and discussions that attendees can take back to their districts and put into action. Future Ready Schools can use the discount code NJ16FRMEMB to save $100 off registration.
Speakers
JC
AM
AM
SM
LN
MP
JV

Sponsors
A
A
BA
C
C
H
I
L


Friday October 21, 2016 7:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village 201 Village Blvd
  Conference or workshop / online / offline / blended, Open educational resources / OER, Pedagogy--new & innovations, Professional development / PD / professional learning
 
Saturday, October 22
 

8:45am EDT

Nature Play Project
Limited Capacity seats available
Register/Attend
Play is one of the most important rights of childhood, yet it has been overlooked and undervalued in K12 education. Unstructured play in natural settings is critical for nurturing young imaginations. Play that takes place on asphalt and plastic is denatured. This workshop introduces activities that investigate the nature of play and the design of nature play. Leaders draw from art, architecture, child development, engineering, and ecological design research. Using design thinking, research, process and making, participants experience and leave with free eLearning support to ideate, analyze, diagram and conceptually prototype site-specific kinds of play on their school grounds. Participants are empowered to become nature play initiators, place makers and urban stewards of the built and natural environment in their school communities and on their school grounds.
Speakers
LA

Sponsors
PF


Saturday October 22, 2016 8:45am - 12:30pm EDT
NAAEE North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference Monona Terrace, Madison, WI
  Contest /challenge / game / award, Pedagogy--new & innovations, Project-based / problem-based learning, Twenty-first (21st) century skills / NETS
 
Sunday, October 23
 

9:00am EDT

Evolving Education with Cognitive and Data Sciences
Register/Attend
IEEE Big Data Initiative, the Business-Higher Education Forum, and IBM are partnering to host a one-day workshop on Sunday, October 23, just before World of Watson. The workshop is suited for academics responsible for artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, citizen analyst, data science, or data engineering curriculum and programs.

Many schools have moved to establish specialist data science programs, but is that focus enough to meet the rapidly changing needs of employers?

Join the conversation on October 23rd to engage with academic and industry leaders. Learn how others are driving the evolution. Questions on the table for the day include:
* How will these emerging fields evolve?
* What competencies will every student require?
* What competencies will specialists require?
* What competencies will business expect students acquire?

If you are responsible for curriculum and program design, or for building the talent pool for your organization this event is tailor made for you. Learn how to outthink the skills gap.

Review the agenda here: http://bit.ly/CognitiveDataScienceWorkshop
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Sunday October 23, 2016 9:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Four Seasons Ballroom Las Vegas, NV
  Conference or workshop / online / offline / blended, Data and analytics reporting, Digital citizenship, Technology--new & emerging

9:00pm EDT

#MNLead Chat: Culture and Race in Education
#MNLead is a weekly chat made up primarily of Minnesota educators. Join us for a deep conversation about Culture and Race in Education, moderated by @TonyaDKA
Speakers
MT

Sunday October 23, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Connected learning, Personalization / personalized / self-directed learning, Whole community engagement
 
Monday, October 24
 

7:00pm EDT

#plearnchat: Stages of Personalized Learning Environments; Byline: Don’t be scared! Dip your toes into Personalized Learning
Big Question: What can we do to start with small steps to personalize learning?

Chat Questions
Q1. What is personalized learning?
Q2. Why is there some pushback to personalize learning and what can we do about it?
Q3. How can schools start small but continue to dream big when personalizing learning?
Q4. How can you encourage voice and choice in learning?
Q5. How do we change teaching practice across the stages?
Q6. How have you moved to learner-centered environments? Please share with us.
Speakers
BB
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Kathleen McClaskey

CEO and Co-Founder, Personalize Learning LLC
As a technologist for the past 33 years, my professional experiences have led me on a mission in my career to create personalized learning environments where all learners can own their own learning and where teachers know and understand how to instruct all learners. I am passionate... Read More →

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Monday October 24, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Personalization / personalized / self-directed learning
 
