Developing Creativity and 21st Century Skills

In collaboration with the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, this year's conference features sessions that offer you in-depth experiences with critical thinking and creativity. 

Start your journey at the Third General Session (10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon), where internationally renowned creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson will challenge your definitions of schools and what it means to be creative.

Then, attend one of the following three-hour sessions on Monday, March 16, for an in-depth experience. (Note: A number of these sessions will include off-site travel.)

Monday, March 16, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

• 3266: Aligning Education to Create 21st Century Outcomes for Every Student
• 3267: Beyond Bloom's: Expanding Thinking for the 21st Century
• 3268T: Presentation Skills 101: How to Engage All Participants
• 3269: The Paideia Seminar: A Process for Teaching Critical Thinking
• 3277T: Special Effects: Discover the Secrets of Making Movie Magic at Universal Studios
• 3278T: Behind the Adventure: A Science and Technology Tour of Universal's Islands of Adventure
• 3281T: EdSim Lab: Virtual Classroom Management