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Welcome! NCTE 2008--Enjoy the Shift!

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Kylene Beers replied to Jim Burke's discussion 'Essential ELA Resources'May 21

Interesting question. I'm using Twitter more and more as a way to keep up--quickly--with what others are watching, reading, blogging about.

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Affiliation: National Council of Teachers of English

Position: President, NCTE; Program Chair, 2008 Annual Convention

NCTE Member?: Yes

How long have you been a member of NCTE?: 25 years

Welcome!

My thanks to each of you who have joined this Ning. As I prepare for this Convention, I am wondering...

What does it mean to educate students for this flat world?
What is NCTE currently doing that is of most help to teachers and what else do you wish we could do?
What will make this Convention one that is memorable for each person?

Several years ago, in an editorial for Voices from the Middle, I wrote, "The collective voice gives us community while the individual voice gives us strength." I find myself remembering that line right now and thinking about how this space--this Ning--and the time we will spend together in San Antonio bring life to that statement. I want the community we have when we speak and work together; and, I need the strength I find when I hear from individuals. Thank you for participating and helping to create both.

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At 7:22am on May 5, 2009, Trudy Stiles said…: Kylene,
Thank you so much for the session your presented in Moncton, NB, on May 2. I discovered your work only last year but it has already made a difference in the lives on my students.

At 7:46am on April 15, 2009, Amy Marshall said…: Kylene,
I was excited to find this website and immediately joined, even though I don't teach in the USA. Your message of shift is one with which I wholeheartedly agree. For years I've said that we are asking students to go to the moon and teaching them to fly airplanes.
I'm looking forward to hearing you speak in Moncton on May 1st.
Amy Marshall

At 8:07pm on April 8, 2009, Laurie Sage said…: Kylene,

Thank you so much for responding! I am so sorry to hear about your fall, and I hope you continue to feel better as your rehab progresses.

We just got word that our proposal for NCTE was accepted, and I will be a part of a panel discussion on Friday afternoon which I am so excited about! I look forward to coming a day earlier and hopefully signing up for your Thursday workshop when registration slots become available.

I will also peruse the website you gave me!

Again, thank you so much for responding and for the information!

Laurie

At 7:35pm on April 8, 2009, Laurie Sage said…: Hello Ms. Beers,

I just attended the National Literacy Coaching Summit and was hoping to hear you there, but I understand you weren't feeling 100%. I was wondering if you'll be speaking at the NCTE Convention in Philadelphia this year. Your work has been so influential in my own, and I am really looking forward to seeing you!

Thank you,
Laurie Sage

At 1:06pm on February 19, 2009, Queenie Hall said…: Hey Kylene, it's Queenie in South Carolina. Hope you are well. What is your opinion of assessment using miscue analysis with high school students?

At 1:43pm on January 11, 2009, Kaye Price-Hawkins said…: Kylene,

I was able to see you from a distance at the conference. You did a wonderful job...as always! Hope you continue to do well. I appreciate your work and influence on my own work.

My best to you in '09....
Kaye

At 11:34am on January 7, 2009, Hector Cruz said…: Ms. Beers, I am in need to locate the handout given by Amberg, Boone, and Larson session #H-15 Sweet, Short, and Complete...I have tried looking for it on this site but have not been successful, I am to present this weekend and want to use it in my presentation, please help. heccru@yahoo.com

At 9:01pm on December 17, 2008, Jane Blystone said…: Thanks, we had a great time and I love the NING because I have learned so much since the convention from this network. Bravo, NCTE!

See you in Philly,

Jane

At 3:12pm on December 6, 2008, Helen Mulder Wierenga said…: Kyleene,
Each time you spoke, I leaned forward to hear what you had to say. You have a heart for justice and you challenge us, as educators, to take up that challenge. Thank you so much for the push to make our classrooms the best place of learning possible. And now that learning can cross space barriers, as we reach out through technology. The shift is occurring and I needed the extra nudge to include the 21st Century Literacies into my classroom.
Thanks again for your leadership.
Helen Wierenga

At 7:53pm on December 2, 2008, Robin Cox said…: I ABSOLUTELY loved the conference. I always enjoy NCTE and look forward to the time for thinking with others. However, I have to say that this year the conference was so well organized and the sessions were spread out so that I had chances to see a variety of speakers. Well done to you and the entire Conference Committee! I loved every minute!