2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

5:30pm EDT

The Future of Media Arts! NAEA25 Convening

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IV

Do you teach media arts courses? Are you interested in learning more about the National Association for Media Arts Education? Are you looking for other media arts teachers here at NAEA? Have you been looking for professional development specifically for media arts teachers? Join us for a special Future of Media Arts Convening at the 2025 NAEA National Convention! Everyone is invited! Whether your interests lie in visual or media arts or everything in between—photo, video, sound, animation, graphics, social media, interactive and virtual design, and beyond—join us as we collaborate to learn, discuss, and exchange ideas on the future of media arts education!
Agenda:
Introductions/Sharing
Inform on Media Arts Education’s history, current status, and future potential.
Discussions to address questions and challenges at local, state, and national levels.
Networking time to meet and connect with other educators for peer support and continued professional learning interests.

Presenters

Barbara Liedahl

Director, BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC

Barbara Liedahl of BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC specializes in Educational Consulting, Professional Development, and Makerspace Support. She is a Professional Development Provider for Infosys Foundation USA’s Online Pathfinders Summer Institute, where she facilitates her “Space Suits... Read More →

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 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IV