Faculty
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Professor (Ph.D., University of Texas, 1993) |
| Education | Grants |
| Current Appointments | Publications |
| Previous Appointments | Conference Presentations |
| Dissertation | Services |
| Awards, Honors and Recognitions |
| Ph.D. | University of Texas at Austin, 1993 | Curriculum & Instruction Reading |
| M.A. | University of Texas at San Antonio, 1988 | Education Curriculum & Instruction |
| B.A. | University of Texas at San Antonio, 1984 | Early Childhood Elementary Education |
| September 2003 | Department Head Department of Reading Education University of Georgia |
| September 2002 | Professor University of Georgia |
| September 1997 | Associate Professor University of Georgia |
| September 1993 - 1997 | Assistant Professor University of Georgia College of Education Department of Reading Education |
| September, 1988- August 1993 | Instructor University of Texas at San Antonio |
| January 1991 - August 1992 | Educational Specialist Education Service Center, Region 20 San Antonio, Texas |
| 1984 - 1988 | Teacher - Elementary School North East Independent School District San Antonio, Texas |
| 1978 - 1982 | Teacher Castle Hills First Baptist Church Kindergarten/Preschool San Antonio, Texas |
Labbo, L. D. (1993). Negotiating the path between story and young childrenÆs literacy development. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, The University of Texas at Austin. MasterÆs Thesis:
Labbo, L.D. (1988). The effectiveness of cross-age reading as a classroom intervention for fifth grade poor readers. Unpublished Master's Thesis, The University of Texas at San Antonio.
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AWARDS, HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
Invited to serve as Research Design Expert for a Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research Grant on the Effective use of Electronic Books in Preschool Education. Grant Recipient - Adriana Bus, (2003/04).
Invited for Expert Researcher Lecture for Dutch early/emergent literacy researchers, Sponsored by The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Researcdh (2004). National Public Radio interview - Snacktime, Naptime & Computer Time - focus on effective literacy related use of computers in pre-kindergarten classrooms, 2003.
http://soundprint.org/radio/display_show/ID/1182/name/Snacktime%2C+Naptime%2C+Computer+Time
Appointed by the Editor of the International Reading Association's Practitioner Journal, The Reading Teacher, to serve as Technology in Literacy Column Editor for 2003-2005 volume years.
Invited as Peer Reviewer Mentor for IRA Publications Session at the 48th annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FLA, May 4-8, 2003.
Recognized as an outstanding UGA Professor who made a differrence in undergraduate students' education, 2002.
Invited by the International Reading Association to write the IRA position statement on computers and literacy instruction (with D. Leu, C. Kinzer, & W. Teale, 2002-2002).
Invited as one of 20 international expert researchers and theorists related to the field of multimedia literacy learning environments to participate in a Dutch National Science Foundation workshop entitled Facilitating Constructivist Literacy Environments Through Technology to be held at the University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands, on August 23 through 26 (2001).
Interviewee - as expert in education for Atlanta Journal Constitution article on innovative cross age reading programs, (2001).
Computers in Reading Research Award, (2000). Awarded by Microcomputers in Reading Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association.
Phi Delta Kappa Faculty Research Award, University of Georgia Chapter, (2000).
Appointed Faculty Research Associate, University of Georgia College of Education, Learning, Performance Support Laboratory (November, 1999).
Elected Member of National Conference on Research in Language and Literacy (NCRLL), 2000.
American Library Association Award for an Outstanding Academic Book of the year, (1998). For Handbook of literacy and technology: Transformations in a post-typographic world. New York: Erlbaum. (With Reinking, D., McKenna, M. & Kieffer, R. (Co-Eds.).
Ed Fry Book Award, National Reading Conference, (1999). For Handbook of literacy and technology: Transformations in a post-typographic world. New York: Erlbaum. (With Reinking, D., McKenna, M. & Kieffer, R.(Co-Eds.).
Finalist for the International Reading Association Outstanding Dissertation of the Year Award (1994).
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EXTERNAL GRANTS RECEIVED
Best Practices - Teacher Preparation - Technology: Connections that Enhance Children's Literacy Acquisition and Reading Achievement. Interagency Education Research Initiative (I.E.R.I.). Fully funding at $5.5 million (with co-primary investigators Charles Kinzer - Vanderbilt, Donald Leu - The University of Connecticut, and William Teale - University of Illinois Chicago), September, 2000-August 2005.
http://ctell.uconn.edu/home.htm
Southeast Literacy Consortium Conference Grant. A Spencer Foundation Conference Grant. (With D. Reinking & C. Hynd, 2000) Fully Funded at $50,000.00. Funding a conference to bring members of the SELC together with nationally recognized experts in literacy research, policymakers, district administrators, parents, to identify and discuss research designed to address the literacy needs of the southeast U.S.
http://www.coe.uga.edu/selc
Exploring funds of knowledge home-school literacy curriculum connections via cameras: A PhOLKS Project. Spencer Foundation Grant. (With J. Allen, 1999) Fully funded at $34,100.00.
Computers and literacy. National Reading Research Center, The Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), The U. S. Department of Education. (With D. R. Reinking & M. McKenna, 1996-1997) Fully funded at $70,308.00.
Examining the influence of computers on young children's response to literature. National Reading Research Center, The Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), The U. S. Department of Education. (With D. R. Reinking & M. McKenna, 1995-1996) Fully funded at $34,980.00.
Examining the influence of computers in home and school on young children's literacy development. National Reading Research Center, The Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), The U. S. Department of Education. (With D. R. Reinking & M. McKenna, 1994-1995) Fully funded at $38,884.00.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA GRANTS REQUESTED OR RECEIVED
Digital hands-on practice in administering, analyzing, and applying K-5 reading diagnostic instruments: Interactive DVD case studies. FY 2000 Learning Technologies Grant Project offered by the University of Georgia's Instructional Technology Advisory Committee. (With S. Stahl, 1999) Fully Funded at $39,460.00.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED
Labbo, L. D., & Allen, J. (2001). Children's photographs - They are worth a thousand words...: An educational documentary. UGA Multicultural Education Task Force Grant. (With J. Allen, 2001) $1,490.00.
