AISD Science + Mathematics X Conference: Full Schedule

The schedule below is a working draft; sessions may be added/removed or reassigned to different days and/or time slots. We will provide notification once the final schedule is published.

9:00am CDT

Makerspace Jumpstart Kit: Win It for Your Campus! (over a $15,000 value)

Please visit JBWS 165 to view and experience our Makerspace Jumpstart Kit sponsored by Ward's Science, WB Manufacturing, and the AISD Science and Mathematics teams. The space features customized furniture, 3D printers, Raspberry PIs, and more!!!. All the furniture and equipment on display will be donated to one lucky campus. To be eligible complete the Makerspace Jumpstart application form (requires your principal's approval and signature) and return in person to either JBWS 165 or the Information and Check-in Area outside JBWS 180 no later than 2:45 pm on Wednesday, August 2nd. Only AISD staff and campuses are eligible to apply.

Tuesday August 1, 2017 9:00am - 2:45pm CDT
JBWS 165

STEM

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School
Subject Mathematics, Science
Host Organization AISD

12:30pm CDT

Interactive Reading in Science

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Come experience new strategies for making your science readings come alive for your students. Connect the words and concepts to previous learning and hands-on science. It is a win-win when you connect the dots for students using interactive reading to support literacy development in science.

Speakers

Katie Connell

Frieda Lamprecht

Tuesday August 1, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
JBWS 163

Literacy Science

Audience Elementary, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD

12:30pm CDT

Argument Driven Inquiry for Middle School Science

Limited Capacity seats available

Argument Driven Inquiry (ADI) is a different approach to science explorations. This presentation will introduce the concept of ADI and I will share some of the successes and challenges that I had implementing it in my classroom. An overview of the stages of ADI as well as materials and access to lessons will be provided. In an ADI lesson Students are provided with an Essential Question which leads them to design and implement their own labs. Different groups of students provide feedback to each other on lab design. After lab implementation and data collection student groups choose how to display their data and share with other student groups again.

Speakers

Kevin Gaffney

Tuesday August 1, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
JBWS 265

Science

Audience Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD
Tags Argument Driven Inquiry, ADI

12:30pm CDT

Understanding by Design - Creating Units with Project Based Learning

Limited Capacity filling up

Teachers will work to look at Unit Plans, Daily Lesson Plans and other documents, resources and collegial advice, input and feedback to redesign units as UbD and Project Based Learning Units. However, our work is not done! We will implement Project Based Learning into the units as well. Engagement, Assessment and Connections are all key to increasing Student Achievement. Please bring a unit you plan to teach for the upcoming year and a device.

Update: I will be providing a link here for you to take a survey. This will help me in putting together different exemplars in subject matter and grade levels. I'll also be posting the presentation shortly.

Essentially, we will:

1. Explain and Describe PBL
2. Provide examples of PBL
3. Discuss the 3 stages of Understanding by Design
4. Dig deeper into Essential Questions, Understandings and Assessments
5. Come out with a UbD that is PBL oriented - draft, draft, draft

We have a lot packed into this presentation and workshop. Come prepared with units, work, etc.

Speakers

Zach Korth

GearUp Facilitator, Austin ISD

I have worked with different populations of students from Chicago to Portland and Austin. Stepping outside of our comfort zone, learning our students and understanding their experiences helps to incorporate new ideas and content into our lessons. My intentions are to help you combine... Read More →

Presentation Korth PBL UBD pdf

Agenda UBD PBL pdf

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Progress Assessment Tool Hacking Project Based Learning Original Table 6.1 pdf

UbD Template 2 (1) docx

Tuesday August 1, 2017 12:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
JBWS 264

Mathematics PBL

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Mathematics
Host Organization AISD

12:30pm CDT

An Introduction to Argument Driven Inquiry

Come learn how we began to use Argument Driven Inquiry (ADI) labs to challenge and engage our students. The multi-step ADI process gets your students actively pursuing the "how" and "why" of science in collaboration with their peers. We will do an ADI chemistry ab, go through the steps together, and discuss how you could make any inquiry lab an ADI-style lab. I will also share the lessons we've learned in our first year of implementation and what we'll do more of next year. This workshop has a chemistry focus, but the ADI approach could be adapted to all levels and all fields.

Speakers

Helen Wilson

Teacher, Austin ISD

With ten years of science teaching under my belt, I moved to Austin in 2012, teaching at Akins High School for three years before joining the faculty at LASA. I'm passionate about science education and edtech, and I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm and interest with all of... Read More →

Tuesday August 1, 2017 12:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
JBWN 247

Science

Audience High School
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD
Tags Argument Driven Inquiry

1:45pm CDT

Number Talks in the Middle School Classroom: Fraction Operations

Limited Capacity filling up

The focus of this session is how to use Number Talks in the math classroom. Participants will learn how to use these short 5-15 minutes sessions in the middle school classroom related to fraction multiplication and division. Each participant will receive Number Talks Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages, This resource that has more than 1,500 purposefully designed number talks on the topics and streaming video featuring 22 number talks filmed in actual classrooms. Come learn about this framework that will help students make sense of numbers, gain confidence,and develop the the critical skills needed to understand and use the math in their lives.

