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Arts and Technology STEAM Playground: Creativity and Engagement for All Learners

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Danielle Abernethy

Integration Specialist

Private Contractor
@dabernethy
@jmadma

I have been in the educational field for 30 years, working with elementary students and integrating technology. I am a partner specialist with Tech4Learning for Wixie. I hold a masters degree from Lesley University in Educational Technology. Currently I live in Florida and volunteer in classrooms in my spare time.Danielle's passion for educational technology began in 1997 when all she had access to was a computer in a closet of the media center with Internet. As a former technology coach, DEN STAR, DEN Leader and member of other educational organizations, she has learned the power of networking. Danielle collaborates with Heather on various classroom activities throughout the year. She has presented at FETC, SCEDTech, GAETC, Creative Constructor and ISTE for the last 20 years.

Emy Aultman

Media specialist

J.L. Lomax Elementary
@Emault322

Emy Aultman, a passionate media specialist from Valdosta, Georgia, is a creative and energetic educator. She holds a BS in Early Childhood Education, an M.ED. in Library Media, and a Specialist in Instructional Technology. With 19 years of teaching experience, including eight years in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms, she has developed a love for creating engaging learning environments that foster students' emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Recently, she became an ISTE Certified Educator, further enhancing her expertise in integrating technology into education.

Debbie Bohanan

Teacher

Zenith Accelerated Learning Academy
@bohanand
@bohanand

Debbie Bohanan has taught over 30 years in Osceola County, FL. She has worked with students from K-12 grade. She is currently teaching digital video at an at-risk school for students in grades 8-12. Debbie holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Education Media Design and Technology, is a national board certified teacher for over 20 years, ESOL Endorsed and certified in Technology (6-12). Her networks include the Discovery Educator Network and Leadership Council, MIE, TIE, Nourished Teachers and the ISTE Digital Storytelling Network. She has presented at FETC, ISTE Live, and Creative Constructor Lab.

Valerie Chmelka

Integration Specialist

Dodge Elementary
@vchmelka
@valrecoder

Valerie is an elementary media specialist with a passion for fostering literacy and digital skills in young learners. With 24 years of dedicated service in elementary education, Valerie has a wealth of knowledge in promoting information literacy and technology. Valerie enjoys exploring the endless possibilities of educational technology and media literacy for students of all ages.

Carolyn Daly

Community Advocate Manager

Tech4Learning
@carolynkdaly
@Carol Keeney

Carolyn Daly has been working for an educational technology company in San Diego, called Tech4Learning for over 20 years. She has conducted hundreds of presentations at local and state-wide conferences and writes articles for the online Creative Educator magazine. Before working for Tech4Learning, Carolyn taught for 4 years as a bilingual educator in California, in addition to 2 years in schools in Costa Rica and Guatemala. She holds a Master’s of Education in Literacy from California State San Marcos, CA where she conducted her final thesis project on the impact of constructivist technology tools on second language learner’s writing.

Frank Devereaux

Innovative Deeper Learning Designer

CESA 2
@FrankDevereaux5

Frank Devereaux is an Innovative Deeper Learning Designer from the Madison area and works as a consultant for the CESA2 region of WI. His experience centers on the integration of technology in creative and innovative ways to support student learning in the classroom. Over the past few years, he has been diving into the realm of AI integration, inclusivity in STEAM curriculum, and Design Thinking Projects for the Makerspace that are culturally relevant!

Jessie Erickson

Instructional Technology Consultant

Private Contractor
@JessieRErickson
@jessiererickson

Jessie recently retired from Grand Forks Public Schools and is now consulting, coaching, and providing professional learning facilitation and training. Prior to retirement, Jessie served the students and teachers at Grand Forks School Districts as the District Assessment Coordinator and K12 Curriculum-Technology Integrationist. In total, serving over three decades as a K12 educator in varied roles within the Grand Forks Schools. Jessie is the President of the North Dakota Association of Technology Leaders (ISTE Affiliate) and an ISTE Community Leader. Jessie has been a Podcast guest speaker and has published articles and Blog Posts highlighting teaching and learning with technology.

Alicia Eslinger

Director of Technology

Minot Public Schools
@aeslinger

Alicia Eslinger is the enthusiastic and dedicated District Technology Director for Minot Public Schools. She began her journey as an Information Technology Specialist in North Dakota, where she provided professional development opportunities to educators. Alicia has always been passionate about technology and education, seamlessly blending the two to enhance the learning experience. With a talent for working behind the scenes, she ensures the district’s technology infrastructure operates flawlessly, enabling teachers and students to explore innovative and exciting learning methods. Alicia thrives on the thrill of solving tech puzzles and turning challenges into opportunities for innovation.

David Floyd

Elementary Technology Teacher

Deep Run Elementary School
@dav_floyd

David is an Instructional Technology teacher for Howard County Public Schools. He has been teaching instructional technology for 18 years. David has presented technology integration at the school and county levels.

