Conference Proposal 2010

LighthouseThe Virginia Association of Teachers of English welcomes you to our

 

96th Anniversary
41st Annual Conference Year

October 22-24, 2010
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Virginia Beach , Virginia

Keepers of the Light: Illuminating Twenty-First Century Literacies
in the English Classroom

In an ever-changing, ever-growing global community, communication is of utmost importance to economic, educational, and personal development. In order to communicate effectively, we must be equipped with necessary reading, writing, and speaking skills that enable us to participate in the diverse discourse of daily life, regardless of our chosen career paths.

As cultivators of these fundamental skills, English educators strive to prepare students for success beyond the next school year and into their professional lives. In recent years, however, English educators have been faced with new, twenty-first century literacies that move beyond the printed anthologies and hard-bound texts. Students are researching, writing, reading, and even speaking through electronic communications that expand beyond friends and family; global interconnectivity is limitless through computers, held-hand devices, and cellular phones. In a time when entire business transactions may occur without once meeting face-to-face, effective communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking are vital to success.

Our students need to be prepared to communicate beyond the bounds of our own communities, as professional achievement may depend on the acquisition of these skills. In a time of twenty-first century literacies, how do you instill effective communication skills in your students? How do you prepare students for success beyond your classroom?

VATE invites you to submit the illumination of twenty-first century literacies in your classrooms.

Deadline: July 31, 2010

Title:
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Last Name:
Institutional Affiliation:
Position and/or Title:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
E-mail:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
VATE Affiliate or School District:
Presenter and Co-presenters:
(Please include
professional titles,
institutional affiliations,
and e-mail addresses
of presenter [if not yourself]
and all co-presenters.)
Type of Presentation:
Strand(s) Addressed:
(Check all that apply.)

Young Adult Literature
Children's Literature
Historical Fiction
Writing
Poetry
Drama/Reader's Theater
Traditional Literature
Multicultural Literature
Oral Communication
Art
Dance/Movement
Music
ESL/ESOL
Technology
Other (please describe):

Intended Audience:
(Check all that apply)

Elementary Grades
Middle Grades
Secondary Grades
College
Administrators
Alternative Education

Audiovisual Equipment Needed:
(Check all that apply)

Overhead Projector
TV/VCR
Screen
Internet Access
None
Note: VATE cannot provide LCD projectors, laptop computers, flip charts, markers,
or transparency sheets.

Session Description:
(Please provide the
following information:
1. Session Title,
2. Objectives,
3. Narrative Description
of Session,
4. Abstract [30-50 words
to be used in the
conference program.
5. Materials/resources
to be used)
Biographical Information:
(Please provide biographical
information no longer than
50 words for each
presenter listed in Presenters
and Co-presenters.
This will be read by
your session chair at
the beginning of your session.)

On behalf of the presenter(s) listed on this proposal, I understand I (we) must pre-register for the conference and be responsible for all conference registration fees and other expenditures for the 41st Annual Virginia Association of Teachers of English Conference to be held October 22-24 at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach , Virginia

I agree to the above statement. I do not agree to the above statement.

We welcome all proposals and give each serious consideration. Please note the conference theme and ensure that your proposal addresses the theme. You are encouraged to submit your proposal early. As a professional, nonprofit organization, VATE cannot reimburse program participants for travel, hotel, or other conference expenses. All presenters must register for the conference.

If you have questions or concerns, check the FAQ's. If you have additional questions, contact Sarah Tanner-Anderson.

If you would prefer, fill out the paper proposal form, print it out, and mail to:

Sarah Tanner-Anderson, VATE President-Elect
6720 Military Road
Amelia, Virginia 23002
434.390.7100
stanner.anderson@gmail.com

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