About the institute
Theory meets practice |
Goals: Connecting with students using 21st century literaciesThe institute will address:
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Participants will gain an understanding of the principles and practices that work in supporting students' writing in a multimodal world.
The instructor will provide an array of readings from nationally recognized scholars that explore both theoretical and practical considerations of creating invitations for students that support students' interests yet challenge them to write for a variety of audiences and for their own purposes. Addressing issues of access, we will consider how digital technology is not necessarily a prerequisite for students’ development of a multiliterate life. Participants will explore and design writing and new literacy invitations that they can use in their classrooms.
The instructor will provide an array of readings from nationally recognized scholars that explore both theoretical and practical considerations of creating invitations for students that support students' interests yet challenge them to write for a variety of audiences and for their own purposes. Addressing issues of access, we will consider how digital technology is not necessarily a prerequisite for students’ development of a multiliterate life. Participants will explore and design writing and new literacy invitations that they can use in their classrooms.
Join us in a community of writers and thinkers and teachers....
Where and when is the class and is lodging available?The class will be held at Plymouth State University. The class will meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, in person.
Often dorm rooms and other lodging options are available for rental. Contact the project director, Dr. Meg Petersen for specifics. [email protected] |
Is the class available for graduate credit?Graduate credit is available. Please make arrangements with Dr. Petersen prior to the Institute so that you will have full access to the course, the campus, and the materials.
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What is the workload like? What else do I need to know?In an attempt to both respect your time and to properly prepare for full participation in the course, you will be required to read two or three articles prior to Day #1 of the institute. I will email those articles to registered students about a week in advance. The institute's four days will be busy. You can expect several hours of study each evening in addition to class (9:00-4:00). You will have a great deal of structured choice so that you may tailor your learning outcomes to your own goals.
All participants should bring a laptop computer to each class (power cord recommended as well) and have full access to it after hours in order to compose, research, and present and publish your work as well as access course and other materials via the internet. |
Who we are |
Taught by Dr. Annamary Consalvo:
Anna is a Plymouth State alum ('01) with a Masters degree in English Education. She earner her PhD from The University of Texas at Austin in 2011 with a specialty in Language and Literacy Studies. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at The University of Texas at Tyler. For institute questions please contact her at [email protected] . Learn more about the National Writing Project in New Hampshire. For registration questions please contact: The National Writing Project in New Hampshire, Dr. Meg Petersen, Director. English Dept.: [email protected] |