Michael Hernandez, Mira Costa High School
@cinehead Michael Hernandez is an award-winning cinema and journalism teacher in Los Angeles whose work focuses on digital storytelling, media literacy and social justice. As an author, keynote speaker and consultant, he helps educators empower students to find passion and purpose in their learning so they can make a positive impact in their communities. Hernandez believes in the transformative potential of technology in the classroom, and his presentations at conferences in the U.S. and abroad for CUE, ISTE, SXSW EDU and Apple Education focus on tech integration and innovative teaching and learning strategies. He also leads students and teachers on documentary trips to Vietnam, Cuba and Cambodia as part of an experiential learning program. Hernandez is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google for Education Certified Innovator and PBS Digital Innovator. Follow him on Twitter: @cinehead, Instagram: @changing.the.narrative and at michael-hernandez.net Sessions: Creativity Coach Office Hours - Visual Storytelling, Photography & Film with Michael Hernandez Digital Books for the Classroom Explainer Videos With Keynote MAIN STAGE: Creative Constructor Lab Virtual Closing Ceremonies MAIN STAGE: Skill Up and Off-Site Adventure Podcasting for the Classroom |