Stimulate curiosity, engagement, global citizenship and intellectual fervor with some of the most current, cutting-edge documentary films in the industry today. Learn how your Library Learning Commons can collaborate with Docs for Schools to bring some of the most relevant issues facing society today alive through a school-wide film festival. As the intellectual hub of the school, the Library Learning Commons is in a unique position to orchestrate this exciting and thought-provoking event. Docs for Schools offers a unique and creative way to differentiate content across the curriculum. Ideas are incited, passions are fueled, and world views are challenged, as the school community takes on a genuine film festival buzz. Attendees will learn about the Docs for Schools program, models for organizing a school film festival, lessons learned from experiences with different formats, and important tips for implementing a successful Docs for Schools festival.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will explore the Docs for Schools program.
Participants will examine different in-school festival formats, including the pros and cons of each.
Participants will receive tools and tips to assist in planning their own Docs for Schools festival.
