Program Schedule

SPONSORED SESSION - 5 Tips for Utilizing Experiential Learning in a Business Classroom

This presentation explores innovative approaches to enhance learning experiences in the business classroom. It introduces five practical strategies that promote active engagement, critical thinking, and real-world application. Each tip is designed to help educators empower students, create dynamic opportunities for skill-building, and prepare them for professional success. From fostering decision-making to integrating interactive tools, this session offers actionable insights that educators can adapt to their unique teaching environments. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or new to experiential learning, these tips will inspire you to transform your classroom into a thriving, hands-on learning space.

Speaker(s):

Jacob Driggs

Business & Marketing

Teachers/Faculty

Secondary CTE

Engaging Instruction

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

SPONSORED SESSION - Building Skills, Shaping Futures: Role of Simulation in Operator Training

In recent years, the construction industry has been confronting a labor shortage and outdated equipment training practices. Integrating simulation solutions into an existing workflow and curriculum can also present challenges. Smarter and well-integrated training methods will be crucial to attract and retain new operators. Working together with Baker Technical Insitute, this presentation explores the evolution of simulator training, the current state of the technology, plus the role in safely and cost-effectively training operators. When thoughtfully employed, training simulators have the power to enhance the construction industry's adaptability to the future workforce landscape.


 

Speaker(s):

Alan Limoges Dr. Thomas Joseph

Trade & Industrial

Career Development/Work-based Learning Professionals

Secondary & postsecondary CTE

Facilities, Equipment, Technology and Materials

Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

SPONSORED SESSION - Free Education Resources for Students, Parents and Educators

Discover the free resources for 7-12th grade students (and beyond) to explore and create college or career pathways. These resources allow parents to monitor student access and enable educators to assign classroom college or career planning activities. There are also new postsecondary education scholarships and school grants available from these resources.

 

Speaker(s):

Dawne Divine

All CTE

Career Development/Work-based Learning Professionals

Secondary & postsecondary CTE

Student Career Development

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

SPONSORED SESSION - From Classroom to Career: Preparing Students for Successful Careers

In an era where technology is reshaping industries and creating new career opportunities, equipping high school students with essential tech skills is more crucial than ever. Join Johnny Carrera, a seasoned IT professional, teacher, and instructional designer at CompTIA, for an engaging discussion on integrating technologies like AI, cybersecurity, machine learning, and data science into educational programs. Session Highlights: -Learn strategies to develop tech pathways that focus on foundational and advanced skills, preparing students for success in the tech industry. -Discover best practices from tech programs that have effectively launched students into successful careers post-high school. -Understand how to collaborate with industry leaders to ensure your programs meet evolving demands and learn which certifications validate skills and boost employability. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tools for creating impactful tech education programs that prepare students for future careers.


 

Speaker(s):

Johnny Carrera

Engineering & Technology Education

Administrators

Secondary CTE

Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

SPONSORED SESSION - Accelerating Student Learning and Engagement with LEGO® Education

Would you like to learn how to guide your students or team in more complex programming and engineering challenges? Explore what LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime has to offer to bring learning to life in the computer science, engineering or robotics classroom. Prepare to get actively engaged using text-based coding based on Python as you work collaboratively to build models while learning to differentiate your lessons based on your students' abilities. Come learn about all of the resources that LEGO Education can provide to take your students programming skills to the next level!

Speaker(s):

Colleen Cannon-Ruffo

Engineering & Technology Education

Administrators

Secondary & postsecondary CTE

Engaging Instruction

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

SPONSORED SESSION - Start With Technology: Preparing Students for Future-Ready Careers

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, it's vital for Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals to prepare students for future job markets. This session will explore the question: "How do you prepare students for the future of work?". Attendees will learn from Eva Mitchell, on how to equip students for technology-driven careers, making their programs more effective and relevant.

By the end of this session, you will be able to learn about the impact of emerging technologies on the workforce, identify essential skills students need to develop and take away actionable strategies and best practices to achieve success in the dynamic world of work.

