“Unique. Fresh. Inspiring. Unexpected.“
— Mike Hastings, middle school science teacher in Grand Rapids Public Schools, describing a 2016 iiE Gathering.
We’re coming back to the west coast! Join us in Portland, Oregon on October 28th and 29th for the “Designing for Playful Learning” Institute for Innovation in Education Gathering. Located on the campus of St. Mary’s Academy, this Gathering is shaping up to be an incredible professional development experience for participants from all backgrounds and professions.
Oregon teachers can receive up to 12 PDUs for attending.
Right now you may:
- Register!
- Find out about our opening keynote speaker, Jeff Stewart, from Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
- Sign-up to be part of our StorySlam event during the Saturday evening social.
- Take a look at the Quote and Image CARDs we will be using for our unconference sessions on Saturday, October 28th.
- Check out the Design Mindset CARDs we will be using for the full day design mindset workshop on Sunday, October 29th.
Saturday, October 28: Public Symposium
Public symposium and un-conference featuring a unique mix of P-12, higher education, non-profit, and private sector participants. A great chance to find out about emerging innovative projects and meet potential collaborators and fellow travelers.Location: St. Mary's Academy, Portland, Oregon
| 9:00 to 9:30 | Check-in and Registration |
| 9:30 to 10:30 | Welcome and Opening Keynote Session |
| 10:30 to 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 to 11:45 | Mystery Activity |
| 11:45 to 12:00 | Un-conference Announcements and Instructions |
| 12:00 to 12:15 | Un-conference Session Creation and Sign-Up |
| 12:15 to 1:15 | Lunch |
| 1:15 to 2:30 | Un-conference Session I |
| 2:30 to 2:45 | Break |
| 2:45 to 4:00 | Un-conference Session II |
| 4:00 to 4:15 | Break |
| 4:15 to 5:00 | Symposium Synthesis Reflection Activity |
| 5:00 to 7:30 | Welcome reception and the return of our ever popular StorySlam event. |
Sunday, October 29: Design Thinking for Education
Learn and practice key principles of design thinking while working on an idea or project useful to you. The iiE Team will help you develop and refine your ideas while using Design Mindset CARDS to inform your work during the day. Come with a project team, help a team brainstorm and plan, or form a new team with other Gathering participants!Location: St. Mary's Academy, Portland, Oregon
| 9:00 to 9:30 | Check-in and Registration |
| 9:30 to 10:30 | Inspiration and Orientation |
| 10:30 to 11:00 | Key Principles: Discover, Frame, Imagine |
| 11:00 to 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 to 12:45 | Project Time: Work Session and Mentoring |
| 12:45 to 1:45 | Lunch |
| 1:30 to 2:00 | Key Principles: Prototype, Engage, Reflect |
| 2:00 to 2:15 | Break |
| 2:15 to 4:15 | Project Time: Work Session and Mentoring |
| 4:15 to 5:00 | Wrap Up/Reporting |