Concurrent Sessions

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SXSWedu is excited to announce the invited concurrent session proposals for the 2012 season, many of which were received through the SXSWedu PanelPicker process. You can view the list of approximately 100 accepted proposals below, organized by content strand. We hope that in listing the sessions in this way, you can get a sense of which sessions and strands will most likely be a part of your SXSWedu 2012 experience. Stay tuned for the SXSWedu online, interactive schedule that is set to be released at the end of the month!

Click on the session title to learn more about each presentation.

College & Career Readiness

A P-16 College Readiness System (Evelyn Hiatt, AVID)
Why focus on Building Academic Resilience? (Steven Weigler, ScholarCentric)
Texas College and Career Readiness Standards (Adrienne Van Der Valk, Educational Policy Improvement Center)
Comprehensive Plan for College Awareness, Admissions and Aid (Kristen Reynolds, Texas Education Agency)
Navigating Success: Moving Families Out of Poverty and into Education(Anette Carlisle, Panhandle Twenty/20)
College Readiness is Not a Cut Score (David Conley, Educational Policy Improvement Center)
Driving College Readiness: Technology at the Wheel (Paula Moeller, Institute for Public School Initiatives, UT Austin)

Digital Content

Implementing Open Educational Resources in K12 (Jeff Mao, Maine Department of Education)
How Digital Content Fosters Customized Learning (Neeru Khosla, CK-12 Foundation)
Using Free Google Tools to Make Learning Magical (Tia Lendo, Google Inc)
Managing Copyright Infringement Risk in Online Ed (Lori McNabb, Institute for Public School Initiatives, University of Texas at Austin)
Are Students Leaving Us in the Digital Dust? (Kari Sherrodd, Dell)
Michigan Online Resources for Educators (Barbara Fardell, Michigan Department of Education)
"Digilicious Apptivities" to Entice the Learner (Rey Saenz, Calallen ISD)
Create Something From the StoryBox (Alan Levine, CogDog It)
Effectively Webcasting Classes In Real Time (Storm Gloor, University of Colorado Denver)
Designing Online Interactives (Jennifer Freeman, Institute for Public School Initiatives, University of Texas at Austin
Still Not Podcasting? 10 Reasons You Should (Rachelle Wooten, Fort Bend Independent School District)
The Power of Open: Creative Commons Licensing and its Global Impact (Catherine Casserly, Creative Commons)
Inform, Educate, Motivate: Digital Storytelling as a Change Agent (Peter Murner, AMS Pictures)

Early Childhood

Education as the Silver Bullet (Jaime Casap, Google Inc)
H-E-B Read 3: A Statewide Campaign to Encourage Early Literacy (Kate Rogers, H-E-B)
Lighting the Pathway into Alternative Education (Anneke Swanson, AHB Community School)
A Transmedia Approach to Learning (Sara DeWitt, PBS Kids Interactive)

