Grant Meacham Introduction to Information Studies LIBM 6320 Fall 2011

1. International Organization,Local Impact:Two Organizations With Worldwide Reach and School-Level Support Grant Meacham Introduction to Information Studies LIBM 6320 Fall 2011 Picture from: Microsoft Office, 2007

2. International Reading Association Mission The 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) Picture from: http:www.reading.org/General/Membership.aspx (IRA, 2011)

3. International Reading Association Goals • Professional Development • Enhance 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 • Advocacy • Advocate for research, policy, and practices that support the best interests of all learners and • reading 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)

4. International Reading Association • Partnership • Establish 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 literacy • Research • Encourage 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 research • Global Literacy Development • Provide 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)

5. International Reading Association Membership • Benefits 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)

6. 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.)

7. 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 IRA Other 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 field Periodicals Reading Today– bi-monthly magazine covering a range of topics, available in print on online Publications (IRA, 2011)

8. 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)

9. 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)

10. International Reading Association International Literacy Day Observed September 8 each year http://www.reading.org/General/Conferences/InternationalLiteracyDay.aspx Webinars Ongoing throughout the year. Check the IRA Webinar webpage for current offerings: http://www.reading.org/General/Publications/webinars-archive-shanahan10-7-2011.aspx Events Annual Convention Chicago, IL April 29 – May 2, 2012 “Celebrating Teaching” http://www.reading.org/convention.aspx (IRA, 2011)

11. 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

12. International Society of Technology in Education Standards • Produces 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)

13. International Society of Technology in Education Standards Standards 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 Picture from: Microsoft Office, 2007

14. 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 field Membership Levels: $219 – premier, $99 – standard, $59 – retired educator, $39 – student Register online at: http://www.iste.org/membership/join-isite.aspx Membership (ISTE, 2011)

15. 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)

16. International Society of Technology in Education Professional 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-12 Other Publications Books– on a variety of topics, includes how-to and lesson plan books Webinars and Podcasts– for professional development programs, primarily K-12 Periodicals Learning and Leading With Technology– ideas for using digital tools and successfully integrating technology in the classroom - Publications

17. 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 Other Professional Development (ISTE, 2011)

18. 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 Picture from: Microsoft Office, 2007

19. International Society of Technology in Education Top 10 Education Technology Priorities Establish technology in education as the backbone of school improvement. Leverage education technology as a gateway to college/career readiness. Ensure that technology expertise is infused throughout our schools and classrooms Continuously upgrade educators' classroom technology skills as a pre-requisite of "highly effective" teaching. Invest in pre-service education technology. Leverage technology to scale improvement.  Provide high speed broadband for all. Boost student learning through data and assessment efforts. Invest in ongoing research and development.  Promote global digital citizenship (ISTE, 2011)

20. Review and Respond Events Picture from: http://www.isteconference.org/2012/

21. 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 readingassociation. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED138951)