{"success":true,"data":[{"ID":1421,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1757938545,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Building Community through Storytelling","Handle":"building_community_through_storytelling","ShortDescription":"This conversation engages educators in using The Moth\u2019s storytelling guide to craft authentic narratives. Participants will practice sharing stories, apply portions of our structured feedback protocols, and listen to learners stories. The session fosters trust, empathy, and collaboration, equipping educators with tools to strengthen classroom and staff communities.","Description":"This professional development session invites educators to explore the power of personal narrative as a tool for community, trust, and collaboration. Drawing from The Moth\u2019s storytelling guide, participants will learn strategies for crafting and sharing meaningful stories that highlight authentic voices and experiences. Storytelling is not only a creative act, but also a way to strengthen relationships, build empathy, and foster a sense of belonging within both classrooms and staff communities.\r\n\r\nThroughout the session, participants will engage in guided storytelling activities, focusing on structure, voice, and purpose. Using established feedback protocols, educators will gain an understanding on how to give and receive constructive input, practicing how to respond with empathy and respect while elevating each other\u2019s work. These protocols ensure that feedback is purposeful and supportive, creating a safe environment for risk-taking and authentic expression.\r\n\r\nThe session emphasizes practical applications for educators. By experiencing the process firsthand, educators will leave with a clearer understanding of how to create storytelling opportunities for learners, how to structure feedback in ways that build community, and how to use narrative as a leadership and teaching practice.\r\n\r\nUltimately, this PD aims to empower educators with concrete tools and lived experience, demonstrating that storytelling is not only an art form but also a powerful catalyst for building meaningful community.","Link":["https:\/\/www.creationlearningjoy.net\/ https:\/\/paulwiech.wixsite.com\/paulwiech-1\/storytelling","https:\/\/rpaparone.wixsite.com\/rachel-paparone"],"Audience":["High School","Middle School"],"Practice":"We will share and engage our protocols for \"Feedback Nightmares\", \"5 Key Concepts of Storytelling\", \"Story Mapping\" and our Feedback Protocols. We will walkthrough and discuss the reason we use this process to create an empathetic community that shares amazing stories.","Presenter":["Sten Anderson","Rachel Paparone","Paul Wiech"],"PresenterAffiliation":["TST BOCES PTECH Academy"],"PresenterEmail":["paulwiech@gmail.com","rachelpaparone@gmail.com","sanderson@tstboces.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":192,"ScheduleLocationID":30,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":13},{"ID":1408,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1757096609,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Empowering Digital Citizens: AI Tools for Teaching Democratic Participation","Handle":"empowering_digital_citizens--ai_tools_for_teaching_democratic_participation","ShortDescription":"This conversation will engage educators in an interactive discussion about innovative approaches for teaching digital literacy and democratic participation using AI tools.","Description":"As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to proliferate our world and impact how we engage with information, it is critical for schools to meet the moment by preparing students for the ways that this technology will shape their lives as citizens in democratic societies. Likewise, AI is becoming a widely used tool by educators because of its ability to aid in developing engaging lessons and materials, and personalizing content to meet diverse student needs. By employing AI tools in the teaching of digital literacy and civic participation, educators can equip students with the knowledge and skills to actively engage in the democratic process in a way that meets their learning needs. \r\nThis conversation will engage educators in an interactive discussion about innovative approaches for teaching digital literacy and democratic participation using AI tools. Participants will explore practical strategies for incorporating AI-assisted learning activities that help students critically evaluate political information, understand democratic processes, and develop informed civic engagement skills. It will also address how teachers can prepare students for the ways that AI technologies will continue impacting democratic systems (like elections) and particularly address the potential harms AI could cause to civic engagement. Through guided demonstrations and collaborative exercises, educators will gain concrete tools and lesson ideas that bridge technological literacy with democratic education.","Link":["https:\/\/pedagogy.ventures\/","https:\/\/pedagogyfutures.io\/"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"Slides will only be used as a guide to pose ideas and questions to spur a lively discussion for participants. If teachers have devices, there will also be opportunities for hands-on workshopping.","Presenter":["Nina Bamberg"],"PresenterAffiliation":["PedagogyVentures"],"PresenterEmail":["nina@pedagogy.ventures"],"ScheduleSlotID":192,"ScheduleLocationID":32,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":"Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss revisions to the proposal. I'm happy to build something that meets the unique needs of those who will be in attendance.