Midwest Literacy Institute: June 23-27
I've been invited to present a session on "Online & New Media Literacy" at one of Angela Maiers' Literacy Institutes this summer.
For me, this is a subject that is growing in importance! While some educators and academicians are embracing the fact that students are all over these tools, most teachers are giving this tool set a yawning pass.
What they may not understand, is that as more students rely on these tools as a source of learning, the teacher that doesn't at least acknowledge its power (and pave a safe path along the information highway), may lose their voice of integrity.
I could (and should) expand on this thought, but that's another post, I'm sure.
Here are the details for the Midwest Literacy Institute - "From the Classroom to the Boardroom"
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From the Classroom to the Boardroom
June 23-27, 2008
The Institute is organized around the following topics, investigating critical aspects of reading, writing, and learning in the 21st Century.
Mon. 6/23 - Teaching Today's Students for Tomorrow's Workplace
Tue. 6/24 - From Strategy Instruction to Student Independence
Wed. 6/25 - Infosumption and Critical Reading. Paying Attention with a Quick Attention Span
Thu. 6/26 - Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age
Fri. 6/27 - The 7 Habitudes of 21st Century Learners
Each day provides a thorough, thoughtful, detailed exploration of strategies and activities relevant to fostering effective literacy and thinking competencies. The week will both inform and inspire while honoring the important work educators do everyday!
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