SXSW EDU 2019

Changing the Language #SocialMediaMatters

Description:

This session will share ways to incorporate social media, technology, and popular culture into
traditional literacy learning assignments. Outside of the classroom, students are using the skills
skills taught, but many are unable to connect their learning. The presenter/speaker will work
collaboratively with the audience via technology/poll (app) to explore and engage
conversations they can use to transform the academic language that they use within their educational settings.

Other Resources / Information

https://spark.adobe.com/video/6IiLc0tjr4vgO

Takeaways

  1. Attendees will connect academic language to students' social realm through technology and pop culture.
  2. Attendees will learn methods to create a more valued, and culturally aware environment into their classroom settings.
  3. Attendees will explore methods of engagement for literacy learners who are disconnected from traditional literacy learning approaches.

Speakers

  • Kamshia Childs, Educational Consultant/Educator, EdWhys

Organizer

Kamshia Childs, Educational Consultant/Educator, EdWhys

Meta Information:

  • Tags: instruction, student voice
  • Event: SXSW EDU
  • Format: Hands On
  • Track: K-12 Education
  • Session Focus Area
  • Level: Basic Understanding
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