2019 IGNITE Lafayette Regional eLearning Conference

Giving students voice and choice in their learning is imperative, but with new technologies drastically changing the way our students learn and our classrooms operate, how do we as educators transition from sage on the stage to guide on the side? Often times, the idea of "straying from the script" can make teachers feel as if they are welcoming chaos into their classrooms. However, it is in those moments of "creative chaos" that true learning can take place. In this keynote, the audience will participate in an #ImprovEducator exercise following the 4 rules of improvisation. Through this balance of structure and creative flexibility, both students and teachers can learn to embrace the #ImprovEducator mindset into their teaching and learning.

Looking to add a little Creative Chaos into your classroom ? Improv is the answer ! Get ready to ditch “Yeah, but…” thinking and embrace the #ImprovEducator mindset ! This high energy session will provide you with tons of ideas to recharge & transform your classroom while supporting a variety of learning goals. Leave with a multitude of resources and a newfound zest for “Yes And !”.  And be ready… Audience participation is highly encouraged !

Transportable skills are among the most demanded and most valued skills in the job market today.  Problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, ethical reasoning and mindset are skills most in-demand by the entire labor market.  When combined with technical skills, the request for these assets is even higher.  We will discuss these factors and how we can make a difference as educators.