Education and Talent Track Sessions Announced for Create WV 2010 Conference

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Few issues are as strategic to long-term economic and social health as education. It’s generally understood that our model for education – one that was designed for a transition from agrarian to industrial economy – doesn’t fit our 21st century world very well. But what to do about it?

Do we start over? Try to modify existing structures? It’s a difficult and emotional conversation, but one that we must have if we’re to move forward as a country and a state.

There ARE things that communities can do TODAY to move towards greater relevance, accountability and results in our schools. Once again, Create WV’s Education and Talent track will expose participants to cutting edge ideas, proven best practices and connections with people are who leading the way. Join us!

  • 10/18, 10:15 AMGregg Behr, Executive Director of the Grable Foundation Greg will discussion the Kids N Creativity forum in the Pittsburgh, PA region. Kids N Creativity is a forum designed for anyone interested in using technology to inspire learning and creative play in children. 
  • 10/18, 11:30 AM Teaching and Learning 4.0: New Pathways for the 21st Century. Mark Swiger, Teacher at John Marshall High School. John Henry, Educational Consultant. Traditional “schools” delivered content for content-sake. In the 1990s technology integration entered the picture in “schools” and more recently interactive technologies known as Web 2.0 enabled learners to engage a more collaborative world. Teaching and Learning 4.0 is a new way look at education in beyond the three previous paradigms as learning occurs “anytime anyplace”, where the world becomes the learner’s laboratory.

o    10/18, 2:30 PM TOUR Three innovation in education discussions

§ Middle College discussion by Martin Olshinsky, President West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC). Middle College is a “school of opportunity” for students who show potential for success, but have not flourished in traditional high school. It is a guidance-based non-traditional school where faculty serves as facilitators, counselors, mentors student advocates and focus group leaders. 

§ Discussion of Culinary Program and the Community Green Garden.. Chef Gene Evans will discuss the “Green culinary program”. 

§ Wheeling Park High School – Students will showcase their talents and discuss the arts program at their school. This nationally recognized program will discuss how it creates remarkable talent. 

  • 10/19, 10:15 AM Live Demonstrations of Learning Opportunities that You Can Bring to Your Schools. Moderator: Jim Denova, Benedum Foundation. Panelists:
  • 10/19, 11:30 AM Combined session with prior session  

Please register today and invite your friends and peers!