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Beyond the Buzzword: Turning Global Trends into Classroom Tactics

Big ideas. Real impact.

Today’s massive shifts in AI, assessment, and scientific literacy are too important for empty catchphrases. This series brings together leading voices in education and policy to move past the hype and focus on what actually works. From reimagining "cheat-proof" assignments to using storytelling to build trust in science, you will gain practical strategies to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Join us to bridge the gap between talk and action while earning a digital badge for your professional growth.

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From Buzz to Breakthrough

Each conversation delivers practical takeaways you can put to work: insights that move beyond the buzzword and drive real results for you and your students.

Future of Science Authentic Assessment Workforce Readiness

From Buzz to Breakthrough

Each conversation delivers practical takeaways you can put to work: insights that move beyond the buzzword and drive real results for you and your students.

Future of Science Authentic Assessment Workforce Readiness
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Cheaters Never Win: From Cheat-Proof to Learning-Rich Assessment Design

Friday February 27th at 1:30 ET

What if reducing cheating was actually about increasing excitement? Shift from final-product grading to a process-rich model that builds skills AI cannot replicate: creativity, critical thinking, and human problem-solving. You will gain practical frameworks to turn assignments into opportunities rather than obligations, making your teaching more impactful and your students more engaged.

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What’s Old is New Again: Time-Tested Pedagogies for a Tech-Saturated Age

Wednesday, March 4 at 12:00 ET

In a moment obsessed with disruption, the best response is to focus on what is worth preserving. Learn how to use principles like Universal Design for Learning and active learning to create enduring anchors for your classroom. You will walk away with a clear framework to foster deep belonging and engagement, ensuring your teaching remains the most vital part of the student experience.

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The Power of the Humanities and Social Sciences in the Age of AI

Friday March 13 at 12:00 ET

As technology accelerates, the most vital question remains: what does it mean to be human? This session explores how the humanities and social sciences cultivate essential skills like ethical reasoning, empathy, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. You will discover why these disciplines are not peripheral to the AI era, but central to helping your students find meaning and complexity in a world of automated answers.

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Telling the Future of Science: How Stories Build Curiosity, Trust, and Connection

Wednesday, March 18 at 12:00 EST

As scientific misinformation grows, storytelling is becoming an essential tool for the classroom. Join world-class science communicators and authors Carl Zimmer and Jim Morris to explore how narrative can strengthen literacy and reconnect students with the world. You will walk away with practical strategies to use storytelling as a way to foster engagement, build credibility, and give your students genuine reasons for hope.

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Measuring What Matters without Burning Out

Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 ET

Assessing process-based work should not drain your time or your energy. This session explores practical, scalable grading approaches that make authentic assessment sustainable for you and your students. You will learn how to use efficient feedback methods to reduce your workload and promote equity while capturing the true depth of student learning.

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Educating the Next Generation of Scientific Thinkers and Scientists

Wednesday, April 8 at 2:00 EST

In an era of mistrust, teaching science means teaching students how to navigate uncertainty. This session explores how authentic assessment can help your students practice the critical thinking and intellectual resilience central to scientific inquiry. Join fellow STEM educators to gain strategies for building a classroom where curiosity and credibility thrive together.

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