Speaker(s):

Eva Mitchell Chris Olford

All CTE

Career Development/Work-based Learning Professionals

Secondary & postsecondary CTE

Student Career Development

Facilities, Equipment, Technology and Materials

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

SPONSORED SESSION - AR/VR Innovation is Hard: Is it Worth It?

In today’s tech-driven world, adopting AR, VR, and AI can transform education and industry training. This session gathers experts to discuss how these technologies enhance technical education and industry certification readiness. Learn about VR’s immersive experiences, AR’s real-world applications for collaboration, and AI’s adaptability for personalized learning and feedback. Panelists will address challenges like funding, innovation demands, and resistance from staff and administration, sharing strategies for overcoming these barriers. Discover how community and industry partnerships, along with AI, can simplify implementation and reduce costs. Leave with actionable insights for integrating AR, VR, and AI into curricula, preparing students for careers in Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, IT, Skilled Trades, and more. Equip students with critical skills for future success while balancing innovation’s risks and rewards to build sustainable, impactful programs. 

Speaker(s):

Reginald Bush Micheal Carbenia Ricardo Pimentel Nichole Spearman_Eskelsen

All CTE

Administrators

Secondary & postsecondary CTE

Engaging Instruction

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

SPONSORED SESSION - From Crayons to Career: Inspiring Career Interests in Elementary School

Discover how career awareness efforts set the foundation for lifelong curiosity, learning, and career success starting in elementary school! Building on the successful Crayons to Career: Exploring CTE in Elementary School presentation from VISION 2023, this session unveils resources and strategies to bolster career awareness efforts in elementary school settings. Presenters will share actionable information and innovative edtech tools, including AR/VR and AI, for scaling career awareness and exploration initiatives across diverse school environments.

Speaker(s):

Stefan Singer Andrew Gardner

All CTE

Career Development/Work-based Learning Professionals

Secondary CTE

Student Career Development

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

SPONSORED SESSION - #1 Career Readiness Certificate to Improve Student Career Navigation and Outcomes

ACT is mission-driven, dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. Industry-specific career pathway education models can provide students with the opportunity to earn short-term credentials with clear labor market value. Stackable credentials earned along the way, are paramount in helping students prepare for their futures and equip them to grow and succeed in education and future careers. Join this session to learn about the benefits and value of the nation’s leading work-ready credential, the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate™ (NCRC®), WorkKeys Assessments, and various models of use to ensure students are set up for success. ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments can unlock opportunities for students and set them up for success. The WorkKeys NCRC can be used in career counseling to guide individuals who are exploring different college majors, CTE programs, or job training programs linked to different career pathways.

Speaker(s):

Michael Monson

All CTE

Career Development/Work-based Learning Professionals

Secondary CTE

Student Career Development

Student Assessment

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

SPONSORED SESSION - Unlocking Student Success: The Curriculum-Instruction-Assessment Trifecta

This interactive workshop explores the interconnectedness of these three key components in CTE classrooms. You'll learn how to use the "trifecta" framework to optimize learning outcomes and unlock student potential. This session is ideal for CTE educators seeking practical strategies to improve their teaching practices and achieve better results. Through engaging activities and collaboration, you'll gain hands-on experience applying the "trifecta" framework to your own curriculum and lessons. Leave equipped with practical tools and strategies to immediately implement in your classroom and unlock student success.

 

Speaker(s):

MANDY GREEN

All CTE

Teachers/Faculty

Secondary & postsecondary CTE

Standards-aligned and Integrated Curriculum

Student Assessment

Location: 216A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 210A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 208, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 301A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: Exhibit Hall 2 & 3, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: Exhibit Hall 2 & 3, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: Exhibit Hall 2 & 3, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 217D, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 217D, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 217D, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 302B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 213A, Henry B. González Convention Center

ETED Hospitality Room

LEGO Education is proud to sponsor the ETED Hospitality Room at this year's VISION 2024.  The hospitality room aims to provide a welcoming space for attendees to relax, network, and recharge throughout the conference. The hospitality room will offer refreshments, seating, and a chance to connect with representatives from LEGO Education in a more informal setting. We’re excited to support a positive and engaging experience for all conference participants.

