2025 SC Education + Business Summit: Full Schedule

10:00am EDT

144 - Science Speaks: Disciplinary Literacy Strategies for Curious Minds

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Disciplinary literacy is essential for helping students engage with scientific concepts in a meaningful way. This session will provide educators with research-based strategies to enhance reading, writing, and communication in the science classroom, equipping students with the skills they need to think and communicate like scientists. Participants will explore the role of disciplinary literacy in inquiry-based learning and gain hands-on experience with strategies that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and sense-making. Through interactive discussions and practical examples, attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how disciplinary literacy supports scientific proficiency and a toolkit of strategies to implement immediately in their classrooms.

Speakers

Elena Stout

Education Specialist, S2TEM Centers SC

As an Education Specialist for the S2TEM Centers of South Carolina with South Carolina's Coalition for Mathematics and Science, I work with an amazing team dedicated to transforming educational experiences through professional development opportunities. I received a Master of Science... Read More →

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 100 A/B

Education & Training

10:00am EDT

15 Does the "R" in CCR Stand for "Reward?"

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Room 101 A

This session is very relevant to every CTE cluster as a recruitment strategy. The exposure provided from this session will prove immensely valuable to School Counselors, Career Center Directors, and District CTE Directors as they embark on simple initiatives that students will deem highly motivating. The presenter is a 25-year veteran in CTE and has worked in multiple regions of the Palmetto State.

Speakers

Chris Dinkins

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training

10:00am EDT

197 Creation of an Augmented Reality Amusement Park Ride Competition

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Room 101

Cutting-edge technology combines engineering applications to create an authentic and meaningful product, fostering a desire to learn.

Speakers

Martin Cwiakala

PLTW Teacher, Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Martin Cwiakala (pronounced: ‘Sha-kola’) earned his undergraduate and Doctoral degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. His professional experience includes work as a machine designer, project engineer, engineering manager, software designer, and consultant. Cwiakala... Read More →

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 101

Education & Training