Julie Coiro, Ph.D. Student Comprehensive Examination:
Cognition and Instruction
University
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University of Connecticut, 249
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| Ph.D.
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2001-present
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University
of Connecticut Educational Psychology (Cognition and Instruction) |
| Master
of Education |
1993 |
University
of New Orleans Curriculum and Instruction |
| Bachelor
of Science Degree |
1989 |
University
of Connecticut Special Education, K-12 (Summa Cum Laude) |
HONORS
Comprehensive Examination for Doctoral Program - Passed “With Distinction.” 2005.
Neag School of Education Outstanding Doctoral Student Research Award. University of Connecticut. 2005.
Selected to become a member of the National Conference of Research on Literacy and Learning (NCRLL). Membership is by invitation only and follows professional review of one's research record. 2005.
Selected as the first John and Maria Neag Graduate Research Assistant. University of Connecticut, 2001-2003.
Selected as Teacher of the Year at Harahan Elementary School in Harahan, LA. 1991.
Recipient of four Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Awards, including Highest Award for Achievement. 1990.
Defended a senior thesis project as a University of Connecticut Honors Scholar entitled The Parent-Professional Partnership in Special Education: Involving the Culturally Diverse Parent. 1989.
Recipient of seven teaching scholarships including a Pi Lambda Theta Award. 1988.
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, 2005-present.
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Developing Internet Comprehension Strategies among Poor, Adolescent Students At Risk to Become Dropouts. Three year federal grant funded by U.S. Department of Education's Institute for Educational Science (IES).
Graduate Research Assistant, 2004-2005.
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Evaluating Gains in Online Learning from Instruction in the New Literacies of the Internet, Grant funded by North Central Regional Education Laboratory (NCREL).
Graduate Research Assistant, 2001-2004.
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Case Technologies to Enhance Literacy Learning (CTELL Project), Grant funded by National Science Foundation (NSF).
Graduate Research Assistant, 2001-2002.
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Webpage Designer (The Literacy Web); Neag School of Education. http://www.literacy.uconn.edu
Educational Consultant, Literacy and Technology, 2000-present
LITE Consulting (Literacy, Information and Technology for Educators). Waterford, CT.
Literacy Consultant, 1999-2000, SERC (Special Education Resource Center), Connecticut State Department of Education. Middletown, CT.
Technology Trainer for Center for Instructional Technology, 1998-2001
LEARN Regional Education Center, Center for Instructional Technology. Old Lyme, CT.
Store Manager and Computer Teacher, 1995-1998
Reading, Rhythm & ROM, Retail and Training Department, Petaluma, CA.
Part-Time Teacher of Gifted & Talented Students, 1996-1997
Grant Elementary School, Petaluma, CA.
Elementary School Computer Teacher, Part Time, 1996-1997
Redwood Country Day School, Rohnert Park, CA.
Special Education Teacher, Gr. 1-4, 1991-1994.
Harahan Elementary School, Harahan, LA.
Special Education Teacher, Preschool. 1990-1991.
East River Child Development Center, New York, NY.
Special Education Teacher, Grade 7. 1989-1990.
Sage Park Middle School Windsor, CT
PUBLICATIONS
Publications: Books
Leu, D. J. Jr, Coiro, J., Knobel, M, & Lankshear, C. (Editors). (Invited work under contract). Handbook of Research on New Literacies. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum. [pdf]
Publications: Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles and Book Chapters
Coiro, J. (2005). Making sense of online text. Educational Leadership, 63(2), 30-35. [online] or [pdf]
Coiro, J. (2005). Every teacher a Miss Rumphius: Empowering teachers with effective professional development. In Karchmer, R.A., Mallette, M., Kara-Soteriou, J., & Leu, D.J. Jr. (Eds). New literacies for new times: Innovative models of literacy education using the Internet. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. [pdf]
Coiro, J. (2003). Rethinking comprehension strategies to better prepare students for critically evaluating content on the Internet. The NERA Journal, 39, 29-34. [pdf]
Coiro, J. (2003). Comprehension de lectura en Internet: Ampliando lo que entendemos por comprehension de lectura para incluir las nuevas competencies. Eduteka. [Article reprinted from The Reading Teacher, 56, 458-464]. Available at: http://www.eduteka.org/ComprensionLecturaInternet.php
Coiro, J. (2003). Reading Comprehension on the Internet: Expanding our understanding of reading comprehension to encompass new literacies. Reading Online. [Article reprinted from The Reading Teacher, 56, 458-464]. [OnlineSerial]. Available at: http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/elec_index.asp?HREF=/electronic/rt/2-03_Column/index.html
Coiro, J. (2003). Reading Comprehension on the Internet: Expanding our understanding of reading comprehension to encompass new literacies. The Reading Teacher, 56(5), 458-464.
Coiro, J. (2000). Why Read Aloud? Early Childhood Today. 15(2), 12-14.
