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David S. Gran
National Board Certified Teacher
Apple Distinguished Educator
InThinking Site Author
(+56) 952138374
davidsaulgran@gmail.com
Resume
Film
I have taught film for over 20 years, developed a film festival, collaborative film projects with other disciplines, and worked in multiple capacities with IB Film in Cardiff.
My IB Film students do not just create award-winning films, they tell meaningful stories that reflect contemporary issues in imaginative ways.
Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Ethical Global Citizenship have led my work in the development of project-based learning programs like The Innovation Institute and Changemakers Course that challenge traditional educational experiences, and a maker space based in STEAM and constructionist pedagogy.
Rethinking
Education
Portfolio
Although I am trained as a painter,
printmaker and filmmaker, my ongoing investigation and research into new media and tools connect me to the same process of discovery that my students experience in my classes.
As a columnist andcontributing editor for School Arts Magazine, as well as an independent writer, I have been able to share my experience and enthusiasm for the integration of arts and technology with a world-wide audience. This year, I am excited to launch the IB Film page for Inthinking.
Professional
Writing
Some of the most effective learning takes place when we think outside traditional class boundaries. Designing unique learning experiences creates a fertile ground for students to address complex problems and find creative solutions through 21st-century skills.
Outside the Classroom
Art
The experience of art making empowers students to share their interpretations of the world and imagine new possibilities.
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Vision
All students deserve robust access to art education. Grounded in hands-on exposure to traditional and digital media, diverse cultures, and their own experiences, students should be empowered to communicate through their creative voices with confidence.