Graphic Novels and Comics at the IRA Conference in Chicago, 2010

[Peter Gutierrez]

There are several interesting-looking sessions at IRA that pertain to the teaching and learning potential of graphica. Some of these are ticketed events, but here's one that's not... and of course I helped organize it.

Symposium Title: "Comics as Literacy-Builder: From Cognitive Research to Reading Theory to Classroom Practice"

Hyatt Regency McCormick; Room Number CC12A
4/26/2010 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM

Presenters...

Reading With Pictures: A Report on Current and Forthcoming Research
David Rapp (of Northwestern Univ.)

Leveraging the Unique Formal Elements of the Comics Medium to Improve Reading
Peter Gutierrez

Teaching Narrative Structure, Story Elements, and Creative Writing Powerfully Through Comics
Josh Elder

The symposium basically takes a soup-to-nuts approach, starting with the big picture and then zooming into a demonstration of classroom practice, so please consider popping in for the segment(s) most compelling to you.
 
Hope to see you there -- but if not, feel free to contact me to inquire about the content of the symposium or the topic in general.

Oh, and here's a free event at Northwestern (in Evanston) that may be of interest. It takes place on 4/25 just before IRA proper, so if you're in the Chicago area on Sunday, you may want to drop by:  
http://www.diamondbookshelf.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=3&...

Thanks -- !

-Peter

[Sari Wilson]

This looks absolutely fascinating, Peter. I would love to hear more about it. I look forward to seeing you on 4/25!