The New Literacies Collaborative &
The New Literacies Research Team

The New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute

Integrating the Internet and other ICTs into the Classroom
Supporting Teachers with the Power of 21st Century Learning

                                                    Institute Leaders
                      Hiller A. Spires            John Lee             Carl Young
                       NC State Univ.       NC State Univ.      NC State Univ.
                                       Donald J. Leu                     Julie Coiro
                                  Univ. of Connecticut      Univ. of Rhode Island

Changing The World Of Teaching And Learning

The Internet and other Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have redefined learning and literacy in the 21st century. How should schools and teachers respond? The New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute prepares educators for teaching in powerful ways with these new digital tools. Institute activities will include inquiry projects, workshops, panel discussions, design studios, featured speakers, and just-in-time learning. Working collaboratively to develop creative and innovative instructional solutions for their classrooms, participants will spend an intensely rewarding week with other educators just as passionate about transforming teaching and learning for the 21st century.

In this week-long institute, conducted by leaders in the rapidly emerging field of new literacies and learning, you will:

• Develop expertise with teaching the new literacies of online reading comprehension and learning in your grade level or subject area.
• Design and produce video and new media learning products for student learning.
• Adapt innovative social networking environments for use in 21st century classrooms.
• Explore dynamic instructional models for teaching 21st century skills.
• Learn how your class can collaborate with other classrooms around the world.
• Become an instructional leader for change.
• Engage a pioneering community of teacher leaders who continue to collaborate after the Institute.
• Gain access to the latest technology and facilities of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University, an international center for school change and innovation.
• Have fun!

 

Dates:  July 12, 5:00 pm - July 17, 1:00 pm

Who Should Attend: Teachers in grades 4-12, from all academic areas, as well as educational administrators. Individuals as well as school-based teams from a variety of technology contexts (e.g., 1 to 1 laptop classrooms, computer labs, as well as single computer classrooms) are invited to participate. Enrollment is limited to 50 to ensure that we focus on individual needs.

Registration: Registration is now open. Space is limited to 50 participants so register early. All payments must be received by June 1, 2009. Click here to register for the Institute online.

Cost: There is a $500.00 registration fee, which includes five days of intensive learning sessions, all breakfasts and lunches, an opening reception, a banquet dinner, and access to the facilities of the Friday Institute. Participants who need hotel accommodations may may register directly with the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. We have a special arrangement with the Sheraton for $87.00 per night single or double occupancy.

Inquiries: If you have questions contact Dr. Hiller Spires at hiller_spires@ncsu.edu or at 919.513.8501.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event. Direct accommodation requests to hiller_spires@ncsu.edu.