I've just uploaded a partial list of the workshops we will offer at this year's conference.  It's not complete by any means, and does not contain the workshops that will be offered by teens or our featured speakers, but at least it will give everyone a glimpse of what's in the works!

We'll have the workshop descriptions up soon, too!  

Jen

Although we prefer that folks register for the conference online, we reallze that sometimes that it's not possible.  So we've uploaded a printable registration form that can be used for mail-in registration.  Go to the registration page, the link is above the pricing table.  Please remember that in order to register (even by mail), you must be a member now AND at the time of the conference.  

Also, if you have been having problems registering online, PLEASE let us know! We can't fix problems that we don't know about!

For those of you waiting to hear our list workshop - hang in there - we'll have that info very, very soon - you won't be disappointed!!

 

We are excited to announce that Mark Schlichting will also be joining us at the conference this year! 

Mark is a well-known pioneer of the children's multimedia and interactive design industry. He has over 25 years of design, publishing, and creative management experience. As one of the first interactive CD-ROM designers, Mark is probably best known as the creator of Broderbund's Living Books series. Living Books delivered one of the first truly interactive CD-ROM titles (for children) and was seen as the benchmark for engaging and educational multimedia in the early 90’s.

Mark’s first Living Books title “Just Grandma and me” sold over 2.5 million copies in six languages.  It was used as the multimedia de facto standard by Microsoft, was one of the first software titles accredited as a school textbook, was shown nationally and internationally by Bill Gates of Microsoft and John Sculley of Apple Computer, even became part of courseware at MIT.

In 2000 Mark founded NoodleWorks, a design consulting company specializing in children’s interactive design, development, and social networks. Clients include LeapFrog, eScore - Learning Centers, Pearson Broadband (Educational Division, London), Fisher/Price, Snicker Interactive Toys, Serosity, and many more. 

The topics that he will present at this year’s conference include:
Designing for Interactivity and Children
Kids and Technology – Understanding the Appeal, Opportunity for Learning, and Potential Downsides and Ages & Stages and Gender Preferences – Understanding What Media is Calling to Your Kids & Why.

Don't miss out on hearing Mark and all of our other fabulous speakers at the 2009 conference!  Registration is open, and hotel rooms are still available!  Register today!

Can’t get enough time to hang out with friends and family?  Get up early and join us from 7:30 to 8:45 on Sunday morning at the Conference Breakfast!  Tickets for this special breakfast will be available on the conference website starting next week!
We are offering a sumptuous breakfast buffet for $10 for age 10 and up, or $5 for ages 5-9.  Kids age 4 and under are free!  There are only 150 seats for this event, so get you tickets early! 



The Conference Breakfast Menu:

Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries
Assorted Individual Yogurt
Home-style Oatmeal with Raisins

Belgian Waffles with Sliced Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Butter and Maple Syrup
Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Grilled Virginia Ham and Hash Brown Potatoes

Assortment of Chilled Fresh Fruit Juices
Freshly Brewed STARBUCKS Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and a Selection of Teas