An investigation of the ways culturally diverse primary grade children construct social studies concepts. UGA College of Education Research Grant. (With S. Field, 1998) Fully funded at $5,000.00.
Moving toward an understanding of ourselves through seeing others. UGA Multicultural Education Task Force Grant. (With S. Field, 1997) Fully funded at $700.00.
Teaching about South Africa: Curriculum development. UGA College of Education Summer Outreach Grant, (1997) Fully funded at $2,051. 00.
Extending outreach from Georgia to South Africa. UGA College of Education Summer Outreach Grant, (1996) Fully funded at $3,500. 00
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Creating a multicultural anchor case for university-based preservice teacher education. UGA Multicultural Education Task Force Grant. (With S. Field, 1996) Fully funded at $2,500.00.
Exploring culturally diverse kindergartners' computer-related literacy experiences at home. UGA College of Education Research Grant . (1995) Fully funded at $5,000. 00.
FELLOWSHIPS/TRAVEL AWARDS
National Dutch Science Foundation Travel Award (2003). Research Expert for Consult & Presentations to NSDF, Leiden, Holland.
International Travel Support Awarded for Conference Presentation: ISCHE Congresso, Alcala de Henares, Spain. (2000) UGA College of Education & School of Teacher Education, Fall.
International Travel Support Awarded for Conference Presentation: United Kingdom Reading Association (UKRA) , Chester, England. (1999) UGA College of Education & School of Teacher Education, Summer.
International Travel Support Awarded for Research and Conference Presentation: Lillehammer, Norway. (1998) Funded by UGA College of Education, Summer. With Field, S.
Keizai Koho Center Fellowship. (1997) All expenses paid to travel, conduct research, and write curriculum materials about educational technology in Japan, Summer.
International Travel Support Awarded for Research, Workshops, and Conference Presentation: Soweto College of Education, South Africa. (With D. Brook, & S. Field, 1996). Funded by The UGA College of Education Office of Vice President of Academic Affairs, William Prokasy, Summer.
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COMMISSIONED PAPER
Labbo, L. D. (2000). Toward a vision of the future role of technology in literacy education. Commissioned by the Office of Educational Technology, U. S. Department of Education, Forum on Technology in Education - Envisioning the Future, Washington, DC., December, 1999.
http://www.air.org/forum/abLabbo.htm
GUEST EDITOR
Labbo, L. D. (1998). Social Studies: Gateway to literacy. Special themed issue on literacy and social studies for Social Studies and the Young Learner. A quarterly for creative teaching in grades k-6, March/April, (10)4. Published by National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC.
REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
Labbo, L. D., A. J. Eakle, & Montero, K. M. (2002). Digital Language Experience Approach (D-LEA): Using digital photographs and creativity software as LEA innovation. Reading Online, x(x), Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association (http://www.readingonline.org/default.asp).
*Allen, J. B., Fabregas, V., Hankins, K., Hull, G., Labbo, L., Lawson, H., Michalove, B., Fourth Piazza, S., Piha, C., Sprague, S., Townsend, S., & Urdanivia-English, C. (In press). PhOLKS Lore: Learning from Photographs, Families, and Children. Language Arts.
Teale, W. H., Leu, D. J., Labbo, L. D., & Kinzer, C. (2002). The CTELL project: New ways technology can help educate tomorrow's reading teachers. The Reading Teacher, 55(7), xx-xx).
Allen, J. B., & Labbo, L. D. (2001). Giving it a second thought: Making culturally engaged teaching culturally engaging Language Arts 79(1), 40-52. Available (PDF document): www.ncte.org/pdfs/subscribers-only/la/0791-sept01/LA0791Giving.pdf
Labbo, L. D. (2000). 12 things young children can do with a talking book in a classroom computer center. The Reading Teacher, 53(7), 542-546.
Labbo, L. D., & Kuhn, M. R. (2000). Weaving chains of affect and cognition: A young child's understanding of CD-ROM talking books. Journal of Literacy Research, 32(2). pp. 187-210.
McKenna, M. C., Reinking, D., Labbo, L. D., & Kieffer, R. D. (1999). The electronic transformation of literacy and its implications for the struggling reader. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 15, 111-126.
Reinking, D., Labbo, L. D., & McKenna, M. C. (2000). From assimilation to accommodation: A developmental framework for integrating digital technologies into literacy research and instruction. Journal of Reading Research.
Field, S. L. & Labbo, L. D. (1999). Literacy resources for teachers and students who compute. Social Studies and the Young Learner, September/October, 29-31.
Labbo, L. D. & Field, S. L. (1999). Journey boxes: Telling the story of place, time and culture with photographs, literature and artifacts. The Social Studies.
Martinez, M., Harmon, J., Labbo, L., Field, S., & Wood, K. (1999). Integration of literature in current social studies textbooks: Purpose and perspective. In T. Shanahan & F. Rodriguez-Brown (Eds.) National Reading Conference Yearbook 48, (pp. 209-223). Chicago, IL: National Reading Conference.
McKenna, M. C., Reinking, D., & Labbo, L. D. (1999). The role of technology in the reading clinic: Its past and potential. In D. H. Evensen, & P. B. Mostenthal, (Eds.), Advances in Reading/Language Research: Reconsidering the Role of the reading clinic in a new age of literacy, Vol. 6, Stamford, Connecticut; JAI Press Inc. 347-364.
Labbo, L., Reinking, D., McKenna, M., & Kieffer, R. (1998). Technology and literacy education in the next century: Exploring the connection between work and schooling. Peabody Journal of Education, 73(3&4), 273-289.
Field, S. L. & Labbo, L. D. (1998). Stepping into elementary schools in Japan. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 19(3), 6 - 10.
Labbo, L. (1998). Social studies play in kindergarten. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 10(4), 18 - 20.
Labbo, L. D. & Field, S. L. (1998). Visiting South Africa through children literature: Is it worth the trip? South African educators provide the answer. The Reading Teacher. 51(6) 464 - 475.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1996). Making the walls invisible: Electronic communications as a springboard for multiple discourses in the classroom. John Napier & John Hoge (Eds.), Georgia Council for the Social Studies Yearbook, 42-57.
Labbo, L. D. (1996). A semiotic analysis of young children symbol making in a classroom computer center. Reading Research Quarterly, 31(4), 356-385.
