Equity | Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit

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: 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

Using Songwriting to Inspire and Equip Students in the Classroom with Wayne Watts, Rowena Atkins and Scarlet Billham

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Using Songwriting to Inspire and Equip Students in the ClassroomWayne Watts, Rowena Atkins and Scarlet BillhamAbout Rowena11 years ago Rowena Atkins launched Song Academy, with the mission of helping every child find their voice. Song Academy is a unique creative outlet for young people to express themselves and be heard through writing their own original songs. The Song Academy Young Songwriter competition is the leading competition for aspiring young songwriters. Judges include Tom Odell, Chris Difford, Imelda May, Miranda Cooper & Harley Sulé. Other songwriting programmes include songwriting clubs, holiday workshops and tailored school workshops.Twitter: @songacademyUKFacebook: facebook.com/songacademyUKInstagram: @song_academyYouTube: Song Academy UKAbout ScarletScarlet, a songwriting leader at Song Academy, is a professional musician, songwriter and actor. Scarlet graduated from The BRIT School of Performing Arts and now performs as a musician across the country. She…

11Dec 2020 by Karly Moura

Using Music to Reach Students and Help Them Learn with Marcus Blackwell and Bob Habersat

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Using Music to Reach Students and Help Them LearnMarcus Blackwell & Bob HabersatAbout MarcusMarcus Blackwell is the CEO and Founder of Make Music Count, a math curriculum and app taught through music. Marcus used to fear math until he connected it to his passion of playing the piano. This led to receiving a B.S. in mathematics from Morehouse college while also playing professional gospel piano since the age of 16.Students are not performing well in mathematics, and Marcus dedicates his energy to developing creative methods that convince students to embrace learning. His company is designed to go into the school systems and homes to work directly with students connecting the mathematical dots where the traditional methods of teaching fall short. Marcus believes that its creativity that best reaches students and…

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…

13Dec 2019 by jmm7574

What to Do When You Need to Recharge with Dr. Sheldon Eakins

2019 CUE Craft Ditch Summit

What to Do When You Need to RechargeSheldon Eakins View/Record Flipgrid Videosfrom illinois? Get official PD credits About Sheldon Website: leadingequitycenter.com Podcast: Leading Equity Podcast Twitter: @sheldoneakins Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, a M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. {tcb_current_year} Thrive Landing Pages. All rights Reserved | Disclaimer

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…