Tuesday, May 23, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Student Innovation Showcase Highlights Project-Based Learning

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Student Innovation Showcase Highlights Project-Based Learning

 

Projects from 40 teams representing the work of hundreds of students to be presented

 

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

 

Hundreds of students from across San Diego Unified School District are gathering to present their project-based learning and College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) pathway projects at the annual CCTE Innovation Showcase.

 

WHAT: Student Innovation Showcase

 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 24 from 2-5 p.m.

*Media availability 2-3:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: UCSD Park & Market, 1100 Market St., San Diego, CA 92101

*Recommended parking in the Padres Parkade structure (440 Eleventh Avenue)

 

BACKGROUND/VISUALS: From designing an escape room and building oversized outdoor games, to producing health public-service announcements and podcasts, these projects explore community-related challenges, industry-focused objectives, and are personally relevant to students.

 

Projects entered into the competition portion will be presented by students in a TED Talk-style stage in front of a live panel of judges from industry and education. Additional projects will be on display in exhibit booths, while video and photography projects will be screened in the theater. Students in visual and performing arts programs will provide music entertainment throughout the event, and refreshments will be provided by students in culinary arts programs.

 

Interviews with students and program coordinators available upon request.

 

Contact: Mike Murad, mmurad@sandi.net, (619) 925-4790

 

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