Expanding Your Literacy World in the Classroom: Using Visual Literacy to Enhance Information Literacy (016)
The expansion of literacy and its impact on student learning has brought communication across multiple areas in today’s classrooms. Information literacy is crucial to support the needs of students in discerning credible information, recognizing attempts to influence them and creating authentic content for wider audiences. Visual literacy is used to obtain information and to construct knowledge. Join GPB for an exploration of its free resources. Participants will leave with active strategies to promote critical thinking and collaboration in the ELA classroom.
Organizer
As GPB’s Education Outreach Specialist for Central Georgia, Dr. Kiawana Kennedy brings her passion for education to every role she takes on, currently drawing on her extensive experience to provide professional development to teachers across the state. Armed with a B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Georgia, Dr. Kennedy has worn many hats: from elementary and middle school teacher to principal, district administrator, and deputy superintendent. Her wealth of knowledge allows her to coach leaders and share best practices for integrating open educational resources into diverse classrooms. A lifelong champion for learners, Dr. Kennedy continues finding new ways to inspire excellence and access for all students. Whether guiding districts or empowering individual teachers, her dedication shines through. With over 30 years advancing curriculum and instruction, Dr. Kennedy brings a spirit of service and expertise in maximizing tools from GPB and PBS to help every student thrive.