Coiro, J. & Dobler, B. (under review). Exploring the online comprehension strategies used by sixth-grade skilled readers to search for and locate information on the Internet. Manuscript submitted for publication to Reading Research Quarterly. [doc]
Coiro, J., Karchmer, R., & Walpole, S. (2006). Critically evaluating educational technologies for literacy learning: Current trends and new paradigms. In M. McKenna, D. Reinking, L. B. Labbo, & R. Kieffer, The Handbook of Literacy and Technology, Second Edition. [pdf]
Henry, L.A., Coiro, J., & Castek, J. (2004). Addressing the challenges of new literacies and technologies in and out of school - A review of The Flickering Mind: The false promises of technology in the classroom and how learning can be saved, by Todd Oppenheimer, and New Literacies: Changing knowledge and classroom learning, by Colin Lankshear and Michele Knobel. [Article reprinted from Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 48, 320-324]. Retrieved January 20, 2005 from http://www.reading.org/Library/Retrieve.cfm?D=10.1598/JAAL.48.5.8&F=JAAL-48-5-Henry.html
Henry, L.A., Castek, J., Roberts, L., Coiro, J., & Leu, D.J., Jr., (2004). Case technologies to enhance literacy learning (CTELL): A new model for early literacy teacher preparation. Knowledge Quest, 33, 26-29. [pdf]
Leu, D.J., Jr., Castek, J., Coiro, J., Gort, M., Henry, L.A. & Lima, C.O. (2004). Developing new literacies among multilingual learners in the elementary grades. Presented at a colloquium as part of the Technology in Support of Young Second Language Learners Project at the University of California Office of the President, under a grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Palo Alto, California. [pdf] Background information available: http://www.ucop.edu/elltech/background.html
Leu, D.J., Jr., Coiro, J., Castek, J., & Henry, L. (2004). Pages through the ages: How social forces shape reading. Time to Read (Special Tribute Issue of Time Magazine) 2004-2005, 12-14.
Leu., D.J., Jr., Kinzer, C.K., Coiro, J., Cammack, D. (2004). Toward a theory of new literacies emerging from the Internet and other ICT. In R.B. Ruddell & N. Unrau (Eds.), Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading, Fifth Edition (1568-1611). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Leu, D.J., Jr., Kinzer, C.K., Coiro, J., Cammack, D. (2004). Toward a theory of new literacies emerging from the Internet and other information and communication technologies. [Article reprinted from R.B. Ruddell & N. Unrau (Eds.), Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading, Fifth Edition (1568-1611). International Reading Association: Newark, DE.] [Online Serial]. Available: http://www.readingonline.org/newliteracies/lit_index.asp?HREF=/newliteracies/leu
Leu, D.J., Jr., Castek, J., Henry, L., Coiro, J., McMullan, M. (2004). The lessons that children teach us: Integrating children’s literature and the new literacies of the Internet. The Reading Teacher, 57, 496-503. [pdf]
Leu, D. J., Jr., & Coiro, J. (2004). New literacies for new times: Why and how the literacy community needs to rethink its mission. Wisconsin State Reading Association, 44, 3-7. Available to download at http://www.wsra.org/jrnl.html
Publications: Interviews
McDonough, B. (2003, Jan/Feb). Reading is technological: Software and online resources enhance literacy education. Computer Using Educators. Available at: http://www.cue.org/newsletter/jan03.html
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Publications: Online Articles
Coiro, J. (1998-2002). Online Reading Resource Series. Suite101 Internet Community. All available: http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/reading [Please note that these documents are no longer updated and some of the links may no longer work.]
2002, July. The reading wars briefly revisited.
2002, June. Current research-based reading documents.
2002, May. Leveling books to match readers.
2002, April. Software programs for developing reading skills.
2001, December. Using the think-aloud in reading instruction.
2001, November. Peer teaching and reading.
2001, October. Oral language and its contribution to reading development.
2001, September. Online reading games.
2001, August. Reader response activities that foster critical reading skills.
2001, July. Guided reading resources.
2001, June. Summer booklists and reading ideas.
2001, May. Using expository text patterns to enhance comprehension.
2001, April. Comprehension guides for older readers.
2001, March. Anticipation guides: Pre-reading strategy lessons.
2001, February. Literature based hotspots on the Internet, Part 2.
2001, January. Literature based hotspots on the Internet, Part 1.
2000, December. Early literacy resources for children with disabilities.
2000, November. Literacy instruction for ESL learners.
2000, October. Motivating middle and high school readers with booktalks.
2000, September. Using picture books with middle and high school students.
2000, August. Reciprocal teaching: Support with struggling older readers.
2000, July. Summer reading programs online.
2000, June. Interactive e-books for children.
2000, May. Including technology in student responses to literature.
2000, April. Folklore Galore!
2000, March. Online magazines for children.
2000, February. Enhancing reading and writing skills with daily newspapers.
2000, January. How hypermedia affects literacy.
1999, December. Using electronic graphic organizers to build reading skills.
1999, November. More early literacy resources.
1999, October. An assortment of reading resources.
1999, September. Teaching reading with middle school students.
1999, August. What’s hot in reading for 1999: Part 3.
1999, July. What’s hot in reading for 1999: Part 2.
1999, June. What’s hot in reading for 1999: Part 1.
1999, May. Dealing with dyslexia.
1999, April. Balanced literacy.
1999, March. Success for all students: A unique early intervention program.
1999, February. Locating children’s authors and illustrators on the Internet.
1999, January. New websites for the new year.
1998, December. Holiday reading on the Internet.
1998, November. Building critical thinking skills with readers’ theatre.
