Fortify 2017: Strengthening Teachers and Leaders
Theme:
Learning in the 21st Century
Date:
September 13, 2017
Times:
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location:
Lipscomb University; Nashville, TN
The Fortify conference is a unique opportunity for collaboration among K-12 and higher education professionals in Tennessee and beyond. This annual event combines expertise, experience, and knowledge from both arenas of education; strengthening the practices of both. At Fortify, we seek to build bridges between K-12 and higher education in order to benefit both entities. This year's theme is "Learning in the 21st Century" and provides a focus on critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
Conference links:
Wednesday, September 13th
8:00 am
Registration
Ezell Center, 3rd Floor
8:30 am
Welcome
Dr. Rachael Milligan
Dr. Rachael Milligan
Ezell 301
9:20 am
Break
Partnerships in writing strategies
Howell, Butler, Hasty, Hauptman, Sheahen, Medlock, Clay, Knot, Mitchell, Wood
Howell, Butler, Hasty, Hauptman, Sheahen, Medlock, Clay, Knot, Mitchell, Wood
Communication
Ezell 301
The Wingman: A Unique Perspective of the Role of the Paraprofessional in Integrated Classrooms
Battles, Winford
Battles, Winford
Collaboration
Swang Chapel, Ezell 2nd Floor
10:45 am
Break
10:55 am
Incorporating COMP in Teacher Residency
Silver, DiBella, Patterson, Williams
Silver, DiBella, Patterson, Williams
Collaboration
Ezell 363
Creativity
Andrews Institute, Ezell 3rd Floor
Critical Thinking
Swang Chapel, Ezell 2nd Floor
Poster Sessions
Patterson, DiBella, Williams, Gilliland, Kent-Franklin, Smith, Hamido, Shifflet, Williams, Holliday
Patterson, DiBella, Williams, Gilliland, Kent-Franklin, Smith, Hamido, Shifflet, Williams, Holliday
Café Area, Ezell 3rd Floor
11:35 am
Break
11:45 am
Critical Thinking
Ezell 363
SEESAW learning Journal: a digital tool to help you manage learning in a 21st Century Classroom
Reaves, Hertzke
Reaves, Hertzke
Communication
Andrews Institute, Ezell 3rd Floor
Data Notebooks and Student Led Conferences: Empowering your students by setting goals and giving them a voice in their learning
Campbell, Swart
Campbell, Swart
Critical Thinking
Swang Chapel, Ezell 2nd Floor
Poster Sessions
Patterson, DiBella, Williams, Gilliland, Kent-Franklin, Smith, Hamido, Shifflet, Williams, Holliday
Patterson, DiBella, Williams, Gilliland, Kent-Franklin, Smith, Hamido, Shifflet, Williams, Holliday
Café Area, Ezell 3rd Floor
12:25 pm
Break
12:30 pm
Lunch
Ezell 301
12:45 pm
Lunch Session: Partnership Strategies from UT Martin and Lipscomb
Patterson, DiBella, Williams, Silver, Medlock, Duncan, Utterback, Lewis
Patterson, DiBella, Williams, Silver, Medlock, Duncan, Utterback, Lewis
Ezell 301
1:40 pm
Break
1:50 pm
Building a Community of Writers PreK-12th Grade
Burton, Savage
Burton, Savage
Communication
Andrews Institute, Ezell 3rd Floor
Collaboration
Ezell 301
21st Century Classroom Technology to Engage Students and Enrich Instruction
Harrington, Ingram
Harrington, Ingram
Collaboration
Swang Chapel, Ezell 2nd Floor
3:05 pm
Break
3:10 pm
Closing Session (and Door Prizes)
Dr. Rachael Milligan
Dr. Rachael Milligan
Ezell 301
Focus Area name
Description
The 21st century learning skill of communication involves expressing thoughts and receiving messages, through the use of various media, while adapting to one's environment to effectively convey meaning.
There are 3 sessions in this focus area.
The 21st century learning skill of creativity involves using a wide range of brainstorming techniques, developing new and worthwhile ideas, and evaluating possibilities in order to improve and maximize creative efforts.
There are 4 sessions in this focus area.
The 21st century learning skill of collaboration involves the ability to work effectively and respectfully with others to accomplish a shared goal while upholding mutual accountability and equal contributions.
There are 6 sessions in this focus area.
The 21st century learning skill of critical thinking involves reasoning effectively, using systems thinking, making decisions, evaluating information, and solving problems.
There are 4 sessions in this focus area.
Session presenter
Name / title / organization
1 session
Dr. Nicole Arrighi
Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning
Tennessee State University
Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning
Tennessee State University
1 session
Victoria Harpool
Assistant Executive Director
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Assistant Executive Director
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
1 session
Audrey Harrington
Principal
Tennessee Virtual Online School- Wilson County Schools
Principal
Tennessee Virtual Online School- Wilson County Schools
1 session
Dr. Michelle Hasty
Assistant Professor/Lead Faculty of Instructional Coaching
Lipscomb University
Assistant Professor/Lead Faculty of Instructional Coaching
Lipscomb University
1 session
Margie Johnson
Collaborative Inquiry Coordinator
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Collaborative Inquiry Coordinator
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
1 session
Mr. Jerre Maynor, Jr.
Director of Student Readiness
Tennessee Department of Education
Director of Student Readiness
Tennessee Department of Education
2 sessions
Emily Medlock, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Lipscomb University, College of Education
Assistant Professor
Lipscomb University, College of Education
2 sessions
Dr. Rachael Milligan
Managing Director; Assistant Dean
Ayers Institute for Teacher Learning & Innovation; Lipscomb University College of Education
Managing Director; Assistant Dean
Ayers Institute for Teacher Learning & Innovation; Lipscomb University College of Education
2 sessions
Dr. Julia Osteen
Assistant Director
Lipscomb University Center for Teaching and Learning
Assistant Director
Lipscomb University Center for Teaching and Learning
3 sessions
Tammie Patterson
Director, Educational Studies
University of Tennessee at Martin-Parsons Center
Director, Educational Studies
University of Tennessee at Martin-Parsons Center
1 session
Jesse Savage
PreK-12 Academic Coordinator, High School Assistant Principal
Lipscomb Academy
PreK-12 Academic Coordinator, High School Assistant Principal
Lipscomb Academy
3 sessions
Dr. Kimberly G. Williams
Associate Professor
University of Tennessee at Martin
Associate Professor
University of Tennessee at Martin
1 session
Ada Winford
Exceptional Education Behavior Coaching Team/Lead
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Exceptional Education Behavior Coaching Team/Lead
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
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