Powerfull Voice of Kids - Digital & Media Literacy Education

Register Now! Join us this summer for the Summer Institute in Digital Literacy, July 13 - 18, 2014. Watch and share this video to learn more about why this event is the premiere professional development program for K12 and college educators, librarians and media professionals. Join us!   

CLICK HERE: Online Registration Now Open!

During the URI Summer Institute in Digital Literacy, we will: 

• Discuss and reflect on how literacy is changing as a result of media and technology and the implications of this cultural and technological shift for teaching and learning at all levels
• Discuss and reflect on the purpose and application of various digital tools and technologies that might be used to enhance teaching, learning, and creative response in K-12, higher education, afterschool and library settings
• Apply knowledge and skills in using digital texts, tools and technologies as demonstrated through hands-on practical creative activity
• Engage in phases of project-based inquiry and curriculum design to explore how to integrate digital literacy into existing academic programs in both formal and informal learning environments.

In 2013, 70% of participants rated it the BEST professional development program they have ever experienced in their entire career!

Overview. This six-day institute focuses on how literacy is changing as a result of emerging media and technologies. We'll consider the implications of this cultural and technological shift for teaching and learning at all levels. Join us in exploring innovative approaches now being used by K-12 educators, librarians, and college and university faculty, both in and out of the classroom. You will learn how to conduct project-based inquiry using a variety of digital texts, tools and technologies, which will help create challenging and engaging learning opportunities for you and your students. Read our Key Goals and suggested schedule here. 

 2014 EVENT DETAILS 

Faculty:

• Renee Hobbs, University of Rhode Island
• Julie Coiro, University of Rhode Island 

Workshop Leaders:

• Rhys Daunic, The Media Spot, Brooklyn, NY
• Jill Castek, Portland State University
• Charlie Coiro, U.S. Coast Guard Leadership Development Center
• Jonathan Friesem, University of Rhode Island
• Mary Moen, University of Rhode Island
• Joyce Kasman Valenza, Rutgers University

Dates: Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 18, 2014, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: URI CCE-Feinstein Campus, 80 Washington Street, Downtown Providence RI

Who Will Participate? The Summer Institute in Digital Literacy attracts a wide range of talented people, including K-12 educators, school and public librarians, college and university faculty, graduate students, researchers, ed tech entrepreneurs, media professionals, and media literacy and youth media leaders in the informal learning sector.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE! Spaces are limited, so register early.

Registration Fee: $650. Includes program materials, opening reception, lunches and daily refreshments. 

Bring a Co-Worker. To promote collaboration, participants are encouraged to register with a colleague. Two participants from the same organization pay $1200 (a cost-saving of $100 on tuition).

Workshop Presenters. We are looking for presenters to share their knowledge and expertise at the Summer Institute in Digital Literacy.  Learn more about becoming a presenter and submit a proposal before the March 1 deadline. If selected to participate, you will be notified by April 1 and may attend the full program by paying a $150 presenter registration fee.

Earn 3 Graduate Credits (Optional): Attendees can also earn graduate credit for the Summer Institute by enrolling in EDC 531: Teaching and Learning with Digital Literacy. Participants who enrolled in the 2013 Summer Institute for graduate credit would now enroll in EDC 586: Leading with Digital Literacy for the 2014 Summer Institute.  Participants who decide to earn graduate course credit will complete two additional assignments before and after the Summer Institute.  The tuition fee for either graduate course is $990 (which includes the $650 institute registration fee). Presenters who choose to earn graduate credit are also expected to pay this full tuition fee. 

URI Faculty and Staff. Register for the special rate of $150.

Graduate Certificate Program in Digital Literacy. We are developing a 4-course graduate certificate progam in digital literacy at the University of Rhode Island for participants who attend the Summer Institute for graduate credit. This program provides advanced training in digital literacy in an intense 12 month program. Learn more about our proposed program here. We anticipate receiving formal approval of this program by May 15, 2014.