Annual Conference
LITERACY IN A MEDIA AGE:
Integrating Critical Thinking and Media Production across the K-12 Curriculum
CANCELLED - Ithaca College
Conference Overview | Conference Highlights | Conference Schedule | Topics Covered | Keynote Speaker | Registration Information | Hotel Information | Printable Brochure

Conference Overview
The conference is designed for:

  • K-12 teachers, school administrators, curriculum and department chairs, technology/media specialists, and librarians
  • BOCES administrators, instructional technology specialists, curriculum leaders
  • Teacher education faculty and students
  • Community educators working with K-12 education
  • Media literacy trainers interested in observing the Project Look Sharp model for application in their work with educators

Day 1 of this conference serves as an introduction to the concept of media literacy and its integration into the K-12 curriculum, with an emphasis on building essential critical thinking and communication skills. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear some of the leaders in the field of media literacy education, to preview curriculum-related media literacy materials and lesson plans, and experience hands-on digital media production. By the end of the day, attendees will understand what media literacy is, how it can be effectively integrated into K-12 education across the curriculum, and why it is essential for schools to do so in the 21st century. Day 1 will end with a Friday evening keynote speaker (this event will be open to the public) who will present on hip hop and its media representation. Day 2 will provide advanced workshops, panel discussions, and media production, and is intended for those who have already attended this conference or other media literacy workshops.

Conference Highlights
Resource Room and Video Showcase

A resource room will be open to all conference participants, containing more than 200 media literacy materials (videos, curriculum kits, teacher guides, CD-ROMS, books, etc.). These materials can be perused and previewed, and information will be available for those interested in purchasing them. A number of videos will also be showcased and discussed during concurrent workshop sessions. Available both days.

Hands-on Media Training

This two-and-a-half hour workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to basic digital media production (PowerPoint, digital movie). Participants will be given the chance to work with digital images, providing a brief "taste" of the excitement and possibilities for media production in the classroom. The number of participants is limited in this workshop. Available both days. Please call or e-mail to reserve space.

Young Media Makers in Action

This special plenary session will bring together young adults who learned media production as part of their high school education and current high school media students. These young media makers will each showcase some of their best work, and then participate in panel discussion about the influence of media literacy education on their lives and their career. Available both days.

2006 Conference Schedule: TBA

Topics Covered in Workshops and Presentations in Conference 2006

  • Integrating Media Literacy into the English/Language Arts Curriculum
  • Critical Thinking and the News
  • Integrating Media Literacy into Elementary Social Studies
  • Media Construction of War
  • Media Construction of Presidential Campaigns
  • Media Construction of the Middle East
  • Separating Fact from Fiction: Judging Credibility on the Internet
  • Visual Literacy
  • Media Literacy for Health Promotion: Theory and Applications
  • Teen Culture and New Technologies
  • Media Literacy in Teacher Education Programs
  • Media Literacy in Art and Music
  • Calling All Library Media Specialists: Media Literacy and Information Literacy
  • Teaching Video Production to Middle and High School Students
  • Debunking Media Myths: Lemmings, Subliminal Messages, and Other Stories

Keynote Speakers, 2006 TBA

Registration Information 2006
Register for either Day 1 (Introduction), Day 2 (Advanced), or Days 1&2
Fee for Day 1 or Day 2: $150
Fee for Day 1&2: $250
No Refunds after September 22, 2006
Registration fees are state-aidable through TST-BOCES (Co-Ser 516, Activity 6369, service code 010).
Register online through MyLearningPlan.

To register, go to www.tstboces.org.
—Scroll down on the page to "Go MyLearningPlan"
—Click on link. It may say you are about to view pages over a secure connection (click OK). This brings you to the General TST BOCES MyLearningPlan catalog. Find the Literacy in a Media Age Conference Day 1, Day 2, or Days 1 & 2 (there may be multiple pages).
—Click to enroll (the oval below the Course Details description).
—Choose either "I am a registered user," "I am a new user," or "I am a MyLearningPlan user" (for those in a district that subscribes to MyLearningPlan).
Registered User, or MyLearningPlan user—Enter your email address and your password.
New user—Enter your first name, last name and email address.
On next page, create an account. Depending on whether you are a certificate holder or not, you may or may not have to fill in your SS#. This field is a requirement for certifcate holders (many teachers' certificates are linked to their SS#, adn this is how your professional development/contact/enrichment hours are tracked for salary raises/compliance etc.) The site is secure. If you are not a certificate holder, you may choose to put in your SS# or a different number, or you may click that you are not a certificate holder.
—Fill in all information.
—Click on "create account."
—Click on the "update and continue" oval. The next page will show the Payment summary. It will indicate a Registration Fee amount. Under "select a payment method," click on the small circle next to whichever method you will be using for payment.
—Click on the "Next" box.
—Click on the "I agree" box under "Terms and Conditions."
—Click on the "Print Enrollment Form" and "sumbit" to print a copy of the form. If it doesn't print, do a print screen (on a PC hit shift & print screen; on a Mac hit shift, apple & numeral 3 simultaneously).
—Have form signed by the appropriate parties and mailed or faxed to School Improvement, TST BOCES, 555 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, Fax 607-257-2825. You will not be fully enrolled in Literacy in a Media Age until TST BOCES has received payment, a copy of the District's cross contract, or a copy of their purchase order (PO). You will receive an email confirmation when TST BOCES has received the necessary documents, and you will then be fully enrolled. Please call TST BOCES at 607-257-1555 ext. 290 if you need help with registration.

Hotel Information
You are responsible for making your own reservations. We have a block of rooms available at the following hotel. Be sure to let them know you are making your reservation for LiMA'06.


Hampton Inn
337 Elmira Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-277-5500
Fax: 607-277-5700
www.ithaca.hamptoninn.com

Single, nonsmoking room: $129 (Ithaca College price)
Date Available: Oct. 6, 2006
Reserve by: Sept. 6, 2006