Join educators, experts, and providers to discover STEM solutions that inspire authentic exploration. Learn how to engage students in exploration and tinker with STEM and assistive tech at the Innovation Playground.
Gain firsthand experience to develop a plan for practical classroom application. Attend the mini-workshops at the Innovation Connection to learn how to implement specific solutions and integrate associated activities into the curriculum.
Agenda
8:30 am Sign-in opens
8:30 am to 1:30 pm Innovation Playground
9:30 am to 11:30 am Innovation Connection Mini-Sessions
12:00 pm Lunch available
12:30 pm Featured Speaker: Múkami Kinoti Kimotho, CEO and Chief Girl Crusader of Royelles - Gaming for Girls
1:15 pm to 1:45 pm: Raffles & Closing
The Innovation Playground provides opportunities to discuss and collaborate on the integration of STEM learning experiences and to tinker with new technologies. The playground features the latest in STEM and the new science standard educational tools, toys and resources. Participants interact with products, consultants and providers. Gaining first-hand experience is the first step to developing a solid plan for practical application in classrooms and schools.
The Innovation Connection is a series of mini-workshops that explore how to implement specific solutions, how to integrate associated activities into the curriculum and what to expect in terms of outcomes. Expo participants will be able to opt into the sessions on site.
