Additional EC Strand Sessions
Saturday, November 17
I.16 PRIME TIME FAMILY READING TIME: ENGAGING FAMILIES IN AUTHENTIC READING EXPERIENCES
Description: Highlighting families with six to ten-year old children, Prime Time Family Reading Time is an innovative family literacy program aimed at halting and reversing intergenerational illiteracy. Conducted in afterschool settings: public libraries, schools, and community centers, Prime Time reinforces the role of the family and centers around humanities-themed literature.
Participants:
Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Holly Bell, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, New Orleans
Bobbie Stevenson, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
J.12 Title: CHILDREN'S LITERATURE: iDREAM, iCONNECT, AND iIGNITE WITH iPADS AND E-LITERATURE
Description: Investigate how eBooks and literature apps for iPads can partner with traditional children’s literature to add another dimension to literacy learning. This session will examine the theory behind expanding children’s traditional literature with electronic books (e-books) and literature apps and evaluative criteria for ensuring high quality e-Literature for children.
Participants:
Peggy Auman, Valdosta State University
Janet Foster, Valdosta State University
Deb Marciano, Valdosta State University
Location: Studio Room 6, Grand Arena, Main Floor by Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand Time: Saturday 11/17 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Additional EC Strand Sessions
Sunday, November 18
L.03 Title: “NAPPY HAIR”: REVISITING A CLASSIC
Description: Presenters will perform Herron's book, “Nappy Hair”, which was the center of multicultural/African American controversy since 1998. An interactive classroom session follows with sharing of K-12 learning modules derived from “Nappy Hair”. Presentation will also connect African American call and response to oral literature of ancient epic literature.
Participants:
Carolivia Herron, Arizona State University
Neal Lester, Arizona State University
Location: Grand Ballroom Room 121, Level One, MGM Grand Time: Sunday 11/18 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
L.14 Title: IGNITING A PASSION FOR LITERACY AND MATH THROUGH STORYTELLING
Description: Two kindergarten teachers and a reading teacher share how storytelling plays a critical role in their work with children in diverse Title I schools. The presenters will share their work with storytelling in literacy and math to deepen understanding and develop ownership of learning in today’s changing world.
Participants:
Pat Johnson, Fairfax County Public Schools
Katie Keier, Fairfax County Public Schools
Kassia Omohundro Wedekind, Fairfax County Public Schools
Location: Studio Room 3 , Grand Arena, Main Floor by Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand Time: Sunday 11/18 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
