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Orlando, FloridaWednesday, November 18–Saturday, November 21

NAEYC AnnualConference & Expo2015

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2015 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo40

Tech on Deck

Thursday, November 198:00–9:15 a.m.

Highlighted Technology Session Showcasing innovative technologies: Emerging tools that empower learning Mark Bailey, Pacific University College of Education; Bonnie Blagojevic, Morningtown Consulting; Warren Buckleitner, Children’s Technology Review; Diane Bales, University of GeorgiaOrange County Convention Center, Room W304E/F

9:30–9:50 a.m.

Speed Tech SessionStory acting in the digital ageAmanda Burns, Catherine Cook SchoolOrange County Convention Center, Room W304G/H

10:00–11:15 a.m.

Highlighted Technology SessionTech beginnings: Developmentally appropriate coding, animation, and robotics activities for young children Ann Gadzikowski, Northwestern UniversityOrange County Convention Center, Room W304E/F

11:30–11:50 a.m.

Speed Tech SessionQR codes in the ClassroomSandy Chilton, Uphaus ECCOrange County Convention Center, Room W304G/H

1:00–2:15 p.m

Highlighted Technology SessionPioneering best practices with coding in early childhood programsBrian Puerling, Beth Lambert, and Amanda Burns, Catherine Cook School; June Lin, Wonder Workshop Orange County Convention Center, Room W304E/F

NAEYC appreciates the support of brightwheel as the sponsor of Tech on Deck.

Highlighted Technology Sessions bring together some of the most influential, leading international experts in technology and early childhood. These sessions will provide Tech on Deck participants with hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and engaging conversations regarding practical uses of technology in early care and education settings.

Speed Tech Sessions are 20-minute sessions that will allow participants to learn evidence-based practices in technology integration from early childhood practitioners. Practitioners will share with participants how they are using technology to enhance children’s learning environments and the processes that led them to use it.

Roundtable Chats, hosted by national experts in the field of technology and early childhood, provide participants with an excellent venue to engage in in-depth discussions and hands-on experiences and to network with like-minded professionals.

Tech on Deck also offers “free play,” an open space located in the Orange County Convention Center outside Room W304E/F, where participants will encounter a variety of traditional and emerging technology tools, such as overhead projectors, blocks, robots, iPads, tablets, STEM resources, and much more. Each technology tool will be accompanied by a one-pager explaining the tool and offering some examples of how it is used in the classroom.

Tech on Deck, an NAEYC Technology and Young Children Interest Forum event, is a two-day professional learning experience designed to help early care and education professionals learn about traditional and emerging technologies through hands-on experiences and demonstrations. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in conversations about how technology and digital media tools can be integrated into their unique setting.

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2:30–2:50 p.m.

Speed Tech SessionGive student illustrations a voice Karen Wright-Balbier, El Paso IndependentOrange County Convention Center, Room W304G/H

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Highlighted Technology SessionTechnology is for the whole child: How new technology tools support social-emotional developmentChip Donohue, Erikson Institute; Anna Ly, Joan Ganz Cooney Center; Alanna Peebles, University of Wisconsin–MadisonOrange County Convention Center, Room W304E/F

Friday, November 208:00–9:15 a.m.

Highlighted Technology Session Universal Design for Learning and dual language learners: Scaffolding, apps, and emergent literacyYvette Evans and Craig Blum, Illinois State UniversityOrange County Convention Center, Room W304E/F

10: 00–11:15 a.m.

Highlighted Technology SessionWhat would Maria Montessori say? Exploring theoretical frameworks for children’s interactive mediaChip Donohue, Erikson Institute; Warren Buckleitner, Children’s Technology Review; Kate Highfield, Macquarie University; Barbara Chamberlin, New Mexico State UniversityOrange County Convention Center, Room W304E/F

1:00–2:15 p.m.

Teachers PanelUsing robotics and STEM in problem solving Kate Highfield, Macquarie University

Using the iPad for inquiry and assessmentSaira Mir, iPrep Academy

Video, schmideo. Making movies that matterRachel Hill, Catherine Cook SchoolOrange County Convention Center, Room W304E/F

2:30–4:30 p.m.

Roundtable ChatsOnline communities Angela Fowler, Erikson Institute

Working together: Family engagement, community partnerships, and communities of practiceBonnie Blagojevic, Morningtown Consulting

Technology tools for “optimizing opportunities” for young children Sudha Swaminathan, Eastern Connecticut State University

Teaching future early childhood professionals to use technology with technologyKaren Wise Lindeman & Emilie Kudela, Edinboro University

Let’s talk about technology Tamara Kaldor, TEC Center and Common Sense Media; Chip Donohue, Erikson Institute

Children as storytellersBrian Puerling, Catherine Cook School

Where is diversity in your tech integration?Amanda Armstrong, New Mexico State University

What are the core knowledge, skills, and attitudes for technology integration in early childhood education?Sharon Hirschy, Collin CollegeOrange County Convention Center, Room W304G/H

Tech on Deck

Your opinion is important to us! The NAEYC Annual Conference Evaluation will be e-mailed to all registrants at the end of the conference. We look forward to reviewing your feedback and comments.

Conference Evaluation