Sunday, September 26, 2010

Sept 30 2010 - Teachers Headline Panel Discussion on 'Writing, Learning and Leading in the Digital Age' - Washington, DC

WHAT: A panel of nationally recognized teachers will share their innovative best practices of using digital media tools in the classroom. Teachers will offer perspectives on new learning technologies and student experiences, and will present brief videos of in-classroom use.

Welcoming remarks will be provided by Representative George Miller, Chairman of the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee. Juan Williams, journalist and renowned author, will moderate the discussion and seek to advance the national conversation around classroom technology and education reform.

This is the first in a series of four Teachers Are the Center of Education events, sponsored by The College Board, which gives teachers a forum to discuss critical issues in education.

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010

8:30 AM - 9 AM Continental breakfast

9 AM - 10 AM Panel briefing

WHERE: Room HVC 215, United States Capitol Visitors Center (Please be prepared to present photo ID)

You can also follow us during this event on Twitter at @writingproject

WHO: Briefing will include teachers featured in Teachers Are the Center of Education: Writing, Learning and Leading in the Digital Age, a report recently released by the two organizations and Phi Delta Kappa International.

Juan Williams, Moderator
Journalist and Renowned Author

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