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Artful Activism: Challenging Inequity Through Visual Storytelling
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Colorado Convention Center, Mile High Ballroom 3B
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Presenters
Al Thomas is the Founder of Educopilot. He has more than 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, district-level director, and consultant. He’s passionate about developing and curating unique, innovative solutions that improve learning for all. Al Thomas believes that to prepare students for future success, we must equip them with creative problem-solving skills that harness their talents and abilities.
Session description
Explore the power of visual arts in challenging inequity and promoting activism. Learn how artists use various mediums to raise awareness and inspire action on social issues. Engage in discussions, analyze art and harness visual storytelling to amplify marginalized voices and spark change.
Purpose & objective
In this session, educators engage in discussions, analyze art, and harness visual storytelling to amplify marginalized voices and spark change.
Outline
Introduction (5 minutes)
The Power of Visual Arts (5 minutes)
Analyzing Art for Activism (10 minutes)
Visual Storytelling Techniques (10 minutes)
Hands-on Activity: Create Your Own Artful Activism (10 minutes)
Sharing and Reflection (5 minutes)
Closing and Next Steps (5 minutes)
Supporting research
https://vimeo.com/174559570
Session specifications
Topic:
Creativity & curation tools
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Subject area:
Language arts, Not applicable
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Designer
Creative Communicator
Designer
- Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
Creative Communicator
- Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.