Dynamic New Book- Power of Learning from Inquiry

The Power of Learning from Inquiry Teacher Research as a Professional Development Tool in Multilingual Schools

A New Book in the Adult Education Special Topics: Theory, Research and Practice in LifeLong Learning
by Aida A Nevárez-La Torre, TESOL Program, Fordham University

I am very pleased to announce that we have a new release in the adult education series at Information Age Publishing: The Power of Learning from Inquiry Teacher Research as a Professional Development Tool in Multilingual Schools by Dr. Aida A Nevárez-La Torre of Fordham University.

Dr. Nevárez-La Torre is director of the TESOL and Bilingual programs at Fordham’s Graduate School of Education and has extraordinary experience as a researcher and practitioner in the field. This book is truly a one of a kind human interest, life transformation and professional development research book rolled up into one compelling volume.

Last week iwas describing to some of my graduate students as a powerful demonstration of how working alongside of educators/faculty and guiding them to explore action resaerch, providing a safe space for questioning assumptions, can lead to radical transforamtion. That this book reveals that storeis- in the particiapting teachers voices- how they came to the awakening, and grew to recognize and resist the oppression which they had been silenced previously. Biligual and TESOL educators are often even MORE overlooked in k-12 systems than adult edcutoars (hard for us to belive it ispossible, but it is true. There are many reaons for this basis and oppression- not only do they serve new immigrants, ELL learners, but they may also be ELL or immigrants. The end result is that may schools do not even attempt ot hide the fact that few resources, recogniztion or concern are exercisesd towards these students, teachers or resources.

• Are you ready to discover how one group of people began changing their corner of the educational world?
• Do you want to see how action redsearch can be used to expose oppression?

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WE LEARN 7th Annual Conference on Women & Literacy

Cranston, RI – February 11, 2010
Empowering women to action is at the heart of the WE LEARN 7th Annual (Net)Working Gathering & Conference on Women and Literacy, “Community, Leadership, Activism.” On Friday and Saturday, March 5th and 6th, 2010, an anticipated 200 students, teachers, community organizers, literacy workers, and professors will gather at the [...]

Dr King’s Upcoming Speaking Events 2010

Dr. Kathy King will be presenting and keynoting at the following conferences.
I look forward to connecting in person with readers or colleagues who want to visit, or have books signed. Please contact Dr. King in advance at kpking (@) TransformationEd.com to make specific arrangements!
For more details about booking Dr Kathleen P. King for your next [...]

Intervention Summits – National Tour

Spring 2010- Dr. Kathleen P. King Keynotes Intervention Summit Nation-Wide
NEW YORK- February 12, 2009 – Information recently released indicate that her major
focus will be revealing how all school leaders can leverage social media to build  greater learning communities. In addition to her characteristic dynamic and motivational keynote addresses, Dr. King will also host a concurrent [...]

Global Social Media Week Launches Feb 1 2010

Second Annual Conference Doubles in Size and Is Expected to Reach More Than 3,000 Attendees

Official Press Release of the Social Media Week

NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ –

Social Media Week’s second annual conference launches on February 1st, 2010 and will take place simultaneously in New York City, Berlin, London, San Francisco, Toronto and Sao Paulo.

The scope of Social Media Week New York has doubled in size from its inception in 2009, with more than 70 events currently scheduled over the course of the five-day series. Headline events in New York include “Branding the Future with Social Engagement,” sponsored by Pepsi Refresh; “Social Media & the Haiti Disaster,” hosted by The New York Times; “Understanding Social Graph Optimization,” sponsored by Meebo and hosted by JWT; “The Future of Space & Time and the Proliferation of Location-based Media,” hosted by Wired & McGraw-Hill’s Digital Innovation Showcase: The Impact of Social Media in Higher Education.

Other seminars throughout the course of the week will cover the impact of social media on topics including arts & culture, sports, healthcare, education, entertainment, music, fashion & beauty, news, politics and brand communications. The events will take place in some of New York’s most prestigious venues, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Conde Nast building, The New York Times headquarters, IDEO, JWT, The Paley Center for Media and the Time & Life Building.

“The breadth and diversity of Social Media Week events across all the participating cities is a reflection of social media’s role in modern society,” said Toby Daniels, founder and executive director, Social Media Week. “The growth of social ………

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The Future of Social Media in Higher Education

• How is social media changing the way college students learn?
• How are digital applications changing how professors teach?
• What are the most significant education technology trends of 2010 and beyond?

Join a panel of education technology and emerging media experts to explore how the social web is transforming higher education. The event will also feature a preview of highly anticipated products from the McGraw-Hill Student Innovation Lab.

Dr. Kathleen P. King, President of Transformation Education LLC and professor of education, will be one of four expert guest panelists to lead a discussion at NYC Social Media Week event hosted by McGraw-Hill.

The cutting edge and most relevant topic of this event is

The Future of Social Media in Higher Education.

Dr. Kathleen P. King’s expertise as not only a professor of education, but also a faculty developer with university faculty worldwide, and a leader in the social media movement, position her as a key voice in this discussion.

