2009 NAMLE National Conference

The every-two-year NAMLE National Conference is the premier opportunity for training and professional development in the field of media literacy education.

The rich mix of conversations, presentations and hands-on workshops, plus time for networking and reflection, offers teachers, administrators, media librarians, health educators, and religious and youth leaders a unique opportunity to learn from one another and from leaders in the field.

“Bridging Literacies: Critical Connections in a Digital World” is an apt metaphor for the challenges facing educators at the end of the first decade of the 21st century. Read more about conference goals and the importance of building bridges.

Individuals, groups and organizations currently teaching or planning to develop programs in media literacy education will find at the 2009 NAMLE National Conference the commitment, the support and the vision to help them prepare students with the skills to live all of their lives in a global media culture.

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CONFERENCE LOCATION

The Motor City is also the home of the Motown Sound and a growing technology and digital media industry. Cross the Ambassador Bridge and you'll be in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Let Kara Clayton's students at Thurston High School in Redford, MI share with you what they love about Detroit in a video valentine to their hometown.

Registration

All registrations must be online. Plan to register early to take advantage of early bird and member discounts. If you are not currently an active member, join today and you can register at the discounted rate. Registration by institutional Purchase Order will be accepted until July 10.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Four days of non-stop media literacy!  Follow the links for all the details:

OPENS:  5 pm Saturday, August 1 with a Welcome Reception and the presentation of the NAMLE Media Literate Media Awards. Plan to come in time to see who wins!

CLOSES:  1 pm Tuesday, August 4 following the showcase of student work by young people participating in the conference’s concurrent Modern Media Makers (M3) Production Camp.  Don’t miss this inspiring closing event! 

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:  From copyright to new digital media, a schedule of optional preconference sessions will be held on Saturday, August 1 beginning at 9 am.   Please purchase tickets for the preconference events with your registration.

CELEBRATIONS & MEAL EVENTS  (purchase tickets for these two events with registration) 

• Celebrate the launch of NAMLE’s new Journal of Media Literacy Education at the Leading the Field Dinner and working session to learn how to contribute to the journal. Sunday:  7 - 8:15 pm --Networking Dinner;  8:30 – 10:30 pm Working session
  
  
• Bring your dancing shoes for a fun-filled evening with colleagues old and new at NAMLE’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Motown – Monday night! Ticket covers both meal and entertainment. 
  

Schedule at a Glance          Program Highlights    Schedule of Concurrent Sessions

EXHIBITS / ADVERTISING

Make your media company, non-profit organization or educational group more visible to the current and future leaders of the media literacy field.  Advertise in the conference program and create an exhibit at the conference to have maximum impact on the media literacy community.

Advertising & Exhibits