Monthly Archives: July 2007

L&L 21C II!!!

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— Literacy & Learning in the 21st Century II —

The buzz began in in New Brunswick in March when he shared his ideas at the first Literacy and Learning in the 21st Century Conference, starting conversations throughout the province.

Now, David Warlick is coming back with his illuminating message of the future of literacy and learning in the global community of the 21st century.  Literacy & Learning in the 21st Century II will be held in Fredericton on August 16-17, 2007.

David’s message – that it is not about the technology but about how we redefine and integrate literacy in the new digital landscape – is sure to captivate and start many new conversations.

If you’re an educator in New Brunswick, I hope you have the opportunity to join many other leading educators from around New Brunswick as we explore and share the possibilities open to us as learning leaders in the digital age. This event, hosted by the Department of Education, is relevant to teachers of all experience levels, as well as school and district administrators.

In addition to the keynote, you can sample innovative ideas in the poster displays, take in some of the leading voices in the breakout “how to” sessions, and enjoy some time to discuss and network with colleagues.

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Laptopping in Memphis!

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I am off tomorrow morning for the prestigious Laptop Institute conference, hosted by Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis. I am looking forward to this one for a couple of reasons.

First of all, this is a quality conference. While not as large as NECC or some of the other ETC’s…LI has a personal feel and a real focus on 1:1 programs. After teaching in 1:1 for three years and spending the last year as a technology mentor for a large 1:1 program, I am excited to be able to meet and share ideas with colleagues in similar environments.

I am also excited to have been invited to share two workshops, one one developing and managing global collaborative projects and another on using wikis – my fave tool – in the classroom!

The conference is also a watershed of sorts for me. Last year I attended with a team-teaching colleague as we planned to spend another year sharing a classroom with 55 students. It was at LI that I first heard David Warlick, who turned me on my head with his ideas regarding literacy and learning in the digital age. Since then David’s ideas, and through him connections to a personal learning network (many of whom I met at NECC) have made the past year a wild ride!

Will Richardson is on the stump this year. I purposefully avoided Will’s sessions at NECC, but I am very excited about hearing his message!

And to think, just a year ago I was a teacher who liked technology. Now I am a learning-leader focused on 21st century literacy and learning. It’s not about the technology – and I get it!!

Hope to see you in Memphis!

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