'Thinking Big' presenters inspire at Stanford's 125th anniversary kickoff symposium
Some of education's best minds came together on Sunday and shared research and discoveries that are transforming the way we think about and approach teaching, learning and education.
By Sarah Madgic
Sunday's "Thinking Big About Learning" drew more than 550 participants and an online streaming audience eager to learn more about learning. Bay Area educators constituted nearly half the group, and for K-12 teachers, the weekend event was an opportunity to step away from the classroom, hear fresh ideas and be inspired.
Participants came from local school districts, colleges and universities as well as from non-profits, Silicon Valley firms, and the Stanford community. The Twitter conversation was active and engaging. With a reception following the symposium, the event provided new opportunities for the community to come together. ...
For the complete article, visit the Stanford Report, October 20,2015
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