BOOTH
#415

Presentation Suite
#370CF

CAST 2023

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Thursday, Nov 09, 2023
Session 1: Navigating the 3D Classroom: Evaluating 3D learning environments

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Presenters
Dr. Gelyn Roble, Leah Pinto

Join EduSmart for a hands-on session tailored for educational administrators and coaches to discover what inquiry-based learning SHOULD look like in the classroom! Discover how to recognize best practices and evaluate 3D learning in action. Equip yourself with the tools and insights needed to conduct effective walk-throughs and evaluations, ensuring that you can identify and support exceptional science instruction. Door Prizes!

Session 2: Making Every Minute Count in the Science Classroom

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenters
Sadee Crain

Scheduling skills can help you find more time for science in your elementary classroom. Make the best use of instructional time with EduSmart resources! Time-sensitive solutions allow students to explore content, dive into activities, spiral science knowledge though the year, and foster cross-curricular connections. Door Prizes!

Session 3: Hands-On Learning with Engineering Design Challenges

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenters
Dr. Carol Waters and Lisa Felske Deslaurier

Discover the power of hands-on engineering design with the research-based GRASPS model. Use practical strategies and easy-to-obtain materials to bring project-based learning to life in your classroom. Explore student-driven, real-world problem-solving and leave with a fresh perspective on experiential education. Door Prizes!

Session 4: Cross-Curricular Stations that Work

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Presenters
Leah Pinto

Join us to discover how to create a dynamic and interactive classroom environment that seamlessly integrates various core subjects with science. Explore hands-on activities, practical strategies, and ready-to-use resources that foster interdisciplinary connections. This session empowers educators to elevate science education, making it not only informative but also engaging and comprehensive. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your teaching and inspire your students. Door Prizes!

Session 5: It is Science Adoption Time - Learn what EduSmart has to offer!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presenters
Johnjoe Farragher, Kaitlyn Johanningmeier

Adopting a curriculum is a complex decision and not one that districts take lightly. The leadership team at EduSmart will be on hand for this session to share the recent updates to the program and explain how the company intends to support all aspects of science instruction. From rostering and implementation to ongoing professional development, print materials and kits, we understand that a successful partnership is more than just providing the best digital science product. Bring your questions and requirements. We are here to listen!

Friday, Nov 10, 2023
Session 6: (Anchor) Chart the Course to Vocabulary Success

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Presenters
Sadee Crain, Leah Pinto

Join EduSmart to explore how to seamlessly integrate vibrant vocabulary and effective anchor charts in your 5E lessons! Learn practical strategies to engage and empower your students through immersive science education fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. Leave with the skills and resources to enrich your teaching and inspire a love for learning in your classroom. Door Prizes!!

Session 7: New Science TEKS: Shifting to 3-Dimensional Science

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Presenters
Reinaldo Gomez, Tajuana Wilson

Join us to discover how to engage students in 3-dimensional science learning. Learn to integrate content TEKS, Science and Engineering Practices with Recurring Themes and Concepts (RTCs) to drive student learning. Participants will leave this session with concrete ideas of how to implement this new pedagogy framed in the 5E Instructional model. Door Prizes!

Session 8: Cross-Curricular Stations that Work

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenters
Leah Pinto

Join us to discover how to create a dynamic and interactive classroom environment that seamlessly integrates various core subjects with science. Explore hands-on activities, practical strategies, and ready-to-use resources that foster interdisciplinary connections. This session empowers educators to elevate science education, making it not only informative but also engaging and comprehensive. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your teaching and inspire your students. Door Prizes!

Session 9: Unlocking the Magic of Scientific Literacy

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Presenters
Dr. Carol Waters and Lisa Felske Deslaurier

Discover how to make science come alive through captivating narratives, visual storytelling, and interactive experiences. Explore EduSmart resources that provide opportunities for reading and writing in the context of science. Steer students to see cross-curricular connections and recurring themes and concepts. Leave with tools to elevate scientific literacy in your classroom. Door Prizes!

Session 10: Navigating the 3D Classroom: Evaluating 3D Learning Environments

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenters
Dr. Gelyn Roble, Leah Pinto

Learn how to recognize best practices and evaluate 3D learning in action.

Session 11: EduSmart: Your Partner to Comprehensive and Engaging Science Instruction

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Presenters
Johnjoe Farragher, Kaitlyn Johanningmeier

Discover how EduSmart enhances teaching and enriches student learning. Explore comprehensive science instruction that fosters engagement, inspiration, and TEKS mastery.

Saturday, Nov 11, 2023
Session 12: (Anchor) Chart the Course to Vocabulary Success

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Presenters
Sadee Crain, Leah Pinto

Dive into 3D learning by seamlessly integrating vibrant vocabulary and effective anchor charts into 5E lessons. Learn practical strategies to engage and empower your students through immersive science experiences.

Session 13: Hands-On Learning with Engineering Design Challenges

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Presenters
Lisa Felske Deslaurier, Mark Dunk

Explore the potential of hands-on engineering design to make project-based learning engaging and student-centered, while solving real-world problems in your classroom.

Session 14: EduSmart: Your Partner to Comprehensive and Engaging Science Instruction

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenters
Johnjoe Farragher, Kaitlyn Johanningmeier

Discover how EduSmart enhances teaching and enriches student learning. Explore comprehensive science instruction that fosters engagement, inspiration, and TEKS mastery.