Let's Dance in San Diego

As we get closer to the National Art Education Association Conference this weekend, the anticipation is building for all of the learning and fun to take place. In addition to attending some much anticipated sessions and meet-ups throughout the conference, I am really excited to share ideas and practices that take place in my classroom. Luckily for me, I get to do quite a bit of it at this year's conference. I think I decided to get involved in so many because I am not sure I will be going to New Orleans in 2015. I am looking forward to attending other teachers' sessions and hope you are looking forward to participating in at least one of mine.

Here's the plan for #naea14:

Friday

I arrive in San Diego right before this and signed up to be a part of this - hopefully my plane does not have other plans for me… 

Artsonia "Speed Networking" session on Friday, March 28th from 5-7pm in Room Aqua 310 / Level 3 of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel

Saturday

 I have two solo sessions this day.

12-12:50: Convention Center/Meeting Room 16B/Mezzanine Level
Flip, Blend, and Remix:
Learn how to integrate technology (like online assessment tools and portfolio builders) without losing the hands-on application of manipulating materials in the Art Classroom. Discover applicable and manageable methods to infuse technology in current curriculum as well as a road map for the future.

1:30 - 1:55 PM Convention Center/Meeting Room 12/Mezzanine Level
Dancing on Chairs (and Other Strange Strategies to Spark Student Engagement Starting on Day One)
Dancing on chairs to learn vocabulary and students evaluating teachers are just a few strategies for fostering a caring, creative environment—allowing students to be silly and have a say in their learning. Includes lesson plans, examples, and resources to spark student engagement! 

Sunday

Sunday is all about connecting and collaborating! I am excited for the Sunday morning meet up and for everyone to show up in their #artsed San Diego gear! I will be ready with the magnifying glasses! I am also excited to start out the presentations with my good friend, Tricia Fuglestad and end the weekend with a great group! 

11-11:50: Convention Center/Meeting Room 33B/Upper Level
Look Who's Teaching! Students Direct Learning Through Video Production With Fugleflicks and Campbellartsoup
Video production turns students into teachers with an authentic audience. Be ready to integrate technology, turn teaching over to students, and rethink this emerging practice to empower your students. Best Practice Lecture

4:30-5:30: Convention Center Ballroom 20CD Upper Level
Come and see teachers share what they are passionate about in Art Education! I am going to share how I use clay and paint on the first day of school (I know, crazy, right). This will be a fun session with a lot of information in a short amount of time. I am excited! 

So, if you like Dawson's Creek, dancing, fast talking, and lots of arm gestures, you will not be disappointed in my presentation style. If you are interested in building an award-winning program whose students consistently place at competitions and connect with artists on a global scale, then you should probably take a peek in and see how I do so while leveraging the power of technology.