1998, October. The magical gift of reading aloud.
1998, September. Why read aloud?
1998, July. Making sense of reading strategies.
Research Grants:
Leu, Donald J., Jr., Reinking, D. and the New Literacies Research Team at the University of Connecticut. Developing Internet Comprehension Strategies among Poor, Adolescent Students At Risk to Become Dropouts. Three year federal grant funded by U.S. Department of Education’s Institute for Educational Science (IES). $1,800,000.
Leu, Donald J., Jr., Douglas Hartman, and the New Literacies Research Team at the University of Connecticut. Evaluating the Development of Scientific Knowledge and New Forms of Reading Comprehension During Online Reading. North Central Educational Research Lab. 2005. $77,622.
Invited Talks:
2006
Coiro, J. (2006, September). Thinking while reading online: Strategies for fostering critical evaluation on the Internet. Invited feature presentation at the New England Reading Association (NERA) Conference in Lowell, MA.
2005
Coiro, J. (2005, November). The Journey from Access to Competence: Equity, Internet Inquiry, and Online Reading Comprehension. Invited keynote presentation at the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE). Albany, NY. http://www.lite.iwarp.com/NYSCATE2005.html
Coiro, J. (2005, October). Engaging and Empowering All Readers with Internet Technologies. Invited keynote presentation at the Eastern Pennsylvania Special Educational Administrators Conference. Hershey, PA.
Coiro, J. (2005, October). Supporting Online Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking in the Middle and High School Curriculum. Invited presenter at the annual conference of the Connecticut Council of Teachers of English, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.
Coiro, J. (2005, August). Enhancing preschool literacy skills with software and Internet technologies. Invited presenter at the PBS Reading To Learn Summer Institute, Washington, DC. http://www.pbs.org/readytolearn/
Coiro, J. & Leu, D. (2005, June). Visions of the New Literacy Classroom: Central Issues of Theory, Research, and Practice, Invited keynote co-presenters at the Fordham University Summer Literacy Session, Fordham University, New York, NY.
Coiro, J. & Castek, J. (2005, May). The Internet is really a reading issue: New literacies for new times. Invited keynote co-presenters at the Spring Conference for the Connecticut Educator's Media Association, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT. Available online at http://www.lite.iwarp.com/cema2005.html
Coiro, J. (2005, May). Reading the Internet: Challenges and possibilities for all readers. Invited Featured Technology Speaker at the International Reading Association Conference, San Antonio, TX. Available online at http://www.lite.iwarp.com/CoiroIRA2005.html
Coiro, J. (2005, January). Enhancing Components of Balanced Literacy: Using the Internet in Primary Grades. Invited feature presenter at the Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties International Conference, San Francisco, CA. Available online at http://www.lite.iwarp.com/trld2005.html
Coiro, J. (2005, January). New Literacies and Reading Comprehension - Broadening Perspectives. Invited feature presenter at the Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties International Conference, San Francisco, CA. Portions available online at http://www.lite.iwarp.com/compint.html
Coiro, J. (2005, January). Internet Searching: Strategies for Success. Invited feature presenter at the Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties International Conference, San Francisco, CA.
2004
Coiro, J. (2004, December). Internet Searching: Strategies for Success. Invited feature presenter at the National Reading Conference, Saturday Teachers' Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Coiro, J. (2004, November). Building stronger connections with electronic experiences. Invited feature presenter at New York State Reading Association Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Coiro, J. (2004, October). New Literacies and Reading Comprehension. Invited presentation at Iowa Technology & Education Conference, Des Moines, IA. Available online at http://www.nevada.k12.ia.us/keynotes.htm
Coiro, J. & Castek, J. (2004, August). Literature based Internet activities for reading and writing. Invited presentation at Pine Grove Elementary School, Avon, CT. Available online at http://www.lite.iwarp.com/avon2004a.html
Coiro, J. (2004, June). New literacies and reading comprehension on the Internet: Strategies for Success. Invited presentation at the Connecticut RESC Alliance State Conference on New Literacies: Westbrook, CT.
Coiro, J. (2004, June). Empowering preschoolers with new literacies and new technologies. Invited presentation for Alabama Reading First Teachers, Montgomery, AL.
Coiro, J. (2004, June). Weaving the Internet through your literacy curriculum: Enhancing and extending literature lessons with technology. Invited presentation for West Virginia Education Professors at the State Department of Education, Charleston, WV. http://www.lite.iwarp.com/weaveint.htm
Coiro, J., Leu, D.J., Jr., Henry, L. & Castek, J. (2004, May). A conversation about new literacies. Invited presentation at University of Connecticut’s Educational Technology Forum: Theory Into Practice, Storrs, CT.
Coiro, J., & O’Lima, C. (2004, May). Critical reading strategies for evaluating online sources. Invited presentation at State University of New York, College at Oneonta: Conversations about New Literacies, Oneonta, NY. http://www.lite.iwarp.com/oneontaD.html
Coiro, J., & de Abreu, B. (2004, May). Building content knowledge with software and Internet technologies. Invited presentation at State University of New York, College at Oneonta: Conversations about New Literacies, Oneonta, NY. http://www.lite.iwarp.com/oneontaA.html
Coiro, J. (2004, January). Building stronger connections to text with electronic experiences. Invited presentation at the Preconference Institute at the Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties International Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Coiro, J. (2004, January). Literacy: Enhancing and extending texts in a multimedia electronic world. Invited presentation at the Preconference Institute at the Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties International Conference, San Francisco, CA.