Speakers

Nikii Guerra

Tuesday August 1, 2017 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
JBWS 262

Mathematics

Audience Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Mathematics
Host Organization AISD

1:45pm CDT

Science Myths and Misconceptions and Website Investigation

Limited Capacity seats available

The primary topic of this session is scientific literacy by exploring science myths and misconceptions. This will involve discourse among students about their current beliefs, surveying others about what they believe and why, and critically researching the topics.

Speakers

Eric Roth

Teacher, Grade 4, Clayton Elementary School

I have taught elementary math and science in excess of 30 years, but I continue to look for innovative, creative, and effective ways to teach. Together with my co-teacher who specializes in language arts and social studies, we incorporate origami, classroom government, Greek Mythology... Read More →

Tuesday August 1, 2017 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
JBWS 186 (Carter Auditorium)

Science

Audience Elementary, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD

9:00am CDT

The Test Review, Revisited

Limited Capacity full
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Increase voice and choice and target student needs by rethinking the test review. How can we make this time more beneficial? Come learn about how you can set a "menu" of activities so students can create their own review, increase engagement, create a high energy environment and have fun! This workshop has a secondary science (chemistry) focus but could be adapted to all levels. Bring your own laptops and let's do this!

Speakers

Helen Wilson

Teacher, Austin ISD

Wednesday August 2, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
JBWS 262

Blended Learning

Audience High School, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD

9:00am CDT

Are You Ready or Are You Supporting?

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will breakdown the elementary science standards into a format that can be leveraged into teacher and student success in a fun game-like atmosphere modeling quick wins with visual literacy and vocabulary development.

Speakers

Paula Noe

Wednesday August 2, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
JBWN 201

Science

Audience Elementary
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD

10:15am CDT

Integrating Interactivity with H5P into Your Students' Online Learning Experience

Limited Capacity full
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Discover a variety of online content creation tools provided freely by H5P, including image hotspots, drag-and-drop matching, interactive video and slide presentations, and more. During this session, teachers will setup their H5P account, create content, and embed it into a BLEND module.

Speakers

Christopher Martell

Innovation & Design Specialist

Wednesday August 2, 2017 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
JBWS 161

Blended Learning Technology

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Mathematics, Science
Host Organization AISD

12:30pm CDT

Assessment Update for the 2017-2018 School Year

Limited Capacity seats available

The Assessment team will provide an update on BLEND's Quizzes vs. Quizzes.Next, the 17-18 Benchmark assessments, Schoolnet, DMAC, and where we go from here.

Speakers

Dyanne Ornelas

Wednesday August 2, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
JBWS 186 (Carter Auditorium)

Blended Learning

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Mathematics, Science
Host Organization AISD

12:30pm CDT

Makerspace Jumpstart Kit: Win It for Your Campus! (over a $15,000 value)

Wednesday August 2, 2017 12:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
JBWS 165

STEM

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School
Subject Mathematics, Science
Host Organization AISD

12:30pm CDT

The Power of GIS - Geospatial Thinking IS Critical Thinking

Limited Capacity seats available

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1D7Gu7bj41CwvkTX6YgR45VjYOGxYw3K3HWy3-WW6nTk/pub?start=false&loop=true&delayms=60000

Did you Know:

GIS is 21st-century tech providing students with highly sought skills in increasing demand for the foreseeable future
GIS tech is used in all content areas- science,SS,math, lit,CTE,& service learning.
GIS projects build background knowledge & reinforce systemized methods of STEM
Students at Akins used GIS to win $1000 in Eco Audit grants in 2017.
Students mastering GIS enhance teamwork, communication, & critical-thinking skills.
For US K-12 schools,ArcGIS Online is completely free.

In This session,Teacher-Learners will:

Discover a 5 stage path from direct instruction to self directed projects.
Explore subject-focused,standards-based materials in inquiry format.
Identify free resources that require no installations/ logins & are device neutral.
Acquire free GIS lesson plans that can be immediately implemented in classrooms.
Receive access to support materials for best practices in use of GIS. more info at: https://goo.gl/PVFjeb

Please bring your own device.

