Innovation Summit San Diego 2017

In this hands-on, minds-on presentation, participants will learn how recent shifts and turns in the converging fields of education, technology and transnational filmmaking have brought us to an exciting moment in youth and media culture. As educators strive to build critical and creative thinkers for the 21st century, 'citizen documentary-filmmaking' in the classroom is an incredible opportunity to create with their peers in both in face-to-face and online classrooms. Documentary filmmaking classroom provides rich opportunities for problem-based learning about real world matters using collaboration and innovation. Making a short citizen documentary is now within the reach and ability of educators and youth who want to create change and have a say in their world. Moreover, it is not limited to media arts or tech classes; students are making films in many subject areas including history, geography, science and civics, to name only a few. This session will provide participants with inside tips and skills to navigate and access free public domain and creative commons media including music, videos, stills and more, from a seasoned documentary film educator. Participants will be taken through workflow suggestions using Google Apps to store media and collaborate with peers during the production process. Those using mobile devices during the session can do this simultaneously with the presenter. We will share suggestions and tips on how to get started on some of the newest collaborative video editing platforms on the internet today using mobile devices such as ipads, iphones and laptops. As a take-away, participants will be provided with information and internet links shared during the session. 

You've worked on your lesson plans and you want your students to have a clear understanding of the material, but is this a project or is it project-based learning? Join us as we define what PBL is and then de-construct a project to see if it meets the Gold Standards of a PBL. We'll share resources and the planning forms for PBLs that we've taught in our pre k through 8th grade independent school.

Presentation Resources: goo.gl/0u7cjZ

Makerfication is a look into how gamification and the maker movement can together help enhance engagement in the classroom and increase excitement in PBL. In the spirit of making, the audience will be divided into teams and given a challenge to make something collaboratively with the given set of rules, while also scoring as many points as possible. The team with the most points in the challenge will win. 

Prior to attending this session, please download a QR scanner and have a web enabled device. Having access to Google suites is a plus, but not a need.

Click Here for you "Project Resource Pack" containing all the information related to todays Makerfication!

Are you looking for a way to blend the Common Core standards with the Deeper Learning Skills you know kids need today? The Design Thinking Process allows students to practice content skills while growing their collaboration, critical thinking, communication and creativity skills. Join us to experience the Design Thinking Process for yourself through an integrated challenge. Tools and scaffolds will be provided along the way that you can take directly back to the classroom.

Content is key when it comes to succeeding in implementing a blended learning classroom. The right online text, video or multimedia clip guides self-directed student learning. However, curating is an art. As teachers begin integrating resources into their blended learning courses, the art of curation, especially Open Educational Resources, can make the difference between an excellent, interactive lesson and the equivalent of a digital worksheet. Expert curation means knowing the criteria and strategies for aggregating, sifting, and selecting the best resources. Open Educational Resources are not free if you pay a service to aggregate for you - nor are they personalized. Learn the strategies to maximize the use of free, online content - and then hire your Library Media Specialist to help support you.

Link to presentation materials: https://goo.gl/n39pvA

Please download Chrome browser and if possible, have a Google Apps account prior to arrival at this session.