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Using technology to understand and impact community and place

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, 121A

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Presenters

Nate McClennen

VP Strategy and Innovation

Getting Smart
@nmcclenn

Nate McClennen is Vice-President of Strategy and Innovation at Getting Smart. At Getting Smart, Nate supports schools, districts, organizations, foundations, and universities to determine a strategic path forward based on the future of learning. His expertise and interests focus on expanded learning ecosystems, learning networks, technology-enabled personalized learning, project-based learning, real-world learning, purpose making, rural communities, equity, and place-based education. Nate has built two ed-tech solutions, helped found and lead a PK-12 school, taught math/science at multiple levels, supported multiple school launches, consulted nationally and internationally, and launched a rural-school network over his 25 year career.

Session description

Join Nate McClennen, co-author of the Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-based Education, as he provides a framework for pedagogy around place and numerous examples of how technology can increase the quality of inquiry and the impact of learning experiences contextualized by community.

Purpose & objective

The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate to educators the power of technology in understanding and positively impacting local communities and places. The presentation objectives are:
1. Demonstrate how technologies such as mapping tools, digital storytelling platforms, data visualization tools, and virtual reality experiences can enhance students' knowledge and connection with their community.
2. Emphasize the importance of fostering empathy and a sense of place through technology.
3. Explore the use of data analysis tools and techniques to understand community issues and make informed decisions for positive impact.

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Outline

Greet the audience, introduction, and a brief overview of what will be covered in the presentation.
Discuss the rapidly changing educational landscape.
Explain how these trends and challenges impact educators and their role in addressing them.
Provide examples and practical tips for implementing these approaches effectively.
Share examples of how technology can enhance teaching, engage students, and facilitate learning.
Share practical tips and resources for implementing these strategies effectively
Provide examples and resources to help educators create inclusive and supportive learning environments
Invite participants to stay connected, share their experiences, and continue learning together

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Session specifications

Topic:

Instructional design & delivery

Grade level:

PK-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Principals/head teachers, Teachers, Teacher education/higher ed faculty

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

STEM/STEAM

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Visionary Planner

Engage education stakeholders in developing and adopting a shared vision for using technology to improve student success, informed by the learning sciences.

For Educators:
Learner

Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.
Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

Disclosure:

The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session