Comic-Con Opportunities for Educators
Comic-Con comes to San Diego from July 25 tp 28, bringing not only super heroes, but also support for super teachers! There are a ton of amazing opportunities at Comic-Con and year round that support authentic and engaging teaching and learning.
The Comic-Con Conference for Educators and Librarians takes place at the San Diego Central Library, with official Comic-Con panels that are also open to teachers who don’t have a badge! Check out the line up and register here to attend these free panels.
If you do have a Comic-Con badge already, there are great panels focused on education, science and technology, equity and representation, and so much more in the Comic-Con 2024 schedule. You can also filter the schedule for Education Panels to find some amazing professional learning opportunities!
SDCOE’s 2024 Comic-Con Panels
Developing Future Talent for Careers in Entertainment
- Friday, July 26, 3 to 4 p.m., Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Kapow, Woosh, Zap! Engaging Students with Comics in the Classroom
- Saturday, July 27, noon to 1 p.m., Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Esports and Emotional Intelligence: How Gaming Can Boost Your Social and Emotional Learning Skills
- Saturday, July 27, 3 to 4 p.m., Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Honoring Kumeyaay Nation's Past, Present, and Future Through Visual Storytelling
- Saturday, July 27, 5 to 6 p.m., Room 29AB
Industry and Community Advisory for Comic-Con Museum Education
- Sunday, July 28, 11 a.m. to noon, Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
How to Attend Comic-Con for Free Next Year
Educators are eligible for free professional badges to both WonderCon and Comic-Con 2025! You must apply by Sept. 15 of this year to receive your badge.
A Little Comic-Con All Year Long
You can learn more about engaging students through comics without needing to leave your home or office! SDCOE and Comic-Con paired up to offer the Comic-Con Educator Book Club, which takes place monthly via Zoom. Visit www.SDCOE.net/comics for more information and to sign up.
You can also check out the Comic-Con Museum to learn more about year-round opportunities to engage as an educator, or take advantage of the education access fund that offers free field trips for eligible schools.
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