Literacy Symposium
March 9, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 at the door (cash or check)
Gannon University Palumbo Academic Center (2nd Floor)
Join us for a morning of learning and networking among greater Erie area K-12 literacy and English teachers. We will open as a full session and then offer breakout/concurrent sessions where you can choose your learning trajectory for the morning.
Schedule
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Registration & Continental Breakfast with Coffee and Juice
Meet on the second floor of the Palumbo Academic Center outside the School of Education Office for registration and breakfast.
9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.: Welcome
Palumbo Academic Center room 2012
9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.: Session A
A.1. Fun and Hands-on Activities to Foster Reading Comprehension
Presenter: Shelly Bentley
Room: 2010
Description: This workshop session will feature fun and interactive activities you can use at literacy centers, small group reading session or as whole group after reading activities to promote comprehension strategies for students before, during and after reading. Sample activities and modeling of each strategy activity will be provided.
A.2. From Alphabets to Algorithms: AI-Powered Ideas and Strategies for Literacy Educators
Presenter: Camille Dempsey
Room: 2007
Description: Discover the potential for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 literacy education. Explore innovative strategies, real-world examples, and practical applications of generative AI to enhance literacy teaching and learning. Join us for an insightful journey into the future of literacy instruction.
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.: Session B
B.1. Cultural Literacy - A Shared Knowledge Base to Improve Comprehension
Presenter: Amy Amendola
Room: 2011
Description: Looking for another tool to enhance students' reading comprehension? This cultural literacy session is for you. Learn the idea espoused by E.D. Hirsch that a shared knowledge base helps students better understand what they're reading (and watching) beyond a surface level. Cultural literacy lends itself nicely to all subjects, not just English.
B.2. Revolutionize Your Classroom: Mastering Kami for Interactive Learning and Seamless Grading
Presenter: Megan Kuhn
Room: 2014
Description: Harness the power of Kami, a versatile tool that not only serves as a dynamic replacement for Jamboard but revolutionizes the grading/feedback process. This presentation will equip you with the skills and insights to transform your classroom into an interactive, efficient learning space to empower you and enrich students.
11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.: Session C
C.1. Unleashing the Magic of AI: Sparking Literary Adventures with Prompt Engineering
Presenters: Leighann Forbes and Kyle LaPaglia
Room: 2007
Description: Explore the dynamic intersection of AI and literacy as we delve into prompt engineering—a key tool for fostering critical thinking and creativity in K-12 classrooms. Join us to discover innovative AI tools, such as MagicSchool and ChatGPT, while learning practical strategies for integrating them into your teaching practice.
C.2. Multimodal Curation Quest Adventure: Engaging Students in Active Learning
Presenter: Jen Toney
Room: 2010
Description: This interactive session will take attendees on a multimodal curation quest adventure. Led by an experienced ELA educator, participants will explore this innovative way to engage students in active learning through an authentic, project-based experience. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for implementing this approach in their own learning communities.
12:25 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Closing Remarks (Palumbo Academic Center room 2012)