EduCon 2018

How do we move away from a teacher-driven culture in favor of a culture of modern learning? What steps can educators and schools take to create learning experiences that inspire? In each school, there are educators who provide powerful answers to these questions that validate the impact of modern learning. “Finding the Others” will share practical ways that schools can activate student agency, tap into educators’ professional curiosity, and access the power of professional and community partnerships to expand the pockets of inspiration and innovation in our schools.

While changing the culture of a school may seem daunting, there are practical steps that schools can take to build a community of educators who are capable of closing the gap between beliefs and practice. In this conversation, representatives from Nipmuc High School will outline a series of easily scalable practices for creating modern learning experiences including: -actionable ways to quickly and clearly articulate beliefs about learning; -Lead Learner meetings which bring students and teachers together to reimagine the student experience; -21st Century Learning Conferences, bi-annual events where students, teachers and community members engage in interest-driven sessions during the school day; -Food for Thought lunches, open forums that ignite conversation between students and teachers; -the open-source Inspired Learning Project which includes a blog, resources and monthly digital discussions.

Participants will walk away from the conversation with new ideas, adaptable protocols, and accessible resources to help them “find the others” and build a powerful network of educators who are committed to reimagining school.