Round the Campfire on Student Agency
VWBPE 2025 Presentation
Presented: April 5, 2025
Speaker: Bluebarker Lowtide (Vasili A. Giannoutsos, VBCPS)
Categories: Creativity & Innovation
Join us for an insightful session titled "Round the Campfire on Student Agency," presented by Vasili Giannoutsos, a seasoned STEM/CTE teacher with extensive experience in educational innovation.
This presentation will delve into the challenges and transitions associated with moving towards a more student-centered learning framework in an Introduction to Engineering course. Vasili will share his journey, highlighting both successful strategies and obstacles encountered in adopting gamified learning and project-based activities.
Participants will explore how One-Day Design Challenges and Speed Builds have successfully unified the class, fostering significant student engagement and collaboration. Gain valuable insights into navigating the shift towards student-centered learning and enhancing educational effectiveness.
Objective:
Talk about the challenges and pitfalls of transitioning your class to Student-Centered Learning.
Accessibility: SpeakEasy HUD
Tags: pbl, stem, gamified learning, student-centered, speed build
