Eagle Summit: Learn. Grow. Soar.: Full Schedule

9:00am CST

Building a Connected Classroom Climate

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST

This session explores the relationship between safety and connection as foundational pieces that promote willingness and engagement when interacting in the classroom or with others. Through discussion and activities, participants will explore how safety and connection impact a readiness to learn and cultivate relationships in the classroom. The guiding outcomes of the session is to help faculty and staff establish a felt sense of safety and create meaningful connections.

Speakers

Faith Swickard

Study Nursery Coordinator, Ozarks Tech

Darla McDowell

Instructor - Early Childhood Education, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
LCN 207

Teaching & Learning

Audience All Employee
Presenter Type External

10:00am CST

The 7-Day Happiness Challenge

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CST

LCN 207

“The 7-Day Happiness Challenge” is a 2023 NYT article by Jancee Dunn. Its publication coincided with my desire to:

incorporate happiness into my course content
find personal/authentic essay topics that are difficult for AI to complete

Thus, I created the 7-Day Happiness Challenge research paper. Students consistently tell me this is a favorite assignment. In this presentation, I will share the ways I use the article, and participants will create their own happiness challenges.

Speakers

Martha Crise

Instructor - English, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CST
LCN 207

Teaching & Learning

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

11:00am CST

Residency Status Unknown: Can You Crack the Code?

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST

LCN 207

Join us for an engaging workshop starting with a refresher on Ozarks Tech’s residency status policies and procedures. Understanding residency status is crucial as it directly affects students’ tuition rates. Then, small groups will work through some tricky student scenarios, review student documents, and determine their residency status together. This session will help you better understand residency classification so you can support students effectively.

Speakers

Jessie Cook

Assistant Registrar - Operations, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST
LCN 207

Institutional & General Knowledge

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

1:15pm CST

Genially Jam: Create, Enhance, Engage

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm CST

LCN 207

Participants will learn the basic functions of Genially, including how to add interactive features to their content. They will explore practical examples of Genially's use across various subjects. Through a hands-on design planning activity, participants will brainstorm and outline a Genially project tailored to their curriculum. By the end of the session, they will have a clear understanding of Genially’s features and a plan to bring interactive, engaging content into their classrooms.

Speakers

Jacque Harris

Instructional Designer, Ozarks Tech

I am a passionate education professional. I am driven to construct learning experiences that help students find relevance in their learning and make connections that will enrich and empower their lives beyond the classroom. Two of the best parts of my job are working with amazing... Read More →

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm CST
LCN 207

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type General
Presenter Type External

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