2003
Coiro, J. (2003, June). New literacies and reading comprehension. Invited presentation at St. Joseph College, West Hartford, CT.
Leu, D. J., Coiro, J., & Sulzen, J. (2003, May 3). Identifying effective practice in literacy and technology. Invited research presentation at the International Reading Association's Saturday research conference: Reading Research: The Cutting Edge. Orlando, FL.
Leu, D.J, Jr. & Coiro, J. (2003, April 24). New literacies for new times: Why and how the literacy community needs to rethink its mission. Invited research presentation at the University of Illinois, Chicago, IL.
Coiro, J. (2003, April 2). Choosing computer software that matches student literacy needs in the PreK-8 classroom. Invited presentation at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.
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Research Conference Presentations:
2006
Coiro, J. (2006, April). Exploring the cognitive processes of online reading comprehension among skilled adolescent readers of Internet text. Paper to be presented at the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Coiro, J. (2006, April). Measuring Internet comprehension: Accessing, evaluating, and communicating information. In Leu, D. & Reinking, D. (Chairs). Developing Internet Reading Comprehension Strategies Among Adolescents At Risk to Become Dropouts Paper to be presented at the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Coiro, J. (2006, May). Preparing for New Literacies: Empowering Educators with New Models of Professional Development. Paper to be presented at the Preconference Technology Session at the International Reading Association, Chicago, IL.
Coiro, J. (2006, May). How Can We Use Camtasia to Assess AND Teach Strategic Comprehension on the Internet? In Leu, D. & Reinking, D. (Chairs). Engaging All Students in The New Literacies of Online Reading Comprehension: What Do We Know? What Should We Teach? How Should We Teach? Research poster to be presented at the International Reading Association, Chicago, IL.
2005
Coiro, J. (2005, December). Psychometric properties of two instruments designed to measure online reading comprehension. In Leu, D. (Chair). New literacies for learning. Paper to be presented at the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL.
Coiro, J. (2005, December). Scaffolding Readers on the Internet: Pairing Assessment and Instruction of Online Reading Comprehension. In Dalton, B. (Chair), Scaffolding readers on the web: Customizing comprehension and assessment experiences for diverse learners. Paper to be presented at the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL.
Coiro, J. (2005, November). Exploring and expanding assessment practices for measuring reading comprehension on the Internet. Paper submitted to the College Reading Association Conference, Savannah, GA.
Coiro, J. (2005, May). What makes reading comprehension on the Internet so demanding and why does it matter anyway? In Elkins, J. & Wyatt-Smith, C. (Chairs), Adolescent Use of Information & Communication Technologies inside and outside School: Implications for Education. Microworkshop conducted at the 50th annual meeting of the International Reading Association, San Antonio, TX.
Coiro, J. & Dobler, E. (2005, May). Reading on the Internet: Strategies for skilled and less skilled readers. Paper presented at the 50th annual meeting of the International Reading Association, San Antonio, TX.
2004
Coiro, J. & Dobler, E. (2004, December). Investigating how less-skilled and skilled readers use cognitive reading strategies while reading on the Internet. Paper presented at the 54th annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Coiro, J. & Dobler, E. (2004, October). Exploring how skilled readers use cognitive strategies while reading for information on the Internet. Doctoral Conference on Technology and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY.
Coiro, J., & Dobler, E. (2004, May). Internet reading: Strategies for success. Paper presented at the 49th annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Reno, NV.
Coiro, J. (2004, May). Electronic text mapping for building background knowledge and critical thinking. In M. Moffett (Chair), Using technology to improve literacies: Best practices and implications for the world of reading. Pre-Conference Institute conducted at the 49th annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Reno, NV.
Coiro, J., Castek, J., Henry, L., Leu, D.J., Jr., Kaufman, D., & Farr, W. (2004, April). The effectiveness of web-based video cases: Differential acquisition of research-based principles by pre-service teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Coiro, J. & Leu, D.J., Jr. (2004, April). Validating the use of web-based cases: Following-up a review of research on literacy and technology to identify effective classroom practice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, San Diego, CA.
2003
Coiro, J. & Dobler, E. (2003, December). Exploring how skilled readers use reading strategies while locating information on the Internet. Paper presented at the 53rd annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Coiro, J & Leu, D.J., Jr., Kinzer, C.K., Labbo, L., Teale., W., Bergman, L., Sulzen, J., & Sheng, D. (2003, December). A review of research on literacy and technology: Replicating and extending the NRP subcommittee report on computer technology and reading instruction. Paper presented at the 53rd annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Coiro, J. (2003, May). New technologies for reading and thinking: Building stronger connections to texts with electronic experiences. In M. Moffett (Chair), Make a difference in reading: Using technology effectively. Pre-Conference Institute conducted at the 48th annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FL.
2002
Leu, D.J., Jr., Ataya, R., & Coiro, J. (2002, December). Assessing assessment strategies among the 50 states: Evaluating the literacies of our past or the literacies of our future? Paper presented at the 52nd annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL.
