Online- March 19, 2021- 9AM-3PM (MDT)
ThinqStudio’s 2021 Unconference explores the intersections of joy, care, and pedagogy in higher education through keynotes and discussions, participant-generated sessions, giveaways, and facilitator-led breakout sessions.
We are delighted to welcome as our featured guests this year, a morning keynote by Maha Bali and afternoon readings and discussion with Ross Gay.
We're delighted to welcome you to the 2021 UnConference! Here's the plan for today:
All times in MDT
8:30 - 9:00
Join us in Topia to mingle and check out a cool platform
9:00 - 10:15
Welcome from ThinqStudio
Opening remarks from CU Denver Chancellor Michelle Marks
Keynote with Maha Bali
10:15 - 10:45
Hallway chat with Maha Bali
Proposing and logistics of Unconference sessions
11:00 - 12:00
Unconference sessions- facilitators and topics, to be determined (by you all!)
12:20 - 2:50
Rapid demos (3 X 10 minutes)
12:50
Transition to afternoon of joy and delight,
Remarks from CU Denver School of Education and Human Development Dean Rebecca Kantor
1:05 - 1:55
Choose your own adventure:
- Building escape rooms with Julie Stephens Jonge
- Puzzle tournament games with Andrew Davies)
- Making memes with Lisa Kath
- Systems of pranks in higher ed with David Thomas
2:00 - 3:00
Reading and Discussion with Ross Gay and Wrapping Up Day