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Ink and Innovation: How do we transform a static story into an interactive experience?
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 7
In Ink & Innovation, we explore the powerful synergy between literacy and hands-on engineering. Moving beyond the margins, this session demonstrates how writing can be elevated when students "build" their narratives using a toolkit of modern technology and classic tactile materials.

What to Expect: We will dive into practical strategies for integrating STEAM tools directly into the writing process:
Coding the Narrative: Using Micro:bits to display character dialogue or environmental cues.
Interactive Storytelling: Creating "touch-sensitive" storyboards with Makey Makeys that trigger sound effects or digital responses.
Structural Storytelling: Utilizing Strawbees and LEGOs to prototype settings, map out complex plot structures, or build physical metaphors for abstract themes.
Plot Mapping: Using Ozobots we will map out the plot of a story.
The Visual Layer: Blending traditional Art and mixed media to add depth and aesthetic intent to every draft.
Presenters
avatar for Josie Calloway

Josie Calloway

Teacher, Spanish Fort Middle
Hi, there! I am Josie Calloway. I have 34 years of teaching experience with 26 years in Baldwin County. My passion for using technology in the classroom began way back when Baldwin County was rolling out Moodle. It was then that I learned about Emints and begged Jeremy King to let... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 7
  Differentiation   ELA   Makerspace   STEM/STEAM   Technology

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