NLI 2015 Raleigh, NC
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The New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute (2015) was held at the Friday Institute in July by the College of Education. Teachers from Wake Stem Early College High School, Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School, Beijing Royal School and Suzhou North America High School attended the workshop led by professors Hiller Spires, Teya Rutherford and Karen Keene. Teachers attending this summer's workshop learned how to use innovative technology in the classroom to connect with colleagues between the United States and China. Participants created Project-Based Inquiry plans which will be implemented this fall with their students across the globe.
"With the advent of new technologies, and using them for global collaborations, we are allowing students to learn mathematics, science, history and English in ways they haven't been able to do before," Dr. Spires commented.
Several of the teachers participating in the institute are from Suzhou North America High School (SNA); a new and innovative partnership between the College of Education and China, allowing students from both countries to collaborate and learn in new ways. Dr. Spires is a creative partner on the two-year, $1.5 million project to build the school, opening its doors this fall. Dr. Spires and her team are developing curriculum based on the Project-Based Inquiry framework. Seed funds from the Office of International Affairs helped to kick-start Dr. Spires' relationship with China.
"With the advent of new technologies, and using them for global collaborations, we are allowing students to learn mathematics, science, history and English in ways they haven't been able to do before," Dr. Spires commented.
Several of the teachers participating in the institute are from Suzhou North America High School (SNA); a new and innovative partnership between the College of Education and China, allowing students from both countries to collaborate and learn in new ways. Dr. Spires is a creative partner on the two-year, $1.5 million project to build the school, opening its doors this fall. Dr. Spires and her team are developing curriculum based on the Project-Based Inquiry framework. Seed funds from the Office of International Affairs helped to kick-start Dr. Spires' relationship with China.