Emerging Trends

Why Digital Writing Matters in Education (Jeff Grabill, Michigan State University)
Are we there yet? Integrating Tech & Learning (Geoff Wurzel, TechNet)
Where is the Disruption? Panel of Experts Discuss (Michael Mayrath, GYLO GetYa Learn On)
Algebra, Meet iPad: A Year-Long Pilot Study (John Sipe, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
1-to-1 iPads in K-12 Schools (Carl Hooker (Eanes, ISD)
Education and Technology: Now and in the Future (George Rislov, CompassLearning)
Edtech Reporting: Why It Sucks and How to Fix It (Frank Catalano, Intrinsic Strategy)
Democratization of a School: Developing Teacher Evaluations (Ali Ronder, AHB Community School)
Six Pillars of Student Empowerment (Christine Ortiz, Lawton Chiles Preparatory School)
Diversifying the Pipeline: STEM+Arts and Urban Culture (Sonia Gaillard, nVentia)
BizKidz: Young Tween and Teen Entrepreneurs (Sonia Gaillard, nVentia)
Educators Engaging in Curriculum Content Curation (Yancy Unger, Indiana Department of Education)
Classroom Connection: Print and Digital Inspires Students to Learn (Jeff Walter, HP)
Using Technology to Make Learning Personal (Mark David Milliron, Western Governors University Texas)
Next Generation Learning Projects We Fund at Gates (Melissa Giraud, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation)
Finding the Needle in the AppStack (Donnie Souhrada, WeAreTeachers.com)
Think "Out of the Box" Assistive Technology (Kari Sherrodd, Dell)
LAUNCHedu Winners Session (Hugh Norwood & Clyde Boyer, LAUNCHedu Emcees)
Liberating Student Data Using Next Generation e-Portfolios (Heather Hiles, Pathbrite)
Letting Students Tell You How to Make Your School Better with My Voice (Dr. Russell Quaglia, Quaglia Institute for Student Applications)
The Evolving Role of University Systems in Higher Education (Raymund A. Paredas, Texas Higher Education Commissioner)

Gaming & Learning

Gaming: The Answer to Success in the Classroom (Shane Hill, Skoolbo
Pflugerville's Award Winning Game Design Program (Michael Mayrath, GYLO, GetYa Learn On, LLC)
Game Design to Improve STEM Skills (Laura Minnigerode, World Wide Workshop)
Interactive Gaming and Student Achievement (Anthony Salcito, Microsoft)
Learning is an Epic Win (Jane McGonigal, SuperBetter)
Game Design: The ABCs of Keeping Students Engaged (Anne Fertitta, AMD)

General Education

21st Century Learning in the Low-Tech Classroom (Stephanie Sandifer, Houston A+ Challenge)
The 3Cs for Engaging an International Community (W. Randall Thomas, UCAR/GLOBE)
Animate This: Animoto and Audacity (Cathleen Ash, Manor ISD, Manor High School)
Creativity in Education: Promoting Innovative Work (Peter Nilsson, Deerfield Academy)
Turning STEM to STEAM in Modern Curriculum (John Maeda, Rhode Island School of Design)
Using Interactive Art to Enhance Math Education (John Baird, Waltrip High School)
Synergize! Sharing our Successes and Challenges as Teacher Leaders (Madonna Ramp, U.S. Department of Education/Austin ISD)
The Truth About Effective Assessment (David McGeary, Harris County Department of Education
Does Assessment Have to Be a Four Letter Word (Geoff Fletcher, SETDA)
The 7 Steps for Becoming a 21st Century School or District (Ken Kay, EdLeader21 )
Exploring the Uses of Social Networking in Language Learning Websites (Mathew Evans, University of Texas at Austin-Instructional Technology)
Healthier, Happier, Smarter Kids (Steve Amos, Green Ribbon Schools )
Redefining "Data Driven" (Marilee Bowles-Carey, IIT Institute of Design)
Education in a World of Social and Technological Change (S. Craig Watkins, The University of Texas at Austin)
Learning Powered By Technology: Investments, Incentives and the View from the Nations Capital (Karen Cator, US Department of Education)
Teaching As Leadership: Closing the Achievement Gap in Low-Income Communities (Steven Farr, Teach For America)
Promoting Excellence in Teaching with Sharepoint (Richard Harrison, Uplift Education)
KIPP: Beyond Z (Mike Feinberg, KIPP)

Higher Education

Re-envisioning Pedagogy: Educators as Curators (Corinne Weisgerber, St Edward's University)
Social Media Research & Practice in Higher Ed (Liz Gross, University of Wisconsin-Waukesha)
Next Generation Student Support Technology (Brian Co, Logrado, Inc.)
Distributing Expertise in a "Jumbo" Writing Course (Kim Jaxon, CSU, Chico)