Leu, D.J. Jr., Coiro, J., & Kara-Soteriou, J. (2002, December). Identifying effective practice in literacy and technology: Research-based principles that inform instruction. In D. Mike (Chair), Exploring the use of video and web-based tools in literacy pre-service instruction: The design, implementation, and evaluation of two federally funded literacy projects. Symposium conducted at the 52nd annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL.
Coiro. J. (2002, December). The realities of fostering effective literacy learning and teaching with technology. In D. O'Brien (Chair), Literacy and technology - Lessons we have learned. Symposium conducted at the 52nd annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL.
Coiro, J. & Sulzen, J. (2002, October). Best practice principles for integrating literacy and technology: A research review. In D. J. Leu (Chair), New Visions for Teacher Education using Video Cases Delivered over the Internet: Recent Work from the CTELL Project at UConn. Symposium conducted at the 33rd annual meeting of the New York Educational Research Association, Kerhonkson, NY.
Coiro, J. (2002, April). The Literacy Web: An online resource for literacy educators. In D. Leu, R. Karchmer, and M. Mallette (Co-Chairs), New Literacies for new times: IRA's Miss Rumphius award winners share innovative models of literacy education using the Internet. Pre-Conference Institute conducted at the annual meeting of the 47th International Reading Association, San Francisco, CA. Available: http://www.literacy.uconn.edu
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Practitioner Conference Presentations:
2005
Coiro, J. (2005, November). New Technologies for Reading and Thinking. New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE). Albany, NY.
2004
Coiro, J. (2004, November). Internet Reading: Strategies for Success. Connecticut Reading Association Annual Conference, Cromwell, CT.
Coiro, J., & Leu, D.J. Jr. (2004, October). Understanding Technology as a New Literacy, Technology for Leadership & Learning in Connecticut, Leadership Development for Whole Systems Change and Technology Integration Training Series, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation State Challenge Grant, Hartford and Stamford, CT. http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/CTAdminTech/
2003
Coiro, J., & Leu, D.J. Jr. (2003, November). Understanding Technology as a New Literacy, Technology for Leadership & Learning in Connecticut, Leadership Development for Whole Systems Change and Technology Integration Training Series, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation State Challenge Grant, Hartford and Stamford, CT. http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/CTAdminTech/
Coiro, J. (2003, November 7). Critical Reading Strategies for Evaluating Online Sources. Connecticut Reading Association Annual Conference, Cromwell, CT.
Coiro, J. (2003, October 24). New Technologies for Reading and Thinking. New England Reading Association, Nashua, NH.
Coiro, J., & Leu, D.J. Jr. (2003, October). Understanding Technology as a New Literacy, Technology for Leadership & Learning in Connecticut, Leadership Development for Whole Systems Change and Technology Integration Training Series, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation State Challenge Grant, Hartford and Stamford, CT. http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/CTAdminTech/
Coiro, J., & Leu, D.J. Jr. (2003, July). Understanding Technology as a New Literacy, Technology for Leadership & Learning in Connecticut, Leadership Development for Whole Systems Change and Technology Integration Training Series, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation State Challenge Grant, Hartford and Stamford, CT. http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/CTAdminTech/
Coiro, J., & Leu, D.J. Jr. (2003, May). Understanding Technology as a New Literacy, Technology for Leadership & Learning in Connecticut, Leadership Development for Whole Systems Change and Technology Integration Training Series, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation State Challenge Grant, Hartford and Stamford, CT. http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/CTAdminTech/
Coiro, J., & Leu, D.J. Jr. (2003, April). Understanding Technology as a New Literacy, Technology for Leadership & Learning in Connecticut, Leadership Development for Whole Systems Change and Technology Integration Training Series, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation State Challenge Grant, Hartford and Stamford, CT. http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/CTAdminTech/
Coiro, J., & Leu, D.J. Jr. (2003, March). Understanding Technology as a New Literacy, Technology for Leadership & Learning in Connecticut, Leadership Development for Whole Systems Change and Technology Integration Training Series, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation State Challenge Grant, Hartford and Stamford, CT. http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/CTAdminTech/
Coiro, J. (2003, January 30). Literacy, Language, Learning, and Technology: Spicing up family literacy supports for young children. SERC’s Families and Literacies Conference, Meriden, CT.
Coiro, J., & Leu, D.J. Jr. (2003, January). Understanding Technology as a New Literacy, Technology for Leadership & Learning in Connecticut, Leadership Development for Whole Systems Change and Technology Integration Training Series, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation State Challenge Grant, Hartford and Stamford, CT. http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/CTAdminTech/
2002
Coiro, J. (2002, November 14). Building Stronger Connections to Text with Electronic Experiences, Connecticut Reading Association Annual Conference, Cromwell, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/cra2002.html
Coiro, J. (2002, January 23). Exploring "Just Right" Literacy Technology Tools That Excite and Challenge Preschoolers. SERC's Families and Literacy Conference, Vernon, CT.
