Back-to-School Workshop: Centering Belonging & Student Voice Through Audio Storytelling
On-Demand
Virtual
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About this event:
Single Session
Our single professional learning sessions are designed to easily fit into your day. Typically one hour or less, these sessions explore timely and relevant topics including teaching strategies, current events, and more.
Instructor-Led
This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.
Together We Will
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Utilize Facing History’s resources and lessons on fostering identity and belonging
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Learn audio storytelling tools and create a sample audio essay to use a model with students
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Explore publishing opportunities through KQED’s First Person Youth Media Challenge that can connect students to an audience beyond the classroom
As the school year begins, educators often look for ways to build community in their classrooms. Creating audio essays that invite students to reflect on and then share their values, identity and experiences can be a powerful way to strengthen writing, speaking, listening and language fluency, in addition to boosting confidence and centering student voice.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore Facing History’s collection of back-to-school activities and teaching strategies that cultivate a sense of community and belonging for students and then explore the creative possibilities of KQED’s First Person project. Participants will learn the audio storytelling creation and project planning process so you’re ready to bring the project to students when the school year starts. Come away with ideas, inspiration, and ready-to-use modifiable curriculum resources in English and Spanish from Facing History and KQED.
Finally, learn about how your middle and high school students can showcase their work on KQED’s Youth Media Showcase and share their voice beyond the classroom.
This workshop is most applicable for middle and high school educators.
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