Marco Torres Workshops

Is what you do relevant, meaningful & applicable?

June 2009

Marco Torres is a high school teacher, an award winning media coach, and education technology director for San Fernando High School, one of the nation’s largest urban schools in Los Angeles. He is also a professional filmmaker and photographer who uses his digital storytelling skills to add value to his curriculum. He is recognised for his passion and commitment to helping students engage with learning and ensuring they acquire the skills needed to thrive in the 21st Century.

Marco's workshops for the Department inspired, energised and empowered teachers to use ICT as a tool, both to engage with students and to push their teaching and learning to new and exciting levels.

Introductory Class

This class gave participants a rare opportunity to experience how Marco has connected with his students through ICT both for learning and as a means of engaging with their communities and the world around them. He discussed his methods for using digital media to tell a powerful story and ensure student voice. Participants were able to return to school with a picture of the potential ICT has to enable authentic learning opportunities that are relevant, real and meaningful.

Master Class

Marco's master class helped to take your participants' learning to the next level. The learnt why Marco is a strong advocate of multimedia as a way for students to represent their knowledge and ideas. Discussion focussed on strategies and opportunities to ensure students are provided with a studio, a stage and a community to generate, develop and share their ideas.