Berkeley Technology Academy’s Margaret Agbowo recognized as leader in classroom technology and digital media.
Today KQED announced Margaret Agbowo from Berkeley Technology Academy as one of this year’s PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators. The program, which is in its fourth year, recognizes tech-savvy K-12 educators who are serving as leaders in the education technology space and incorporating digital media in classrooms.
“KQED is proud to recognize Margaret Agbowo, who was chosen as a Lead Digital Innovator from a pool of talented and innovative educators from across the country that are using technology and digital media in the classroom,” said Robin Mencher, KQED executive director, education. “She will represent KQED and the entire Bay Area as she continues to enhance her skills with these one-of-a-kind resources, tools and trainings from PBS LearningMedia.”
Agbowo, who has been active in KQED teacher professional learning groups and workshops for several years, is one of 52 Lead Digital Innovators in the U.S. and its territories. She is also an educational leader in the San Francisco Bay Area, integrating technology and media in innovative ways to keep her students engaged and honor their interests.
One of the KQED resources Agbowo uses regularly in her classroom is the KQED Art School video series. “Art School became essential in my classroom as a way to introduce careers in visual arts,” she explained. “Art School lets students know that alternatives to ‘regular jobs’ exist. Also, the Elements of Art series is now a feature of my Computer Arts curriculum and is applied to students’ digital arts studies.”