2001
Coiro, J. (2001, October 26). Empowering Readers and Writers in Grades 4-8 with Technology Tools, Connecticut Reading Association Annual Conference, Waterbury, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/cra2001B.html
Coiro, J. (2001, October 26). Empowering Readers and Writers in Grades K-3 with Technology Tools, Connecticut Reading Association Annual Conference, Waterbury, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/cra2001A.html
Coiro, J. (2001, May). Empowering Young Learners with Technology Tools, SERC's Families and Literacy Conference, Meriden, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/precomptr.htm
Coiro, J. (2001, March). Connections That Count! Connecting Middle School Students With Real Literature and Real Life. 4th Annual Future Teachers Convention: Be the Apple of Someone's Eye - Teach! New Britain, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/yes.htm
2000
Coiro, J. (2000, December). Using Assistive Technology to Enhance Literacy Programs in the Primary Grades. Expanding Horizons: 3rd Annual Conference on Educating Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms, Waterbury, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/horizon.htm
Coiro, J. (2000, November). Inspiring Real Connections With Literature Using Technology: Enhancing the Reading Process. SERC's Connecticut Literacy Convocation, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/owlcurric.htm
Coiro, J. (2000, October). Including Technology in Your Students' Responses to Literature. Connecticut Reading Association Annual Conference, Waterbury, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/cra2000.html
Coiro, J. (2000, October). Weaving The Internet Through Your Elementary Literacy Curriculum: Enhancing and Extending Literature Lessons with Technology. CAS Conference, Waterbury, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/weaveint.htm
Coiro, J. (1999, October). Integrating Technology into the Literacy Curriculum. Technology, Reading, and Learning Difficulties Conference, Framingham, MA.
Coiro, J. (1998, October). Integrating Computers into the Classroom. Technology, Reading, and Learning Difficulties Conference, San Francisco, CA.
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Professional Development Sessions for Classroom Teachers:
2006
2006, September 11. What's new about literacy and what does it mean for us (as teachers)? University of Connecticut Pre-Service Teachers - EPSY 240 Introduction Class. Available online at http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/coiro/EPSY240Intro.html
2006, August 28. Integrating the new literacies of online reading comprehension and learning into your classroom. East Lyme Middle and High School, East Lyme, CT. Available online at http://ctell1.soe.uconn.edu/EL2006/newliteracies.html
2005
2005, September 1. Science, New Literacies, and Higher Level Thinking in Grades 4 and 5: Preparing Clinton’s Students for the 21st Century. Pierson Elementary School, Clinton, CT. Available online at http://www.lite.iwarp.com/clint2005.html
2005, February 14. Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension on the Internet: Grades K-2. Region 10 School District, Barkhamstead, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/reg102004.htm
2005, January 24. Exploring New Literacies, Reading Comprehension and the Internet in the Middle School. Sage Park Middle School, Windsor, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/winmodel.html
2005, January 24. Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension on the Internet: Grades 9-12. Region 10 School District, Barkhamstead, CT.
2005, January 11. Technology & Literacy: Supporting the Diverse Needs of Students at the Secondary Level, Grades 7-12, Part II. SERC, Middletown, CT. Available http://www.lite.iwarp.com/sess712.html
2004
2004, Dec. 8. Technology & Literacy: Supporting the Diverse Needs of Students at the Secondary Level, Grades 7-12, Part I. SERC, Middletown, CT. Available http://www.lite.iwarp.com/sess712.html
2004, November 2. Bridging the Gap: Fostering Interest and Ability in Content Area. Reading. Rocky Hill High School, Rocky Hill, CT.
2004, November 2. Integrating Higher-Level Thinking and Collaborative Discussions into Your Assignments with Inspiration. Rocky Hill High School, Rocky Hill, CT.
2004, November 2. Addressing the Challenge of New Reading Comprehension Strategies for Searching and Locating Information on the Internet. Rocky Hill High School, Rocky Hill, CT.
2004, October 18. Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension on the Internet: Grades 3-5. Region 10 School District, Barkhamstead, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/reg102004.htm
2004, August 28. Literature based Internet activities for reading and writing. Invited presentation at Pine Grove Elementary School, Avon, CT. Available online at http://www.lite.iwarp.com/avon2004a.html
2004, August 16 and 18. Level 2 Preparation for Classroom Teachers. Groton Board of Education, Groton, CT.
2004, May 28. Effective Instructional Models of Internet Integration in the Secondary Curriculum. New London High School, New London, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/instrmodel.html
2004, March 22. Building Stronger Connections to Text with Inspiration Software. Rocky Hill High School, Rocky Hill, CT.
2004, January 13. Technology & Literacy: Supporting the Diverse Needs of Students at the Secondary Level, Part II. Grades 7-12. SERC, Middletown, CT.
2004, January 8. Integrating Technology into a Comprehensive Literacy Program in Grades 3-6, Part III, SERC Literacy Initiative Professional Development Series, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/serc2002.html
2003
2003, December 18. Integrating Technology into a Comprehensive Literacy Program in Grades 3-6, Part II, SERC Literacy Initiative Professional Development Series, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/serc2002.html
2003, December 16. Technology & Literacy: Supporting the Diverse Needs of Students at the Secondary Level, Part I. Grades 7-12. SERC, Middletown, CT. Available http://www.lite.iwarp.com/sess712.html
2003, November 21. Integrating Technology into a Comprehensive Literacy Program in Grades 3-6, Part 1, SERC Literacy Initiative Professional Development Series, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/serc2002.html
2003, November 4. Bridging the Gap: Fostering Interest and Ability in Content Area Reading, Rocky Hill High School, Rocky Hill, CT.
