Eagle Summit: Learn. Grow. Soar.

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.

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

1. Incorporate happiness into my course content
2. 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.

Curious about the work being done on the Ozarks Tech Strategic Plan, Dream.Plan.Build.? Attend this rapid-fire session to hear from the experts leading the work in the nine strategy taskforces. Leaders from all the taskforces will be present to walk through their progress so far and talk about the progress yet to come. Ask your burning questions about the plan and learn more about how to get involved.

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.