Young Children - May 2008 - (Page 63) TECHNOLOGY and Early Childhood Education NAEYC’s 17th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development Sunday, June 8–Wednesday, June 11, 2008 wO Ne ans rle THE INSTITUTE is a unique annual opportunity for early childhood educators to learn and share together. More than 200 interactive, thought-provoking, research-based, practical sessions—and other learning opportunities—await this year’s participants. Keynote Speaker Peter Levesque, Principal of Knowledge Mobilization Works “Connectable, Connecting, Connected: Improving the Social Life of What You Know” Highlights Join us on Saturday for the pre-Institute Research Symposium on teacher inquiry and reflection, planned by NAEYC and the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators. The Opening Session on Sunday (note new time: 8:30 a.m.) presents a focus and a challenge. Daily featured sessions address uses of technology as well as many other key issues in early childhood education. One-hour sessions cover current issues, recent research, and much more. Featured Sessions How technology is changing professional development: What’s new and what holds true • Harnessing the learning power of digital media • Giggles and gigabytes: Can children’s play thrive in a virtual world? • Raising the standards for disaster preparedness: Advocacy begins at home • Practical ways for program administrators to make the most of technology • How violence, sex, and marketing in media harm children’s development, behavior, and play • The role of relationships in preventing and facing challenging behaviors (panel discussion with video illustrations) Two-hour interactive sessions allow time to engage in discussions with colleagues, reflect, and think about what you’ll take home for implementation. Technology-use work sessions are opportunities to reflect on the day’s sessions and share your thoughts on the use of technology in classrooms and family child care homes, in teacher preparation and professional development programs, and in program management, and on the influence of media on children. Reflection and Action Roundtables review the day’s sessions and discuss issues with leaders in the field. Position statement work sessions invite input in the development/revision of several NAEYC position statements. The Spotlight Forum for networking and exchanging ideas with individuals and organizations showcases effective, research-based approaches to professional development and high-quality programs. Institute Exhibits and the NAEYC Marketplace feature books, training materials, and other professional development resources, and the presentation area (new this year!) highlights new technology and other resources. Service Day, Saturday, June 7 Arrive a day early in New Orleans and help rebuild child care programs. Paint, rake, or volunteer other services in one of three centers affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Check the appropriate box on the Registration Form to receive more information about this opportunity. NAEYC appreciates the support of Teaching Strategies, Inc., a sponsor of the 17th National Institute. www.naeyc.org/conferences/institute.asp 63 Young Children • May 2008 New Orleans Marriott, Sheraton New Orleans, Renaissance Pere Marquette http://www.naeyc.org/conferences/institute.asp
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