Open Educational Resources

OER: Share, Remix, Learn (Karen Fasimpaur, K12 Open Ed)
Developing a Culture of Sharing (Philipp Schmidt, P2PU)
The Future Is Now: Mobile Open Education Resources (Sandy Khaund, Irynsoft)
Integrating OER Into a Strong Instructional Model (Marc Nelson, Pearson Online Learning Exchange)
Employing OER Evaluation Tools (Jennifer Childress, Achieve)
Let’s Build a Collaborative Learning Space (Karen Fasimpaur, K12 Open Ed)
Moving Beyond Textbooks: OER in Support of K-12 Ed (Jason Neiffer, Montana Digital Academy)
Is Open Content the Future of K-12 Education? (Neeru Khosla, CK-12 Foundation)
Making OER that is Easy to Find, Adapt & Translate (Katherine Fletcher, Shuttleworth Foundation Fellow)
$5 Open Textbooks in High School Science Classes (David Wiley, Brigham Young University)
Educating Everyone: What Next for Open Education? (Larry Cooperman, UCI OpenCourseWare)

Project Based Learning

The CBL Pilot Project (Sue Bedard, Full Sail University)
Challenge Based Learning in Higher Education (Emily Wray, Full Sail University)
Creating Global Citizens (Jennifer Vollmann, New Global Citizens)
Video Journalism Project Learning With PBS NewsHour (Leah Clapman, PBS Newshour)
21st Century Learning in the K-12 Environment (Nelson Coulter, Guthrie CSD)

Project Share

Creating 21st Century Classrooms in Middle School (Michael Moline, Region 10 ESC)
The Intersection of Project Share, BYOD and PBL (Howell Wright, Rockdale ISD)
Communicate and Collaborate in Project Share (Danielle Haymes, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD)
Differentiated Hybrid Learning with Project Share (Thurman Nassoiy, Region 4 Education Service Center)
In It Together: Student Led Program Implementation (RaMona Riggs, Region 4 Education Service Center)
School 2.012: Using Project Share to Learn and Lead (Helen Mowers, Killeen ISD)
The Truth About Effective Assessment (David McGeary, Don McGeary)
Engaging Students with Online Science Instruction (Martha Lee, Institute for Public School Initiatives)
The Answer to Your Woes: Project Share (Shaun Barnett, Stamford ISD)
Project Share: Communicating Ideas with Educators (Jane Silvey, Region 7 ESC)
Project Share: New Horizons (Anita Givens, Texas Education Agency)
Empowering Teachers: A Roadmap for Student Success

Social Media

School 2.0: Teachers and the Future of Education (Steve Hargadon, Classroom 2.0)
21 Ways to Integrate Social Media Into Your Class (Howie DiBlasi, Digital Journey)
Social Learning: Building the Knowledge Network (Michael Koetting, Hoot.Me)
TheirSpace: Educating Digitally Ethical Teens (Jac de Haan, Technology with Intention)
iBook – Going Mobile in the High School Classroom (Mike Evans, Pearson)

STEM

Using Interactive Art to Enhance Math Education (John Baird, Waltrip High School)
Turning STEM to STEAM in Modern Curriculum (John Maeda, Rhode Island School of Design)
Implementing a STEM Summer Program (Karlyn Keller, Educational Technical Assistance Provider)
Teaching and Learning: There Are Apps For That! (Storm Gloor, University of Colorado Denver)
eTextbooks are HOT! But *Still* Don't Matter (James Caras, Sapling Learning)
Advancing K-12 STEM Education through Robotics (Stephen Rodriguez, Phillips & Company)

Virtual Learning & Courses

Supersizing the Classroom: 3000 Students & Beyond (John Boyer, Virginia Tech)
Nuts and Bolts: From Classroom to Online (Mary Lorenz, Texas State University)
To Infinity and Beyond: Using Virtual Field Trips for Experiential Learning (Jennifer Herzog, LifeSize Communications)
Innovative Courses and Content for Student Engagement and Success (Felice Nudelman, The New York Times)

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