Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id RAA08292; Tue, 30 May 2000 17:09:32 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 17:09:32 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <s933f39a.094@149.70.32.101> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Emily Hacker" <ehacker@bnkst.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:1050] Women & Literacy Conference - call for proposals X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise 5.5 Status: O Content-Length: 8140 Lines: 123 Hello list: I just received an announcement that the third International Conference on Women and Literacy will be held on January 22-24,2001 and is calling for proposals for presentations. The theme of the conference will be Language, Culture, and Literacy, as they relate to women in adult basic education classes. The conference defines adult basic education as including basic literacy, ESL, family literacy, health literacy, workplace literacy, pre-GED and GED. They are looking for proposals from Practitioners, Researchers, Policy Makers, and Learners and are hoping that Practice, Research, and Policy will be addressed during the conference. The announcement made me think about women and technology. Research conducted on girls as technology learners has shown that girls have lagged behind boys in this area. Although, as technology is integrated throughout the k-12 curriculum and not isolated in math-based and computer science-type courses, the gender-based digital divide may be decreasing. In your work, have any of you made observations about adult women as technology learners and whether/how the use of technology has helped women in literacy classes? If this is a topic that interests you, and you've done some research/explorations on it, maybe you'd be interested in writing up a proposal for a presentation at the conference. The official "call for presentations" is below, followed by the proposal form. --Emily Hacker NIFL-Technology List Moderator ehacker@bnkst.edu (212)875-4687 ______________________________________________________________________________________ CALL FOR PRESENTERS International Conference on Women and Literacy January 22-24, 2001 Atlanta, Georgia The Center for the Study of Adult Literacy at Georgia State University, in collaboration with Laubach Literacy Action and the Centre for Literacy of Quebec, is pleased to announce the third International Conference on Women and Literacy. The focus of the conference is: Language, Culture, and Literacy as they relate to women in adult basic education classes The conference will address the following question: How do language, culture, literacy and women interact in basic literacy, ESL, family literacy, health literacy, workplace literacy, pre-GED, and GED classes? Proposals for presentations are invited from Practitioners, Researchers, Policy Makers, and Learners. Proposals with an international perspective are particularly encouraged. All proposals should address Practice, Research, and/or Policy, and can be presented as a seminar, workshop, demonstration, panel discussion, or round table. The round tables will be scheduled for 1 hour, and all others for 1 1/2-hours and 3 hours. Lead presenters will be notified regarding proposal acceptance by September 1, 2000. Guidelines for submission: 1. If selected, the presenter(s) agrees to register for the conference, and furnish handouts (if needed). One flip chart and an overhead projector will be provided. 2. Please send two copies of the following: - Proposal Form completed - Abstract of presentation (maximum of 500 words) including the following headings: - purpose - content - how will audience participate To submit a proposal for presentation, please mail, fax or e-mail the above materials no later than July 1, 2000 to: Sandy Vaughn Center for the Study of Adult Literacy Georgia State University University Plaza Atlanta, GA 30303-3083 Fax (404) 651-1415, or e-mail alcsvv@langate.gsu.edu (note: the letters following the "s" are "v" and "v"-not "w"). For further information, call (404) 651-1400. International Conference on Women and Literacy Proposal Form Acceptance Criteria: (Notification of acceptance will be mailed by September 1, 2000.) 1. The topic is relevant to adult basic education (this includes: basic literacy, ESL, family literacy, health literacy, workplace literacy, pre-GED, and GED classes). 2. The presentation introduces new knowledge and ideas, successful programs and projects, innovative and/or effective practices, or current literacy issues. 3. The abstract CLEARLY states what participants will learn. 4. The presentation encourages audience participation. Name_______________________________________________________________________ Institution___________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________________________________________ FAX________________________________________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________________________ Names of other presenters and affiliated institutions: ________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Title of Presentation (Title must convey content): _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 30-word description of presentation (to be included in brochure for participants): _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Bio of presenter(s) (30 words/presenter): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Format and Length of Presentation (check one format and one time period): ____ Seminar (Presentation of findings from a research study, or of observations about practice and policy.) 1 1/2 hours ____Workshop (Focus is on a "hands on approach" where participants learn how to implement a specific strategy.) 1 1/2 hours OR ____3 hours ____Demonstration (Presenter(s) demonstrates a new product or approach.) 1 1/2 hours OR ____3 hours ____Panel Discussion (Panel members examine a specific issue of interest.) 1 1/2 hours OR ____ 3 hours ____Roundtable Discussion (Presenter introduces topic/issue and facilitates small group discussion). ____ 1 hour Audio/Visual Requirements: An overhead projector/screen and one flip chart/easel will be provided in each room. If additional equipment is needed, please indicate below the type of equipment. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Presenter Agreement: I understand that presenters and co-presenters: . Must register for the conference and pay the registration fee. . Will be responsible for all costs related to transportation, room, and board. . Will be responsible for furnishing handouts in the quantity needed for presentations. . Will be responsible for costs of audio-visual equipment requested beyond one flip chart and an overhead projector. . Will not be paid an honorarium. Signature of Lead Presenter: _____________________________ Date:_______
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