PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Publications

Pepe, C. & Talalai, S. (2016, December 14). New Jersey school strives to make computer science available for all.

Retrieved from http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2016/12/new-jersey-school-strives-make-computer-science-available-all#xcKYH1l8r4tQxZgC.01

Pepe, C. & Talalai, S. (2016, October 17). Implementing wearable technology at schools boosts engagement, motivation. Retrieved from http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2016/10/implementing-wearable-technology-schools-boosts-engagement-motivation#I11AAKIj5OB0jefC.01

Presentations

Talalai, S. (2018). Robotics for Diverse Learners. NJ Educational Computing Cooperative (NJECC). Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey.

Riggs, N. & Talalai, S. (2018). The Digital Skillscast: Using Technology in the Classroom for Students With Disabilities. [Podcast].

Lee, T., Krass, A., Holzman, P., Talalai, S., & Thompson, W. (2017). Build Your NJ AT Network. New Jersey Assistive Technology Summit. West Windsor, New Jersey.

Talalai, S., Holzman, P., & Thompson, W. (2017). Robotics for Students with Significant Disabilities. [Webinar]. Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC).

Holzman, P., Talalai, S., & Thompson, W. (2017). iBeacon 2.0 - Navigating the World. [Poster Session]. New Jersey Reserach & Education Network (NJEdge). West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Thompson, W. & Talalai, S. (2017). Technology to Support the Workplace. EdCampAccessNJ 2017. Morristown, New Jersey.

Talalai, S., Holzman, P., & Thompson, W. (2017). Technologies for Engagement. NJ Educational Computing Cooperative (NJECC). Upper Montclair, New Jersey.

Holzman, P., Talalai, S. & Thompson, W. (2017). iBeacon: Navigating the World. NJ Educational Computing Cooperative (NJECC). Upper Montclair, New Jersey.

Nagler, D., Holzman, P., Talalai, S. & Thompson, W. (2016). The iBeacon Project: Using Pingable Technology in Schools. New Jersey Research & Education Network (NJEdge). Plainsboro, New Jersey.

Shamburg, C., Boscarino, A., Holzman, P., Nagler, D., O'Neil, R. & Talalai, S. (2016). Universal Design for Learning: The Quest for Inclusive Spaces. NJ Association of School Librarians (NJASL). Long Branch, New Jersey.

Thompson, W., Holzman, P. & Talalai, S. (2016). Robotics Playground. Tech & Learning Live: Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders. Princeton, New Jersey.

Pepe, C., Talalai, S., Thompson, W., Holzman, P., Nagler, D. & Osei-Yaw, M. (2016). A School iBeacon Project: Uses for a Pingable Technology in Schools. [Poster Session]. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Denver, Colorado.

Finch, H., Pepe, C., Talalai, S., Holzman, P. & Thompson, W. (2016). To Beacon or Not To Beacon? International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Denver, Colorado.

Perez, L., Burns, M., Pepe, C. & Talalai, S. (2016). Snapshot 2 of 2: Apple Watch Out! Transforming Teaching and Learning with Wearables. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Denver, Colorado.

Pepe, C., Lucey, T., Talalai, S., Holzman, P. & Thompson, W. (2016). Redefining 21st Century Collaboration with Dancing Robots and Google Hangouts. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Denver, Colorado.

Talalai, S., Holzman, P., Sokol, R. & Thompson, W. (2016). Robotics for Diverse Learners. EdTechNJ. Edison, New Jersey.

Natanagara, M., Lucey, T., Pepe, C. & Talalai, S. (2016). Using Technology to Bridge Gaps. NJ Education Innovation Summit. West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Holzman, P., Talalai, S., Sokol, R. & Thompson, W. (2016). Get Your Hands-on Robotics. SpEdcamp NJ 2016, Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

Thompson, W. & Talalai, S. (2016). Solutions for Parental Involvement. Technology Trends for Teachers: A Colloquium featuring Educational Technology Doctoral Candidates. Jersey City, NJ.

Zieger, L., Talalai, S. & Holzman, P. (2016). Educational Robotics. NJEDge Faculty Showcase 2016. Hoboken, NJ.

Talalai, S. & Siegwarth, A. (2016). Reading & Writing Apps for Dyslexic Students. NJ Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Mahwah, NJ.

