Project Galleria is modeled after the NAEYC research poster session, which is designed to highlight special projects that have been done by programs, individuals, or students who are willing to share their ideas with the conference participants.
Friday, September 23, 2016
11:00am-1:00pm
Sheraton Dallas Exhibit Hall
Using eBooks for Beginning Literacy Instruction
Nancy Anderson Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, [email protected]
Increasing access to technology offers teachers the ability to adapt and enhance their practice. This project highlights considerations for teachers when selecting and using eBooks for beginning reading instruction and independent practice. Included is an overview of children’s emergent and early reading behaviors, the types of text that support these behaviors, and examples of how digital texts could influence beginning reading instruction. A framework for examining eBooks is suggested and several apps and resources will be described.
The Lemonade Stand Adventure
Meghan L. Herron, Texas A & M University-Commerce, [email protected]
Combining principles from Beautiful Stuff, the Reggio Emilia Approach, and the Project Approach, this poster board presentation documents the journey of twenty second grade students as they attempt to investigate the world around them and make their learning visible through an in-depth study of lemonade stands.
Why Go Digital? The E-Portfolio for Young Children
Nicole Masek, Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, [email protected]
Preliminary steps for setting up e-portfolios for young students in classroom settings using mobile technologies.
#TeamADFWCP on the Move for Quality Care and Early Childhood Education
Jerletha McDonald, Arlington DFW Childcare Providers, [email protected]
An innovative and enthusiastic new local association is promoting quality Professional Development for participants:Amon Carter Museum River Legacy Science Center Ft. Worth Zoo Community Outreach Projects! AISD Back to School Kick Off TCC MLK Multicultural Festival
Technology as a Collaborative Tool
Dr. Sharla Snider and Lisa Taylor Cook, Texas Woman’s University, [email protected]
Dissertation research on collaborative ways to use technology to extend students’ learning in the classroom and after school club.
Mosaic Project – What do children think of the Classroom Environment?
Zlata Stankovic-Ramirez M.S., Texas Woman’s University and Eastfield College, [email protected]
Four Children at the Eastfield College Children’s Lab School were asked to give their opinions on their classroom environment over four weeks. They gave answers, took photos, drew pictures and gave more answers on which area of the classroom was their favorite, and which was not. Teacher modifications made a difference in two out of four of the children’s preferences.