{"id":1011,"date":"2024-03-05T10:12:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/?p=1011"},"modified":"2024-03-05T10:12:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:12:59","slug":"live-from-austin-its-sxsw-edu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/03\/05\/live-from-austin-its-sxsw-edu\/","title":{"rendered":"Live from Austin, It&#8217;s SXSW EDU!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By the time you open the CELTT Channel newsletter and check out this post, I&#8217;ll probably be roaming the halls of the Austin Convention Center, gearing up for another enriching day at SXSW EDU. This conference, running alongside the famous arts festival, focuses on the evolving landscape of education, spotlighting cutting-edge trends and innovations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As CELTT&#8217;s Emerging Learning Technology Lead, I&#8217;ll be checking out sessions that promise to redefine effective learning environments and teaching methodologies. Below, I highlight a few standouts that have captured my attention, and I believe they hold valuable insights for us all.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schedule.sxswedu.com\/2024\/events\/PP144052\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unraveling Myths About Critical Race Theory in Education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Dr.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jonathan Cox from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and Dr.\u00a0Kimberl\u00e9\u00a0Crenshaw of the African American Policy Forum will delve into Critical Race Theory (CRT), addressing misconceptions and underscoring its role in fostering justice and equity within education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schedule.sxswedu.com\/2024\/events\/PP1145811\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI&#8217;s Leap: Shaping Tailored Learning<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beth Rudden of Bast AI will explore the transformative potential of AI in education, emphasizing personalized learning that respects individual differences and promotes cognitive diversity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schedule.sxswedu.com\/2024\/events\/PP144242\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Placemaking &amp; Belonging in Higher Education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kelsey Finn of Compass Group and Dr. Loren Rullman of Workshop Architects will lead a dynamic conversation on cultivating campus spaces that inspire inclusion, engagement, and a strong sense of community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schedule.sxswedu.com\/2024\/events\/PP145280\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creating a Culture of Innovation &amp; Change (That Works)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Bridget Burns from the University Innovation Alliance will share insights and strategies from her extensive experience with institutional innovation, offering practical advice for navigating and embracing change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schedule.sxswedu.com\/2024\/events\/PP136648\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Redefining Success in a Changing Higher Education Landscape<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Timothy Fields of Emory University and\u00a0Shereem\u00a0Herndon-Brown of Strategic Admissions Advice, LLC will examine the shifting paradigms of higher education and admissions, focusing on equity and support for underrepresented groups amidst these changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I encourage you to browse the other sessions I&#8217;ve marked on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/schedule.sxswedu.com\/favorite\/user\/360587dc75f0a3b0ad8a0fba75169628a0b38626\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">my SXSW EDU schedule<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If any spark your interest or if you have topics or questions you&#8217;d like me to pursue,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">feel free to email me directly at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:jgoffredi@ubalt.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">jgoffredi@ubalt.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your feedback will greatly enhance our collective exploration of these themes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When I get back to Charm City,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I&#8217;m excited to share a comprehensive recap of my SXSW EDU experience. My goal is to translate these learnings into practical strategies that can enrich our teaching and support frameworks, ultimately benefiting our student community.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Until then, I&#8217;ll be\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/proxy-ub.researchport.umd.edu\/login?url=https:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?direct=true&amp;db=e025xna&amp;AN=321221&amp;site=eds-live\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">keeping it weird in Austin<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0just a bit longer. If anyone can point me in the right direction to find the city&#8217;s best barbecue, I&#8217;d greatly appreciate it!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By the time you open the CELTT Channel newsletter and check out this post, I&#8217;ll probably be roaming the halls<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6618,"featured_media":1012,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1011"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6618"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1011"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1013,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1011\/revisions\/1013"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}