A democratic civilization will save itself only if it makes the language of the image into a stimulus for critical reflection, not an invitation to hypnosis.
Indiana State Reading Association
Renee Hobbs gave two large-group presentations at the Indiana State Reading Association in Indianapolis on September 23, 2012. The conference theme, "Read Different" addressed the new texts, tools and technologies that that are expanding the concept of literacy. You can see her slides from her presentation to elementary educators here.