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Artful Activism: Challenging Inequity Through Visual Storytelling

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Colorado Convention Center, Mile High Ballroom 3B

Explore and create: Exploratory Creation lab
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Albert Thomas
CEO/Founder
Educopilot
@educopilot
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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.

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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)

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Supporting research

https://vimeo.com/174559570

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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
Subject area:
Language arts, Not applicable
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Designer
  • Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
For Students:
Creative Communicator
  • Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.

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