Upcoming Schedule
View our conference calendar for more KQED education event opportunities.
American Creed: Telling Place-based Stories with Photos and Words
June 24, 9-11am PDT
Online workshop; for grade 6-12 educators (Free)
What does it mean to be American? Since 2018, the American Creed multiformat PBS project has travelled the country to tell place-based stories of Americans who come from different backgrounds and have different life experiences but share a passion for improving their communities. PBS LearningMedia is rolling out a new collection of American Creed films that open a door into the lives of young people from communities across the nation. Their stories provide powerful inspiration for a new photo essay project for back to school and beyond that invite young people to use images and words to tell the story of an issue they care about in their community.
In this workshop, educators will preview new American Creed PBS shorts and photo essays, then we will dive into a complete photo essay curriculum from the National Writing Project. Get hands on starting your own model photo essay, and explore ideas and resources to bring this accessible medium to your classroom next school year.
"I love the hands on aspect of all the KQED workshops. Thank you for giving us time to create model texts for our students."
- High school educator
Back to School: Center Belonging & Student Voice Through Audio Storytelling
July 30, 10am-12pm PDT
Online workshop; for grades 6-12 educators (Free)
As the school year begins, invite students to reflect on their values, identity and experiences within their community, then share their story or speak their truth in an audio essay. Personal narrative and media making strengthen writing, speaking, listening and language fluency, in addition to boosting confidence and centering student voice. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the creative possibilities of KQED’s First Person project. We’ll also jump into audio creation and project planning so you’re ready to bring the project to students when the school year starts. Come away with ideas, inspiration and ready-to-use modifiable curriculum resources in English and Spanish from Facing History and KQED.
AI Meets Student Voice: Ethical Guidelines for Student Media Creation
August 5, 4-5:30pm PDT
Online workshop for grades 6-12 educators (Free)
Unsure about how to meet the GenAI moment? Start by putting student voice front and center with guidelines and best practices from KQED. In this workshop, we’ll unpack KQED’s GenAI guidelines for productive, ethical and student-focused media creation. We’ll then explore one possible use: how AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be customized to provide supportive feedback on audio and video scripts–and other types of writing–in a way that supports student voice and encourages self-expression. You’ll have time for hands-on experimentation with tools and strategies, all with your students in mind. Leave with useful guidelines, instructional strategies, and ready-to-use resources to guide your use of GenAI when students make media.
"Well-designed, responsive to teachers, enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors, good pacing, skillful use of the technology--loved it!"
- Middle school educator
Transformative Stories: Create Audio Essays with 826 National and KQED
August 13, 4-6pm PDT
Online workshop; for grades 6-12 educators (Free)
Storytelling offers essential space for students to share their personal experiences, memories, and ideas for the future. Join 826 National and KQED for an interactive workshop to explore how first-person audio essays can support community building and creative expression at the beginning of the school year. We’ll also unpack ready-to-use curriculum and tools to make audio production possible, and learn about ways to share beyond the classroom, including publishing on KQED’s Youth Media Showcase. Support your students to find power in their story and their voice with audio storytelling.
Picture This: Powerful Photo Essays with Adobe Express and KQED
August 26, 4-5:30pm PDT
Online workshop; for grade K-12 educators (Free)
In a world fueled by visuals and stories, photo essays offer students a powerful way to blend critical thinking, creativity, and communication. Pairing images and words can help bring stories to life. In this workshop, participants will learn how to guide students through crafting compelling visual narratives that amplify their experiences and connect to academic content across all subject areas. Get ready to start creating your own photo essay, and explore ready-to-use tools and resources to bring this accessible medium to students.
Past Events
Catch up on the workshops you missed with these recordings.
Our online workshops are interactive and designed to be attended live. The recordings may not reflect the same level of interactivity and engagement. We encourage you to attend our workshops in community with other educators in real time.
Get Ready to Teach Earth Month: Inspire Hope and Student Engagement
Recorded on April 1, 2025. Follow along with the slides.
Online workshop; for grade 6-12 educators (Free)
Shift the narrative on climate change this Earth Month. Join PBS LearningMedia and KQED for a one-hour webinar to explore how positive climate storytelling can engage the next generation of changemakers.
You’ll preview PBS LearningMedia’s newest climate-related resources that showcase Earth's helpers and their solutions, and you’ll learn about media-making projects that empower students to share their vision for a sustainable future and the changes they wish to see in their local environment.
Hear practical tips and strategies from STEM educators, and leave with tangible ideas and curriculum that will ignite hope and inspire climate action. Perfect for grades 6–12 educators of all subjects!
Civic Learning Resource Slam
Recorded on March 10, 2025. Follow along with the slides.
Online webinar; for grades K-12 educators (Free)
Looking to enhance your civic education curriculum? This dynamic online event connects educators with a variety of civic education organizations for resource-sharing and Q&A. Explore a wealth of civics resources, find the best tools for your classroom, and gain a deeper understanding of different ways to integrate civic learning into your school or classroom.
Fact-Check the Chatbot: Spotting Misinformation and Hallucinations in GenAI
Recorded on February 11, 2025. Follow along with the slides.
Online workshop; for grades K-12 educators (Free)
We all know students are using GenAI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. But how can educators support students to fact-check the chatbot? Join us for a 1-hour workshop designed to help students gain vital online research and reasoning skills in the age of AI. You'll learn how professional fact checkers avoid falling for misinformation, whether it’s human- or AI-generated, and practice identifying and evaluating credible sources. Then we’ll put what you’ve learned to the test with the latest version of our favorite source-checking game: Share or Beware! You’ll leave with ideas, teaching tips and ready-to-use resources to help students find reliable sources no matter where they click.
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About KQED
KQED is a nonprofit, public media station and NPR and PBS member station based in San Francisco that offers award-winning education resources and services free to educators nationwide. KQED Teach is a collection of professional development courses that empower educators to teach media literacy, make media for the classroom and lead media-making projects with students in K-12.