2003, October 24. Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Software and Internet Technologies. Mary Morisson Elementary School, Groton, CT.
2003, August 26. Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum. East Hampton, CT.
2003, August 25. Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Software and Internet Technologies. Mary Morisson Elementary School, Groton, CT.
2003, July 14-17. Embedding Technology into Effective Classroom Instruction for Students in Grades 4-8. East Lyme Summer Literacy Academy, East Lyme, CT. http://www.lite.iwarp.com/litacad1.html
2003, June 19-20. Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Software and Internet Technologies. Mary Morisson Elementary School, Groton, CT. http://www.lite.iwarp.com/groton2.html
2003, January 22. Teachers and Students Making A Difference With Technology: Beginning Teachers Workshop, SERC, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/begtch.htm
2003, January 14. Technology & Literacy: Supporting the Diverse Needs of Students at the Secondary Level, Grades 7-12. SERC, Middletown, CT.
2003, January 8. Integrating Technology into a Comprehensive Literacy Program in Grades 3-6, Part III. SERC Literacy Initiative Professional Development Series, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/serc2002.html
2002
2002, November 21. Integrating Technology into a Comprehensive Literacy Program in Grades 3-6, Part II. SERC Literacy Initiative Professional Development Series, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/serc2002.html
2002, October 29, 2002. Integrating Technology into a Comprehensive Literacy Program in Grades 3-6, Part I. SERC Literacy Initiative Professional Development Series, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/serc2002.html
2002, April. Teachers and Students Making A Difference With Technology: Beginning Teachers Workshop, SERC, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/begtch.htm
2002, March 21. Empowering Struggling Readers in Grades 4-6 with Technology, SERC, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/strugtech.html
2002, February 12. Evaluating Literacy Software for Elementary School Students, Wolcott, CT.
2002, January 29. Exploring & Evaluating Literacy Software for Students in PreK-Grade 3. SERC, Middletown, CT.
2002, January 15. Introduction to the Internet for Grades 4 and 5 Teachers. Part of SERC's Host-A-Site program at Harbor School, New London, CT.
2002, January 9. Developing Comprehension Activities for Students in Grades 3-8 Using On-Line Tools, Part II. SERC, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/tools2.html
2001
2001, December 4. Developing Comprehension Activities for Students in Grades 3-8 Using On-Line Tools, Part I. SERC, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/tools1.html
2001, November 6. Enhancing Components of Comprehensive Literacy Using the Internet in Grades K-3. Norwalk, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/complit.html
2001, October 31. Enhancing Components of Comprehensive Literacy Using the Internet in Grades K-3. LEARN, Old Lyme, CT.
2001, October 13. Enhancing Components of Comprehensive Literacy Using the Internet in Grades K-3. SERC, Middletown, CT.
2001, August 30. Higher Level Reading Comprehension Skills and the CMT, East Hampton Public Schools, East Hampton, CT.
2001, August 24. Guided Reading Workshop, Norwich Public Schools, Norwich, CT.
2001, June 26-29. Literacy Corps Student Training, LEARN, Magnet School, New London, CT.
2001, May. Using Computers with Young Children. Even Start Literacy Program, New London, CT.
2001, April. Teachers and Students Making A Difference With Technology: Beginning Teachers Workshop, SERC, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/begtch.htm
2001, April. Literacy Resources and Technology Tools, Mayberry School, East Hartford, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/maybryone.htm
2000
2000, March - April. Qualitative Reading Inventory. Public Schools, Bridgeport, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/qrihome.htm
2000, November - May. Integrating Technology Resources Into Your Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum: A Series of Five Workshops for Teachers in Grades K-8. SERC at Renssalaer, Hartford, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/serc2000.htm
2000, November. Enhancing Literature Lessons with Technology. Naugatuck Schools, Naugatuck, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/naugtck.htm
2000, September. The Role of Technology in Balanced Literacy. Stowe Elementary School, Enfield, CT.
2000, August. Integrating the Internet into the High School Curriculum, Westbrook High School, Westbrook, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/westbrk.htm
2000, June. Critically Thinking About the Presidential Election: Integrating Technology Into Your Curriculum. Beginning Teachers and Technology. Special Education Resource Center, Middletown, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/election.htm
2000, May. Introduction to Internet Resources. Even Start Literacy Program, New London, CT. No longer available: http://www.learn.k12.ct.us/julie/evnstart.htm
2000, April. Using Computers with Young Children. Series of Four Workshops for Even Start Literacy Program, New London, CT.
2000. April. School Web Page Design for Parents and Teachers. Session 1 and Session 2. Teachers Memorial Middle School, Norwich, CT. No longer available: http://www.learn.k12.ct.us/julie/middledsgn.htm
2000, April. Designing Classroom Webquests with Netscape Composer. The Grammar School, Somersville, CT. No longer available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/webquest.htm
2000, April. Integrating Technology with Literacy Special Education Resource Center, Middletown, CT.