Location: 213A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

Location: 213A, Henry B. González Convention Center

ETED Hospitality Room

Soundtrap by Spotify is proud to sponsor the ETED Hospitality Room at this year's VISION 2024.  The hospitality room aims to provide a welcoming space for attendees to relax, network, and recharge throughout the conference. The hospitality room will offer refreshments, seating, and a chance to connect with representatives from Soundtrap by Spotify in a more informal setting. We’re excited to support a positive and engaging experience for all conference participants.

Location: 213A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

Location: 213A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 213A, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 214 A-B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 205, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 206B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 206B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 206B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 206B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 206B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 206B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: Bowie ABC, Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Location: Texas DEF, Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Location: 214B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 304B, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 008AB, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 225C, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 225C, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 217 A-C, Henry B. González Convention Center

Opening General Session - Featuring Heather McGowan

Future-of-work strategist Heather E. McGowan helps leaders prepare their people and organizations for the Post Pandemic world of work. The last few years have forever changed where we work, who works, how we work and measure work, what we do for work, and, most importantly, why we work. McGowan is a sense maker, a dot connector, a deep thinker, and a pattern matcher who sees things that others miss. Heather gives people the courage and insight that illuminates their path forward. She’s transforming mindsets and entire organizations around the globe with her message about how the next phase of work will focus on continuous learning, rather than simply learning once in order to work. Pulitzer Prize–winning NYT columnist Thomas Friedman frequently quotes Heather in his books and columns and describes her as “the oasis” when it comes to insights into the future of work. In 2020 Heather was recognized as one of the top 50 female futurists in the world by Forbes. Heather’s sessions help employees and leaders alike prepare for and adapt to jobs that do not yet exist.

McGowan has provided keynote addresses for audiences from start-ups to government organizations to universities to publicly traded Fortune 100 companies, including AMP Financial, SAP, Abbvie, Biogen, Fidelity, FIS, Mastercard, AT&T, Financial Times, Siemens, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Kaiser Permanente, JPMorgan Chase, Lockheed Martin, MassMutual, MetLife, Best Buy, Raytheon, The US Army, Accor Hotels, Paramount, Chevron, AARP, Zendesk, Tableau, Fidelity, de Beers, Professional Beauty Association, and The World Bank among hundreds of others. Heather addresses audiences in person from small summits for C suite executives to large events in the tens of thousands. Her virtual talks have reached hundreds of thousands. Often quoted in the media, notably in the New York Times, McGowan serves on the advisory board for Sparks & Honey, a New York–based culture-focused agency looking to the future for brands. McGowan’s academic work has included roles at Rhode Island School of Design, and Jefferson University, where she was the strategic architect of the first undergraduate college focused exclusively on innovation. In 2019 Heather was appointed as a faculty member of the Swinburne University Centre For the New Workforce in Melbourne, Australia. In 2022, McGowan was awarded an honorary doctorate from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in addition to earning her MBA from Babson College and her BFA in Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design. McGowan is the coeditor and author of the book Disrupt Together: How Teams Consistently Innovate and a Forbes contributor. McGowan’s first book on the future of work, published in 2020: The Adaptation Advantage: Let Go, Learn Fast, and Thrive in the Future of Work, reached number three in business management books on Amazon and was named one of the best business books of 2021 by Soundview. McGowan’s most recent book The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce published in March 2023 and is a finalist for the Next Big Idea Book Club and identified as a top ten business book to read in 2023 by Business Chief.


 

Location: Exhibit Hall 1, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

Location: Presidential Suite, Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Closing General Session - Featuring Steve Gilliland

Location: Hemisfair Ballroom, Henry B. González Convention Center

Sponsored By

Location: 224, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 224, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 224, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 224, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 224, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 224, Henry B. González Convention Center

Location: 224, Henry B. González Convention Center