Writing Across the Curriculum for the 21st Century

Your Name and Title: Mike Gwaltney, http://about.me/mikegwaltney

School or Organization Name: Oregon Episcopal School, Online School for Girls

Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Portland, Oregon, USA

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience(s): Teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Developers

Short Session Description (one line): Because our modern digitally connected society requires proficiency with writing more than ever before, students must be reading, writing, connecting, and discussing across the curriculum - learn how!

Full Session Description (as long as you would like): Our modern digitally connected society requires proficiency with writing more than ever before. Whether through email or social media, most of us spend our days writing for pleasure and work, and students must learn the important writing skills necessary for their lives beyond school. This session will focus on how to get students engaged in thinking and writing about any curriculum area. See how writing for an authentic audience can bring out the best in your students' writing, while connecting them to other students at your school, and around the world.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session: http://mikegwaltney.net/blog

Thanks for your submission to present at the 2011 Global Education Conference. Your proposal looks promising, but could benefit from some additional language that ties your work to the conference theme of global collaboration. Your proposed session may imply global collaborations and connections, but we need to see more explanation of how your work ties into our mission. The conference seeks to present ideas, examples and initiatives related to connecting educators and classrooms around the world with an emphasis on promoting global awareness and instilling global competency in students. This is not a general education conference nor a technology conference. Please review your submission and adjust accordingly, so that participants clearly understand how your work fits into the mission of the conference.

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Gayle Berthiaume October 30, 2011 at 10:08pm

Thanks for your submission to present at the 2011 Global Education Conference. Your proposal looks promising, but could benefit from some additional language that ties your work to the conference theme of global collaboration. Your proposed session may imply global collaborations and connections, but we need to see more explanation of how your work ties into our mission. The conference seeks to present ideas, examples and initiatives related to connecting educators and classrooms around the world with an emphasis on promoting global awareness and instilling global competency in students. This is not a general education conference nor a technology conference. Please review your submission and adjust accordingly, so that participants clearly understand how your work fits into the mission of the conference.

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