2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

A Comparative Study of Traditional and Digital Painting for Preservice Artist-Educators

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

This presentation explores how traditional and digital painting methods influence preservice artist-educators' creative experiences, artistic development, and pedagogical philosophies. Through a comparative analysis of their hands-on artmaking, technological challenges, and teaching perspectives, the session provides insights for holistic art teacher training balancing digital integration with preserving core artistic practices.

Presenters

Qianyu Zhou

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

Preservice, Professional Paper Presentation

8:00am EDT

TikTok Artist to Art Teacher: Using Social Media in the 21st-Century Classroom

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

An artist-influencer turned art educator with more than 2 million followers will outline how she uses her experiences to better understand and connect with her audiences online and in the classroom. She explains ways social media can effectively be incorporated into one's teaching practice.

Presenters

Isa Obradovich

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

Preservice, Instructional Practice

8:00am EDT

Using Multimedia Learning Journals to Help Foster Student Engagement and Depth of Learning

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

Do you want the most authentic, engaging learning tool that builds student engagement; increases student learning in content areas as well as the development of critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and creativity; while helping students become self-driven, effective learners and self-assessors in the future? Come learn about multimedia learning journals.

Presenters

Kristine Quinn

Faculty, California State University Fullerton

Learning journals have been at the center of my teaching for the past 12 years. Let's talk about how to use them to engage learners and increase learning.

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

Preservice, Instructional Demonstration

11:30am EDT

Getting Started with Mindfulness: Practical Approaches for Preservice Art Teachers [TICKET REQUIRED]

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

Need tools for dealing with stress and have little or no meditation experience? Combining mindfulness and expressive arts practices enhances and strengthens creativity and well-being. This space will allow participants to engage in mindful breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices as practical tools to embed within your life and community. Experience expressive arts activities that focus on slowing down, relieving stress, and learning to use creativity as a way to be fully present in the moment. A complimentary brunch will be provided during this session.

Presenters

Jane Dalton

Professor of Art Education, University of North Carolina Charlotte

Jane Dalton is a Professor of Art Education at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. She earned her Ph.D. in Expressive Arts in Education, and an M.F.A in Textile Design and Weaving. Jane is also a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator (REACE). Creativity is at the... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

Preservice

3:00pm EDT

R- U- AI Curious? It's All About the PROMPT!

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

Discover how AI can be an accelerant for authentic learning. AI is more than a shortcut and this session will emphasize the crucial role of well-crafted PROMPTS to enhance authentic educational outcomes. Participants will also have an opportunity to develop a personalized effective prompt for their classrooms.

Presenters

Lisbeth Bucci

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

Preservice, Skills Toolbox

3:00pm EDT

Supporting New and New-to-Art Teachers: Building Foundations for Success

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

Lay a solid foundation for the early years of your teaching career! Discover essential tools and strategies for new or new-to-art teachers. Gain practical advice on classroom management, curriculum planning, and student engagement. Learn about unexpected challenges and how to respond to them.

Presenters

Dr. Karen Kelly

Associate Professor & Academic Advisor, The Art of Education University

Throughout my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to teach English in rural China, special education on Hawai’i Island, and middle school Social Studies in Washington, D.C. I began my career as an art educator in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, and continued teaching elementary visual... Read More →

Theresa Gillespie

Chair of Graduate Student Retention, The Art of Education University

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

Preservice, Instructional Practice

4:00pm EDT

Surviving Art Teaching: Stories, Tips, and Wisdom

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Teaching art can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Balancing lessons, assessing student work, managing supplies, adapting to school environments, and surviving performance evaluations can seem like a lot. Hear humorous stories, tips, and tricks from a veteran teacher to help keep the passion of teaching alive.

Presenters

Deborah Filbin

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Preservice, Instructional Practice