2000, April. ABC’s of Using the Internet in Grades 4-6. LEARN, Old Lyme, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/abcgr46.htm
2000, April. Designing Multimedia Projects for Collaborative Learning, ISAAC, New London, CT. No longer available: http://www.learn.k12.ct.us/julie/isaac1.htm
2000, March. Classroom Technology Tools: HyperStudio. Canterbury Elementary School, Canterbury, CT.
2000, March. Classroom Technology Tools: Inspiration. Canterbury Elementary School, Canterbury, CT.
2000, March. Classroom Technology Tools: Kid Pix Studio. The Grammar School, Somersville, CT. No longer available: http://www.learn.k12.ct.us/julie/kpstudio.htm
2000, March. ABC's of Using the Internet in Grades K-3. LEARN, Old Lyme, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/abclinks.htm
2000, March. Designing Classroom Web Pages with Netscape Composer. Canterbury Elementary School, Canterbury, CT.
2000, March. Harvesting Images and Text with PowerPoint. East Hampton Middle School, East Hampton, CT. No longer available: http://www.learn.k12.ct.us/julie/powerpt.htm
2000, January. Inspiration and Thinking Maps. Baldwin Middle School, Canterbury, CT.
2000, January. Balanced Literacy and Technology. Special Education Resource Center, Middletown, CT.
1999
1999, December. Web Toolboxes for Educators. Uncas Elementary School, Norwich, CT. No longer available: http://www.learn.k12.ct.us/julie/toolbox.htm
1999, December - May. Internet Training Sessions with Uncas Elementary School, Norwich, CT. No longer available: http://www.learn.k12.ct.us/uncas.htm
1999, December - May. Technology Training Sessions with Veterans Memorial School, Norwich, CT. No longer available: http://www.learn.k12.ct.us/vetmem.htm
1999, April. Online Utility Tools for Teachers, LEARN, Old Lyme, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/utiltools.htm
1999, March. Creating Emergent Literacy Classroom Books Using PowerPoint, LEARN, Old Lyme, CT. No longer available: http://www.learn.k12.ct.us/julie/kidclip.htm
1999, February. Using Search Engines to Locate Appropriate Internet Sites for Elementary Students. Veterans Memorial Elementary School, Norwich, CT. Available: http://www.lite.iwarp.com/kidsearch.htm
1997, March. Integrating Computers Into the Curriculum. San Ramon Elementary School, Novato, CA.
1996, May. Integrating Technology Into Your Classroom. New Horizons Learning Center, Santa Rosa, CA.
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Professional Service:
President-Elect, Technology
in Literacy Education (TILE) Special Interest Group. International
Reading Association, 2005.
RTEACHER Listserv Moderator, International Reading Association, 2004-present
Reviewer of Research Proposals for Research Conference, International Reading Association, 2004-2005.
Reviewer, National Reading Conference, Area 13. 2003-2005.
Committee Member of Technology, Communication & Literacy Committee, International Reading Association, 2004-2005.
Committee Chair for Reviewing Study Group Proposals, National Reading Conference, 2004 - present.
Consultant for Zaner-Bloser Educational Publishers: Spelling Connections and Strategies for Writers, 2004-present.
Consultant for Scott Foresman LessonLab Video Series: Author Commentator, 2003.
Consultant for Scott Foresman/Pearson Math Series (K-8): Evaluating the 2004 math series from a Reading Comprehension Perspective. 2002.
Assistant to the Chair for Division C, Section 7 (Technology). American Educational Research Association. 2002.
Reviewer, American Educational Research Association, Division C. 2002 – 2005.
Guest student reviewer. Research in the Teaching of English. 2002.
Membership in Professional
Organizations: RTEACHER Listserv Moderator, International Reading Association, 2004-present
Reviewer of Research Proposals for Research Conference, International Reading Association, 2004-2005.
Reviewer, National Reading Conference, Area 13. 2003-2005.
Committee Member of Technology, Communication & Literacy Committee, International Reading Association, 2004-2005.
Committee Chair for Reviewing Study Group Proposals, National Reading Conference, 2004 - present.
Consultant for Zaner-Bloser Educational Publishers: Spelling Connections and Strategies for Writers, 2004-present.
Consultant for Scott Foresman LessonLab Video Series: Author Commentator, 2003.
Consultant for Scott Foresman/Pearson Math Series (K-8): Evaluating the 2004 math series from a Reading Comprehension Perspective. 2002.
Assistant to the Chair for Division C, Section 7 (Technology). American Educational Research Association. 2002.
Reviewer, American Educational Research Association, Division C. 2002 – 2005.
Guest student reviewer. Research in the Teaching of English. 2002.
NRC – National Reading Conference. Member, 2001-2006.
AERA – American Educational Research Association. Member, 2003-2006.
IRA – International Reading Association. Member, 1998-2006.
CRA – Connecticut Reading Association. Member, 1998-2006.
ISTE – International Society for Technology Education. Member, 2002-2006.
ASCD – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Member, 1999-2006.
TRLD – Technology, Reading and Learning Disabilities. Member, 2000-2006.
Contact Information Please send e-mail to Julie Coiro
Major Advisor: Dr. Donald J. Leu, Jr.
Examination Committee:
Donald
J. Leu, Jr. | Dr. Mary Doyle | Dr. Sally Reis Renzulli
Dr. Douglas Hartman
| Dr. Scott Brown
© 2005 Julie Coiro
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