Are you the nerdiest teacher on your staff? Is your classroom or office decorated with superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, and anime? Popular arts passion is not just fun; it can also be a powerful catalyst for rigorous, authentic learning. At the Comic-Con Museum Education Center in San Diego, local and national communities of educators are using the popular arts in their teaching through the Education Advisory Committee, Teacher Studio, professional learning workshops, Educator Nights, and more. Emily Schindler, Karis Jones, Alecia Magnifico, Roxanne Pompilio, Danny Beckwith, Nairin Collardey, and other educators discuss in-person and hybrid opportunities and why the popular arts can serve as springboards for student learning and adult learning in this interactive session.
