LI755

Graduate

1-2 Credit Hours

SUMMER INSTITUTE

In what ways does the concept of literacy change in a digital context? This course offers school, academic and public librarians, and classroom teachers opportunities to explore rapid changes occurring in education; the impact of these changes on learners and educators; and the changing role of the school librarians, teachers, and program specialists in this new landscape. Participants will be asked to attend the two-day conference, react to speakers and panel presentations; synthesize information; and collaborate to create vision and action in response to upcoming opportunities and challenges. Featured guests include David Warlick, Susan Stevens Crummel, and Sharon Draper. Revisions in the KS School Library Media Standards for student (PreK-12) will also be emphasized. [More Details]

Special Note:
Additional conference fee and registration required. [Registration Form]

YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE UPDATE

This course provides an overview of current quality literature created to meet the educational, cultural, and/or recreational needs of young adults.

Outcomes for Student Learning
At the end of this professional development class, participants will be able to:

• Identify new books, including award winning titles, written for young adults
  (ages 11-18).
• Use and evaluate selection and review tools.
• Address censorship issues.
• Develop new methods for promoting young adult literature.