Labbo, L. D. (1996). Beyond storytime: A sociopsychological perspective on young children's opportunities for literacy development during story extension time. Journal of Literacy Research, 28(3), 405-428.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1996). The use of literature in social studies textbooks. Southern Social Studies Journal, 21(2), 17-28.
Field, S. L., Labbo, L. D., & Brook, D. L. (1996). Teaching and thinking for interpretations of the passage of time. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 9(1), 10-14.
Field, S. L., Labbo, L. D. , Wilhelm, R. W., & Garrett, A. W. (1996). To touch, to feel, to see: Artifact inquiry in the social studies classroom. Social Education, 60(3), 141-143.
Field, S. L., Labbo, L. D., & Lu, C. (1996). Real people and real places: A powerful social studies exchange through technology. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 9(2), 16-23.
Labbo, L. D., Phillips, M., & Murray, B. (1995-1996). "Writing to Read": From inheritance to innovation and invitation. The Reading Teacher, 49 (4), 314-321.
Brook, D. L., Field, S. L., & Labbo, L. D. (1995). South Africa's transformation as seen at school. Social Education, 59(2), 7-11.
Brook, D. L., Field, S. L., & Labbo, L. D. (1995). A content overview for teaching about South Africa .Social Education, 59(2), 164-170.
Brook, D. L., Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1995). The peaceful revolution: Some teaching resources. Social Education, 59(2), 32-34.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1995). Once upon a time. . . during social studies: A survey of primary-level teachers reported use of literature in the social studies. The Journal of Social Studies Research, 19(2), 28-34.
Labbo, L. D., Field, S. L., & Brook, D.L. (1995). Safari Sojourns: Exploring South Africa with the new social studies standards. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 8(2), 8 - 12.
Labbo, L. D., Hoffman, J. V., & Roser, N. L. (1995). Ways to unintentionally make writing difficulty. Language Arts, 72 (3), 10-16.
Labbo, L. D., Reinking D., & McKenna, M. (1995). Incorporating the Computer into kindergarten: A case study. Perspectives on literacy research and practice: 44th Yearbook of the National Reading Conference. In A. Hinchman, D. Leu, & C. K. Kinzer (Eds.), Chicago, IL: National Reading Conference, Inc., (pp. 459 - 465).
Field, S., & Labbo, L. D. (1994). A pocketful of history. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 7(2), 4-7.
Field, S., & Labbo, L. D. (1994). A few photographs: Toward increased understanding of multicultural education in American schools. ASCD Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 9(4), 396-402.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. (1994). A thousand truths?: The treatment of South Africa in American elementary social studies texts. The Journal of Social Studies Research, 18 (2), 27-33.
Hoffman, J.V., Roser, N. L., Labbo, L. D. & Farest, C. (1992). Language charts: A record of story time talk. Language Arts, 69(1), 44-52.
Hoffman, J. V., Roser, N. L., Battle, J., Farest, C., & Myers, P. & Labbo, L. D. (1991). Literature: texts and response (evaluating the effects of a read-aloud/response program) in J. Zutell & S. McCormick (Eds.) Learning Factors/Teacher Factors: Issues in Literacy Research and Instruction; Fortieth Yearbook of the National Reading Conference. National Reading Conference, Inc., Chicago, IL. (pp. 297-303).
Labbo, L. D., & Teale, W. (1990). Cross-age reading: A strategy for helping poor readers. The Reading Teacher,43(6), 90-95.
INVITED JOURNAL ARTICLES
Labbo, L. D. (In press). We are American! Books about and by Americans. Social Studies and the Younger Learner.
Labbo, L. D. (In press). Finding a place for Author's E-Chair. The Reading Teacher
Labbo, L. D., Leu, D. J., Kinzer, C., Teale, & W. H., with Cammack, C., Kara-Soteriou, J., & Sanny, R. (In press). Teacher Wisdom Stories: Cautions & Recommendations for Using Computer-Related Technologies for Literacy Instruction. The Reading Teacher.
Labbo, L. D. (In press). Question: Do computers belong in primary classrooms? Simple Answer: Yes! Complex Answer: Yes but Why?*. Wisconsin State Reading Association Journal.
Labbo, L. D., Eakle, A. J., & Montero, M. K. (2002, May). Digital Language Experience Approach: Using digital photographs and software as a Language Experience Approach innovation. Reading Online, 5(8). Available: http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/elec_index.asp?HREF=labbo2/index.html
Labbo, L. D., Montero, M. K., & Eakle, A. J. (2001, October). Learning how to read what's displayed on school hallway walls -- and what's not. Reading Online, 5(3). Available: http://www.readingonline.org/newliteracies/lit_index.asp?HREF=labbo/index.html
Labbo, L. D. (2000). What will classrooms and schools look like in the next millennium?. Invited RRQ Snippet for millennium issue by John Readance and Diane Barone (Eds.), Reading Research Quarterly, 35(1), .
Labbo, L. D., & Reinking D. (2000). Once upon an electronic story time. The New Advocate, 13(1), 25-32.
Labbo, L. D., & Sprague, L., with Montero, K., & Font, G. (2000, July). Connecting a Computer Center to Themes, Literature, and Kindergartners' Literacy Needs. Reading Online, 4(1), Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association (http://www.readingonline.org/default.asp).
Labbo, L. D. (1999, November). Questions worth asking about Accelerated Reader. Reading on Line: in Critical Issues, The electronic journal of the International Reading Association. (Archived: http://www.readingonline.org/critical/labbo)
Labbo, L. D., & Reinking, D. (1999). Negotiating the Multiple Realities of Technology in Literacy Research and Instruction. Invited for Theory and research into practice section of Reading Research Quarterly, 34(4), 478-492.
Labbo, L. D. & Field, S. (1997). Wish you were here!: Picture postcard explorations in children's literature. Social Studies and the Young Learner March/April), 19-23.
Labbo, L. D. (1997). Off the shelf: Resources for celebrating the lives of African American women. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 9(3), 21-23.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1996). Bookalogues: Books that foster oral language development. Language Arts, (78)(8), 618-625.
