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Synnovation Lab: High School Redesign

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Colorado Convention Center, 601

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Tim Arnold
Educator
Sycamore High School
Tim Arnold is an innovative educator who serves as the department chair and one of the science teachers of the Synnovation Lab, a school within a school program at Sycamore High School. Tim has been an active architect of the Synnovation Lab model from the beginning and continues to design forward-thinking programming to bring about the next evolution of the Lab.
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Trisha Underwood
Supervisor of Teaching & Learning
Sycamore Community Schools
@tunderwo
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Dr. Ashley Warren
Assistant Principal
Sycamore High School
@TheAshleyWarren
@hey.beautiful333
Ashley Warren is an innovative educator and the visionary behind Synnovation Lab, a groundbreaking school within a school focused on personalization, meaningful learning experiences, and community engagement. With a passion for reimagining education, Ashley and the Lab team has created an environment where students thrive through tailored learning paths and real-world applications. Her commitment to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration has transformed traditional educational models, making Synnovation Lab a beacon of modern education. Ashley's work continues to inspire educators and students alike, demonstrating the power of innovative approaches in shaping the future of learning.

Session description

This session will highlight the creation and evolution of the Synnovation Lab: a school within a school for grades 9-12. Participants will learn about how our program revolves around 3 pillars: personalization, meaningful learning opportunities, and community.

Purpose & objective

Redesigning the high school experience through best practices and student voice.
Evidence of a successful redesigned high school program

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Outline

A presentation sharing the philosophy of the Synnovation Lab, the evolution of the program, and how the team is continuing to redefine future forward learning experiences. The presentation will be 30 minutes.

The audience will receive examples of design sprints that will encourage redesigning their current classroom or school experiences. These will be posted in the resources.

10 minutes of a Q&A for the audience to engage with our staff.

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Supporting research

Creative Confidence
Deeper Learning Network
PBL Works

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Session specifications

Topic:
Innovative learning environments
Grade level:
9-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Curriculum/district specialists, Principals/head teachers, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
Helpful to bring a laptop for your own notes/brainstorms or a journal/pen
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Learner
  • Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.
Leader
  • Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students.
Collaborator
  • Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology.

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