REMINDER – Dec. 3 deadline for ACRL Immersion ‘08 Applications
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Institute for Information Literacy
IMMERSION ‘08
to be held at
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California
July 27 – August 1, 2008
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Submit your application for the 2008 ACRL Institute for Information
Literacy Immersion ‘08 Program. The deadline to apply is Monday,
December 3, 2007.
The ACRL Institute for Information Literacy is excited to announce that
a third track has been integrated into its National Immersion Program.
Previously offered as a stand-alone program, “The Intentional Teacher:
Renewal through Informed Reflection” will join the highly-regarded
Teacher and Program Tracks of Immersion. Apply for one of the three
tracks to be offered at Immersion ‘08:
TEACHER TRACK. The Teacher Track focuses on individual development for
those who are interested in enhancing, refreshing, or extending their
individual instruction skills. Curriculum includes classroom techniques,
learning theory, leadership, and assessment framed in the context of
information literacy. Participants selected for the Teacher Track will
prepare a description of an instructional situation and a related
presentation in advance of the Immersion program.
PROGRAM TRACK. The Program Track focuses on developing, integrating, and
managing institutional and programmatic information literacy programs.
Participants selected for the Program Track will develop individual case
studies in advance of the Immersion program. Change dynamics, systems
thinking, institutional outcomes assessment, scalability, and the
integration of teaching, learning, and technology will be brought to
bear on analyzing the various programmatic challenges presented in the
case studies. Immersion participants will be expected to develop the
case studies into an action plan for implementation at the home
institution.
INTENTIONAL TEACHER TRACK. The Intentional Teacher track is aimed at
the experienced academic librarian (5+ years teaching experience, in a
library or other setting) who wants to become more self-aware and
self-directed as a teacher. This track facilitates the process of
critical reflection through peer discussion, readings and personal
reflection as a pathway to professional growth and renewal.
CURRICULUM
Visit www.ala.org/acrl/events (Click “Immersion ‘08″) for complete
details about the three program tracks, including learning outcomes,
faculty, and more.
LOCATION AND DATES
Immersion ‘08 will be held at the University of California, San Diego.
(Immersion ‘08 is not sponsored by the University of California.)
Teacher Track program dates: July 27 – August 1, 2008
Program Track program dates: July 27 – August 1, 2008
Intentional Teacher program dates: July 27 – 31, 2008
HOW TO APPLY
Complete details about Immersion ‘08 as well as the online application
form and instructions are online at www.ala.org/acrl/events (Click
“Immersion ‘08″). Acceptance to Immersion ‘08 is competitive to ensure
an environment that fosters group interaction and active participation.
Applications must be submitted via the online application form (go to
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlissues/acrlinfolit/professactivity/iil/immersion/immersion08.cfm to access the form). The application deadline is Monday, December 3, 2007. A limited number of partial scholarships
are available for Teacher Track applicants only. Details are available
online.
Questions concerning the program or application process should be
directed to Margot Conahan at 312 280 2522; mconahan@ala.org. [collib-l]