Liz Boltz
ROLE: Co-Director
SCHOOL: Master of Arts in Educational Technology Program/Michigan State University
COUNTRY: United States of America
Dr. Liz Boltz is an assistant professor in the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program at Michigan State University. Her interests include critical digital pedagogy and studying video games for learning.
TWITTER: @LizOwensBoltz
CO-PRESENTER: Candace Robertson & Brittany Dillman
Plug Social Justice into Educational Technology
DESCRIPTION:
How can we keep a critical lens on the way that ed tech impacts social justice? In this interactive session, we will design collaborative solutions for the challenges ed tech raises for social justice. We will create a community that welcomes all, honors where you are, and helps move everyone toward more equitable and inclusive learning spaces, practices, and philosophies. Bring your true, authentic self and your questions. Experience design thinking, sharing, and strategies for making change.
STRAND: Curiosity Alive
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers/Educators, Administrators/School Leaders, Technology Coaches/Integrationists, Tech / IT Directors
TARGET GRADE LEVEL: Elementary, Middle School, High School
TECH LEVEL: Intermediate
LANGUAGE: English
TIME: Session 1: 10:30-11:30
WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS NEED?
Device with internet access