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Action Research with Technology ConferenceThe Creativity to Design, The Courage to Change [|Center for Collaborative Action Research] #|PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY 6100 Center DriveLos Angeles, CA 92045Room 203 JUNE 26th 8:00am- 6:30pmJUNE 27th 8:00am- 12:00pm

We use two ways to invite your participation from a distance. 1) We will stream the data [|using u-stream video]. 2) [|Please join on on Elluminate] (If you have never use elluminate, open the link now and follow directions for adding an plug-ins  **(http://tinyurl.com/ARConference) **

**Tuesday, June 26th**
8:00- 8:45 :breakfast 8:45 Welcome and Introduction of the Dean Margaret Weber- Dr. Margaret Riel 8:50 - 9:10- Welcome comments by the Dean- Service Purpose and leadership- mission of the university and action research 9:10 – 9:30 Action Research at Pepperdine and Learning Circles- Dr. Margaret Riel

9:30 to 10:00 Keynote

Keynote Presentation and Discussion


 * Dr. Jack Whitehead **, Professor, Liverpool Hope University, UK., Co-author (with Jean McNiff) of //You and your Action Research// and //All you need to know about Action research,// as well as many other books and articles.

First Panel: Action Research with students 10: -11: 10 Learning Circle 1a: //Learning Circle 1a://
 * Action Research with Students**
 * **Lusik Yeghiazaryan** - [|Supporting students’ diverse learning needs with technology and curriculum integration in Mathematics]
 * **Mie Buskirk** - [|Crossing Boundaries: Sharing Knowledge in an Online Community for Japanese Children in the U.S. and in Japan]
 * **Harmoni Elise Adkins**- [|Nurturing Growth: Using Technology to Cultivate Literacy Learning in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students]
 * //Discussants: Eric Hamilton and Jenith Mishne//**

10:25- 10:35 break

11: 20 – 12:30 Learning Circle 1 b > > //Discussants:// //Margaret Weber & Bill Moseley//
 * **Shawntel Eggers Allen**-- [|A New Learning Story: reflective learners and knowledge building communities in a digital age].
 * **Kevin Chow** - [|Marshaling Student Self-Efficacy to Success Through Internet-Based, Knowledge Building Communities]
 * **Deborah Moon** -Sharing the Stage: How Constructivism Helps Students Transfer Knowledge into Practical Application []

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch served in the room 1:30 – 2:00 Keynote

Keynote Presentation and Discussion
 * Dr. Carl Bereiter & Dr. Marlene Scardamalia, I ** nstitute for Knowledge Innovation & Technology, OISE/University of Toronto Authors of Surpassing ourselves: An inquiry into the nature and implication of expertise as well as many others.

2:00- 3:10 Learning circle 2 a //Learning Circle 2a:// //Discussants: Martine Jago & Melissa Loble//
 * Action Research with Educators**
 * **Annie Matthews** -Developing Relationships for Teachers and http://edtech20alc.weebly.com/
 * **Trey Eubanks** - Power Tools: A Study in Technology Integration
 * **Andrea Flagiello** - Taming Technology: Supporting Teachers in Technology

3:10- 3:20 break

3:20 -4:30 Learning circle 2 b Discussants: Robert Barner & Paul #|Spark
 * **Michelle R. Green** - Developing Digital Citizens
 * **Amanda Cestnik** - T^3 = Team, Teaching, and Technology: A Trifecta of [[#|Opportunities]]
 * **Elizabeth Antonyan** - [|Social Media in the Classroom: Creating Engaging and Collaborative Learning Environments]

4:30 – 5:40 Learning circle 3 a
 * Action Research in Communities, Organizations and Corporations**
 * **Paul Blair** - EdTech Idea Generation in a Corporate Environment
 * **Jackie** **Sandoval** - |Social Media Marketing Meets Learning Innovation []
 * **Matt LeClair**- Building Airplanes in the Sky: Improving Knowledge Exchange in the Workplace

//Discussants: Renya Garcia & Melissa Loble//

6-7 Reception

**Wednesday, June 27th**
8:00- 8:30 Breakfast

8:30 – Opening comments and introduction of speaker Dr. Paul Sparks

http://edtech20alc.weebly.com/ 8:45- 9:15 Keynote Keynote presentation and Discussion


 * Dr. Alana James- **** Mentor for #|Doctoral Students ** at ** #|Walden University, #|Jones International University and CTU ** and Co-author of //Action research for business, nonprofits and #|public administration: A tool for complex times//, and many other resources.

9:15- 10:25 Learning Circle Session 3 b
 * ====**Jonathan Silk**-[| Casting Knowledge: Building an On-Line Community of Practice with Leadercast]====
 * **Alise L. Clouser**- [|Utilizing Social Media & Other Internet Tools to Improve Student Services for the Net Generation]
 * ====**Revis** - Environmental Learning and Online Learning Environments====

//Discussants Linda Purrington & Paul Sparks//
10:25- 10:35 break

10:35– 11: 45 Learning Circle Session 3 c //Discussants Linda Purrington & Melissa Loble//
 * **Simone Bellamy**- [|A Pick Up Game: Start-ups, Talent & Technology]
 * **Matthew Watson**: Family Learning Activities
 * **Lily F. Pierre** - [|InterGen Technology Literacy: Tick, Tock, Tech]

11:45- 12:00 Conference Closing Margaret Riel- Recognitions Eric Hamilton – Closing Benediction