Labbo, L. D. (1995). What am I going to do with the computer they've put in my classroom? Georgia Journal of Reading, Spring/Summer 20(2), 14-17.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1995). Bookalogues: Celebrating culturally diverse families - A new perspective. Language Arts, 72(1), 52 - 60.
Labbo, L. D. (1994/1995). The National Reading Research Center: A seasonal update. Georgia Journal of Reading, Fall/Winter 20(1), 30-33.
BOOKS EDITED
Reinking, D., Labbo, L. D., McKenna, M. & Kieffer, R.(Eds.). (1998). Handbook of literacy and technology: Transformations in a post-typographic world. New York: Erlbaum.
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Labbo, L. D. & Reinking, D. (in press). Computers in reading education: A course of study. in J. Many (Ed.), Literacy Teacher-Educator's Resource Book.
Labbo, L.D., Reinking, D., & McKenna, M.C. (1999). The use of technology in literacy programs. In L. Gambrell , L. Morrow, S. Neuman, & M. Pressley (Eds.), Best practices in literacy instruction. (pp. 311-327). New York: Guilford Press.
McKenna, M. C., Reinking D., & Labbo, L. D. (1999). A new role for computers in reading clinics: Considering the possibilities. In D. H. Evensen & P. Mosenthal (Eds.), Advances in reading/language research: Reconsidering the role of the reading clinic in a new age of literacy (pp. 347 - 364). Stanford, Connecticut: JAI Press Inc.
Labbo, L D. & Ash, G. E. (1998). What is the role of computer-related technology in early literacy? In S. Neuman & K. Roskos (Eds.), Children Achieving: Best Practices in Early Literacy (pp. 180-197). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. & Kuhn, M. (1998). Computers and emergent literacy: An examination of young children's computer-generated communicative symbol making. In D. R. Reinking, L.D. Labbo, M. C. McKenna & R. Kieffer (Eds.), Literacy for the 21st century: Technological transformations in a post-typographic world (pp. 79 - 91). New York: Erlbaum.
Reinking, D., Labbo, L. D. & McKenna, M. (1997). Navigating the Changing Landscape of Literacy: Current Theory and Research in Computer-Based Reading and Writing. In J. Flood, S. Heath, & D. Lapp (Eds.) Handbook of Research on teaching literacy through the communicative and visual arts (pp. 77 - 92). New York: Macmillan Library Reference USA.
Labbo, L. D., & Teale, W. H. (1996). An emergent literacy perspective on reading instruction in kindergarten. In S. Stahl & D. Hayes (Eds.), Instructional Models in Reading (pp. 249 -281). New York: Erlbaum.
Hoffman, J. V., Roser, N. L., Labbo, L. D. & Farest, C. (1995). Language charts: A record of story time talk. in Roser, N., & Martinez, M. (Eds.) Book Talk and Beyond: Children and Teachers Respond to Literature (pp. 80 - 89). Delaware: International Reading Association.
CURRICULUM MATERIALS/GUIDES
Labbo, L. D. (1998). Technology old and new in Japan. Tora No Maki III, National Council for the Social Studies & The Kezai Koho Center pp. 23-29.
Field, S. L. & Labbo, L. D. (1997). Picturing life in South Africa: An instructional resource for the elementary school grades. Instructor Guide prepared in conjunction with The University of Georgia OVPAA & COE Outreach Grant.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. (1997). Patchwork stories: Viewing multicultural curriculum and instruction. Instructor Guide prepared in conjunction with The University of Georgia, COE Multicultural Task Force Grant.
Field, S. L., & Labbo, L. D. (1996). IMAJ Instructional Materials about Japan: Children in Japan at home and at school. Grades K-2. Japan-America Society of Georgia, 1-71.
Field, S. L., & Labbo, L. D. (1996). IMAJ Instructional Materials about Japan: Picturing life in Japan, Grades 3-5. Japan-America Society of Georgia, 1-107.
ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS
BOOK REVIEW COLUMN FOR READING ON LINE, INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION - ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS
(All reviews may be accessed through the following index site: http://www.readingonline.org/index/index_index.asp)
Labbo, L. D. (2000). Shakespeare for kids: His life and times - A Review of a professional resource book. Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (2000). The Arts in Children's Lives: Aesthetic Education in Early Childhood - A Review of a professional resource book . Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (2000). Books that help children explore different careers. Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (2000). Books with a Kick. Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (In press). More books about girls. Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (In press). Sarah's Page: A Review of the Book, the Cd, and the Web Page. Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Books about and for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Professional Materials Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Enjoying the Books of Diane Stanley - author and illustrator extraordinnaire. Professional Materials Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Gaining crosscultural and international perspectives. Professional Materials Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Having fun with language play in books. Professional Materials Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). How to Write Poetry. Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Learning to cope with difficult situations. Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). More Rip-Roaring Reads for Reluctant Teen Readers. Professional Materials Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
EDITOR'S NOTES FOR READING ONLINE, INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION - originally at (http://readingonline.org/home.html)
Labbo, L. D. (2000). Books about ôGoodö Sports. Review by George Font and Donald Tauffner, Graduate Students UGA, Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (2000). Books about holidays. Review by Joan Pagnucco, Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (2000). Books about and for girls. Review by Michelle Commeyras and Miri Park, Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Animal Tales - Learning about Animal Life and Learning about LifeÆs Lessons through Animal Tales. Review by Undergraduate students in Teacher Preparation Reading Methods Course. Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Books for Reluctant Readers Reviewed by Middle School Students. Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1998). Just Right Stew. Reviewed by classroom teacher and Graduate Student UGA for Professional Materials Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Learning More About Flying Squirrels, Cosmic Light Shows, and Other Science-Related Trade Books. Review by Michelle Anderson, Graduate Student UGA for Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Speaking of Journals: ChildrenÆs Book Writers Talk about Their Diaries, Notebooks & Sketchbooks. - A review of a professional resource book. Review by Graduate Student UGA Department of Language Education. Professional Materials Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Writing ôInö Books. Review by Graduate Student UGA Department of Language Education. Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
Labbo, L. D. (1998). Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne. Reviewed by classroom teacher and Graduate Student UGA for Professional Materials Review Section of Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association.
BULLETINS OR REPORTS
Labbo, L. D., Kinzer, C. K., Leu, D. J., & Teale, W. H. (2002). Annual report to National Science Foundation on CTELL project. Submitted online.
