SXSW EDU 2023

Unlock the Power of Storytelling with Teens

Description:

With the advent of social media and amid the evolving digital environment, help teens unlock the power of their voice with StoryMaker, a powerful new learning platform designed by PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL). Educators can deploy SRL's award-winning lessson plans to enhance their students' storytelling and media making skills, from sequencing stories and recording video explainers to covering the issues that matter to young people.

Related Media

Youtube Video

Other Resources / Information

https://www.story-maker.org/getting-started/

Takeaways

  1. Educators will learn how to apply media-making and storytelling lesson plans in their classroom.
  2. Educators will hear from students on the impact of storytelling on their understanding of their world and increasing their agency.
  3. Educators will hear from youth media producers who have experience using the platform to leverage its capabilities.

Speakers

Organizer

Leah Clapman, Executive Director, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)

Meta Information:

  • Tags: teachers, student voice
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Meet Up
  • Track: Practice & Pedagogy
  • Session Focus Area K-12 Education
  • Level: Basic Understanding
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