Dynamic Landscapes 2017: Full Schedule

To return to the main Dynamic Landscapes 2017 website, go to: http://dynamiclandscapes.vita-learn.org/.

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How to navigate the schedule: The conference schedule is hosted by Sched.com which allows you to search within the schedule, and filter the schedule to show sessions only occurring on a certain day or time.

You can build your own schedule by creating a free account with Sched.com by selecting "SIGN UP" in the top right corner. To use the filter options, find the "Filter by Type" heading on the right side of the page and select one of the sessions. A navigation bar will appear, showing all of the tracks. Hovering over the "Schedule" tab at the top of the agenda will show the different ways to view the schedule.

For more information, watch a how-to video from Sched.com to learn about all of the features.

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CCM = Center for Communication & Creative Media
GBTC = S.D. Ireland Global Business & Technology Center
IDX = IDX Student Life Center

9:15am EDT

"Flipping the Switch” for School Library Advocacy

Promotion and marketing of your school library program creates that core of advocates that we all need. The presenter will take you through the steps of creating a marketing/communications plan that can make a difference for your support by students, teachers, staff, school board and community. It's all about attitude, leadership and preparation.

Presenters

Sara Kelly Johns

Monday May 22, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
CCM 442

Mon Session 2, VSLA

Company Classroom Teacher, Curriculum Directors, Librarian and/or Library Support, Principals, School Board Members, Special Educator and/or Special Educator Support, Superintendents, University/College Personnel
Audience Early Education, Elementary, High School, Middle School
Tags Advocacy, Marketing, Public Relations

9:15am EDT

Break Out of the Box with BreakoutEDU: A platform for immersive learning games exemplifying high- and low-tech integration.

"Experience the competitive fun of communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.

BreakoutEDU was inspired by ""escape rooms"" around the world where you pay to get ""locked in"" a room with friends and try to escape by solving puzzles and unlocking codes.

We will have a pre-created learning adventure with a ""locked kit"" and a website to access clues.

We will play Time Warp: Get lost in time to navigate the history of communication to return to the present.

The framework of the learning game ensures that involvement leads to understanding. Players convert information and data into useful knowledge in the act of figuring out the problem. Breakouts are being used to teach core academic subjects. Learning standards that apply problem solving strategies are embedded throughout."

Presenters

Cynthia Day

Maker Educator, Green Mountain Performing Arts

Educator. Tutor. Tinkerer. Mild mathematical genius. MakerFaire enthusiast. Maker of things that move, things that light up, and things that make noise. Builder of things that get knocked down. Toy hacker and chain reaction builder. Re-user of stuff people throw away. Bulk buyer of... Read More →

Monday May 22, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
GBTC 217

Mon Session 2, Vita-Learn

Company Coach, Library, Teacher
Audience ALL
Tags Collaborative Problem Solving, New Tools

9:15am EDT

Encourage authentic student voice with Open Educational Resources(OER)!

OER is a hot topic in colleges and universities around the world. K-12 schools can also use these free resources to encourage authentic student voice! In this session you will learn what Open Educational Resources are, their origins, where to find them, how to evaluate the quality of their content, and how you can use them to create personalized, student-centered learning opportunities in your school district!

Presenter Material

Presenters

Deborah Ehler-Hansen

Monday May 22, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
GBTC 114

Mon Session 2, VSLA

Company Curriculum Directors, Librarian and/or Library Support, Principals, School Board Members, Special Educator and/or Special Educator Support, Superintendents
Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School, Post High School
Tags Open Educational Resources (OER), Personalized Learning, Student Voice

9:15am EDT

How does Shelburne Museum portray the American Dream? Shelburne Community School’s Partnership with the Shelburne Museum

Eighth grade students on the Holden Team defined personal American Dreams and explored the American Dream in novels, history and at the Shelburne Museum. With support from Shelburne Museum Educators, each small group created thesis statements and used the museum as research. Hear our story about the experience, research, and exhibit they displayed at the museum.

Presenters

Diana Rich

Mollie Trow

Monday May 22, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
GBTC 117

Mon Session 2, VSLA

Company Classroom Teacher, Librarian and/or Library Support, Special Educator and/or Special Educator Support
Audience Middle School

9:15am EDT

Open Studio as Live Action Portfolio and Alternative to Traditional Grade-Level Assembly

Experience what it is like to participate in a student-led open studio. Students use Design Thinking to reflect on their learning and share their take aways with our school community. They engage guests of all ages in interactive activities, presenting their third-grade journey through artifacts and original creations. See examples of their live-action portfolios and talk to the teachers that were involved.

Presenters

Susan Fisher

Carolyn Martin

Kim Renneker

Monday May 22, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
GBTC 112

Mon Session 2, Vita-Learn

Company Classroom Teacher, Tech Integrationist
Audience Elementary, Middle
Tags Assessment, Student Voice

9:15am EDT

Tips for Implementing a Successful 'Battle of the Books' Program at Your School

Four elementary librarians will share their procedures and tips for implementing the 'Battle of the Books' program at their school. (But this need not be only an elementary school program!) Learn step-by-step how to proceed from start to finish with conducting the program. In some instances, the list of books to read is focused on the DCF books, but others create their list with different criteria. There will be demonstrations and discussion, followed by a Q&A session. It should be fast-paced and informative and, we hope, inspirational.

Presenter Material

Presenters

Jill Abair

Morgan Aumann

Joy Blongewicz

Kyra Ginalski

Monday May 22, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
GBTC 206

Mon Session 2, VSLA

Company Classroom Teacher, Community Organizations, Curriculum Directors, Librarian and/or Library Support, Principals, School Board Members, Superintendents
Audience Elementary, High School, Middle School

9:15am EDT

UDL and Personalized Learning: Realizing Proficiencies with All Learners

In ESSA, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is considered the scientifically-based approach to personalize learning. How can we harness UDL to help each learner develop the proficiencies to be future ready? Discover how to use the UDL Lens in a 3-step process to develop a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) designed with goals so that each learner can gain independent, self-directed skills to master the proficiencies to be prepared for college, career and life.

Presenters

Kathleen McClaskey

CEO/Chief Learning Officer, Empower the Learner

Kathleen McClaskey, M.Ed. (@khmmc) is CEO and Chief Learning Officer of Empower the Learner, LLC (empowerthelearner.com), founder of Make Learning Personal (kathleenmcclaskey.com) and co-author of bestsellers Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning and contributing... Read More →

McClaskey Handout pdf

Monday May 22, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
CCM 424

Mon Session 2, Vita-Learn

Company Assistive Technology Specialist, Classroom Teacher, Curriculum Directors, Librarian and/or Library Support, Principals, School Board Members, Special Educator and/or Special Educator Support, Superintendents, Tech Integrationist
Audience ALL
Tags Personalized Learning, Student Voice