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":13},{"ID":1443,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1758635893,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Networking for Success: Empowering Students to Build Career-Launching Connections","Handle":"networking_for_success--empowering_students_to_build_career-launching_connections","ShortDescription":"Transform how students approach professional relationships through structured networking activities. This interactive session equips educators with concrete tools to teach networking skills, build student confidence, and create pathways to real-world learning opportunities including internships, job shadows, and career exploration experiences.","Description":"In today's interconnected world, 73% of jobs come through networking, yet most students graduate without essential relationship-building skills. This session explores networking as a critical pedagogical tool that honors students' current lives while preparing them for future success.\r\nWe'll examine how intentional networking instruction creates authentic pathways to real-world learning experiences\u2014from informational interviews to student-driven internships. Participants will experience proven strategies for building student confidence in professional interactions, helping young people recognize their value and articulate their goals effectively.\r\nThe conversation centers on practical implementation: How do we teach elevator pitches that reflect authentic student voices? What scaffolding helps anxious students navigate professional conversations? How can networking activities connect to academic content while building career readiness?\r\nEducators will leave with ready-to-use tools including conversation templates, confidence-building activities, and frameworks for creating networking opportunities within existing programs. We'll discuss how to leverage community partnerships, alumni networks, and local professionals to create meaningful connections for students.\r\nThis approach aligns with EduCon's principle of co-creating modern citizens by teaching students to actively engage with their professional communities. By treating networking as a learnable skill rather than innate talent, we democratize access to career opportunities and empower students to shape their own pathways to success.","Link":[],"Audience":["High School"],"Practice":"The session will use a \"fishbowl protocol\" where participants experience networking activities as students would, then step back into educator roles to debrief and adapt strategies. We'll crowdsource challenges and solutions which will be shared back with participants through a shared google drive folder. Small group reflection will allow for peer consultation on implementation barriers, followed by whole-group synthesis of actionable next steps.","Presenter":["Candace Eaton"],"PresenterAffiliation":["The Workshop School; Workshop Learning"],"PresenterEmail":["ceaton@philasd.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":192,"ScheduleLocationID":34,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":"I also submitted a group proposal with other Workshop School staff.  The priority would be the group proposal related to holistic approaches to internship programming but if there is room for a second presentation I would love to facilitate this deep dive on networking!","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":13},{"ID":1450,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1760120021,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"The Neuroarts Revolution: Transforming High School Pedagogy","Handle":"the_neuroarts_revolution--transforming_high_school_pedagogy","ShortDescription":"There is a fascinating intersection between art and science. Let\u2019s talk about it!\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ll be exploring Neuroarts\u2014the science of how art and aesthetic experiences measurably impact the brain, body, and behavior. Learn how all forms of creative engagement benefit every student.","Description":"How can we harness the arts to unlock greater mental and physical health opportunities for our students? \r\n\r\nThis workshop delves into Neuroarts, the groundbreaking scientific discipline proving how engagement with art and aesthetic experiences measurably impacts the brain, body, and behavior. \r\n\r\nTogether, we\u2019ll move beyond the common misconceptions that the arts are just an enrichment or that their benefits are reserved only for \"talented\" students. We'll actively dispel myths such as the idea that \"art\" is limited to drawing and painting, or that one must be \"good at art\" to reap its health benefits.\r\n\r\nThe main idea is clear: the scientifically proven importance of the arts must be used to transform our teaching practices across all disciplines.","Link":[],"Audience":["High School"],"Practice":"We will be working in small group discussions.","Presenter":["Yadierys Angeles"],"PresenterAffiliation":[],"PresenterEmail":["yangeles@scienceleadership.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":192,"ScheduleLocationID":33,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":13}],"conditions":{"Status":"Accepted","ConferenceID":13,"ScheduleSlotID":192},"total":4,"limit":false,"offset":false}