This immersive session invites school and district leaders to experience place-based learning in action through an off-site field experience in Kingston, NY. Led by the O Positive Festival and
Newburgh Enlarged City School District, participants will travel by bus to explore Kingston’s renowned murals while learning how public art reflects local history, culture, and community voice.
Using provided iPad devices, leaders will engage in the same type of learning students would experience—mapping a field trip, studying the meaning behind murals, and creating original music, images, and video inspired by what they see. Participants will use tools such as Apple Maps, GarageBand, and iMovie to understand how creative technology can support New York’s Deeper Learning competencies, including authentic learning, student agency, collaboration, and communication.
The session models how districts can design meaningful, standards-aligned field experiences that connect learning to place, elevate creativity, and strengthen community connections.
