Research on new literacies is continuing, but I have spent less time on it lately for two reasons. One is that I am busier with tutoring, and currently see four students every week, some more than once. It is a diverse group, and all are great kids - I enjoy working with them.
The other reason is that I am working on expanding my efforts in professional development opportunities for teachers. While I like the work with individual students, being able to access their teachers would cast a wider influence.
To that end, I am developing some internet courses, which I believe to be a relatively underutilized medium for teacher training. It is difficult for teachers to take professional development days, and limiting workshops to particular after-school times may eliminate participants who run clubs, pick up their own kids after school, etc. The online delivery system allows for maximum flexibility.
My first foray is a course called Literacy for the Conceptual Age - feel free to check the link and register yourself! I hope to have more to offer soon.
Monday, November 3, 2008
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