Labbo, L. D., Kinzer, C. K., Leu, D. J., & Teale, W. H. (2001). Annual report to National Science Foundation on CTELL project. Submitted online.
Labbo, L. D. (In press). Considering effective computer center design issues in early childhood classrooms. Technology News Letter - Denise Johnson (Don Johnston Publisher).
Labbo, L. D., & Allen, J. (2000). Photographs of Local Knowledge Sources (PhOLKS) as an Approach to Culturally Engaged Teaching: A Final Report. Report to Spencer Foundation, August.
Labbo, L. D. (1998). Technology at home and school in Japan. Report to Kezai Koho Center in Japan.
Field, S. L. & Labbo, D. D. (1998). Lesson planning: Sharing triumphant lives of Georgia women. Georgia Council for the Social Studies - News and Notes, Fall, 1-4.
Labbo, L. D., Ratliff, J., Duffy-Hester, A., Kuhn, M., & Ash, G. (1998). Connecting realms of literacy: A university and hospital service learning collaboration. A Progress Report to UGA, College of Education, Athens, GA.
Labbo, L. D. & Field, S. L. (1997). Teaching about South Africa: Curriculum resources. UGA College of Education Summer Outreach Proposal Report, October.
Labbo, L. D. (1997). The ART of Reading Initiative: Pine Street Elememtary Staff Development Summative Report. A Project Report to Mr. Henry Gibbs, Principal at Pine Street Elementary School, Conyers, GA.
Labbo, L. D. & Field, S. L. (1997). Windows into two Classrooms of Diversity. A Project Report to COE Multicultural Task Force, The University of Georgia.
Labbo, L. D. & Field, S. L. (1996). What's school really like in Soweto? A Project Report to vice President Prokasy, The University of Georgia, 1-22.
Labbo, L. D., Reinking, D., McKenna, M., Kuhn, M. & Phillips, M. (1996). Computers Real and Make Believe: Opportunities for Literacy Development in an Early Childhood Sociodramatic Play Center. Instructional Resource, 26. The National Reading Research Center, Athens, GA: The University of Georgia.
Labbo, L. D., Reinking, D., Kieffer, R., & McKenna, M. (1996, October). NRRC Researchers foster a national dialogue about technological literacy transformations. NRRC News: A newsletter of the National Reading Research Center. Athens, GA: UGA. 2 - 3.
Field, S. L., & Labbo, L. D. (1996). Hats off Ideas- Odds & Ends. Early Childhood Elementary Social Studies SIG: Newsletter of the National Council for the Social Studies. Winter, 6-7.
McKenna, M. C., Reinking, D., Labbo, L. D., & Watkins, J. (1996). Using electronic storybooks with beginning readers. Instructional Resource No. 39, The National Reading Research Center, Athens, GA: The University of Georgia.
Labbo, L. D., Reinking R., & McKenna, M. (1995). Incorporating a computer into the classroom: Lessons learned in kindergarten. Instructional Resource 20, The National Reading Research Center, Athens, GA: The University of Georgia.
CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OTHER THAN FORMAL PUBLICATIONS
Labbo, L. D., & Stahl, S. (In production). Learning K-6 Literacy Assessment: 6 Digital Cases. CD-ROM & DVD of elementary reading diagnosis, analysis, and instructional recommendations, prepared in conjunction with Learning Technologies Grant Project offered by UGA Instructional Technology Advisory Committee.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. (1997). Patchwork stories: Viewing multicultural curriculum and instruction. CD Rom of classroom cases prepared in conjunction with The University of Georgia, COE Multicultural Task Force Grant.
Labbo, L. D. (1996). Literature and language charts: Creating opportunities for direct instruction in reading strategies. Satellite television program production in conjunction with University of Georgia Department of Elementary Education ESOP Distance Learning Inservice, February.
Reinking, D. Labbo, L. D., McKenna, M., & Kieffer, R. (1996). Conference on technology and literacy instruction/development. National Reading Research Center Conference, October 4/5/6, Atlanta, Georgia.
Labbo, L. D. (1995). Incorporating the computer into the classroom: A kindergarten case study. Instructional resource video, the National Reading Research Center Grant, The Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
INVITED SPEECHES
Labbo, L. D., & Teale, W. (2001). Figuring out how computers fit in: Practical Classroom applications for K-3 computer-related literacy instruction. Scheduled for Featured Technology Speakers, International Reading Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Labbo, L. D. (2001). Computer-related response to literature: Digital opportunities for literacy development. International Reading Association Forum on Technology and Literacy, Scheduled for Savannah, GA, February, 3.
Labbo, L. D. (2000). What key factors make Computer-Based Literacy Instruction Effective: Lessons Learned in Elementary School. Invited speech sponsored by The University's Campus Life Enrichment Committee (CLEC) and The Department of Early Childhood Education and Reading lecture series. Georgia Southern, Statesboro, GA, October, 19.
Labbo, L. & Reinking D. (2000). A Grand Conversation About Literacy and Technology: Multiple Perspectives on The New Literacies. Featured Keynote Speakers presented at the Reading Research Quarterly presentation at the 45th Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association in Indianapolis, May, (with D. Leu, & C. Kinzer.)
Labbo, L. (1999). Computers in the classroom: What we know and need to know. Invited Featured Speaker Presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association in San Diego, CA. May 2-7.
Labbo, L. & Reinking, D. R. (1997). Electronic literacy: Expanding upon reading. Invited Speakers for Harvard Graduate School of Education Graduate Studies Colloquium, Boston, MA. November 7.
Labbo, L. D. (1997). Technology and literacy: Invitations and innovations. Invited Keynote Speaker. Boise State University Eighth Annual Literacy Education Conference, Boise, Idaho, July 25-28.
Labbo, L. D. (1997). Visits to screenland: Computer-related early literacy development. Invited Keynote Speaker. Region 20 Service Center Early Reading Conference, San Antonio, Texas, July 17-18.
Labbo, L. D., Ratliff, J., Duffy-Hester, A., & Kuhn, M. (1997). Connecting realms of literacy: A university and hospital service learning collaboration. Invited speech for the Northeast Georgia Council of the International Reading Association, Athens, GA. , October 21.
