ASCD Annual Conference 26 | June 28 - July 1

Presenter Details

Jessica Pack
Teacher, Author, Speaker
James Workman Middle School

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As a middle school teacher for 21 years and a California Teacher of the Year (2014), Jessica has continually worked to redefine what learning looks like in her classroom. Jessica is the author of "Moviemaking in the Classroom" published by ISTE. As an Adobe Innovator, she is an advocate for student creativity and storytelling, as demonstrated by the original content her students regularly publish for a global audience. Jessica is also an ISTE Community Leader who co-hosts 3 podcasts: The Edge ISTE Community Leader podcast, The Role of AI in Education and the Workplace, & Storytelling Saves the World.

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You Belong Here: Moviemaking for Cultural Literacy and Belonging

Digital storytelling is a powerfully inclusive, culturally relevant strategy that can transform classroom climate, reduce absenteeism, build belonging, and impact student learning. Moviemaking creates an equity-driven classroom that is responsive to who students are as individuals. Leave this session with replicable lessons and learn how to scaffold for success!

Supporting Literacy Through Creativity Using AI-Powered Tools

Supercharge literacy through creativity and the use of AI-powered tools! Boost engagement and remove instructional barriers by taking an innovative approach to breaking down complex text at any grade level. Empower students to craft artifacts of learning, make meaningful connections, and infuse creativity using AI image generation.

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This presenter indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship, such as the brand directly paying fees, covering travel or providing free or discounted products or services.

Company or companies with which presenter has a material connection:	Adobe
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