Neuroscience Behind Math STEMs Higher Math Proficiency Levels

I, Sarah Cargill, am submitting this speaker proposal on behalf of Matthew Peterson of the nonprofit MIND Research Institute.

Your Name and Title: Matthew Peterson

School, Library, or Organization Name: (Nonprofit) MIND Research Institute

Co-Presenter Name(s): N/A

Country from Which You Will Present: United States

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience (such as primary school teachers, high school administrators, students, etc.): District Administrators, Educators, Education Leaders

Short Session Description (one line): Neuroscience Behind Math STEMs Higher Math Proficiency Levels

Full Session Description (one paragraph minimum): In order to achieve the goals of developing a robust workforce in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for the future of innovation, science and technology worldwide, we must first understand the neuroscience behind learning. Dr. Matthew Peterson shares extensive success and stories that leverage blended learning, game-mechanics and the gamification of math concepts to engage and inspire students to revolutionary math proficiency levels.

The session will answer the following questions:

What role does neuroscience play in math learning?
What role does neuroscience play in game mechanics around math learning?
How will sophisticated games around math learning further Common Core and STEM?

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:

Company website: www.mindresearch.net
Media kit: https://www.dropbox.com/s/u59q1c5wpq7wvk9/09072012%20Matthew%20Peterson%20MIND%20Speaker%20Media%20Kit.pdf

Hi Lucy,

Thank you for reviewing the proposal again.

Proficiency in math is a real-world problem. In order to excel in STEM careers, students today need a foundational understanding of math. Comparatively, the U.S. and other countries are falling behind a competitive advantage in this area of study. Some studies point to early math proficiency as a primary indicator of success later in life. In order to provide students with the tools necessary to succeed, we need to have a strong concept of the neuroscience behind learning - and learning math in particular - to provide the resources and tools to make math learning most effective. The neuroscience behind learning and math learning opens doors to improve methods and processes to teach students tougher concepts - critical to student success in life - more effectively.

Thank you,

Sarah

Replies

Co-Chair

Lucy Gray September 30, 2012 at 6:43pm

Hi Sarah -

Thanks for your submission. This proposal needs to tie more directly to our conference mission: http://www.globaleducationconference.com/notes/The_GEC_Mission_Stat.... Also, if this proposal is on behalf of a for profit organization, then that company needs to be a sponsor of the conference.

Feel free to revise, and let me know when you're ready for me to review this again.

Thanks,

Lucy Gray

Conference Co-Chair
- Sarah Cargill > Lucy Gray October 12, 2012 at 6:42pm
  
  Hi Lucy,
  
  I just updated the proposal. I hope it now better fits to the mission of the conference. Matthew often talks quite broadly about the neuroscience behind learning. MIND Research Institute is a nonprofit organization.
  
  Let me know if you need anything else!
  
  Thanks,
  
  Sarah Cargill
  
  Getting Smart
  - Co-Chair
    
    Lucy Gray > Sarah Cargill October 15, 2012 at 6:28am
    
    Sarah -
    
    It's stil not clear to me how this ties to the mission of the conference. How does this relate to "The conference seeks to present ideas, examples, and projects related to connecting educators and classrooms with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness, fostering global competency, and inspiring action towards solving real–world problems." I'm sure Matthew's work is great, but please keep in mind that this is not a general education conference. We are contemplating doing a similar conference just focused on STEM, so maybe this proposal would be a better fit for that, should we move forward on that idea. Let me know if you'd like to add additional language or wait for such an opportunity. I appreciate your submission!
    
    Thanks,
    
    Lucy
    - Sarah Cargill > Lucy Gray October 15, 2012 at 9:08am
      
      Hi Lucy,
      
      Thank you for reviewing the proposal again.
      
      Proficiency in math is a real-world problem. In order to excel in STEM careers, students today need a foundational understanding of math. Comparatively, the U.S. and other countries are falling behind a competitive advantage in this area of study. Some studies point to early math proficiency as a primary indicator of success later in life. In order to provide students with the tools necessary to succeed, we need to have a strong concept of the neuroscience behind learning - and learning math in particular - to provide the resources and tools to make math learning most effective. The neuroscience behind learning and math learning opens doors to improve methods and processes to teach students tougher concepts - critical to student success in life - more effectively.
      
      Thank you,
      
      Sarah

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