Big Ideas 3.0 @IGNITE NCCE 25
Seattle Convention Center - 602
In Big Ideas 3.0, we'll explore the Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador Program, as well as the Genesis Project AI at Renton Prep.
Cheryl McClure, AFE Teacher Ambassador
Interested in teaching CS? Interested in collaborating with an amazing network of CS minded educators from across the country? Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador Program is a fellowship experience designed to increase access to computer science and technology for all students and teachers. Educators from across the United States representing a diverse range of grades, regions, and communities are selected for a two-year long commitment.
Michelle Zimmerman, Genesis Project: Inside a School-University Partnership
What do you do when you have same-age peers in the same classroom who span 3-5 academic levels? We set out to find answers to that question in the context of generative artificial intelligence without losing human focus. NCCE 2024 was the first public announcement of Genesis Project AI. This ignite talk visually highlights the progress and challenges of a School-University partnership for translational sciences bringing participatory action research into practice while children remain central to the research questions, progress, and incorporation of AI into school-wide design. Our goal in this design is to capture the progress in a scholarly approach while directly applying authentic learning 1) focusing on what makes children irreplaceable, 2) how to support young people choosing effective tools for various situations.
IGNITE session
Presented by
District Consulting Librarian
Boise School District
Erin is the District Consulting Librarian for the Boise School District, where they provide training and support for librarians, teachers, and students to help them get the very most out of library and information resources. They are passionate about helping to develop leaders at all levels and using the school library as a hub for promoting positive reading experiences and institutional trust for learners of all ages.
Science Teacher, Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador
Bellevue School District
Cheryl teaches middle school science and actively integrates CS concepts, computational thinking, and AI literacy into the curriculum. She is a continual learner, currently furthering her knowledge in educational technology at Michigan State University. Previously served as a Fred Hutch Science Education Partnership Lead Teacher and is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Alum. When not immersed in the world of education, Cheryl spends her time kayaking, sailing, gardening, and enjoying the creative challenge of building with LEGOs.
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.