Labbo, L. D. (1997). Current trends and issues in literacy and technology. Distinguished Lecture Series, Invited Address. Region 20 Service Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Labbo, L. D. (1997). Parent/Child shared moments activities: Making the minutes count for our children. Speech for Chapter 1 Parents, Pine Street Elementary School, Conyers, GA.
Labbo, L. D. ( 1996). Literature-based strategic instruction. Invited speaker, Satellite Television Outreach Program The University of Georgia COE Outreach Program, Athens, GA.
Labbo, L. D. & Field, S. L. ( 1996). Alternative teacher education with CD technology. Invited speaker, International Projects Institute Educators from Turkey, The University of Georgia COE , February 16-19, 1997.
Labbo, L. D. (1995). Wearing many hats: The role of the reading teacher in elementary school. Faculty and Staff of Winterville Elementary School Annual Banquet, Holiday Inn, May Athens, GA.
Labbo, L. D. (1990, June). Language to literacy: Adaptations for use with hearing impaired students. Keynote address presented at the Texas Association of Educators of Hearing Impaired Annual National Convention, Houston, Texas.
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INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
Labbo, L. D., Kinzer, C. K., Leu, D. J., & Teale, W. H. (2003). CTELL: Case Technologies in Literacy Learning. Paper presented at the Reading Research 2003 Conference: Reading Research - the Cutting Edge. 48th Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FLA, May 4-8, 2003.
Labbo, L. D. (2003). Publishing multimedia articles: A rationale & Guidelines. Paper presented at the Writing and Reading New Media of the 48th Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FLA, May 4-8, 2003.
Labbo, L. D., & Love, M. (2003). What is CTELL? Paper presented at the Reading Research 2003 Conference: Reading Research - the Cutting Edge. 48th Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FLA, May 4-8, 2003
Labbo, L. D., & Love, M. (2003). Why do some students fail to collaborate during shared computer time? Guidelines & conditions for success Paper presented at the Making a Difference in Reading - Using Technology effectively, Preconference institution of the 48th Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FLA, May 4-8, 2003
Labbo, L. D. (2002). So What is Unique about Reading and Writing on a Computer Screen?: Young Students' Cognitive Computer Engagements with Multiple Sign Systems. Paper presented at National Reading Conference, Miami, FLA, Dec. 7.
Labbo, L. D., Eakle, J., & Love, M. (2002). Overview of the Case Technologies Enhanciing Literacy Learning (CTELL) Project - Making the complex visible. Paper presented at National Reading Conference, Miami, FLA, Dec. 6.
Labbo, L. D., & Love, M. (2002). Reconceptualizing classroom computer activities as semiotic acts: Paper presented at National Reading Conference, Miami, FLA, Dec. 4.
Labbo, L. D. (2002). Digital Comprehension Matters: Considering the Computer's Role in Developing K-3 H.O.T.S. Preconference Institute presentation, The 47th Annual meeting of International Reading Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Kinzer, C., Labbo, L. D., Leu, D. J., & Teale, W. H. (2002). Best practices - teacher preparation - technology: Connections that enhance children's literacy acquissition and reading achievement. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 1-5.
Labbo, L. D. (2001). Special issues and special needs: Top ten best computer-related instructional practices for fostering engagement and literacy learning. Paper presented at the "Moving Comprehension instruction to the next level: New advancements in theory and practice," Preconference Institute at The 46th Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, New Orleans, LA.
Allen, J., & Labbo, L. D. (2001, April). Photographs of local knowledge sources (PhOLKS) as an approach to culturally engaged teaching. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of AERA, Seattle, WA.
Allen, J., & Labbo, L. D. (2000, April). Giving it a Second Thought: Making Culturally Engaged Teaching Culturally Engaging. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of AERA, New Orleans, LA.
Labbo, L. D. (2000, May). Providing individualized instruction through literature-based computer experiences. Paper presented at S. Neuman & C. Collins Developmentally appropriate practice for the new millennium: A spotlight on quality instruction percon institute. At the 45th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Indianapolis, Indiana. INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL Continued
Labbo, L. D, (1999, December). Beyond narrative: Expanding genres in reading research and instruction. Symposia presented at The 49th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, Fla.( with Duke, N. K., Elster, C., A. , & Hanauer, D.)
Labbo, L. D., Allen, J. B. , Font, G., Payne, C., & Boles, S. (1999). Funds of Knowledge for practice and research: A research in progress discussion of a collaborative exploration of alternative forms of data representation. Paper presented at The 49th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, Fla, December.
Labbo, L. D., Font, G., & Montero, K. (1999). A young child learns to make sense of informational CDs during kindergarten thematic studies. Symposia to be presented at The 49th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, Fla, December.
Labbo, L. D. & Kuhn, M. (1999). Kindergarten children make sense of CD stories as a new genre. Paper to be presented at The Annual Meeting of the United Kingdom Reading Association. London, England
Labbo, L. D. (1999). Nurturing young children's computer-based literary and literacy development. Paper presented at a Preconference Institute with Linda Gambrell, Leslie Morrow, Susan Neuman, Judith Schikendanz, Kathy Roskos for the 44th Annual meeting of the International Reading Association, San Diego, CA.
Field, S. & Labbo, L. D. (1999). What little kids know about social studies and informational text. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of AERA, Montreal, Canada.
Field, S., Labbo, L. D., Martinez, M., & Wood, K. (1999). The use of literature in K-8 social studies basal teacher editions: A content analysis. Annual meeting of AERA, Montreal, Canada.
Labbo, L. D. & Kuhn, M. (1998). Weaving chains of affect and cognition: Roberto makes sense of digital stories. Paper presented at The 48th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference, Austin, TX.
Labbo, L. D., Field, S. L. & Ash, G. E. (1998). George Washington lives there, but he's dead now: An examination of how kindergarten and first-grade children make sense of informational text. Paper presented at The 48th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference, Austin, TX.
Martinez, M., Labbo, L., Wood, K., Harmon, J., & Field, S. (1998). Integration of literature in current social studies textbooks. Paper presented at The 48th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference, Austin, TX.
Field, S. & Labbo, L. D. (1998, June). Examining standards and social studies education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Social Studies Education Consortium, in Lillehammer, Norway.
