GRANT MEACHAMINTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION

STUDIESLIBM 6320FALL 2011

International Organization,Local Impact:

Two Organizations With Worldwide Reach and School-Level Support

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International Reading Association

MissionThe mission of the International Reading Association (IRA) is to promote reading by continuously advancing the quality of literacy instruction and research worldwide (International Reading Association [IRA], 2011)

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International Reading Association

GoalsProfessional DevelopmentEnhance the professional development of reading educators worldwide• Organize and support IRA Councils and Affiliates as networks of reading educators • Promote a broad view of literacy • Help educators to improve the quality of literacy instruction through publications and conferences • Prepare educators to assume different roles as reading professionals • Provide leadership in the continuously changing nature of reading in a digital age AdvocacyAdvocate for research, policy, and practices that support the best interests of all learners andreading professionals• Foster life-long literacy habits • Promote high quality teacher and student learning to improve reading instruction • Keep policy makers informed about IRA’s positions • Develop policy and position statements • Provide members with background information and resources • Collaborate with national and international policy makers (IRA, 2011)

International Reading Association

PartnershipEstablish and strengthen international alliances with a wide range of organizations• Work with governmental, nongovernmental, and community agencies; business, industries, and donors • Develop and support IRA councils and affiliates around the world• Collaborate with a wide range of partners on long-term efforts to improve literacyResearchEncourage and support research to promote informed decision-making about reading practice and policy• Support needed research on key literacy issues• Communicate research results through conferences and publications• Contribute to establishing a research agenda• Provide recognition for exemplary literacy researchGlobal Literacy DevelopmentProvide leadership on literacy issues around the world• Advance literacy education in all nations• Promote coherent and sustainable literacy initiatives informed by local literacy leaders • Promote reading and writing as lifelong endeavors (IRA, 2011)

International Reading Association

MembershipBenefits of membership:

• Access to many print and online teaching tools through the IRA Web portal (www.reading.org)

• Journal subscriptions and access to current research on best practices in teaching and learning

• Community forums to connect with peers• Professional development through webinars,

conferences, and other meetings • Job and career services

Membership Snapshot: Over 70,000 members worldwide; Over 1,250 local

councils and affiliates(IRA, 2011)

International Reading Association

State Association: Arkansas Reading Association

www.arareading.org• Split into 28 regional councils• Hosts an annual convention – upcoming in

Little Rock on November 17-18, 2011• Online and print publications support reading

education and research in Arkansas• Supports the Charlie Mae Simon and Diamond

Primary Book Awards each year• Advocates in the legislature to support the IRA

agenda• Membership dues are $20 ($10 for full time

students)

Membership

(Arkansas Reading Association [ARA], n.d.)

International Reading Association

Professional Journals The Reading Teacher – for teachers of children up to age 12 Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy – for teachers of older

learners Reading Research Quarterly – scholarly articles on learners of all

ages Reading Online – electronic journal of the IRAOther Publications Books – on many subjects for teachers of all ages and difficulty

levels Videos – for professional development programs Podcasts – with teaching tips, and seminars from leaders in the

reading fieldPeriodicals Reading Today – bi-monthly magazine covering a range of topics,

available in print on online

Publications

(IRA, 2011)

International Reading Association

Began as two separate institutions:

International Council for the Improvement of Reading Instruction National Association of Remedial Teachers

Merged to form the International Reading Association in 1956

1956 - First International Convention held in Chicago, IL with the theme “Better Readers for Our Times”

1958 – First International Award in Reading presented in Copenhagen, Denmark

1967 – First IRA book published: Adult-Basic Reading Instruction in the United States by David Ford and Eunice Nicholson – hundreds have been published since

History

(Jerrolds, 1977)

International Reading Association

Other Resources• IRA Radio – Airs monthly on the BAM! Radio network for educators. Each month features an expert talking about a subject of interest to IRA members

• ReadWriteThink.org – Lesson plans for all levels featuring online and interactive tools in a searchable database

• Choices Reading Lists – Book lists chosen as readers favorites, announced in April• Children’s Choices – Brief reviews of 100 titles, chosen as favorites

by children• Teacher’s Choices – 30 books chosen by teachers, librarians, and

reading specialists as outstanding for curricular use

• Young Adult’s Choices – 30 books selected by teenage readers as favorites

(IRA, 2011)

International Reading Association

International Literacy DayObserved September 8 each year

http://www.reading.org/General/Conferences/InternationalLiteracyDay.aspx

WebinarsOngoing throughout the year.

