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New York Comic Con

10/08/2015 - 10/11/2015

Category

Cons and Conferences

Admission

  • Free

Location

Javits Center
New York City, NY
United States of America

Summary

We're coming to NYCC - booth #2058

Description

NYCC WEBSITE
 
 
BOOTH LOCATION
Booth #2058
 
 
PANEL LIST
 
Creating Comics as Part of a Literacy Curriculum Workshop
Thursday, October 8, 2015
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 1E04
 
Elementary and secondary school educators discuss creating comics in the classroom and implementation of graphic novels in a Common Core world in order to scaffold literacy skills. This lesson planning and demonstration will illustrate specific strategies on utilizing the creative nature of drawing as a means for communication and a stepping stone to next level thinking by working through adapting a complex text to a visual medium by following a prose to script to comic process.
 
 
 
Educator Networking Session
Thursday, October 8, 2015
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Room 1E04
 
Meet like-minded professionals, swap ideas and create new professional relationships in this networking session! This networking event is aimed at Teachers, but those of related professions are also welcome. Note NYCC is not leading this session, but is providing the space and time for this professional meet-up.
 
 
 
Comics and New Literacy: Exploring Classroom Innovations
Thursday, October 8, 2015
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Room 1A05
 
This Panel of educators and industry professionals will explore the ever-changing climate of literacy and its connection to the graphic novel/comics classroom. As comics have begun to play a bigger role in classrooms around the country, educators have been able to explore more creative ways to use comics to engage students. This Panel will explore and discuss the amazing ways in which comics have been utilized to expand student literacy including multiple ways in which to build vocabulary, use graphic novels to bridge difficult texts (such as Shakespeare), and engage reluctant students as both readers and writers. The Panel will also discuss and predict the future for comics in the classroom.
 
 
 
Content Literacy: Teaching STEM with Comics
Thursday, October 8, 2015
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Room 1A05
 
Bring a one-two punch to teaching STEM: text and images teaming up in comics! Comics have been shown to improve reader engagement while enhancing both comprehension and retention. And with the new emphasis on reading nonfiction, academic vocabulary, and reading in the subject areas, comics are more relevant than ever. Join educators and comic creators as they present the best in comics and graphic novels for teaching STEM topics, including recommended titles and lesson ideas.
 
 
 
Assembling your "Nerd Herd:" Creating a Safe Space for Students in Your School
Thursday, October 8, 2015
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Room 1A05
 
Despite Geek culture being at the forefront of popular culture today, many young comic con lovers feel isolated in their school community. With bullying of young people on the basis of their interests being one of the most challenging problems to overcome, how can teachers help foster their students' interests and give them a safe place to share them with like minded peers? Educators come together to talk about how they built their "Nerd Herd" and how it has done just that. They share their stories and those of their students on how bringing like minded people together can not only create a barrier against outside negativity but also help build confidence and self-respect.
 
 
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents – Special Announcement & 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sat. October 10
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Room 1A24
 
After 50 years of protecting the globe, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents still stands as the first and only truly international super hero group funded and sanctioned by the United Nations! Join the celebratory T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Panel spotlighted by special announcements from producer Michael Uslan, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, Comics Uniting Nations and the United Nations. Groundbreaking news, special guests and exclusive NYCC gifts will enthrall every Fan in attendance.
Neon CRM by Neon One