Labbo, L. D. & Stroud, J. (1998, May). Supporting young children's literacy development in classroom computer centers. Paper presented at Preconference Institute: Children Achieving, with Susan Neuman and Kathy Roskos, 43rd Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association in Orlando, FLA.
Labbo, L. D. (1998, May). Conversations with educators: Handbook of research on teaching literacy through the visual and communicative arts. Panel presentation for IRA Publication Series, 43rd Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association in Orlando, FLA. (Panel with Alverman, D., Green, J., Reinking, R., & McKenna, M.).
Labbo, L. D. (1998, May). Reading Online: Workshop for reviewers. Panel presentation for IRA Publication Series, 43rd Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association in Orlando, FLA. (Panel presentation with Dilner, M., Johnson, D., & Miller, L.).
Labbo, L. D. , & Field, S. L. (1998). Selecting developmentally appropriate software to foster young children's social studies and literacy development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Labbo, L. (1997, December). Creating a cognitive map to analyze kindergarten children of diversity computer-related literacy development. Paper presented at The 47th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Alter, G., Alleman, J. E., Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1997, November). Heartbeats: Exploring the social studies standards in the primary grades with culturally diverse children's literature. Paper presented at The 76th National Council of the Social Studies Annual Conference, November, Cincinnati, Ohio
Field, S. L. & Labbo, L. D. (1997, March). What can we learn about classroom-based research when things don't go as expected: A case study. Paper presented at the Invisible College of the American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Field, S. L., Labbo, L. D. & Wojtan, L. S. (1997, November). Exploring Japan's communities: Exemplary lessons. Paper presented at The 76th National Council of the Social Studies Annual Conference, November, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Haas, M., Hoge, J. D. , Hickey, G., Field, S. L., & Labbo, L. D. (1997, November). Facilitating children's understanding of technology as agents for cultural change. Paper presented at The 76th National Council of the Social Studies Annual Conference, November, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Labbo, L. D. (1997, November). Technology in Japan: Old meets new. Paper presented at the National Council for the Social Studies in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Labbo, L. D. & Kuhn, M. (1997, November). Computers and emergent literacy: Expanding upon reading. Paper presented The 41st Annual Meeting of The College Reading Association in Boston, MA.
Milson, A., Field, S. L., & Labbo, L. D. (1997, November). Reading and Reporting about My Cultural Heritage. Paper presented at The 76th National Council of the Social Studies Annual Conference, November, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Wojtan, L. S., Field, S. L. & Labbo, L. D. (1997, November). Citizenship, technology, and global connections in today's Japan. Paper presented at The National Social Studies Supervisors Association meeting at the National Council of the Social Studies Annual Conference, November, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Labbo, L. D. (1997, May). Finding the balance with computers and reading instruction. Paper presented at Preconference Institute: The Radical Middle: A Balanced Approach to Literacy Instruction with Lesley Mandel Morrow & Linda B. Gambrell, May 4, 42nd Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, Atlanta, GA.
Reinking, D. R., McKenna, M., Labbo, L. D., & Keiffer, R. D. (1997, May). Computer technology and literacy. Paper presented at Reading Research æ97: Reading instruction: Past, Present, and Future, Atlanta, GA.
Brook, D., Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1996, August). Qualitative research in practice. Paper presented at the meting of the SASE (South Africa Society of Education), Mbabane, Swaziland.
Brook, D., Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L., (1996, March). South Africa's transition. Comparative and International Education Society Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
Brook, D., Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1996, April). South Africa's Second Freedom Year: Teaching about rapid change in international contexts. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Education Research Association, New York.
Labbo, L. D. & McKenna, M. (1996, April). Computers in the early childhood classroom: Applications and implications. Invited paper for National Reading Research Center Strand at the Reading Research 1996 International Reading Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Labbo, L. D. & Kuhn, M. (1996, December). Story extension time on an electronic flannel board: Young children step into the story. Paper presented at the 46th National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.
Labbo, L. D. (1996, December). Transforming readers and writers through technology: Young children's electronic symbol making. Paper presented at the 46th National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.
Labbo, L. D., Watkins, J., & Kuhn, M. (1996, April). Literacy development related to computers in centers sociodramatic and otherwise. Paper presented at International Reading Association Preconference Institute, New Orleans, LA.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1996, April). Elementary e-mail interviews and Hypertext projects: Connecting Taiwan, Guatemala, Georgia and New York. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association, New York.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. (1996, January). A journey from Georgia to Taiwan: Forging new paths to knowledge through email and multimedia investigations. Multimedia presentation presented at QUIG: Qualitative Research Interest Group Conferences, Athens, Georgia.
Labbo, L. D., Watkins, J., & Kuhn, M. (1995, March). Young children's computer-related literacy development in thematic sociodramatic play centers. Paper presented at The 45th National Reading Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Labbo, L. D., Field, S. L., Lu, C.H., & Wilhelm, R. (1995, November). From Atlanta and Dallas to Taipei and Guatemala City: Using the information superhighway to promote multicultural understanding. Workshop presented at the 75th National Council of the Social Studies Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
Field, S., & Labbo, L., (1995, March). Making a Difference with Artifacts and Literature to Promote Multiculturalism, Reading, Writing, and Historical Thinking. Workshop presented at the Annual International Kappa Delta Pi Conference, Birmingham, Ala.
Labbo, L. D. (1995, April). Classroom, computer lab, and living room: Case studies of kindergartners' home and school computer-related literacy experiences. A report of findings related to NRRC funded research. Paper presented at The 40th International Reading Association Conference, Anaheim, California.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1995, April). " Where's Waldo"? In Social Studies. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California.
Labbo, L. D., Field, S. L., & Watkins, J. (1995, January). Narrative as action research: One teacher's story. Paper presented at the QUIG: Qualitative Research Interest Group Conference, Athens, GA.
Field, S. L., & Labbo, L. D. (1994, November). Implementation of a new social studies curriculum: The rethinking process. Paper presented at the National Council for the Social Studies Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona.
Field, S. & Labbo, L. D. (1994, November). Lessons from elementary school about global communities: Paper presented at the Global Conference on Technology and Multicultural Education, sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi and ATE, Atlanta, Georgia.
