Comics Conferences for Teachers (2011)

[Marek Bennett]

Here are two exciting programmes in New England, designed especially for teachers:

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1)  “Graphic Novels, the Middle East, and Muslim Communities”  @ Harvard’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies. 
See also:

• Conference blog: “Graphic Novels and the Middle East” (collecting resources & links)
• Winter 2010-2011: Teacher Book Group
• 12 Feb Teacher Workshop: “Creating Comics with Students to Enhance Global Studies in the Cla... (*DAY TWO of a 2-day series ~ I'm presenting at this workshop, so I'm pointing it out here! 8^)
• 30 April: Panel Discussion

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2) NEW ENGLAND COMIC ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM (26 March 2011) -- A one-day conference @ Rhode Island College, Providence, RI!

"An educational conference focused on the use of sequential art and graphic novels in the K-16 classroom. Featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and lots of great strategies that will help reinforce lessons in literacy, math, art, science, and social studies, this conference is open to all New England teachers, media specialists, and educators ..."

Programming to be announced soon... Also, FaceBook group here!

[Stergios Botzakis]

That's a good looking set of conferences!

I wish I could go to the RI one especially, but I can't fit it into my schedule :(

 

[Christine Obst]

I think I'm heading to the NECAC, Im very excited. Thank you for sharing this information!