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28Nov 2021 by Karly Moura

Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy with Michael Lipset and Tony Simmons

2021 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Culturally Sustaining PedagogyMichael Lipset and Tony Simmons About Michael Michael holds a BA from the University of Minnesota, an EdM from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a PhD in education from McGill University. His research focuses on Hip-Hop based education, collaboration between teaching artists and teachers, and ongoing school change. Michael is an award-winning MC, podcast producer and grant-writer as well as a qualitative researcher in user experience (UX) and education. He served as the Founding Executive Director of High School for Recording Arts Los Angeles during the 2018-19 school year. Named one of four top changemakers in the province of Quebec in 2016 by Urbania Magazine. He is also the Director of Social Impact at the High School for Recording Arts and 4 Learning, a Course Lecturer…

14Dec 2020 by Karly Moura

The Heart of Culturally Responsive Lesson Design with Nyree Clark

2020 Ditch Summit

The Heart of Culturally Responsive Lesson DesignNyree Clark View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Nyree Website: bit.ly/MsNyreeClark Twitter: @MsNyreeClark Nyree Clark is a Curriculum Program Specialist in EdTechPreK-6 for the Colton Joint Unified School District. She is a founding member of #EquityInActionCA and appointed to the Instructional Coaches Advisory Board for Future Ready Schools Organization. [tcb-script src="https://embed-assets.wakelet.com/wakelet-embed.js" charset="UTF-8"][/tcb-script] {tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer

11Dec 2020 by Karly Moura

Music For Liberation with Deron Hall and Friends

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Music For LiberationDeron Hall and FriendsAbout DeronDeron has developed and led multi-million dollar social impact strategies executed by schools, nonprofits, philanthropies and others. A french hornist turned arts administrator, he began his arts admin journey as a senior leader of Cincinnati Outreach Music Project. Deron now serves as Assistant Director for Youth Programs at Carnegie Hall where he directs the teen strategies in and out of justice settings. His new project, Music for Liberation, aligns musicians, brands, and philanthropies to implement pathways to human flourishing for the oppressed. Website: musicliberates.orgInstagram: @musicliberatesallTwitter: @musicliberatesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deron-h-baba974aAbout Zekiel Zekiel Nicholson is a co-founder of entertainment company Since The 80s. His company delves in music management, label and publishing services. Since The 80s strives to be on the ground when it comes to fostering community around creating new industry pipelines.Website: sincethe80s.comTwitter: @zekest80sInstagram: @zekest80sLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zekieln/About Falu Falu…

20Dec 2019 by jmm7574

PBL with Real Life Community Projects with Omar Lopez

2019 Ditch Summit

PBL with Real Life Community Projects Omar López View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Omar Twitter: @OmarLopez0207 Omar has been a teacher at La Joya ISD since 2004 teaching 7th grade ELA, an 8th grade Reading and Writing Connection course and currently, 8th grade science. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, class of 2019 and holds a Master's Degree in Educational Technology.Omar integrates technology into his classroom giving his students the opportunity to create digital stories, expressing their creativity digitally and collaborate with others in written assignments. He is passionate about incorporating Project Based Learning into his teaching and his students demonstrate problem-solving skills while working to raise awareness on global issues. He has been happily married to his wife Fely Garcia-López for 18 years, who is…

12Dec 2018 by jmm7574

How Students Are Changing the World with Technology with Ken Shelton

2018 Ditch Summit

How Students Are Changing the World with TechnologyKen Shelton View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Ken Twitter: @k_shelton Website: kennethshelton.netYouTube: youtube.com/user/kenashelton Ken currently holds an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology as well as New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an Educator for over 14 years and most recently taught technology at the Middle School level. As a part of his active involvement within the Educational Technology community, Ken is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Innovator. Ken was also named to the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction's Education Technology Task Force. Ken regularly gives keynotes, presentations, and leads workshops, many of which are hands-on, covering a wide variety of Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Equity and Inclusion, Multimedia Literacy, Visual Learning, Visual…