Digital Literacy & AI Professional Development for NYC Schools
Equip educators with practical strategies to address AI, digital behavior, online safety, media literacy, and student technology use through engaging, classroom-ready professional development.
Designed for teachers, administrators, counselors, librarians, instructional coaches, and school leaders. Every session is interactive, immediately applicable, and customized to your school’s goals.
Professional Development That Actually Sticks
Most technology PD teaches tools. BAM Digital Media teaches educators how to think about technology — so they can navigate whatever comes next, not just what’s trending today.
Real Industry Experience
Learn from someone who spent over 15 years building successful digital brands and now teaches students and educators how today’s online platforms actually work — not from a textbook, but from inside the system.
Practical Strategies
Every session includes classroom-ready ideas teachers can implement the very next day. No vague frameworks. No jargon. Just strategies that work in real NYC classrooms.
Relevant, Current Topics
Training covers AI, social media, algorithms, misinformation, digital wellness, online safety, and emerging technology — updated regularly to reflect what students are actually doing online.
Customized for Your School
Professional development is tailored to your grade levels, district priorities, and staff experience. You’ll never receive a one-size-fits-all presentation that could have been delivered anywhere.
What Educators Learn
Every topic can be delivered as a standalone session or combined into a multi-part professional learning series. All sessions are customized to your school’s context.
01
AI Literacy for Educators
- Understanding student AI use
- Prompt writing basics
- Classroom AI policies
- Ethical AI in education
- Lesson planning with AI
02
Digital Literacy Fundamentals
- Digital footprints
- Online identity
- Privacy & data
- Digital citizenship
- Responsible technology use
03
Algorithms & Student Behavior
- Why students keep scrolling
- Recommendation systems
- The attention economy
- Digital wellness strategies
- Classroom discussions
04
Media Literacy
- Fake news & misinformation
- Deepfakes
- Evaluating sources
- Critical thinking frameworks
- Cross-subject integration
05
Cyber Safety
- Online scams
- Password security
- Cyberbullying
- Reporting concerns
- Student protection strategies
06
Content Creation in Education
- Podcasting across the curriculum
- Digital storytelling
- Student voice projects
- Collaborative publishing
- Authentic assessments
07
Canva for Educators
- Classroom graphics
- Student project templates
- Presentations
- Parent communication
- Ready-to-use templates
08
Microsoft & Google Productivity
- AI tools overview
- Microsoft Copilot
- Google Workspace for Education
- Classroom workflows
- Time-saving strategies
Flexible Formats for Every School Schedule
Every school runs differently. BAM Digital Media offers multiple formats so professional development can fit your calendar — not the other way around.
PD Sprint
Perfect for rotating teacher groups during scheduled PD days. Fast, focused, and immediately applicable.
Workshop
Interactive sessions ideal for faculty meetings, grade team meetings, or department gatherings.
Deep Dive Training
Includes discussion, planning, and hands-on activities. Ideal for full staff PD days and instructional teams.
Full Institute
A comprehensive professional learning experience with multiple topics, collaboration time, and action planning.
Multi-Session Coaching
Sustained support across the school year. The highest-impact option for schools committed to long-term digital literacy growth.
What Educators Will Walk Away With
Every session is designed for immediate application. Educators leave with language, strategies, and confidence they can use starting the next school day.
Who This Professional Development Serves
Schnelle Acevedo
Educators deserve professional development from someone who has actually lived the digital experience — not just studied it. Schnelle brings 15+ years of real publishing, platform, and content expertise directly into every training room.
- Founder of BAM Digital Media LLC — NYC & NYS MWBE Certified
- 15+ years as a professional digital publisher and content creator
- Current digital literacy instructor in NYC schools
- Host of the Smart With Screens podcast
- Nationally licensed digital literacy curriculum creator
- Presenter at education and technology conferences including ISTE
- Experience serving students, educators, and families across NYC’s five boroughs
- Master’s in Public Administration · BFA in Creative Writing
Frequently Requested Sessions
These sessions are consistently requested by NYC schools, districts, and conference organizers. All can be delivered as standalone sessions or combined into a series.
Frequently Asked Questions
BAM Digital Media LLC provides digital literacy professional development for NYC schools, offering interactive and customized training for teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches. Our AI professional development for educators covers ChatGPT, Google AI Tools, Microsoft Copilot, responsible AI use, and classroom policy development. Sessions address media literacy professional development, misinformation, deepfakes, and source evaluation across all subject areas. Our digital citizenship training and digital safety professional development help schools build consistent, community-wide approaches to online behavior, privacy, and student protection. Available for NYC DOE professional development days, superintendent conferences, district learning days, and ongoing school-year coaching. Serving all five boroughs and beyond.
Bring Practical Digital Literacy Professional Development to Your School
Prepare your educators with relevant, engaging professional learning that helps them confidently navigate today’s digital landscape while supporting student success.