Program participants will be inspired by various speakers, serving to share the purpose of the VIL Lab program. Connections to Entrepreneurship and Innovation, program outcomes and conference strands will be made, including relevant materials for effective application. Products and innovations produced in a lab will be shared.
In this session, attendees will receive an overview of the four Lab courses available to them, including introductions to each set of course objectives, key indicators of active learning environments, and a practical understanding of entrepreneurship principles. They will also learn the navigational steps to locate valuable resources for optimizing their teaching strategies.
In this session, attendees will deepen their understanding of transformative learning spaces, highlighting collaborative, authentic, and goal-oriented learning environments through a comprehensive exploration of our curriculum design and cutting-edge Lab technology. Attendees will also delve into seamlessly integrating Project-Based Learning, design thinking, and immersive learning techniques into course connections, showcasing their potential to foster critical thinking and prepare learners for real-world challenges.
This small group session will allow attendees to share their aspirations for the Lab as they connect with fellow Lab educators and develop a peer network. Program participants will team up with veteran Lab Mentors (Senior Lab Mentors) to reflect on the day’s learnings and share how their unique school context connects with the Lab.
