EduCon 2.3

The next conference, EduCon 2.4, will be held January 27–29, 2012
Visit EduconPhilly.org to register to attend.

What is Educon?

EduCon is both a conversation and a conference.

And it is not a technology conference. It is an education conference. It is, hopefully, an innovation conference where we can come together, both in person and virtually, to discuss the future of schools. Every session will be an opportunity to discuss and debate ideas — from the very practical to the big dreams.

The Axioms

Guiding Principles of EduCon

Our schools must be inquiry-driven, thoughtful and empowering for all members
Our schools must be about co-creating — together with our students — the 21st Century Citizen
Technology must serve pedagogy, not the other way around
Technology must enable students to research, create, communicate and collaborate
Learning can — and must — be networked

Daily Schedules

Friday
Saturday
Sunday

10:00 – 3:00
Spend the day at Science Leadership Academy. EduCon attendees have free admission to the Franklin Institute and other local Philadelphia institutions on Friday.
6:00 – 8:00
Panel Discussion at the Franklin Institute: Why Does Innovation Matter?—Come to the Franklin Institute to see a group of societal visionaries speak about the role of innovation in our society in a panel discussion moderated by Frederic Bertley of The Franklin Institute
8:00 – 9:30
Reception at the Franklin Institute

8:30 – 9:15
Registration/Coffee
9:15 – 9:45
Keynote: Leroy Nunery, Deputy Superintendent, School District of Phiadelphia
10:00 – 11:30
Conversations: Session 1
11:30 – 12:30
Cross-Pollination Lunch or Encienda EduCon
12:30 – 2:00
Conversations: Session 2
2:30 – 4:00
Conversations: Session 3
4:30 – 6:30
Making Connections: "Philly Classic" Dinner at SLA
7:30 – 11:00
Network at Philadelphia Field House — 1150 Filbert St

8:30 – 9:00
Coffee & Conversations
9:00 – 10:30
Panel Discussion @ SLA: Can Schools Support Student Innovation Engage with a panel of education leaders discussing how we can reform our schools to empower students to learn and create in powerful, meaningful ways.
10:30 – 12:00
Conversations: Session 4
12:00 – 12:30
Cross-Pollination Lunch or Encienda EduCon
12:30 – 2:00
Conversations: Session 5
2:30 – 4:00
Conversations: Session 6