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9A – 1P Dakar Media Academy-­ Why Technology Matter -­ Exploration of Best Practices #smwComptonChannel26 and #friendsofCompton

DAKAR Foundation in coordination with Compton Unified School District and Channel 26 will conduct a LiveStream broadcast during Social Media week to stimulate interests in technology innovation and implementation within the school system to impact graduation rate and career readiness. We will focus on “Best Practices” for the usage of Technology in the Classroom led by a representative from Apple Education.

The event will showcase Channel 26 and the opportunity to share our ROP curriculum track in partnership with DAKAR Media Academy. The showcase will use Livestream, Instagram, Facebook and twitter, and Google Hangout to share and personalize interactions with student’s, educators, mentors and community partners while encouraging others in the educational realm to duplicate partnerships

Hosted by: Richard Gant – Actor/Producer/Activist/Mentor Session Guests: Darin Brawley Compton Unified School District Superintendent Ryan Whetstone Compton Unified School District Director - ROP, CTE & Adult Ed Programs Stephen Glass, Principal Compton High Asst Laura Brown-Henry Compton High School Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction Juan Reynoso Compton High School ROP/CTE Teacher Roger Alcocer Station Manager CUSD/Channel 26 Kevin Clark DAKAR Foundation Special Guest TBA

9:00 – 9:10 Introductions and Panel Topic Setup – Richard Gant 9:10 – 9:20 Welcome from Compton Unified School District Superintendent - Darin Brawley 9:20 – 9:30 Welcome from Compton High School Principal of Instruction Stephen Glass 9:30 - 9:40 The Vision - DAKAR Media Academy Program and the CUSD/Channel 26 partnership – Terrence Coles/Kevin Clark 9:40 – 10:00 Demonstration of Technology in the Classroom - Setup for success 10:00 – 10:45 Roundtable Discussion with panelists 10:45 – 11:00 Closing Remarks 11:00 – 11:30 – Opportunity for Student/Guest Q&A (Students will be prepped in advance) 11:30a – 1:00p Recap of the past 3 years of events including program related Media Projects and Student Profiles This will include : • • • • • • • •

All Things Science Day Dr. Lorenita Holloway, General Arnold Bray, Lisa McDonald Compton Creek Project Dr. Lorenita Holloway, General Arnold Bray, Lisa McDonald Social Media Weeks 2013 Dr. Lorenita Holloway, General Arnold Bray, Lisa McDonald Veteran’s Day, General Arnold Bray Tuskegee Airmen General Arnold Bray Compton Airport Robin Petgrave LA Galaxy Lisa McDonald Mr Reynoso’s Production Class Projects – PSA’s on Bullying, etc.

Session 2 -­ How Transmedia Has transformed Compton #smwcomptonmentors, #dakarmediaacademy, #MentoringWorks, #Mentor

1PM – 3PM Dakar Media Academy Launches Mentorship Initiative for Compton Unified Schools #smwcomptonmentors, #dakarmediaacademy, #MentoringWorks, #Mentor

Dakar Media Academy (DMA), a technology and entertainment focused organization has partnered with the Compton Unified School District (CUSD), technology and entertainment industry professionals, and organizations to create a curriculum that will prepare students from CUSD for careers in communication and entertainment. The goal is to create a curriculum that will secure career placement in: Film and TV Broadcast Production, Audio Engineering, Marketing Communications, Music publishing and Distribution, and Transmedia. We meet weekly and are committed to making sure that no only potential employers and members of industry are present but that parents, city officials and other members of the community are involved.

We are seeking Technology and Media Partners and Professionals to Mentor for our program. This includes but is not limited to the following: Content and Digital Media Production - Camera, Audio, Editing, Streaming, Technical Distribution, Digital and Social Media Marketing, The Business of Production & Creative

2 Hrs

Topic "Preparation for the Job Market-- How to get hired and maintain employment".

Discussion Hosted By: Richard Gant - Actor, Producer, Activist, Mentor Guests: Jesse Jones (in Studio) Principal Centennial High School Angela Turner (in Studio) Mentor Affiliate Marketing RevoltTV Staci Smith (in Studio) Mentor Sr Director of Human Resources RevoltTV Robert (Leo) Rodgers (in studio) Mentor Sr. VP & Label Liaison Bungalo Records/UMGD Jerry Sherk (via Google Hangout) Mentoring.org – Group Mentoring Expert and Consultant to DAKAR Media Academy Corporation for National and Community Service Michael Freeman Executive Director Elevate Your Game/Compton (Tentative) Jay Tucker Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Programs Institute for Communication Technology Management (CTM) USC School Of Business Iris Duran Manager of Community Investment Time Warner, Connect A Million Minds

1:00 – 1:10 Introductions and Panel Topic Setup by the Host - Richard Gant 11:20 – 1:30 Mentoring overview from Jerry Sherk – former

All-Pro defensive tackle for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns DAKAR Consultant from Mentoring.org 1:30 – 1:40 The Program Vision Terrence Coles/Kevin Clark - DAKAR Media Academy Program and the CUSD/Channel 26 partnership 1:40 – 2:00 Interviews with existing Mentors in Compton and Program overviews: – Robin Petgrave - Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum - LaDonte King – Centennial Male Academy 2:00 – 2:45 Roundtable Discussion of the Topic led by Host Richard Gant Going from the Classroom to the Boardroom - “Preparation for the Job Market -How to get hired and maintain employment".

2:45 – 3:00 Panel Closing Remarks and Student/Mentee Q&A