Home Beyond Earth: All-School Project Based Learning
Seattle Convention Center - 613
As part of Genesis Project investigating human-computer interaction, Renton Prep staff collaboratively constructed learning design for early childhood through high school to explore skills that will develop irreplaceable children into adults who contribute to global (and beyond) challenges in their futures. Part of this exploration was inspired by the Museum of Flight exhibit, Home Beyond Earth, highlighting interdisciplinary aspects of ideating, creating, testing, toward an understanding of what home could look like beyond earth. See how different age groups approached this shared experience, balancing human and generative artificial intelligence across multiple subject domains, with a mix of original learning design and lesson plans already created for STEM and with NASA. Hear from students and teachers. Access content that you can use in your classroom and be inspired to lead an all-school experience at your school.
Session (50 Minute)
Artificial Intelligence, Assessment, Blended Learning, Brain Research/Neuroscience, STEM/STEAM, Coaching, Coding, Computer Science, Creativity Tools, Digital Citizenship, Emerging Trends, Engagement, Equity and Inclusion, Media/Information/Digital Literacy, Microsoft, Professional Development
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All levels
All Grade Levels
Presented by
Student
Renton Prep
Enoch Chen is a 9th grade student at Renton Prep and a first time presenter. He has performed in plays and dance programs, mentored younger students and is part of investigating balance between humans and technology.
Educator
Renton Prep
Jennifer Fernandez is a Computer Science educator and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert who was a former student at Renton Prep and NCCE presenter across multiple years. She has been involved in designing the iterations the school's Transformation Framework and Microsoft Showcase School. She has also presented at ISTE, FETC, SXSWEdu, New York Academy of Science, and other.
Student
Renton Prep
Simarjot is a 9th grade student at Renton Prep who presented at TechFest in 2023 on the personalized usage of AI in classroom settings, has mentored younger students, and was part of a high school research proposal for the American Education Research Association.
Student Presenter
Renton Prep
Judah Plant is a 9th grade student at Renton Prep with experience presenting at TechFest on Amazon Web Services and coding, as well as FETC with digital ink and project based learning. He has also supported teacher professional development on technology in the classroom.
Student
Renton Prep
Elizabeth Werzner is a 9th grade student, with many years of experience mentoring younger students, performing in plays, choir and dance programs. She is interested in researching AI because of the learning potential and was part of a high school research proposal for American Education Research Association.
Director of Teaching and Learning Sciences
Renton Prep
Michelle Zimmerman, author of Teaching AI: Exploring New Frontiers for Learning, published in 5 languages, was selected as 2021 ISTE Visionary Leadership, 2019 EdTech Leadership Awards Global Leader finalist and selected 9 consecutive years as Microsoft MVP. She teaches middle and high school while serving in administration at Renton Prep, a Microsoft Showcase School. Her PhD in Learning Sciences and Human Development is from University of Washington, and her research has been recognized with multiple awards. Since 2007, she has presented around the world. You can find her in Forbes, GeekWire, Venture Beat, Getting Smart, local and international news.
