The Institute for Information Literacy Announces the Immersion ’09 Program
NEW STRUCTURE
The ACRL Institute for Information Literacy is excited to announce details for our 2009 Immersion programs. 2009 will bring a new structure to the Immersion Program. For the first time, Intentional Teacher and Assessment tracks will be offered simultaneously, in late fall 2009. Teacher Track and Program tracks will continue to be offered together in summer 2009. This new schedule blends Immersion programs with similar formats and lengths to offer a more cohesive Immersion experience.
| TRACK | PROGRAM DATES | APPLICATION MATERIALS | APPLICATIONS DUE |
| Teacher Track | July 26-31, 2009 | Application deadline has passed. | December 8, 2008 |
| Program Track | July 26-31, 2009 | Application deadline has passed. | December 8, 2008 |
| Intentional Teacher Track | December 2-6, 2009 | Now available | May 29, 2009 |
| Assessment Track | December 2-6, 2009 | Now available | May 29, 2009 |
CURRICULUM
TEACHER TRACK. This track focuses on individual development for those who are interested in enhancing, refreshing, or extending their individual instruction skills. Curriculum includes classroom techniques, learning theory, leadership, and assessment framed in the context of information literacy. Participants selected for the Teacher Track will prepare a description of an instructional situation and a related presentation in advance of the Immersion program. During Immersion, participants will revise the presentation based on feedback from colleagues and faculty.
The application process for Teacher Track is now closed.
PROGRAM TRACK. This track focuses on developing, integrating, and managing institutional and programmatic information literacy programs. Participants selected for the Program Track will develop individual case studies in advance of the Immersion program. Change dynamics, systems thinking, institutional outcomes assessment, scalability, and the integration of teaching, learning, and technology will be brought to bear on analyzing the various programmatic challenges presented in the case studies. Immersion participants will be expected to develop the case studies into an action plan for implementation at the home institution.
The application process for Program Track is now closed.
ASSESSMENT TRACK. This program is intended for experienced academic librarians (5+ years teaching experience) active in teaching and learning and those with leadership roles for information literacy program development who want to improve their knowledge and practice of both classroom and program assessment. This program will approach assessment from a learning-centered perspective; participants will emerge with a broader understanding of assessment and how to use assessment as an important tool to guide evidence-based classroom, curriculum and program development. Participants will develop a plan for their assessment activities which will form the basis for future engagement with these issues both individually and as a leader of IL initiatives at their institutions. While this program’s content will build upon the Assessment curriculum presented in the Teacher and Program tracks of the Immersion Program, previous participation in Immersion is not required.
Complete details about the Immersion Assessment Track, including learning outcomes and application instructions, are now available.
INTENTIONAL TEACHER TRACK. This program is aimed at the experienced academic librarian (5+ years teaching experience, in a library or other setting) who wants to become more self-aware and self-directed as a teacher. This program facilitates the process of critical reflection through peer discussion, readings and personal reflection as a pathway to professional growth and renewal. The program offers a mixture of structured and co-constructed learning segments such as peer discussions, individual reading and reflection times, and participant-led communities of practice. Please note, previous Immersion experience is not required to participate.
Complete details about the Immersion Intentional Teacher Track, including learning outcomes and application instructions, are now available.
ASSESSMENT AND INTENTIONAL TEACHER TRACKS
LOCATION AND DATES
The Immersion Program (Assessment and Intentional Teacher Tracks) will be held at the Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, December 2-6, 2009.
COSTS
ACRL member: $1,350
Non ACRL member: $1,450
Registration includes:
- tuition
- extensive binder of resources
- private electronic discussion forum of all participants
- private Moodle course for all particpants
- all meals
- twice-daily refreshment breaks
Lodging is not included as part of the registration fee. Details about accommodations are below.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Immersion Program are invited to stay in sleeping rooms at the Scarritt-Bennett Center. Costs are approximately $45 for a standard room and $62 for a deluxe room.
APPLICATION
All Immersion programs establish a learning community in which participants contribute to the success of the program through active engagement. Acceptance to these programs is competitive, and participation is limited to create an environment that promotes group interaction. The ACRL Institute for Information Literacy Executive Committee reviews and selects Immersion Program participants. Please check out the characteristics of successful applicants before you being your application.
The deadline to apply to the Assessment and Intentional Teacher tracks of the Immersion Program has passed.
NOTIFICATIONS
Notifications of acceptance will be issued by late July 2009.
Questions? Contact Margot Conahan at mconahan@ala.org or Tory Ondrla at tondrla@ala.org.