King is the author of 17 books about education, technology,

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FETC 2010-Web Based Tools to Empower Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Education Professor Dr. King TO SHOW How

Web-Based Tools Engage & Empower Students

Digital Resources BEING DEMONSTRATED

NEW YORK (January 7, 2010) – If you’re attending the Florida Educational Technology Conference

(FETC) in Orlando, Florida and want to know how web-based technology can be used in the classroom to engage today’s digital natives, cultivate high level critical thinking and drive student achievement, then Dr. Kathleen King’s Jan. 14 session is for you.

Dr. King is a professor of education at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education in New York City and president of Transformation Education LLC. Her session, “Leveraging Web 2.0 Tools: Literacy Skills, Oral History and Voice!” provides examples of ways social media such as podcasts and blogs can support project-based learning and help existing curricula to engage students more effectively.

“Perhaps the greatest benefit of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom is how they empower students to be creators, not just spectators,” Dr. King said. “A phrase I often use is ‘out of the stands and onto the field.’ By incorporating more digital resources into the classroom, teachers can help students become active learners.”

Dr. King demonstrates how digital resources from McGraw-Hill Education can support 21^st Century learning, including:

• CINCH Project – a collection of Web 2.0 tools for collaborative learning projects, features a community-based Web site where teachers and students create digital profiles and participate in group inquiry opportunities all in a safe and ………………………

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Teleseminar: Faculty Success

Faculty Success: Tenure, Promotion & Merit Demystified

Thursday, February 4, 2010, 1-2 p.m. EST

Presented by Dr. Kathleen P. King, International Keynote Speaker, Professor of Education at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education in New York City, and President of Transformation Education, LLC.

Based on Dr. Kathleen P. King’s popular short article, “How is Tenure like the TV Show Survivor,” this one-hour session provides a fresh perspective of the tenure track, promotion and merit race. King will also share her newly released Faculty Success Model to explain how professors can efficiently succeed in their institutional systems while also meeting their professional goals, research and publication desires, and personal satisfaction.

King moved from assistant to full professor with tenure in six years at a major research university. She has also mentored dozens of other professors around the world through the same process. As a professor specializing in higher education and adult education, prolific researcher and author, she is especially qualified to lead a vibrant discussion around this topic for TAA authors.

Some of the strategies she will share include:

• Establishing and monitoring research agendas, publication agenda, and organizational skills
• Using technology to maximize your effort and productivity
• Benefiting from collaborations and community

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About Dr. Kathleen King

Dr. Kathleen King is a popular international keynote speaker, professor of education at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education in New York City, and president of Transformation Education, LLC. She also serves clients as a certified professional life coach. Her….

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Upcoming Speaking Engagements for 2010

Dr. Kathy King will be presenting and keynoting at the following conferences.

I look forward to connecting in person with readers or colleagues who want to visit, or have books signed. Please contact Dr. King in advance at kpking (@) TransformationEd.com to make specific arrangements! For more details about booking Dr Kathleen P. King for your next event visit http://transformationed.com/speaker/

UPCOMING APPEARANCES IN 2010

January 2010

1/10-1/11/10 Albany, NY NYSCOSS – confirmed
1/12-1/15/10 Orlando, Fl, FETC — confirmed

March 2010

3/ 4 – 6 /10 Providence, RI WeLEARN Conference and Preconference-confirmed

April 2010

4/5-4/6/10 (Minneapolis, MN) NCEA ( 2 sessions) -confirmed
4/6-4/7/10 (Indianapolis, IN) Purdue Univ KEYNOTE & breakout sessions -confirmed
4/15-16/2010 Chicago, IL National conference- confirmed

May 2010

5/1/10 NYC, NYCABE – confirmed
5/3-5/5/10 Denver, CO, AERA -confirmed
5/17-5/18/10 Orlando, FL, National conference -confirmed

June 2010

6/2-6/5/10 Sacramento, CA AERC and Preconference-King & Kerekes -confirmed

October 2010

10/10 China – Innovation and Higher Education Conference
10/25-10/29/10 Clearwater, FL, AAACE/CPAE Conference- confirmed

~~MORE EVENTS TO BE POSTED SHORTLY~~

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Virtual Schools- Diversity Panel

I just finished presenting my panel session at the Diversity in Online Learning Pre-Conference at Virtual Schools Symposium of NACOL.

Arrived in Austin, TX Saturday Nov 14, 2009 and speaking Sunday afternoon. Pre-conference is five hours with insightful and passionate educators from around the country.

What is diversity and how do we provide safe and inclusive spaces for ?

• Race
• Class
• Gender
• Sexual orientation
• Disabilities- Different abilities
• At-risk youth (alternative schools)

Discovering where it is happening and how to make this happen more!

Great discussions about different programs around the country serving

• Native Americans
• GLBT virtual high school
• Inner city leadership
• Credit Recovery integrated into virtual schools

Realize we need to break the deficit model for all groups which are under represented…

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