11th Annual Innovation Institute

Discover the challenges and triumphs of implementing coding programs in schools and explore concrete tools for making coding tangible for students. This workshop highlights the importance of exposing students to coding early and the crucial role of creativity and building cross-curricular connections. Learn how teachers without a coding background can integrate coding into their curriculum, enhancing students' cognitive skills and preparing students for the future. Whether you are a seasoned coding professional or new to technology, this workshop will offer valuable insights and tools for making coding fun and approachable for all teachers and students.  

Immersive technology offers interactive and immersive three-dimensional environments that extend learning beyond the physical classroom to engage students in an unprecedentedly imaginable way. During this session, participants will discover how the cutting-edge technology of Virtual Reality (VR) can seamlessly integrate into various subject areas to enhance student learning and engagement. Attendees will hear about our successes and challenges when implementing VR integration school-wide. During the hands-on workshop, participants will:

• Explore the VR tools and platform.
• Discuss best practices for integrating VR into lesson plans.
• Learn real examples of VR applications used for an array of learning subjects.