MYFest 24 Schedule

Being in the Future (90 minutes) We will start with new micro-storytelling activities to introduce speculation. This session will focus on the personal and what existing in our speculative futures means. Participants will spend some time reflecting on who they are in the present and how much of that is contextual. Then we will explore the three worlds constructed in the first session. Each participant will choose a world and write a letter from the future, explaining who they are in this future, what they do. The goal of the session is to empower participants to understand where/how they will retain their sense of self in uncertain futures.

Join us for a 4 day collaborative writing experience. Using a prompt, you are invited to add your part of the story. This is a collaborative story with multiple authors including you. Drop in at any point between 21 July and 24 July and add your part of the story. Come back throughout the period and see where the story goes.  This is an open novel writing experience for MYFest participants. Held- July 21-July 24

TBA

AI literacy is more than learning how to code. It's about critically examining and using AI ethically and effectively. In our session, we’ll break down what it means to be AI literate and explore an AI Literacy Framework designed for educators. We'll cover seven key areas, discuss the essential skills for each, and share practical resources. Join in for an animated discussion and prepare to dig in for some fun activities.

Join our workshop to see a secure, community-driven, decentralized online space in action! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming workshop, where we [...]

This interactive session will be the seeds of a participatory storytelling project. We will be considering the feeling of "freedom" when we learn. We invite everyone to attend, reflect, and share stories, which will in turn become the basis of a beautiful mosaic of narratives dedicated to liberatory learning.

In just 90-minutes, join us on an exhilarating journey to sample and explore the Enabling Accessible Blended Learning for Equity (ENABLE) Framework that aims to embed equity into design processes. Using the world cafe format and experiential methods, collaborate with us to improve and advance this agenda.

In this session, we will explore the current AI moment with participants from an entangled pedagogy perspective. We begin by sharing how this moment might [...]

In this collaborative and interactive session, participants will learn the utility of imagination practice as a tool for liberation. Drawing on the works of Tricia Hersey, author of “Rest is Resistance”, participants will understand how current systems of oppression limit our ability and willingness to imagine what is possible. The goal of this session is to help participants realize what it exactly means to reclaim the dream space and how does this impact our work related to social justice and equity-minded education. Additionally, participants will understand how the power of dreaming can be used as a tool for healing and joy.

In this interactive workshop, we will explore the concept of a learning sanctuary and examine trauma and agency through the lens of recent student protests. We will focus on heartful listening, a compassionate and empowering approach that emphasizes humility, community, and understanding, essential for creating a learning sanctuary. Additionally, we will discuss how trauma affects students' lives and learning, offering strategies to help them reclaim their agency. By analyzing recent student protests, we aim to gain insights into the collective trauma and calls for justice driving these movements, enabling us to better support our students. We will also discuss the notions of safety and discomfort in learning, exploring the meaning and implications of the pedagogy of discomfort. This includes promoting reflective spaces and using restorative practices to address conflicts and rebuild trust. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with practical tools to create inclusive, supportive, and responsive educational environments that foster growth and understanding.