Latest Generation Professional Development: Session One – Story Development [Video]

Check out documentary filmmaker Liliane Calfee and veteran educator Laura Rosenberg in this free online session designed for teachers looking to enhance their students’ storytelling skills through film. This professional development workshop focuses on the contest theme “On This Land” and provides educators with practical tools and strategies for integrating documentary filmmaking into their classrooms.

In this session, you will:

Explore the Contest Theme: Discover how “On This Land” can inspire student storytelling. We’ll share strategies to help students weave historical and contemporary elements into their narratives.

Understand Story Structure: Dive into the essential elements of documentary story structure. Through analysis of award-winning films, gain insights into effective storytelling techniques that can elevate classroom projects.

Enhance Visual Storytelling: Learn how to utilize visual techniques to enrich your students’ narratives. We’ll review successful documentaries to uncover strategies that make student projects more engaging and impactful.

Integrate Filmmaking into Your Classroom: Receive practical tips on incorporating filmmaking into your lessons. Discover how the contest can foster your students’ skills and creativity.

Check out the resources:

https://bit.ly/StoryDevelopment-GoogleSlides
https://bit.ly/ClassroomCopy

Meet the Facilitators:

Liliane Calfee is a documentary filmmaker and film instructor at DePaul University. She leads youth programs in collaboration with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), focusing on increasing film industry access for marginalized youth. Her award-winning programs pair CHA youth with experienced filmmakers and top graduate students from DePaul, resulting in a portfolio of short films recognized at prestigious festivals across the U.S.

Laura Rosenberg is a veteran educator with 12 years of experience teaching English, where she also served as a Curriculum Coordinator and coach. Since then, she has been a Senior Editor and writer at 9to5Mac. She now leads anti-bias education initiatives for schools and law enforcement to combat bigotry and extremism.

We’re excited to host these free professional development webinars in conjunction with our upcoming film contest themed “On This Land.” If you know someone who could benefit from this session, please share this with them!

This contest and these sessions are made possible by a generous grant from The Better Angels Society through the Amy Margerum Berg Education Fund.