UPCOMING EVENTS
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NSEA U 2023: Workshop: Fostering The Next Generation of Leaders
NSEA Workshop: Fostering The Next Generation of Leaders
Join FableVision Learning’s Deanna Braunlin at the Nebraska State Education Association University as we set sail with The North Star Classroom, where students explore their strengths and leadership skills, learn resilience, and discover their power to create. This approach is based on best-selling author Peter H. Reynolds’s book The North Star and includes best practices for setting up learning spaces that establish a positive, creative climate. Learn how schools and programs are using elements of The North Star Classroom to inspire student growth, student voice, and encourage creative problem-solving.
Presenter: Deanna Braunlin
Date: Tuesday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m. CST
Peter H. Reynolds to Keynote NSEA U 2023
Peter H. Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator and founder of FableVision Learning, is excited to join Nebraska educators at Nebraska State Education Association University 2023 on July 17, 2023. He will provide an inspirational virtual keynote message.
Following Peter’s keynote, FableVision Learning will deliver in-person sessions for teachers. Sessions will use Peter’s books as scaffolding and will provide hands-on activities to help teachers explore concepts, build self-esteem and, finally, have activities to support bringing the skills back into the classroom.
FableVision Learning Breakout Sessions at the Georgia Association for Gifted Children Conference
Andrea Calvin and Sara Smith are excited to join the Georgia Association for Gifted Children Conference on Monday, March 6, 2023 to run two breakout sessions. Check the program guide for times for each session.
Session 1: Start With A Story: Tools to Introduce STEAM/SEL Concepts Through Picture Books
Join Andrea Calvin & Sara Smith from FableVision Learning for a collaborative, hands-on, STEAM-powered SEL session. This workshop will focus on the power of picture books to build the head and heart connection as we explore "Start With A Story," a unique program that ties the works of New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds to hands-on and technology-based activities/projects. Participants will receive a one-month classroom demo of the web-based tools used during the workshop and lessons to use in the classroom/library space.
Each lesson pack focuses on one book and includes five lessons designed for students in grades k-5. Lessons are typically 1-2 hours in length. While teachers can begin with any lesson, we encourage instructors to start with a book reading and an SEL activity and/or the team-building activity before moving onto animation, engineering, and/or journaling.
The current program includes projects for: Going Places, Word Collector, Say Something, Our Table, I am Peace, Be You, The North Star, Rose’s Garden, The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color.
Participants will receive an annual single-user demo of the web-based tools used during the workshop and lessons to use in the classroom/library space.
Session 2: Unboxing Creativity: The Gift of Meaningful Learning
Note: This is a two part session
Creativity is an essential skill in education and beyond, but it can sometimes feel elusive. In this workshop, we will start by answering the big question “What is creativity?” Then, with researched-based tools to help us, we will “take our creative temperatures” and explore what creativity looks like in the classroom. Participants will engage in deliberate creativity through games, activities, and stories while making connections to apply creative principles to teaching practice. Teachers will walk away inspired by three truths: Creativity is essential. We are all creative. We have the power to infuse creativity into our classrooms. Teachers will leave with strategies and tools that help establish a creative classroom climate in which students can learn deeply, create bravely, and flourish!
DIA + FableVision Learning Educator Workshop with Peter H. Reynolds
Peter H. Reynolds is back in Michigan for an exciting workshop at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Educators are invited to join us on Friday, Nov. 18, for a workshop featuring a series of sessions focused on creativity, technology, and digital fabrication! Participants will meet best-selling author Peter H. Reynolds and discover new strategies for creatively engaging students.
The day will include multiple sessions from which participants will build their own agenda. Options will include research-based principles of creativity inspired by the work of Vincent van Gogh, web-based animation, digital fabrication inspired by van Gogh, and more. Registrants will be contacted after securing their spot to schedule their day in full.
Free with DIA Educator Pass
What: DIA workshop with FableVision Learning and Peter H. Reynolds
When: Friday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202
Paul Reynolds Speaks to Creative Minded Teachers at ISTE CCL
Paul Reynolds joins the discussion at ISTE’s Creative Constructor Lab for their virtual conference October 14- 16. He is going to share how International Dot Day developed into a world-wide celebration of creative thinking and how to get started. Learn more here.
When: October 14-16, 2022
Where: Virtual
Peter H. Reynolds to keynote Southeast Regional Reading Council Annual Meeting
Peter H. Reynolds is excited to once again connect the dots with the Southeast Regional Reading Council on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4:00pm.
