San Antonio Convention Center 

Room: Room 007B 

Capacity: 80 

Clock hours: 2.75 

In this workshop, teachers connect play and learning to the world of mass media, digital media, and popular culture in order to promote critical thinking, composition and analysis skills. You'll participate in three model lessons designed to help young learners understand how messages are constructed using powerful symbols, including language, image and sound. You'll learn how to help children create their own messages using simple technologies including screencasting and remix. When children think critically about the digital media they use, they can use their powerful voices to make a difference in their homes, schools, communities, and the world.

Powerful Voices for Kids