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HUMANE SUMMIT 2019

VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES
FEBRUARY 5 - 7, 2019 | ​#HUMANESUMMIT
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Teaching Social Impact Film to Inspire Young Leaders

2/5/2019

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Virginia Pittaro, MPP - Director of Global Partnerships, SIMA

At SIMA, they have a saying: “Documentary is fatal to prejudice.” Whether it’s the brutally honest story of a young female journalist in Syria (NOT ANYMORE: A STORY OF REVOLUTION) or the inspiring hip-hop DJ connecting young people to healthy eating (FROM GANGS TO GARDENS), documentaries bring us right into the action with their personal stories. They allow us to see the world through someone else’s eyes. But how does this work in a classroom environment? What happens after the credits roll? ​
​In this session, SIMA will bring together examples of social impact film and school case studies that show you the potential for documentaries to be integrated into curriculum. They will discuss ways to give your students the opportunity to reflect and build on the issues they’re seeing. This is an opportunity to learn about the potential for documentaries to challenge students to investigate the world beyond their immediate environment, communicate ideas effectively with diverse audiences, asks the right questions and translate their ideas into creative and innovative solutions.

Special offer: SIMA Classroom offers a 20% discount for any film subscription to Humane Education Coalition partners! Your organization can take advantage of this and many other benefits by joining the Coalition.
About our Speaker:
Virginia works at the intersection of sustainable global development and entrepreneurship. Born in Argentina, she started her career at the Endeavor Foundation where she developed a pioneer Corporate Social Responsibility Program to leverage the social impact of business entrepreneurs. Later, she worked at the United Nations Development Program Growing Inclusive Markets Initiative in New York. In 2012, Virginia was the founding Executive Director of Sistema B Argentina, an organization created to promote a purpose-driven economy and a new type of companies, B Corps, that uses businesses as a force for good. She also led the expansion of the global community of B Corps in Latin America. In 2015, she accepted an offer to join the Ministry of Social Development in Argentina. There, she served as the National Director of Innovation and Capabilities Development of the largest conditional cash transfer welfare program in the country. Virginia holds a BA in International Affairs at San Andres University in Argentina and, sponsored by the Fulbright Commission, earned a Master Degree in Public Policy and International Development at University of Maryland, USA.

Links and Resources:

SIMA Classroom
Free Media Literacy Course
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16 Comments
Diane Rose-Solomon link
2/5/2019 02:23:27 pm

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful resource. I'm in the early stages of filmmaking and I'm inspired that you have created this amazing educational tool.

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Virginia Pittaro link
2/5/2019 03:02:41 pm

I am so glad you liked it Diane! We deeply believe in the transformational power filmmakers can have through the films they create and we want to amplify that positive impact. We look forward to have your films as part of SIMA Classroom in the future!

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Diane Rose-Solomon link
2/5/2019 03:08:15 pm

I can only hope they are SIMA worthy! :)

Maggie Lantzy
2/5/2019 02:27:15 pm

Virginia, thank you so much! I'm so excited to be introduced to this awesome site and can already see so many ways to introduce it in our programming. We have our campers create conservation projects for their communities so I know they would be inspired to see the youth action videos. Thank you for sharing!

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Virginia Pittaro link
2/5/2019 03:06:21 pm

Hi Maggie and thank you for your feedback! I am so happy you found it inspiring and a helpful tool to unleash the purpose of your own program. Let's keep in touch!

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Maggie Lantzy
2/5/2019 03:37:36 pm

That sounds great, thanks Virginia!

Regina Rumford
2/5/2019 02:50:30 pm

Thank you for sharing this comprehensive resource.

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Virginia Pittaro link
2/5/2019 02:54:54 pm

It was my pleasure Regina. I am happy to have the opportunity to share SIMA Classroom with you, a service platform we create and grow with huge care and commitment. I am glad you have enjoyed learning about it.

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Stephanie Itle-Clark link
2/5/2019 04:12:12 pm

Thank you for teaching us about a wonderful resource that we can share with many educators. I love that you are using film to inspire knowledge, care, and action.

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Virginia Pittaro link
2/5/2019 04:58:15 pm

I greatly appreciate your feedback Stephanie! And, yes, please, feel free to share it with many many educators. Let me know if I can be of any help. Thank you!

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Ingrid
2/5/2019 09:11:10 pm

Can't wait to start exploring this resource. Story telling is a great vehicle for transformational change, visual storytelling (videos, movies) can have the same impact!

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Virginia Pittaro link
2/6/2019 10:58:46 am

Can't wait to have you on board Ingrid! I am sure you will love the experience of watching SIMA films. In my experience, you not only get to see and learn more about the world, but you can feel it. That's so transformational. Thank you for your feedback!

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Kim Korona
2/6/2019 08:10:54 am

Thank you so much for creating these films and accompanying lesson plans. SIMA is amazing!

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Virginia Pittaro link
2/6/2019 11:08:27 am

Thank you so much for your words Kim! We love SIMA as well and he really hope many teachers and students can access to this amazing content from talented and committed creators around the world. We deeply believe education is such a powerful tool for change, and this is our humble contribution to advance quality education for 21st century. Welcome!!!

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Eunice Robai
2/6/2019 08:51:02 am

Thank you for sharing the resource. I work for an animal welfare organization in Kenya as a journalist. We have an education program and we plan to produce local films to be used in humane education. I believe this will be very useful for me.

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Virginia Pittaro link
2/6/2019 11:18:03 am

Hello Eunice! Nice to meet you. It sounds super interesting.
Also, I invite you to learn more about our SIMA Awards: https://simaawards.org/ where you can submit your films that feed the SIMA Classroom platform. Please contact me if you need additional information. Thank you!

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