Speakers

Matt Stricklen

Science Teacher, Akins High School

I am the product of multiple generations of teaching and of more great than not so great public school teachers. I resisted the call for sometime, but in 2013, I completed my Master’s Degree through the Teaching Residency Program for Critical Shortage Areas at Texas State University... Read More →

Wednesday August 2, 2017 12:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
JBWN 247

Technology

Audience High School, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Mathematics, Science
Host Organization AISD

1:45pm CDT

Science Fair 101 : Developing Scientists in the 21st Century

Limited Capacity seats available

To science fair or not to science fair, that is the question facing many elementary schools today. Despite the recent opposition to the value of science fairs, the process still offers many learning opportunities and much inspiration. Learn how to start (or restart) the process at your home campus, with fresh new ways of looking at science fairs to incorporate more meaningful participation and projects. Additionally, learn about alternative science exhibitions (such as STEM nights) that inspire both the students and the teachers of your campus. Presenters will share a step by step "how to" on getting science fair started at your school. We will visit Austin Energy Science Fest's website as well.

Speakers

Cyndi Larrimore

5th Grade Teacher, Austin ISD

I have been a 5th grade math and science teacher or 20 years. I am always on the lookout for new ways to engage and challenge my students.

Tonya Penney

Teacher, Travis Heights Elementary School

I raise farm animals, such as chickens, pigs and ducks, outside of town. I love to garden at home and with my students. I am going on my 5th year of using PBL in my classroom, and I am continuing to learn and grow as a teacher with the technique.

Wednesday August 2, 2017 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
JBWS 262

Science

Audience Elementary
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD

9:00am CDT

Interactive Reading in Science

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Speakers

Katie Connell

Frieda Lamprecht

Thursday August 3, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
JBWS 267

Literacy Science

Audience Elementary, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD

9:00am CDT

Project Based Learning for Early Childhood and Primary Grades

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Project Based Learning vs. Problem Based Learning: What is the difference and how can I apply them towards early childhood and primary grade students' learning? Two of the trainings that I have attended were instructed by high school and middle school teachers. Theplanning process, road map, rubrics and final products look very different for Early Childhood Learners. This is my school's 5th year implementing PBL. Join me while I retrace our journey, from Service Learning to "ThinkForward" trainings and application in the classroom as academic lessons, and learn how to start using PBL in your classroom.

Speakers

Tonya Penney

Teacher, Travis Heights Elementary School

Thursday August 3, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
JBWS 264

PBL

Audience Early Childhood
Presenter AISD
Subject Mathematics, Science
Host Organization AISD

9:00am CDT

Science Resource Overview

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will give an overview of the resources that are available for 5th grade science along with high yield strategies for each.

Speakers

Paula Noe

Thursday August 3, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
JBWN 201

Science

Audience 5th Gr
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD

9:00am CDT

Toward a Culturally Responsive Classroom

Limited Capacity full
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Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) — also known as culturally relevant or culturally proficient education, and now considered one of AUSTIN ISD's "Six Cs" or power skills. But what the heck is it? CRE is a thoroughly researched and well-tested pedagogy that has started to gain traction in discussions and planning around school reform, and educational equity. New research shows how CRE affects the brain and enhances students' very ability to learn. This session aims to demystify culturally responsive pedagogy, providing concrete steps toward implementing best practices.

We will start with a brief history of inequity in Austin, particularly as it applies to education, move into "why" of CRE, vis-a-vis some introductory neuroscience, and then shift to strategies for building our teaching practice toward being culturally responsive educators. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of CRE and an assortment of resources for reinforcement (articles, books, and *human* resources right here in AISD).

Speakers

Kermit O

6th Grade Science Teacher, Mendez Middle School

My professional focus is on educational equity, tech integration, blended learning, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Thursday August 3, 2017 9:00am - 11:15am CDT
JBWS 265

Whole Child

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Mathematics, Science
Host Organization AISD
Tags CPI

10:15am CDT

Kahoot! Your Way to Great Lessons

Come and learn how to use Kahoot! to teach your lesson using an inquiry format AND reinforce the concepts you've taught. Kahoot! is a FREE edtech tool for teachers, all subjects, all grade levels, and all students. In this session, you'll play some Kahoots, pick up tips and tricks, and start creating your own Kahoots! to use for the first few weeks of school. Bring your own laptops and let's have some fun!

Speakers

Helen Wilson

Teacher, Austin ISD

Thursday August 3, 2017 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
JBWS 266

Technology

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Mathematics, Science
Host Organization AISD

8:30pm CDT

Observational Astronomy

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Teachers will learn the basics of observational astronomy, outside at night, how to use a telescope, how to find constellations in the sky, hear star stories to share with their students and also learn how to bring the concepts of the scale of the solar system, reason for the seasons, moon phases and eclipses as well as why the north star changes to their students in a kinesthetic/tactile and engaging way.

Please register for this session during the conference at the Check-in and Information area in the JBWS Lobby.

Speakers

Amy Jackson

Astro Ed: SSA, AISD, Travis County, UT Informal Classes, Starry Sky Austin

Bringing night time astronomy to your students. Astronomy related activities for your classroom. Inspiring astronomy learning with star stories.

Thursday August 3, 2017 8:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
*TBA

Science

Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School
Presenter AISD
Subject Science
Host Organization AISD