Tuesday, October 25
 

11:00am EDT

#GlobalMakerDay
Register/Attend
We have planned an exciting day for you and your classes to participate in MAKING. Below are some ways to participate in the event.
LEARN
Connect virtually and watch makers discuss on a live Google Hangout about different projects, learning spaces, creations, coding, 3D designs, art lessons, etc. There will be 16 sessions that are ½ hour in length. When you arrive to the landing page, you will select the link to watch the live presentations from the schedule.
PLAY
One part of the event is participating in challenges with opportunity for your class to solve problems, be creative and PLAY. Some activities will be posted on the website in early October for long-term projects, but challenges will be given in the sessions and during the day of the event to play during #GlobalMakerDay!
Speakers
PA

Sponsors
SC


Tuesday October 25, 2016 11:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Online
  Conference or workshop / online / offline / blended, International / global, Maker / DIY

8:00pm EDT

Cultivating Curiosity and Problem-Solving through STEM: A #ce16 Conversation
The organizers of #ce16 are excited to partner with the Teachers Guild to organize this important Twitter chat on October 25 from 8-9pm ET. Together, we will explore how to cultivate curiosity and problem-solving in our students through active and authentic STEM. To learn more, check out the Teachers Guild site:

https://collaborate.teachersguild.org/challenge/active-stem/ideate


Follow the #ce16 stream to participate and help us spread the word by tweeting:

On 10/25 at 8pm ET, join us in discussing: Cultivating Curiosity and Problem-Solving through STEM #ce16
Sponsors
TT

Tuesday October 25, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Inquiry / project-based, Personalization / personalized / self-directed learning, Project-based / problem-based learning, STEM / Numeracy

9:00pm EDT

Reaching All Learners : Inclusive learning with iPad
#ADEchat runs every Tuesday evening at 9pm EST. Topics change weekly - all are welcome
Speakers
N

Sponsors
AD

Tuesday October 25, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Online
  Twitter / online chat, Diversity / inclusiveness, Special needs / universal design for learning
 
Thursday, October 27
 

8:00am EDT

Classroom Snacks: Virtual Visits with Virginia Students
Register/Attend
As educators, we spend lots of time talking about students but not much time talking to them. VSTE is working to change that by providing virtual visits to classrooms across the Commonwealth. We made several visits on Digital Learning Day 2016 and will continue the tradition on Thursdays in October with visits to classrooms in Prince William County, Frederick County, Roanoke County and Wise County. We'll meet and talk with students about how technology is impacting their lives and their learning.
Thursday October 27, 2016 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Online
  Virtual field trip, Learning spaces / modern learning environments, Student agency / student voice / student leadership, Transformation--digital and other

1:15pm EDT

The Largest Online Gathering of K-5 Classrooms
Register/Attend
On Thursday, October 27, 2016, K-5 teachers from across North America and beyond will click on a simple link and be joined together online for a live-streamed participatory event they will enjoy from the comfort of the classroom!

Last year, 27,000 students participated in this gigantic global singalong.

Join in the fun as we celebrate with songs, stories, movement, laughter, and learning during the 2nd annual “Largest Online Gathering of K-5 Classrooms (ever!).”

Free registration here: http://daveruch.com/k5gathering/
Speakers
DR


Thursday October 27, 2016 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online
  Webinar, Community-building, Games, Whole community engagement
 
Friday, October 28
 

12:00pm EDT

Digital Citizenship Summit
The Digital Citizenship Summit unites people, organizations, and companies across the globe committed to the SAFE, SAVVY, and ETHICAL use of social media & tech. We seek to educate, empower, and engage people to Be the Digital Change. ​Join us on October 28th (free livestream from site) for our flagship event happening at Twitter headquarters (San Francisco), which features a diverse range of speakers and panelists from across the world, emceed by CNN's Kelly Wallace. Our event is also serving as the kick-off for US Media Literacy Week. Being Periscoped from Twitter's @Safety. 

The Digital Citizenship Summit on October 28 will address one major question:
How can we be the digital change?

#digcitsummit themes: citizenship, literacy & advocacy
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Friday October 28, 2016 12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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