{"data":{"ID":1351,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1730478219,"CreatorID":72,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Cultural Storytelling with Physical Computing","Handle":"cultural_storytelling_with_physical_computing","ShortDescription":"Explore how to combine cultural storytelling and social justice with robotics in this hands-on workshop using Hummingbird kits. Educators will learn to create interactive student-led projects that celebrate cultural heritage, advocate for change in community spaces, and empower students with voice, agency, and technological skills.","Description":"Content Summary\r\nThis workshop introduces educators to combining culturally relevant storytelling with robotics to promote social change in their communities. Content covers the fundamentals of culturally relevant pedagogy, project-based learning (PBL), and hands-on use of Hummingbird Robotics Kits to create interactive, student-led projects that connect cultural narratives with social justice initiatives.\r\n\r\nEngagement Summary\r\nParticipants will be actively engaged through a mix of peer-to-peer discussions, hands-on device-based activities, collaborative group work, and a showcase of ideas. The session encourages participants to connect personal experiences with technology integration and share insights and feedback with colleagues.","Link":["https:\/\/www.geraldaungst.com","https:\/\/www.amandajeane.com","https:\/\/www.birdbraintechnologies.com\/about-us\/research\/","https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rzOzScgaxZSUZ3-7_FDNtUUfQSw_OHiD\/view?usp=drive_link","https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00131725.2021.1957632","https:\/\/d"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"The session will be structured as an interactive maker space where conversation naturally flows through collaborative exploration and creation. Here's how we'll ensure dynamic engagement:\r\n\r\nParticipants will begin in small teams at maker stations, each equipped with a Hummingbird kit. As they explore the technology, they'll share stories about their communities and brainstorm how their students might use robotics to tell these stories. This hands-on exploration drives organic discussion about both technical and cultural considerations.\r\n\r\nParticipants will be encouraged to  rotate between stations to share their emerging project ideas and build upon each other's concepts. Each rotation adds new perspectives on both the technical possibilities and cultural applications.\r\n\r\nA shared document  will capture the group's collective insights about connecting robotics with cultural storytelling. Participants will contribute tools, resources, story frames, and other strategies, creating a living document of project ideas, cultural connections, and technical tips.","Presenter":["Gerald Aungst","Amanda Jeane Strode"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Gerald: Cheltenham School District","Amanda: CodeJoy Director of Learning"],"PresenterEmail":["geraldaungst@gmail.com","amandajeane@codejoy.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":182,"ScheduleLocationID":36,"SubmitterID":72,"AdditionalComments":"CodeJoy will be providing material resources for this session and will share information about available professional development programs with the participants, but the session will not focus primarily on products or services sold by the company.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":12}}