Schedule
Join us online at one of our scheduled workshops listed below!
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Help Students Communicate, Connect and Share with Video Storytelling
December 6, 4-5:30pm PST
Online workshop; for grades K-12 educators (Free)
Video projects are a powerful way for students to communicate ideas and share learning. Explore a variety of video projects from K-12 classrooms that show the impact of video storytelling, then start your own video to use as a model for a project in your classroom or learning environment. You’ll get hands-on experience with video editing tools, as well as classroom resources, modifiable curriculum, and connections to further learning with KQED. Video production beginners and experts will leave with something useful for their practice.
The Power of Audio Storytelling Across the Curriculum
January 17, 4-5:30pm PST
Online workshop; for grade K-12 educators (Free)
When we empower students to share their voice, we welcome their personal experiences, insight about their learning, and ideas for the future. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore a range of audio projects that support deeper learning and creative expression at this point in the school year. We’ll also unpack 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. Help connect your students to each other and their learning with audio storytelling.
Share or Beware: Help Students Check Facts and Identify Misinformation During Primary Season
January 24, 4-5pm PST
Online workshop; for grade 3-12 educators (Free)
Artificial intelligence, the 2024 election, social media–oh my! Support students to develop healthy skepticism without turning into cynics as they gain vital online research and reasoning skills. In this interactive workshop, learn how professional fact checkers avoid falling for misinformation whether it’s generated by humans or AI. Then practice identifying and evaluating credible sources using a variety of methods. You’ll leave with ideas, teaching tips and ready-to-use resources to help students find reliable sources no matter where they click.
"I'm just so appreciative. This was a wonderful surprise. [This time] felt like a gift. There are still talented, creative, fun people in the world who are dedicated to improving education for our students. Thanks for refreshing my soul!" - High school educator
Explore a New Angle on Learning with Photo Essays
January 31, 4-5pm PST
Online workshop; for grade K-12 educators (Free)
Photo essays inspire and educate using images. Just think how breathtaking images in publications like National Geographic connect us to the world. Or how we use photos in our daily lives to share stories, perspectives and experiences. Photo essays are an engaging entry point for media makers of all ages and across subject areas. In this workshop, get hands on starting your own model photo essay, and explore ideas and resources to bring this accessible medium to your students.
Your Award Awaits: How to Become a PBS Certified Media Literacy Educator
February 7, 4-5pm PST
Online workshop; for grade K-12 educators (Free)
You’ve been working on integrating media making, analysis and evaluation into your teaching, and KQED and PBS want to reward you! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to become a PBS Certified Media Literacy Educator as part of your existing teaching practice. And if you’ve already started your certification journey, join us to get re-energized, ask questions and work on your next MC submission. No expensive training or fees required!
Show What You Know: Informational Podcasts Across the Curriculum
February 13, 4-6pm PST
Online workshop; for grade 6-12 educators (Free)
Gone are the days where you need fancy audio equipment or editing software to make a quality podcast! Join us to explore the power of podcasting in this interactive online workshop. Secondary educators of all subjects are welcome to attend and explore KQED’s ready-to-use resources and Show What You Know Youth Media Challenge curriculum that supports podcast creation from start to finish. Educators will have the opportunity to create your very own model podcast to see how easy it can be to leverage audio storytelling in the classroom.
From Pixar to Tik-Tok: How Media Analysis Improves Student Critical Thinking
February 21, 4-5pm PDT
Online workshop; for grades K-12 educators (Free)
Your students consume many hours of media every day. Learn how to support them in understanding and reflecting on their media consumption, and connect media analysis to your teaching goals. In this workshop, attendees will practice analyzing media and leave with tools and resources to teach this to their students.
"This was truly enjoyable and informative. Love attending a session where you leave with something you can implement directly in your classroom."
- Elementary school educator
From Numbers to Narratives: Bring Information and Data to Life with Infographics
February 28, 4-5pm PST
Online workshop; for grade K-12 educators (Free)
The language of visual design offers a powerful way to motivate students and demonstrate learning. How can educators use infographics to help students communicate complex ideas and data through infographics? In this workshop, attendees will learn tips and techniques for creating data visualization with students and get started making their own infographics as a model for students.
Celebrate Earth Month with Media-Making Projects Across the Grades
March 13, 4-5pm PDT
Online workshop; for grades 6-12 educators (Free)
Students have a lot to say about the environment, climate change and the future of this planet. Join us to learn about how you can uplift youth voice with media projects to celebrate Earth Month! In this interactive online workshop, educators of all subjects and grade levels will explore ways to encourage creative communication and storytelling around environmental issues and topics that students care about the most and leave with ready-to-use resources, curriculum and inspiration to implement media-making projects in their classrooms.
KQED x WeVideo: Inspire and Inform with Student Mini-Documentary Projects
March 27, 4-6pm PDT
Online workshop; for grades 6-12 educators (Free)
Informational media is critical in today's society by providing the knowledge and know-how to navigate the complex and constantly evolving world. KQED’s Show What You Know Youth Media Challenge invites students to create their own mini-documentary to share their voice, learning, expertise and curiosity. In this interactive workshop, we’ll partner with WeVideo to explore ready-to-use curriculum and media-making resources, jump into video pre-production, and start a mini-documentary to use as a model with students. You’ll leave with everything you need to do KQED’s Show What You Know Youth Media Challenge in the next school year.
The Power of Video Storytelling for Celebration and Reflection
April 10, 4-6pm PDT
Online workshop; for grades K-12 educators (Free)
Video projects are a powerful way to connect with students and strengthen classroom community as we wrap up the year. Explore a variety of video projects from K-12 classrooms that show the impact of video storytelling, then start your own video to use as a model for a year-end reflection, celebration or a culminating video project. You’ll get hands-on experience with video editing tools, as well as classroom resources, modifiable curriculum, and connections to further learning with KQED. Video production beginners and experts will leave with something useful for their practice.
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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.