Literacy Voices Roundup- November 7

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Grading with Games: An Interview with James Paul Gee
An interview with James Paul Gee about video games in the learning process from Edutopia.org. Gee is the Mary Lou Fulton Presidental Professor of Literacy Studies at Arizona State University. Want to see him in person? At our 2009 Conference, Dr. Gee will present “Using Technology […]

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Literacy Voices Roundup- October 17

Friday, October 17th, 2008

In One Ear: iTunes U Puts iPods to Good Use
A new online repository offers free, state-approved K-12 course materials and teacher development tools. From Edutopia.
A Nation at Risk: 25 Years Later
Special coverage marking the 25th anniversary of the landmark report, A Nation at Risk. The report was one of the first comprehensive assessments of the […]

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Literacy Voices Roundup- October 10

Friday, October 10th, 2008

New Better World Books blog
Congratulations to Better World Books, one of our key partners in family literacy, on the great new blog!
How Technology Changes the Way We Do School
This presentation is from Angela Maiers blog, and it explores the role of technology in education and ways teachers can utilize it.
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Tech Savvy Award Will Provide $45,000 to Winning Education Programs

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Are you using technology to help parents and children to gain the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century? Apply for the Verizon Tech Savvy Awards!
The awards recognize and support sustainable programs that help parents bridge the widening gap between adults’ and children’s understanding of technology. These two generations must learn about technology […]

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From Sharon: White House Symposium on Advancing Global Literacy

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Yesterday, I participated in the White House Symposium on Advancing Global Literacy. This was a personal opportunity for me to reflect on our worldwide challenges associated with low literacy and marvel at the advancements so many countries- including the United States- have made.
The event was attended by First Ladies from numerous countries and hosted by […]

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Learning in a Global Age

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

The role of technology in education is an important one. But as James Paul Gee and Michael Levine detail in their recent Education Week article, we must address the “newly emerging digital-participation gap.”
Below is an excerpt from “Let’s Get Over the Slump: Innovation Strategies for Learning in a Global Age.”

More than 15 million children in […]

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Literacy Voices Roundup- August 29

Friday, August 29th, 2008

International Children’s Digital Library
Their mission is “to excite and inspire the world’s children to become members of the global community - children who understand the value of tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas — by making the best in children’s literature available online.” A great resource for parents and teachers. Thanks to […]

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