As the featured keynote speaker at the annual meeting, Peter will celebrate local educators at the event. Book sales will be provided by the Blue Bunny Bookstore in Dedham, MA, and Andrea Calvin from the FableVision Learning team will be on-hand to chat.
For more information on the Southeast Regional Reading Council, click here.
What: Peter H. Reynolds Keynote at SERRC
When: September 29th, 4 pm
Where: Hillside Country Club
82 Hillside Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769
Meet FableVision Learning at the Virtual Forefront 2021 Conference
FableVision Learning is a proud sponsor of Forefront 2021, virtual event created specifically for administrators, educators and stakeholders in Catholic education who want to be innovators and change makers. Over the three day event (March 4-6), we are excited to connect with educators during our sessions, in our virtual booth and in the lounge. Here’s just a few ways to connect the dots
Thursday, March 4, 2021
4 p.m.: Social-Emotional Learning with Children’s Books
Teachers and students are struggling with the changes in our world during the pandemic. Before a child can learn or a teacher teaches, each individual must feel safe and centered. But how can teachers make space for this in the classroom and feel comfortable in delivering social and emotional learning (SEL) experiences? FableVision Learning has developed a unique approach by aligning FableVision founder Peter H Reynolds’s books with CASEL’s framework. Peter’s books speak to the hearts of educators around the world and provide a comforting in-road to engaging with important SEL topics in the classroom. This SEL session will help you activate student understanding of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. You will learn which books can help you discuss which SEL topics and leave with some practical activities to take into the classroom. And don’t miss Peter’s keynote on Saturday!
Friday, March 5, 2021
4 p.m.: Paper Prototyping Bootcamp for STEAM-Powered Learning
Have you wondered about how to embed engineering design with younger students and with limited time and money? Join us for a STEAM-Powered session focused on engineering and paper-prototyping. During this session discover how schools, libraries, and programs across the country have used FabMaker Studio, a web-based design and engineering tool, to create practical, affordable maker-spaces and inspire creativity. Participants will leave with ideas for their schools and inspiration for beyond the classroom.
Saturday, March 6, 2021
11 a.m.: Keynote from Peter H. Reynolds Recharging Your Spirit: How Creativity Can Inspire Breakthrough Leadership and Learning
New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds (Judy Moody, The Dot, I Am Peace, The North Star) is looking forward to “connecting the dots” with attendees of the Forefront 2021 conference to share his journey as a Catholic committed to discerning his God-given gifts, talents and strengths to move the world to a better place. Peter hopes that his stories, art, animated films and books about activating one’s creativity and true potential will leave his fellow kindred spirits inspired and recharged - especially during this challenging time.
Noon: Digital Storytelling through Animation
Have you ever thought of expanding the power of story using another medium other than writing? Digital animation is an exquisite tool for students to express themselves, feel the excitement of seeing their stories come to life and learn a discrete communication tool. At the session, you will have the opportunity to use a storyboard template and actually animate a message yourself using Animation-ish software, designed by Peter H. Reynolds (see his keynote presentation on Saturday morning). During this time of pandemic, you can discover how animation can be a powerful remote tool for students to share how they feel as well.
2:30 p.m.: What is Computational Thinking and Why Does Every Teacher Need It?
Do I really need to understand computational thinking? Do my students? If you agree that problem solving is a key skill, then “Yes!” Coding and computer teachers have long understood the need for computational thinking. But it really goes across the curriculum. The best computational thinking learning experiences helps students learn and practice these strategies while building creative skills like persistence, embracing ambiguity, and curiosity. In this session, you will learn what computational thinking is, why it is important and see one research based remote tool that will have students flying.
Meet Peter H Reynolds at the BETT show in London!
Meet FableVision Learning’s founder and creativity champion Peter H Reynolds in London. Peter will be at BETT speaking on creativity and the power of the individual teacher on Friday the 25th of January 2019 in the BETT Arena!
With the backdrop of declining creativity, Peter H Reynolds will inspire teachers to pick up the gauntlet and respond to the challenge. Teachers CAN make a difference in their classrooms while leaders debate. Peter will challenge each person to CREATE BRAVELY.
ED Games Expo 2019 Showcases Fab@School Maker Studio
EdGames showcases successful ed tech products given a kick start with government small business grants through the ED/IES Small Business Innovation Research program. Learn about the innovative technology and unique features of Fab@School Maker Studio in making design and fabrication accessible and affordable to all schools and libraries.