Pre-Conference Master Classes
Pre-conference Master Classes with Inspiring Hands-on Experiences
Pre-conference Master Classes run from Sunday, July 14 – Tuesday, July 16, 2019. These workshops provide intensive, hands-on opportunities for exploring leading-edge teaching and learning skills and strategies. Space is limited, so book early! Participants may register for these workshops without registering for the main summer conference session.
Sunday Afternoon 1:00pm – 5:00pm, July 14th 2019
First Five Days (Part 1 of 2) *IB APPROVED
**Approved as official IB PD for evaluation purposes**
Presenter: Alan November
Bio: Alan November is an international leader in education technology. He began his career as an oceanography teacher and dorm counselor at an island reform school for boys in Boston Harbor. He has been director of an alternative high school, computer coordinator, technology consultant, and university lecturer. He has helped schools, governments
Price: $450
Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Monday Morning 8:00am – 12:00pm, July 15th 2019
First Five Days (Part 2 of 2) *IB APPROVED
**Approved as official IB PD for evaluation purposes**
Presenter: Alan November
Bio: Alan November is an international leader in education technology. He began his career as an oceanography teacher and dorm counselor at an island reform school for boys in Boston Harbor. He has been director of an alternative high school, computer coordinator, technology consultant, and university lecturer. He has helped schools, governments
Price: $450
Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Tuesday Morning 8:00am – 12:00pm, July 16th 2019
Innovative Leadership: Cultivating a Culture of Ongoing Professional Learning
In the ever-changing landscape of 21st century education, the education world is feeling the constant pressure to innovate. What is the solution?
Grounded in the research on effective professional learning, this session focuses on empowering administrators to leverage existing professional learning as well as direct their teams into interest and needs-based learning that leads to increased educator effectiveness and results for all students. The breakdown of the session focuses on the three main realms of professional learning: Learning from Kids, Learning from the Peers and Learning from the World. Be sure to bring a device to fully participate in this interactive session!
Presenter: Lainie Rowell
Bio: Lainie Rowell is an educator and international speaker who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning and community building. Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. She is also a part of Alan November’s November Learning team and a presenter at local, regional and international conferences including TEDxManhattanBeach, Building Learning Communities (BLC), ISTE and CUE Conferences. Lainie is honored to be an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google for Education Certified Innovator. She has also been recognized as Teacher of the Year and was featured in OC Family Magazine as one of 10 Teachers Making a Difference.
Price: $275
Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Transforming Learning: Six Questions
This workshop is based on Alan’s New York Times best-selling book, “Who Owns the Learning” and a powerful new 6 step model of designing transformational learning experiences. If the answer is no to all 6 questions chances are very good that the assignment has not leveraged the power of technology.
- Did the assignment build capacity for critical thinking on the web?
- Did the assignment develop new lines of
enquiry ? - Are there opportunities to broaden the perspective of the conversation with authentic audiences from around the world?
- Is there an opportunity for students to publish – across various media with capacity for continuous feedback?
- Is there an opportunity for students to create a contribution (purposeful work)?
- Who owns the learning?
Presenter: Alan November
Bio: Alan November is an international leader in education technology. He began his career as an oceanography teacher and dorm counselor at an island reform school for boys in Boston Harbor. He has been director of an alternative high school, computer coordinator, technology consultant, and university lecturer. He has helped schools, governments and industry leaders improve the quality of education through technology.
Price: $275
Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Tuesday Afternoon 1:00pm – 5:00pm, July 16th 2019
Designing Innovative Learning Experiences to Engage All Learners
This session is based on Alan November’s “Transformational Six”:
- Will the assignment build capacity for critical thinking on the web?
- Will the assignment develop new lines of inquiry?
- Will there be opportunities for students to make their thinking visible?
- Will there be opportunities to broaden the perspective of the conversation with authentic audiences from around the world?
- Will there be an opportunity for students to create a contribution (purposeful work)?
- Will the assignment demo “best in the world” examples of content and skill?
Educators will be guided through design considerations and participants will leave ready to develop their own innovative learning experiences. Examples/lessons will be shared throughout.
Be sure to bring a device to fully participate in this interactive session!
Presenter: Lainie Rowell
Bio: Lainie Rowell is an educator and international speaker who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning and community building. Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. She is also a part of Alan November’s November Learning team and a presenter at local, regional and international conferences including TEDxManhattanBeach, Building Learning Communities (BLC), ISTE and CUE Conferences. Lainie is honored to be an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google for Education Certified Innovator. She has also been recognized as Teacher of the Year and was featured in OC Family Magazine as one of 10 Teachers Making a Difference.
Price: $275
Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
