The Learning Innovation Incubator at Vanderbilt
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Summer Skills Development Seminars |
Creating and Delivering an Effective Learning Tech Research Presentation |
Efrat Ayalon
Wednesday, July 23rd 12-1 pm | 1400 18th Ave S A2009
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In this hands-on workshop, PhD Student Efrat Ayalon will explore key principles for creating clear, compelling slide visuals that serve as the foundation of effective presentations. She will focus on how thoughtful visualization can sharpen your message and guide audience attention.
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From there, Efrat will transition into story development: workshopping the narrative you want to tell in a presentation and how to align your slide design with your core message. Whether you’re preparing for a research talk or a class presentation, this session will help you craft presentations that resonate. Pizza lunch will be provided.
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Senior Summit Poster Session |
Monday, July 21st 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Commons Center Multipurpose Room
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This summer, Vanderbilt’s Programs for Talented Youth has been selected to host the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Senior Summit, a two-week residential program for 57 high-achieving high school seniors from across the US.
As part of the experience, students engage in inquiry-based research and creative projects under the guidance of university mentors. Two members of the LIVE community are serving as course facilitators this year:
Vishesh Kumar, PhD, is leading Sensors, Data, and AI in Movement: Creating Sports and Health Technologies to Use the Body
Camille Msall, PhD student, is leading Unlocking the Human Experience: Psychology Research Through Inquiry and Discovery
The Senior Summit program will conclude with a poster session on Sunday, July 21, from 1:00–3:00 PM, where students will showcase their final projects. All are welcome to stop by and explore the impressive work these exceptional scholars have developed over the course of the program.
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LIVE MATHia Data Science Challenge Final Presentations |
Wednesday, July 30th 11:00 - 12:00 pm | Zoom
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The MATHia Math and Metacognition Data Science Challenge launched on June 2 with 21 students working in seven interdisciplinary teams. Ranging from undergraduates to doctoral candidates, participants are building predictive models using data from the MATHia digital learning platform to analyze outcomes related to math knowledge, motivation, and metacognitive skills.
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On Wednesday, July 31st, the seven teams will present their final predictive models to a panel of judges. During the presentations, students will share their modeling process, explain how their models function, and discuss potential applications for edtech platforms and educators. The presentations will be open to the public, please register below to receive the Zoom link. Final competition results will be announced on August 1st.
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Khan Academy Is Hiring for an Analytics Manager |
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| Khan Academy is seeking an experienced Analytics Manager to lead its Analytics function within the Data Insights Group. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact team with access to one of the world’s richest educational data sets.
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The Analytics Manager will guide strategic analysis efforts, mentor a talented team, and help foster a data-informed culture across the organization. With several new educational products recently launched through high-profile partnerships, Khan Academy is poised to transform learning at scale. The success of these initiatives depends on a deep understanding of what works, for whom, and where improvements are needed—and this role is key to that vision.
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You can find the latest information about the LIVE Learning Innovation Incubator and the LIVE Learning Innovation Series on our website and sign-up for our mailing list to receive periodic updates and invitations to our events.
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