CONFERENCE SCHEDULE | 19
The Future of Theatre in the Classroom : Integrating Technology and Social Justice Track : High School Presenters : Emma Larsen , Marion Pack & Kennedy Shanklin Location : Crowne Plaza – Carlsbad – Lower Lobby Level
Technology is an incredible tool to illuminate stories and experiences that students otherwise would not be exposed to , helping them consider different perspectives and backgrounds . This workshop will allow teachers to explore various technologies that can allow students to engage in social justice discussions . Educators will experiment with various tools and strategies to integrate technology into the classroom that will help their students deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion , power structures , and critical social justice theory . Students in theater classrooms who engage meaningfully in these discussions will develop intellectual curiosity in the classroom and in their real lives . They will be encouraged to take risks in identifying and discussing their role in various power structures with sensitivity and vulnerability . We will discuss how to use technology to foster safety in the classroom as we discuss difficult topics , and how to include parents in these discussions . Participants should bring a laptop , tablet , or smartphone to explore and experiment with the technological resources .
The Healing Arts : Lessons from a Trauma Informed Healing Arts Theater Program Track : High School , PreK-8 , Youth Theatre Presenters : Sam Leopold & Camille Thomas Location : ACT Contemporary Theatre – Bullitt Cabaret
The Center for Arts Education at Partnership with Children invites you to explore the intersection of theater , social emotional learning , and English Language Arts . Join us for a dynamic and participatory session focused on the impact that community , healing , and theater collaboration have on academic and social and emotional learning in our Student Voice and Engagement Program . In this interactive session we will share our experience collaborating between theater artists , classroom teachers , and social workers in our four year Federally Funded Student Voice and Engagement Program in four schools in Brownsville , Brooklyn . We will explore our program model , discuss how theater taps into students ' natural language of play and storytelling and strengthens classroom community , students ' coping skills , self-expression , and relationships . Through small group discussion , hands on games and theater exercises , and the presentation of media from our program , we will share , reflect , and actively explore what we have learned about program design and implementation thus far , and talk about how we plan to scaffold our learning into years 3 and 4 of the program . Join us for a conversation of what we have learned about the impact of this collaboration and bring back ideas , tips , and strategies for application at your own setting .
TYA Advocacy in the Time of Book Banning Track : High School , PreK-8 , Professional Theatre , Youth Theatre Presenter : No Book Bans Coalition , Brave Little Company Location : ACT Contemporary Theatre – Lailie Black Box
With the onslaught of assaults to free speech in the form of book bans , what are the obligations of theatre educators and theatre makers to fight this threat , and what tools are needed to be an effective advocate for our youth ?
Updated 7.26.23