Talalai, S., Sokol, R. & Thompson, W. (2016) Inclusive Tech Innovations w/ Robotics and Pingable Technology. EdcampAccessNJ 2016. Morristown, NJ.

Thompson, W. & Talalai, S. ( 2015). Robotics at Work (School). EdCampNJ 2015. Springfield, NJ.

Carnahan, C., Holzman, P., Sokol, R., Talalai, S., Thompson, W. & Vanyi, J. (2015). Tech Tools for Teaching Social Studies. NJEA Convention 2015. Atlantic City, NJ.

Zieger, L., Carnahan, C., Holzman, P., Sheehy, L., Talalai, S. & Thompson, W. (2015). Robotics Across the Content Areas. NJEA Convention 2015. Atlantic City, NJ.

Pepe, C., Holzman, P., Talalai, S. & Thompson, W. (2015). 21st Century Assistive Technology, AR, and Robots. TeachMeetNJ 2015. Galloway, NJ.

Thompson, W. & Talalai, S. (2015). Using Robots in Special Ed Classrooms. SpEdcampNJ 2015. Neptune, NJ.

Marrotta, M. & Talalai, S. (2013). Mobile Technology Platform Comparisons: Android, Apple and Windows 8. NJCART Meeting. Jersey City, NJ.

Other Ed Tech Activities

HSI Grant
    Gamified Orientation committee member and event day volunteer
    Held at New Jersey City University, May 30, 2017

Girls in Technology Symposium 2017
    Member of the planning committee, Coding Session Facilitator
    Held at Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, NJ, March 23, 2017

Technology Tools to Invigorate the Classroom
    Presentation with Dr. Zieger at CCCCNJ Meeting held at Mercer County Community College, February 24, 2017

Green Screen Professional Development
    Held at Jersey City Public Schools, January 25, 2017

Guest Lecture "Important Aspects of Chinese Education"
    Confucius Institute at New Jersey City University.

NJ Department of Education, Office of Innovation Fall Meeting
    Presented with Courtney Pepe, Tiffany Lucy, Patricia Holzman and Wendy Thompson on our
    collaboration with Toms River School District
    Held at New Jersey City University, December 16, 2016

Educational Technology Leadership Doctoral Reception 2016
Held at New Jersey City University, December 6, 2016

Hour of Code 2016
Organized and facilitated a school wide Hour of Code Week.
    Held at A. Harry Moore School, December 6 - 9, 2016

Wearable Technology Day
Held at A. Harry Moore School, October 20, 2016
Event Co-coordinator
    http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2016/10/wearable_technology_day_at_the_a_harry_moore_schoo.html

Black Interest Team Enterprise (B.I.T.E) Maker Day Event
    Manned a robotics table and represented A. Harry Moore
    Held at The Girls and Boys Club of Hudson County, Jersey City, NJ, May, 14 2016

Technology Trends for Teachers: A Colloquium featuring Educational Technology Doctoral Candidates.
Held at New Jersey City University, April 6, 2016
Event Coordinator and Website creator: www.tinyurl.com/njcu-techtrends

The iBeacon History Project: Using Pingable Technology in Schools
    An award winning poster session presented at NJEDge Faculty Showcase 2016
    Held at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ March 23, 2016
    Collaboration with Deborah Nagler, Martha Osei-Yaw, Patricia Holzman & Wendy Thompson

Girls in Technology Symposium 2016
    Member of the planning committee, Coding Workshop Facilitator and Robotics Presenter
    Held at Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, NJ, March 16, 2016

Educational Robotics Professional Development for teachers in Tom's River School District
    Co-presenter with Michelle Hayes, Patricia Holzman, Tracy Nimon and Wendy Thompson
    Held at Tom's River Intermediate North, Tom's River, NJ, February 10, 2016

Hour of Code 2015
Organized and facilitated a school wide Hour of Code Week.

"I Believe I Can Fly." A poster presentation (with A. Harry Moore students)
    NJEdge Faculty Best Practices Showcase
    Held at New Jersey City University, NJ, March 13, 2015

“Costs and Considerations for iPad Deployment: A Panel Discussion Moderated by NJCART”
     Co-coordinator of event held at Monroe Township High School, April 2012