Traverse '16
In the summer of 2016, 100 innovative educators from across the country gathered in Boulder to experience new ways of teaching and learning. They shared ideas over margaritas, experienced innovative programs firsthand, and enjoyed some sunny reflection at the foot of the Rockies.
Want to know what makes Traverse so special? See below for participant photos and the detailed play-by-play.
Want to know what makes Traverse so special? See below for participant photos and the detailed play-by-play.
Monday, June 6
2:00pm Registration Opens
3:00pm Traverse '16 Kicks Off!
3:30pm Speed networking, connect with home groups, and deep dive into real-world problem-solving with the Boulder-based Human Design Agency
6:00pm Salon dinner on the Future of Education at the one-of-a-kind Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
3:00pm Traverse '16 Kicks Off!
3:30pm Speed networking, connect with home groups, and deep dive into real-world problem-solving with the Boulder-based Human Design Agency
6:00pm Salon dinner on the Future of Education at the one-of-a-kind Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Tuesday, June 7
7:00am Short hike in the foothills of the Rockies (optional)
8:30am Breakfast (including yogurt from our sponsor Noosa) and mixing with the Traverse community
9:00am Gathering
9:30am Expedition 1: Choose from the following three-hour, hands-on workshops both on and off campus (many repeat)
1:30pm Expedition 2: Choose from 7 three-hour, hands-on workshops both on and off campus (many will repeat)
5:15pm Live music and Happy Hour with local microbrews on the patio with a view of the Rockies
8:30am Breakfast (including yogurt from our sponsor Noosa) and mixing with the Traverse community
9:00am Gathering
9:30am Expedition 1: Choose from the following three-hour, hands-on workshops both on and off campus (many repeat)
- Do You Want To Talk About It? Practice in the Art of Coaching
- Embodied Leadership at Eagle Rock School
- Learning Service: Helping Our Students Ask Questions About Cross-Cultural Engagement
- Design Thinking Flashlab
- Integrating a Workshop/MakerSpace Into The Life of a School (repeats)
- How Can We Bring Purpose to our Teaching? (repeats)
- Integrating Disciplines Through Real-World Learning
- Stop, Collaborate and Listen: Building Collaboration with Students
1:30pm Expedition 2: Choose from 7 three-hour, hands-on workshops both on and off campus (many will repeat)
- What We Talk About When We Talk About Diversity and Inclusion
- Creating Relevant Feedback Tools for Evaluating Authentic Learning (repeats)
- Integrating a Workshop/MakerSpace Into The Life of a School (repeats)
- Teaching Innovation Through Real-World "Consultivations" (repeats)
- The Epic "Future of Learning" Scavenger Hunt (repeats)
- Entrepreneurship: Toolkits, Mindsets, and Habits
- Tweet This Session! (repeats)
5:15pm Live music and Happy Hour with local microbrews on the patio with a view of the Rockies
Wednesday, June 8
7:00am Morning Yoga or 5k Group Run (optional)
8:30am Breakfast (including yogurt from our sponsor Noosa) and mixing with the Traverse community
9:00am Gathering
9:30am Expedition 3: Choose from the following three-hour, hands-on workshops both on and off campus (many will repeat)
1:30pm Make an action plan to take back to your school
3:00pm Reflections and gallery walk with your Traverse Still Life
4:15pm Closing circle
4:30pm Traverse concludes
8:30am Breakfast (including yogurt from our sponsor Noosa) and mixing with the Traverse community
9:00am Gathering
9:30am Expedition 3: Choose from the following three-hour, hands-on workshops both on and off campus (many will repeat)
- The Epic "Future of Learning" Scavenger Hunt (repeats)
- Creating Relevant Feedback Tools for Evaluating Authentic Learning (repeats)
- Citizen Science: Engaging Students In Real-World Science Projects
- Teaching Innovation Through Real-World "Consultivations" (repeats)
- How Can We Bring Purpose to our Teaching? (repeats)
- The Diurnal Journal: Supporting Students in Observing, Ideating, Creating and Reflecting on Field Work
- Tweet This Session! (repeats)
1:30pm Make an action plan to take back to your school
3:00pm Reflections and gallery walk with your Traverse Still Life
4:15pm Closing circle
4:30pm Traverse concludes