Today class took place virtually through a UStream video put together by Chris Haskell. He was attending a national conference in New Orleans and UStream made it possible for us as students to be connected to him, see what he is experiencing, and for him to present to us in a nontraditional way. I thought it was so effective and neat. These current technology tools continue to just blow my mind about the possibilities for schools now as well as in the future. Teachers can go places that may benefit them in several ways as well as provide a resource and teachable moment for their students at the same time.
The subject of today's discussion was professional conferences and the benefits there of. I strongly believe in observation, learning from those around you, and sharing ideas that you may have of your own. Collaboration leads to a unique type of success; where we all take a little and give a little to create a world that suits us. Attending any sort of conference sets the stage for this to happen.
As teachers, it is good to switch up roles and become an active learner and listener. This type of observation allows you to take in information and apply it to your own classroom situations. Professional conferences provide for peers and resources that you can approach to further your knowledge and creativity.
An example of a conference that I would like to attend would be National Art Education Association Convention to be held in Fort Worth, Texas. The NAEA National Convention is an annual conference providing
substantive professional development services that include the
advancement of knowledge in all sessions, events, and activities for
the purpose of improving visual arts instruction in American schools.
As such, it is the world's largest art education convention.
The four-day convention includes over 1,000 participatory workshops,
panels, seminars for job-alike groups . . . research reports,
discussions, exhibits, and tours . . . keynote addresses by
world-acclaimed educators, artists, researchers, and scholars . . . with
the opportunity to connect with your colleagues from all over the
world. Each year some 140-200 exhibitor booths displaying the latest
art textbooks, high-tech software, prints, slides, curriculum
materials, equipment, and programs, as well as the latest studio and art
history media are made available for examination and review to art
educator delegates.
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