2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

From Cell Phones to DSLR Cameras: Transforming a Photography Program

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

Learn how one school revitalized a photography course from cell phones to DSLR cameras. Discover effective strategies for acquiring new equipment, enhancing student engagement, and promoting a collaborative hub for creativity. This session is ideal for educators seeking to update their photography programs.

Presenters

Benjamin E. Hoffman

High School Visual Arts Teacher, Kutztown Area High School

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Digital Photography Lab Fee pdf

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Student Contract of Liability pdf

Hoffman 2025 NAEA Presentation From Cell Phones to DSLR Cameras pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

Media Arts, Skills Toolbox

8:00am EDT

STEAM Rolling Through Children's Literature

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

Participants will unravel the synergy between children's literature and STEAM education. Through discussions, interactive experiences, and real-world examples, educators will uncover innovative approaches for integrating STEAM principles into their curriculum, fostering a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity in the art classroom.

Presenters

Jed Dearybury

Educator, Author, Illustrator, mrdearybury.com LLC

Jed Dearybury began his education career in 2001. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the South Carolina honoree of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and was named top 5 finalist for SC Teacher of the... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

Media Arts, Skills Toolbox

12:00pm EDT

Galleries of the Future NOW

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

Discover how to create virtual displays for student artwork using Adobe Aero to build augmented reality art galleries. Showcase student work through devices and QR codes, designing and championing the arts across media, and emphasizing art's significance in shaping the future.

Presenters

Kody Hall

Media Arts Teacher

Lekia Thorpe

Media Art Educator, YES MAAM - NAMAE

As a member of Yes MaM Media Art Mosaic, I specialize in augmented reality (AR), using it to bridge the gap between traditional and digital storytelling. My focus is on creating interactive, immersive experiences that engage audiences in new and meaningful ways.I have had the... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

Media Arts, Skills Toolbox

12:00pm EDT

The Art of Play: Integrating Creativity and Fun Into Learning [TICKET REQUIRED]

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

TICKET REQUIRED
Experience "The Art of Play" workshop, igniting creativity and joy in teaching. Explore how play and art intersect, enhancing learning. Gain insights into play's neurological benefits for all ages. Discover playful artmaking techniques to spark student curiosity. Learn to leverage playfulness for active learning and well-being in the classroom.

Presenters

Jed Dearybury

Educator, Author, Illustrator, mrdearybury.com LLC

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

Media Arts, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

2:00pm EDT

Creative Digital Tools for Any Art Room

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

Are you looking to integrate digital artmaking skills? Concerned about learning new programs and ensuring student access? Explore our web-based tools for 3D modeling, 8-bit animation, and graphic design; no installation, login, or cost required. Learn practical ways to incorporate digital art into your curriculum! All art teacher tested and student approved!

Presenters

Erika Ogier

Art Educator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Oscar Keyes

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

Media Arts, Skills Toolbox

3:00pm EDT

It Starts With One: Outsider Art as a Springboard for Collaborative Design [TICKET REQUIRED]

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

TICKET REQUIRED
This joyful celebration of collaboration, culture, and creativity is a cross-curricular adventure in traditional and nontraditional materials. Inspired by iconic outsider art and artists, including Cheval's Palais Idéal, Rodia's Watts Towers, and Leedskalnin's Coral Castle, participants work together creating two- and three-dimensional artworks to take and use in their classrooms.

Presenters

Patricia Phillips

Art teacher-turned librarian, Ms. Phillips has a Master’s degree in Art Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. In her art teacher life, she previously served in the roles of her school’s Fine Arts Director and Teacher of the Year. Keeping connected to the... Read More →

outsider collaboration pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

Media Arts, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

4:30pm EDT

Behind the Black Box: Unveiling Racial Bias in AI-Generated Imagery

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

The landscape of visual culture is increasingly entangled with images created by both humans and nonhuman machines, including AI. This presentation demonstrates a critical content analysis of AI-generated images as a way to reveal and challenge hidden assumptions and biases around race in society.

Presenters

Ye Sul Park

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

Media Arts, Professional Paper Presentation

5:30pm EDT

8-Bit Pixel Art Animation: Making it Move

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

Do you want to bring digital animation into your K-12 classroom? In this hands-on workshop, come create simple 8-bit animations using the web-based application Piskel. Learn the basics of animation, creating frames and layers, and how to display digital work. All attendees will receive resources for immediate use in the classroom.

Presenters

Erika Ogier

Art Educator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

Media Arts, Skills Toolbox

5:30pm EDT

CANCELLED - Unlock the Future With Immersive Technologies in Art Education: AR, VR, AI, and Beyond - CANCELLED

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

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Immersive technologies such as AR, VR, and AI have transformed how we interact with the digital world. The presenter will highlight and showcase the potential and applications of these technologies for enhancing learning experiences and discuss challenges and limitations in K-12 education. Best practices and future applications are addressed.

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Presenters

Lilly Lu

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

Media Arts, Instructional Practice