2019 High AIMS Summer Institute

A school in West Clermont with an enrollment of 2000 students has developed, and improved, a simple way to gather non-academic data from students. By providing students with an individual QR code, data is collected via a google form and is immediately sent to a google sheet. Academic teams have the option to compile and organize information regarding restroom usage, "points" earned for positive behaviors, details about behavioral concerns, and trips to the nurse. Reports (containing whatever the team wants to share) can quickly be sent home electronically.

Learn about PBL: they WHY and the HOW. See how to launch a PBL unit. Discuss project-based vs problem-based learning, get ideas for integrating STEAM into student projects, assessing work, and managing PBL as curriculum.

Learn how to use innovative resources and technology to engage students in a PBL experience, incorporating all subjects, in creating their own amusement park!
Teachers will learn how to challenge students to plan, design and then build an amusement park designed for the Where in the World is Dr. Dunn? Robotics Competition. Presenters will collaborate with participants using think-pair-share and small groups to discuss ways to research information in the classroom and then how to incorporate that research into a slide presentation. Presenters will walk educators through the steps to get their students ready with design engineering and leave with information for next year's competition.

Students are actively learning when they are actively engaged in the content. This session addresses the importance of student engagement while addressing how to put the responsibility of learning into the students' hands.

AI Goes to School

STEAM, Design Thinking, Coding, and now AI; this new educational trend is bound to excite your innovative passions. This session will knock your socks off and prepare you to introduce AI into your classroom. Educators will explore the why, what, and how of artificial intelligence components and their current/future applications. Describe how student exploration of artificial intelligence concepts and applications support the development of design thinking, STEAM skills, digital fluency in the classroom, and critical use of technology. Identify tools and approaches for using artificial intelligence to support in your Future Ready classroom. Reflect on ways to leverage artificial intelligence applications to nurture students’ interests and talents in computer science. Attendees will need a device and be prepared for exploration of AI tools. They will have time to discuss and collaborate together on ways they can prepare their students for future AI professions.

Students are actively learning when they are actively engaged in the content. This session addresses the importance of student engagement while addressing how to put the responsibility of learning into the students' hands.