Ira conference2010 b
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This is a presentation for the International Reading Association, 2010 in Chicago, IL on April 27, 2010.
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- 2. Creating the Morgridge International Reading Center: A Place for Global Exchange in Collaboration, Communication, and Promising Practices in Literacy International Reading Association Chicago, IL Dr. Sandra Robinson Dean, College of Education University of Central Florida srobinso@mail.ucf.edu Dr. Susan Wegmann Assistant Professor University of Central Florida Director of Programs and Research, Morgridge International Reading Center University of Central Florida swegmann@mail.ucf.edu
- 3. Our Beginning. . . . . . . . .
- 4. A generous gift . . . John and Carrie Morgridge
- 5. Morgridge International Reading Center Administrative Structure Executive Director Dean Sandra Robinson Director of Operations Dr. Robert Williams Director of Programs and Research Dr. Susan Wegmann Director Enrique Puig
- 6. So far. . . Development Team Six focus groups, 150+ people Architect & Construction Manager Selection
- 7. Planning Committee Comprised of Interdisciplinary Faculty Members Financing Decision to proceed with Phase I & Phase II
- 8. The Morgridge Center seeks to advance literacy through: Communicating Collaborating Learning Researching Where people and ideas come together
- 9. The Morgridge International Reading Center will. . . Collect and disseminate scientific and educational information based on research. House a comprehensive collection of global reading initiatives. Serve as a communication hub for stakeholders. Provide opportunities for professional learning.
- 10. National Advisory Panel Tim Blair – University of Central Florida Don Deshler – University of Kansas Linda Gambrell – Clemson University Thyria Greene-Ansley – Florida A & M University Kouider Mokhtari – Iowa State University Gay Su Pinnell – Prof Emeritus, Ohio State University Carol Vukelich – University of Delaware Sean Walmsley – State University of New York
- 11. Presentations 3 Interactive White boards Information Technology in Education (ITiE) Adobe Connect Meetings with key organization leaders Wikis Faculty input Architect charettes
- 12. 2010 Inaugural UCF Book Festival On UCF campus 60 authors, 29 panels, presentations, and readings 3,000+ in attendance 35+ exhibitors
- 13. Phase I United States Reading Gallery International Reading Gallery Children’s Literature Gallery Global Communications Assembly Featured Arrivals Archives International Communication Hub
- 15. Phase II STEM Literacy Teaching Lab Global Education Teaching Lab Literacy Assessment Clinic Virtual Simulation Teaching Labs Reflective Collaboration Rooms Early Literacy Research Lab Scholars in Residence International Research Area
- 16. Fundraising Opportunities Endowment of operations Endowment of programs Naming of spaces in building
- 17. Partnerships International Reading Association Promethean Activboards Other partnerships
- 18. What could the Morgridge Center offer YOU? If we are to serve teachers, parents, and university faculty, what will we need to do? What materials, programs, and/or themes should be included in the International Reading Gallery? Comments/Suggestions?
- 19. Creating the Morgridge International Reading Center: A Place for Global Exchange in Collaboration, Communication, and Promising Practices in Literacy International Reading Association Chicago, IL Dr. Sandra Robinson Dean, College of Education University of Central Florida srobinso@mail.ucf.edu Dr. Susan Wegmann Assistant Professor University of Central Florida Director of Programs and Research, Morgridge International Reading Center University of Central Florida swegmann@mail.ucf.edu
Editor's Notes
- DeanBOT – Dick NunisExperiences to shareOne state not knowing what another one is doing in readingNo clearing house to share among nations.
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- SusanTransition to next slide: To this end, we convened a National Panel of Literacy Experts last spring.
- Susan*Presentations (Florida Assoc. of Teacher Educators, NCTE, IRA (Phoenix), informal)*Purchased and received donation of 5 Interactive White boards (4 ActivBoards, 1 SMartBoard)*Attended Information Technology in Education, (ITiE) London, England, Oct. 2008; sponsored by Promethean*Gained access to Adobe Connect, plan to host webinars*Meet with key organizational leaders (Alan Farstrup, Spring and Fall, 2008; Promethean Leadership)*Students completed wikis for 32 countries*Compiled lists of faculty members with international connectionsTransition:These are the things we have been doing. Now Allison will describe the building space and what we are planning. (Allison speaks next)
- Dean?United States Reading Gallery – highlight North, East, South, and West statesInternational Reading Gallery – representation from 6 continentsChildren’s Literature Gallery – the best of each state and nation; books to be donated at the end of each year to high need studentsGlobal Communications Assembly – auditorium space (to be doubled in Phase II)Featured Arrivals Archives – space to highlight newly arrived materials, before they go to galleriesInternational Communication Hub – high-tech space to collaborate with other nations in real-time
- DeanSTEM Literacy Teaching Lab – Science, technology, e?, and Math (“step-down” area in middle, obs. Around edges; “fishbowl”; wet sinks)Global Education Teaching Lab – Social Sciences labLiteracy Assessment Clinic – Reading Area – classroom space, graduate student space, faculty collaboration areasVirtual Simulation Teaching Labs – “Teach me” labs, virtual classroom, Lockheed Martin collaborationReflective Collaboration Rooms – These are the computer-lab-type roomsEarly Literacy Research Lab – Early childhood space, model classroom in corners to manipulate materialsScholars in Residence – space for 2 to 5 visiting scholars (those in sabbatical)International Research Area – open area for staff, grad students, etc.
- Dean (spend the rest of the time on these two questions. Susan record ideas)