Check the IRA Webinar webpage for current offerings:http://www.reading.org/General/Publications/webinars-archive-shanahan10-7-2011.aspx

EventsAnnual Convention

Chicago, ILApril 29 – May 2, 2012“Celebrating Teaching”

http://www.reading.org/convention.aspx

(IRA, 2011)

International Society of Technology in Education

The International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit professional

organization with a worldwide membership of over 20,000 leaders in educational

technology. It is dedicated to providing leadership and service to improve teaching

and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in K-12 and teacher education.

(International Society of Technology in Education [ISTE], 2011)

About the ISTE

International Society of Technology in Education

StandardsProduces technology standards to be used by students, teachers,

and administrators as a “roadmap to teaching effectively and growing professionally in an increasingly digital world.” (ISTE,

2011)

Standards For Students – “….standards identify several higher-order thinking skills and digital citizenship as critical for students to learn effectively for a lifetime and live productively in our emerging global society.” Standards address how students:• Demonstrate creativity and innovation• Communicate and collaborate• Conduct research and use information• Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions• Use technology effectively and productively

(ISTE, 2011)

International Society of Technology in Education

StandardsStandards for Teachers – defines the fundamental concepts for using technology in educational settings

Standards for Administrators - define what administrators need to know and be able to do in order to discharge their responsibility as leaders in the effective use of technology in schools

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International Society of Technology in Education

Membership Benefits: Subscription to Learning and Leading with Technology Access to print and online journals Access to lesson plan database and teaching ideas and

forums Discount on ISTE books and webinars as well as

conventions Social networking with peers and experts in the

educational technology fieldMembership Levels: $219 – premier, $99 –

standard, $59 – retired educator, $39 – studentRegister online at: http://www.iste.org/membership/join-isite.aspx

(ISTE, 2011)

Membership

International Society of Technology in Education

Arkansas Society for Technology in Education (ARKSTE) “a professional educational organization for Arkansas’ technology leaders.

It provides a forum for technological innovation and the sharing of ideas, techniques, and tools to promote the effective use of educational technology in Arkansas schools.” (ARKSTE, 2011)

Events and Awards Hot Springs Technology Institute (HSTI) (participant) Four State Educators Technology Conference (participant) Annual ARKSTE One-Day Fall Conference ARKSTE Making IT Happen Award – outstanding educators in K-12

technology integration in schools – awarded at the HSTI meeting each year ARKSTE Leadership Award

Join ARKSTE and find more information at:http://www.arkste.org

Arkansas Connection

(ARKSTE, 2011)

International Society of Technology in Education

PublicationsProfessional Journals Journal of Research on Technology in Education – educational technology

research from around the globe Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education – research and issues in

providing distance and digital education – primarily for colleges Journal for Computing Teachers – teaching and computing in grades K-12Other Publications Books – on a variety of topics, includes how-to and lesson plan books Webinars and Podcasts– for professional development programs,

primarily K-12Periodicals Learning and Leading With Technology– ideas for using digital tools and

successfully integrating technology in the classroom -

International Society of Technology in Education

NETS Leadership Academy A series of three 6-week facilitated online classes

designed to help you integrate the ISTE Standards into your classroom Foundations – Introductory course Deep Dive – Focuses on the interaction between the

student and teacher standards Leadership and Advocacy – Inspiring vision, building

capacity for professional learning, sustaining a dynamic educational environment

(ISTE, 2011)

Other Professional Development

International Society of Technology in Education

“ISTE’s advocacy efforts extend beyond giving technology to students. The impact of our

work is to ensure that technology empowers educators to help more students achieve their

full potential.” (ISTE, 2011)

Advocacy

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International Society of Technology in Education

Top 10 Education Technology Priorities1. Establish technology in education as the backbone of school

improvement.2. Leverage education technology as a gateway to college/career

readiness.3. Ensure that technology expertise is infused throughout our schools

and classrooms4. Continuously upgrade educators' classroom technology skills as a pre-

requisite of "highly effective" teaching.5. Invest in pre-service education technology.6. Leverage technology to scale improvement. 7. Provide high speed broadband for all.8. Boost student learning through data and assessment efforts.9. Invest in ongoing research and development. 10. Promote global digital citizenship

(ISTE, 2011)

Review and Respond

Events

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References

Arkansas Reading Association. (2011). Arkansas reading association. Retrieved October

20, 2011, from http://www.arareading.org

Arkansas Society for Technology in Education. (2010). Arkansas society for technology in

education. Retreived October 26, 2011, from http://www.arkste.org

International Reading Association. (2011). International reading association. Retrieved

October 20, 2011, from http://www.reading.org

International Society of Technology in Education. (2010). International society of

technology in education. Retrieved October 26, 2011, from http://www.iste.org

Jerrolds, B.W. (1977). Reading reflections: The History of the international reading association.

Newark, DE: International Reading Association. (ERIC Document Reproduction

Service No. ED138951)