Wanda Hanley

Digital Learning Coordinator

Wake County Schools
@twhanley

Wanda Hanley is an educator committed to transforming the classroom experience. Her teaching career in Wake County Public Schools spans over two decades and has included multiple teacher leadership and mentoring roles. Currently serving as a Digital Learning Coordinator for the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), Wanda is pivotal in supporting teachers and learning. Wanda's dedication to teaching educators has earned her the prestigious ISTE Certification Award, a testament to her commitment to excellence. Wanda lives in Apex NC with her husband and enjoys camping, hiking, and all things outdoors. Connect with Wanda on Twitter at @twhanley

Cathy Houchin

Teacher

Watertown Unified School District
@cathy_houchin

Cathy Houchin has been teaching for over 42 years. As an elementary music teacher, Cathy loves infusing technology into her classes. She has presented at many conferences including ISTE, FETC, SLATE, TEAC,MACUL and WMEA. For many years, Cathy volunteered with ISTE'S Art and Technology PLN and served in many capacities including president. Currently, she is semi-retired and teaching part-time for the district's eCampus as a special coordinator.

Melinda Kolk

Editor, Creative Educator

Tech4Learning, Inc
@CreativeEduc8r
@CreativeEduc8r

Melinda is the Editor of Creative Educator magazine and the Deputy Director of the Constructivist Consortium. Melinda is also one of the founders of Tech4Learning. For the past 20 years, Melinda has led workshops at schools around the world and made hundreds of presentations at education conferences, such as ASCD and ISTE, on the topics of creativity, project-based learning, and open-ended technologies. She has been a featured speaker or keynote at MACUL, VSTE, MICCA, and ISTE.

Rita Mortenson

Educational Technology Coach

Verona Area High School
@mortensonr
@mortensr

Rita Mortenson is the Educational Technology Coach for Verona Area High School, in Verona, Wisconsin. She is an ISTE Certified Educator, Discovery Education Leadership Council Member, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and is a National Board Certified Teacher with an MBA Degree. She enjoys working and collaborating with staff and students to create opportunities for all.

Tricia Umhafer

Curriculum designer

MEC
@um_tricia
@triciaumhafer

Tricia has over eight years of teacher coaching and curriculum development experience, and 15 years of experience in education as a teacher and administrator. As an educator, Tricia focuses on building the whole child, one who understands compassion and kindness and is academically proficient. Her areas of expertise include coaching teachers on best practices in enhancing the classroom experience, as well as professional development, technology integration and STEM. Tricia is also a competitive gymnastics coach and dance teacher.

Session description

Join us to learn engaging ways to incorporate STEAM, the arts, artificial intelligence and technology into all curricular areas. This fun, energized, hands-on playground will fill your bucket with so many ideas! Come to learn, explore, share and connect with us!

Purpose & objective

Our Arts and Technology Playground is intended to be inclusive and celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation and builds a culture where difference is valued.

The purpose is to share tools, projects, and best practices in an inviting hands on environment to aid educators in integrating the materials into their teaching easily.

Educators will explore digital tools that will help students to create, innovate and share using multi-media tools and resources. We will explore a variety of platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media that can be used in a variety of curricular areas.

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Outline

The playground will have a variety of presenters sharing on a variety of STEAM, Arts and Technology tools and resources.

The playground will have approximately 6 - 7 stations. Participants can rotate and explore each station as long as they would like.

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Supporting research

New Study Gives Guidance on STEAM Education Integration. https://www.education.pitt.edu/news-and-media/new-study-gives-guidance-steam-education-integration

Understanding and Creating Art with AI: Review and Outlook, Feb. 2021, https://arxiv.org/abs/2102.09109

Computers in Human Behavior: Artificial Humans
Volume 1, Issue 2, August–December 2023, 100004
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294988212300004X

Exploring the Effectiveness of STEAM-Based Courses on Junior High School Students’ Scientific Creativity. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2021.666792/full

Why The Arts Matter
https://www.arts.gov/art-works/2015/why-arts-matter

Do Schools Kill Creativity?
https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

A review of the effect of integrated STEM or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education in South Korea. https://apse-journal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41029-019-0034-y

Why study art?
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/talking-point/why-study-art

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Session specifications

Topic:

Maker activities and programs

Grade level:

PK-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Coaches, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: PC, Chromebook, Mac
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Presenters will include station specific resources and materials in their individual session proposals. We will have approximately 6 - 7 different stations. We will also create a resource like this Google Slide Deck. 2023 Playground Resource: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BwuMENbO6neSUYAXr1c3QK9FeZHIyCkSKwx5PP9WDWc/edit?usp=sharing

Subject area:

Performing/visual arts, STEM/STEAM

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.

Related exhibitors:

SchoolPHONES.com div of Connections Unlimited, Inc.,

Curipod Inc,

Canva for Education,

Kahoot! EDU, Inc.,

ClassLink,

BenQ Education

Arts and Technology STEAM Playground: Creativity and Engagement for All Learners

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Presenters

Session description

Purpose & objective

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Session specifications

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