June 17-20, 2015
Theme: “Communities and Systems Supporting Innovation”
Keynote speaker:
Rich Sheridan
Chief Storyteller and co-founder of
Menlo Innovations
Author of Joy, Inc.
Keynote and Panel Discussion at the 2015 Ann Arbor Gathering
Projects from the 2015 Ann Arbor Gathering
Workshops held during the 2015 Ann Arbor Gathering
Schedule
Wednesday, June 17: Professional Development Workshops
Professional development workshops by leading edge educators.Location: Duderstadt Center and Pierpont Commons
| 12:00 | Registration |
| 1:00 to 3:00 | Workshop Sessions I |
| 3:00 to 3:30 | Break |
| 3:30 to 5:30 | Workshop Sessions II |
Thursday, June 18: 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. Live music at the beginning and end of the day by Steve Osburn.| 8:30 to 9:00 | Check-in and Registration |
| 9:00 to 9:45 | Introduction and Keynote by Rich Sheridan |
| 9:45 to 10:45 | Panel Discussion |
| 10:45 to 11:00 | Announcements and Instructions |
| 11:00 to 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 to 12:00 | Unconference Session Creation and Sign-Up |
| 12:00 to 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 to 2:00 | Poster Session |
| 2:00 to 2:15 | Break |
| 2:15 to 3:00 | Unconference Session I |
| 3:00 to 3:15 | Break |
| 3:15 to 4:00 | Unconference Session II |
| 4:00 to 4:15 | Break |
| 4:15 to 5:00 | Wrap Up - Symposium Synthesis |
| 6:00 | Group Dinner and Social Hour |
Friday, June 19: Project Team Work Day 1
Project team work day featuring lots of opportunities for feedback, sharing, and networking. Come with a project team, help a team brainstorm and plan, or form a new team with other Gathering participants!| 8:30 to 9:00 | Check-in and Registration |
| 9:00 to 9:45 | Provocantation (Provocation + Presentation) -- Remi Holden |
| 9:45 to 10:00 | Project Work Time Format and Goals |
| 10:00 to 10:30 | Break and move to Project Spaces |
| 10:30 to 12:00 | Project Time (work session and mentoring) |
| 12:00 to 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 to 2:00 | Jigsaw I |
| 2:00 to 2:15 | Break |
| 2:15 to 3:15 | Project Time (work session and mentoring) |
| 3:15 to 4:15 | Jigsaw II |
| 4:15 to 4:30 | Wrap Up/Reporting |
Saturday, June 20: Project Team Work Day 2
Final project team discussions, planning, sharing, and wrap-up.| 9:00 to 9:15 | Goals for the morning |
| 9:15 to 10:30 | Project Mapping and Planning |
| 10:30 to 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 to 12:00 | Project Reporting/Future Plans |
| 12:00 to 12:30 | Reflections and Lessons Learned |