Howdy EdTechies,



We've got something special for y'all as we all gear up for another school year! EdTech Austin is excited to invite each of you to attend the Austin screening of the White House Student Film Festival. Last year students from all across the country submitted films that brought us into their classrooms, homes, and backyards to show us what they're passionate about and how they learn. These inspiring films showcase the creative and innovative ways students are using technology in the classroom and we can't think of a better way to close out the summer and get pumped for another year. Join us for an assortment of movie theater snacks, drinks, networking and of course, awesome student films!



We'll also have a guest speakers from our local film community to share with you the ways in which you and your students can get involved.



The Lineup:



Jean Anne Lauer, Emergencia Youth Film Festival sponsored by the Cine Las Americas International Film Festival



http://cinelasamericas.org (http://cinelasamericas.org/)



Luis Muñoz, The UIL Young Filmmakers Festival



http://www.uiltexas.org/film



Carl Settles, E4 Youth



http://e4youth.org (http://e4youth.org/)



Carl Hooker & Humberto Perez, iPadpalooza Youth Filmmakers Festival



http://ipadpalooza.com/youth-film-festival/



This event is in support of the ConnectEd Initiative. (http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/k-12/connected)



Thanks and see you soon!



Best,



The EdTech Austin Team