Young Children - March 2008 - (Page 60) NAEYC’s 17th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development “Technology and Early Childhood Education” June 8–11, 2008 New Orleans Marriott, Renaissance Pere Marquette, and Sheraton New Orleans Hotels Photo courtesy of New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc. ■ Accessibility for success in higher education: How tech- ■ Helping college students find and use research: New nology and comprehensive scholarships are breaking down the barriers teaching modules from Research Connections Make plans now to attend NAEYC’s 17th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, June 8 to 11 in New Orleans. Institute sessions will address the uses of technology in early childhood education and other important topics. ■ Achieving excellence in online teacher education and ■ Every child matters: An early childhood education re■ Tools to help teachers understand and promote chil- professional development: A showcase of higher education innovations and opportunities sponse to ensuring equity for diverse populations dren's positive approaches to learning This year the Institute will include Featured Sessions on a variety of key issues in the field ■ How technology is changing professional development: ■ Harnessing the learning power of digital media ■ Early childhood eLearning: A national review of early ■ Weaving the Web from trainer to teacher: How childhood education distance learning programs Internet-based programs support professional development in early childhood learning What's new and what holds true ■ Giggles and gigabytes: Can children's play thrive in a virtual world? ■ Using technology for follow-up activities that promote ■ ■ Raising the standards for disaster preparedness: Advo- e role of relationships: Panel discussion, with use of video illustrations, on preventing and facing challenging behaviors in young children and training staff and students cacy begins at home application of newly acquired skills after the training session ends Who should attend? ■ Saving time, saving money, saving steps: Practical advice ■ Remote control childhood: How violence, sex, and mar- for program administrators on making the most of technology keting in media harm children's development, behavior, and play, and what we can do about it In addition, other sessions will address ■ School readiness and social-emotional development: ■ Supporting mental health in New Orleans child care Perspectives on cultural diversity—preparing culturally competent early childhood educators programs NAEYC’s Institute is designed for leaders who prepare and mentor early childhood professionals, including: ✔ teacher educators ✔ principals ✔ researchers ✔ policy makers ✔ curriculum and instructional coordinators ✔ program directors and administrators ✔ teacher-mentors and coaches ✔ resource and referral specialists ✔ educational consultants and trainers ✔ early childhood specialists in local and state departments of education ✔ CDA mentors, trainers, and advisors ✔ Head Start directors and education managers ✔ advocates for young children and families Young Children • March 2008 60
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