Welcome to another school year, KIPP Digital Teachers!
KIPP Bay Area Schools first implemented Digital Teachers during the 2006-2007 school year, thanks to a generous multi-year grant from the US Department of Education - Office of Innovation and Improvement. Thirteen teachers from four KIPP schools (KIPP Bayview Academy, KIPP Bridge College Preparatory, KIPP SF Bay Academy and KIPP Summit Academy) participated in professional development with Streetside Stories. 5th through 8th grade educators from subjects such as Language Arts, Social Studies, Performing Arts and Technology learned how to integrate Digital Storytelling into their curriculum. Through the guidance of the Digital Teachers Coach from Streetside Stories they implemented Digital Storytelling in 27 classrooms and with almost 700 students. The student production teams created over 250 films!
Our school year culminated with a multi-school film event, the KFAs, where the best digital story of each school was showcased. A panel of community filmmakers and media professionals selected student winners from each of the four schools and an overall KIPP Film of the Year Award.
Our school year culminated with a multi-school film event, the KFAs, where the best digital story of each school was showcased. A panel of community filmmakers and media professionals selected student winners from each of the four schools and an overall KIPP Film of the Year Award.
Watch these nominated films from 2006-2007 that made it to the final round.
For the 2007-2008 school year we've recruited another 20 teachers to participate in our program.
Be on the lookout as our Digital Teachers produce some of the most dynamic academic content with teams of student directors, writers, and artists!
Be on the lookout as our Digital Teachers produce some of the most dynamic academic content with teams of student directors, writers, and artists!
