Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Bryce Budoff
Budoff, Bryce
CTE Instructor
Peoria Unified School District #11
I blend my passion for learning and teaching, filmmaking, and instructional design to create impactful experiences that inspire and equip the next generation of storytellers and leaders. I aim to design training programs and educational materials that not only teach technical skills but also foster creativity and critical thinking, empowering learners to succeed in media productions and beyond.
Sessions:
[5677] Animating Stories: After Effects Scenes in the Classroom
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Communications Media Technologies
This session dives into how students can bring stories to life using After Effects. We will showcase real classroom projects, including layered, ready-to-animate scenes that teach animation, motion graphics, and storytelling all at once. Attendees will see student examples, learn workflow tips, and get strategies for integrating industry-standard software into any CTE classroom—no prior animation experience required.
[5676] The Masked Coyote: Student-Led Film and TV Production
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Communications Media Technologies
See how my Film and TV students turned a simple idea into The Masked Coyote — our school’s take on The Masked Singer. This student-led project combined live action, motion graphics, and event coverage, giving every student a real production role. I’ll share how we organized the teams, managed limited resources, and kept creativity at the center while meeting CTE standards. Walk away with ideas and templates to launch your own large-scale media project.
