Monday Keynote - Kristin Ziemke
(@KristinZiemke) Kristin Ziemke is an urban school educator and the author of Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom. Recognized as an international expert in literacy, inquiry and technology, Kristin works with schools around the world to develop learning experiences that are student-centered, personalized and authentic. Currently serving as a resident teacher and innovation specialist for the Big Shoulders Fund, Kristin is an Apple Distinguished Educator, National Board Certified Teacher and Chicago Council on Global Affairs Emerging Leader. Her third book, Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age will be available this fall and her work has been featured by Apple, EdWeek, Mindshift and Scholastic. https://www.kristinziemke.com/
Monday 9:30-10:30am Keynote - Read the World: The Evolution of Learning in a Digital Age
With the influx of mobile devices, multimedia websites, e-books, interactive graphics, and social media, there's no question that literacy is changing. But are we adjusting our pedagogy to adopt and adapt literacy instruction to meet the needs of today’s learner? In this new learning landscape, we rethink what it means to “read” and craft lessons that explicitly teach students to analyze a photo, closely read a video clip and read the world. We’ll investigate new entry points for all learners and share ideas for empowering students to author their own messages as content creators in this participatory digital culture.
Monday 10:30-11:30am Read the World Book Signing in the Expo Hall
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