Program participants will meet and greet various teams and contributors to their Lab's sustained programmatic success. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of the support model and program expectations.
Participants will identify procedures for using VIL Lab program design software- Vectr, Tinkercad, and OnShape in their Lab to enhance inquiry as a method of constructive learning.
Participants will identify key steps for using the Dremel 3D printer to effectively support elements of constructive learning. Functions, maintenance, and management of the Dremel printer will be explored.
Participants will identify how the use of Polar Cloud 3D printing software can assist with the management of the VIL Lab Dremel 3D printer. Features such as remote monitoring of printing and reduced filament waste will be explored.
Program participants will identify classroom norms and strategies that contribute to effective classroom management in and of the VIL Lab. The focus of this session will be on managing the Lab space while working with emerging technology and the organization of materials in a tech-infused learning environment. Content explored will include: Tech fails and lesson saves, maintaining the Lab, inventorying Lab materials, sharing and promoting the Lab space with other teachers and in the community, and creating an inclusive student environment. Program participants will fill their toolkits with ideas and best practices as they learn from peers while brainstorming ideas in small group collaborative discussions.
Program participants will receive an overview of the purpose and format of the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab program instance of Canvas. They will also participate in a tour of how to find content, resources and troubleshooting support in Canvas. They will self-identify their Canvas readiness to participate in subsequent Canvas breakout sessions.
In breakout rooms, participants will explore thier individual VIL Lab Canvas accounts for the purpose of implementing the Lab curriculum.
Intermediate emphasis: Registering students, preventing duplicate student accounts, managing progress and pre-requisites, using sections and customizing your course
In the Non-Canvas breakout room, schools in districts that do not use the VIL Labs instance of Canvas will review processes for downloading the Lab elective curriculum from Canvas Commons, best practices for use in other LMS and how to report student enrollment to ASU.
Program participants will explore components of their Lab's sustained programmatic success using the Program Planning Worksheet. Participants will examine strategies for meeting program requirements, elective planning, engaging other educators to enhance lessons and projects and ideas for community-facing events. This session will provide our participants with the opportunity to network and share ideas and aspirations with other forward-thinking and innovative educators.
Program participants will explore the features of the design software Vectr, Tinkercad, and Onshape while analyzing its use in connection to inquiry-based design thinking activities.
Program participants will explore the features of Dremel 3D printing technology while analyzing its use in connection to inquiry-based design thinking activities.
Program participants will explore the features of Inklewriter and Adobe Express while analyzing their use in connection to inquiry-based learning activities.
In breakout rooms, attendees will explore the technology on their Ed Tech Passports through a self-paced, hands-on exploration of the technology specific to the Digital Product Innovations, Smart Solutions and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics curriculum courses. Areas of focus: 3D modeling, 3D printing, circuitry, coding, and robotics
Program participants will explore the features of Micro:bit and MakeCode software while analyzing this technology for connections to inquiry-based learning.
Program participants will explore the features of Snap Circuit technology while analyzing their use in connection to inquiry-based learning activities.
Program participants will explore the features of Sphero and Little Bits technologies while analyzing their use in connection to inquiry-based learning.
In small groups, participants will connect with their peers and continue buidling their Lab community network. Together with their Senior Lab Mentor, participants will reflect on and share out their future aspirations for the Lab.