Labbo, L. D. (1994, December). Examining the influence of computers on young children's opportunities for literacy development. Paper presented at The 44th National Reading Conference, San Diego, California.
Labbo, L. D. (1994, April). The microcomputer and emergent literacy: A case study of computer-related literacy experiences at home. Paper presented at The 39th International Reading Association Conference, Toronto, Canada.
Labbo, L.D. (1994, April). Story extension tasks and literacy development in kindergarten contexts. Invited paper as a Finalist for the International Reading Association Dissertation of the Year Award International Reading Association Conference, Toronto, Canada.
Field, S. L. & Labbo, L. D. (1994, March). American Families: Not Just Leave It To Beaver. Paper presented at The Annual International Kappa Delta Pi Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Labbo, L. D. (1993, December). Off the Rug: Exploring design of story extension tasks and young children's literacy development. Paper presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting of National Reading Conference, Charleston, South Carolina.
Field, S., Labbo, L. D., Wilhelm, R., & Garret, A. (1993, November). From abelskivers and apple corers to huipils, pentalopes, and postcards: Promoting reading, writing, and critical thinking through the use of artifacts. Paper presented at the 73rd National Council for the Social Studies, Nashville, Tennessee.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1991, March). Local schools: Integrating the social studies and language arts. Paper presented at the Association for Supervisors and Curriculum Developers Annual National Convention, San Francisco, California.
Labbo, L. D., & Field, S. L. (1991, March). Using children's literature to promote global awareness. Paper presented at the Association for Supervisors and Curriculum Developers Annual National Convention, San Francisco, California.
Hoffman, J., Roser, N., Labbo, L. D., & Myers, P. (1990, December). Language to literacy: Evaluating the effects of a read aloud/response program. Paper presented at The 40th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference, Miami, Florida.
Davis, O. L., Field, S. L., Wilhelm, R., & Labbo, L. D. (1990, March). Understanding the world community: treatment of South Africa, Poland, and Guatemala in U.S. social studies textbooks.
Association for Supervisors and Curriculum Developers Annual National Convention, San Antonio, Texas.
Roser, N. L., Lapp, D., Flood, J., & Labbo, L.D. (1990, April). Finding the middle ground with middle school readers: Children's book choices and reading instruction. Symposia presented at International Reading Association National Convention, Atlanta, GA.
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SERVICE TO CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
Review of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Grant Proposal - Standard Research Grants. LISTENING to Diverse Learners" The Effectiveness and Appropriateness of Computer Based Reading Tutor for Yound Canadian Language Learners. February, 2003.
SERVICE TO U. S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Blue Ribbon Panel for Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education. Commissioned Paper, Paper Presentation, and Think Tank Participant to revise the 1996 U.S. Department of Education national technology plan, Getting America's Students Ready for the 21st Century. (1999, December) at the Forum on the future of technology in education.- Sponsored by the American Institutes for Research, Pelavin Research, Chesapeake Institute; Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice, Washington, DC.
http://www.air.org/forum/forum.htm
SERVICE TO JOURNALS Technology in Literacy Column Editor - The Reading Teacher, 2003-2005.
Field Representative - Language Arts, 2000.
Charter member of Editorial Board - International Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 2000.
Editor - MicroMissive, Electronic newsletter of the Computers in Reading Special Interest Group, International Reading Association, 1997-1998, Summer, 1999.
Section Editor - Reviews Section - Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association, 1998 - current. http://www.readingonline.org
Columns Author-Reviews Section - Reading Online, Electronic Journal of the International Reading Association, (1999-2000).
Guest Editor - Themed Issue on literacy and social studies - Social Studies: Gateway to Literacy- Social Studies and the Young Learner, (1998).
Invited Guest Reviewer - American Education Research Journal: Section on Teaching, Learning and Human Development - 1998.
Editorial Board Member - Reading Research Quarterly - 1996 - Current
Editorial Board Member - Reading Online- 1997- Current
Editorial Board Member- Language Arts - 1990 - 1998
Editorial Advisory Board- Journal of Literacy Research 1995 - Current
Guest Reviewer - Special Themed Teacher Education Issue of Journal of Literacy Research - 2000.
Guest Reviewer - Special Themed Multicultural Issue of Journal of Literacy Research - 1997.
Guest Reviewer - Educational Ethnography Special Themed Issue of Journal of Contemporary Ethnography - 1997.
Editorial Referee - Dimensions of Early Childhood, Journal of the Southern Early Childhood Association. 1994-Current
Editorial Review Board -National Reading Research Center Publication Series - 1994- Current
Guest Reviewer - Urban Education, A SAGE Publication - 1996
SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
Faculty Supervisor, Well & Wise Readers Literacy Project: Pediatric Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Midwivery Clinic Placement Experiences for Preservice Teachers, Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, GA., 1997-1998.
Contributor — Children's books reviewed for Reading Online, electronic journal of the International Reading Association donated to Well & Wise Readers Program at Athens Regional Medical Center. Fall, 1999 - Summer 2000.
Contributor — Children's books reviewed for Reading Online, electronic journal of the International Reading Association donated to elementary schools in Africa. Fall, 1999- Summer, 2000.
Guest Speaker, Parent/Child Shared Moments Activities: Making the minutes count for our children. Chapter 1 Parent Meeting, Pine Street Elementary School, Conyers, GA., March, 1997.
Consultant/Trainer, Jewish Federation Mentoring Program. Training volunteers tutoring 1st-12th grade students- Literature-based reading. 1993.
Curriculum Designer/Trainer of Volunteer Tutors, Juvenile Detention Center, G.O.L.D. (Goal Oriented Literacy Development) Reading /Mentoring Program, 1992.
Mentorship Awards Committee Member, Greater San Antonio Mentor Ad Hoc Committee to recognize public, private, and community efforts to create mentoring programs for adults and at-risk students, 1991.
Educational Consultant, Hertzberg Circus Museum, San Antonio, TX, 1988 - 1990
Library Association Volunteer, San Antonio, TX, 1988 - 1992
Coordinator, Reading at the Hertzberg Day & Hertzberg Reading Club, Family Reading Day at Branch Libraries (Undergraduates dressed as story book characters shared books with families and classrooms of children), 1988-1989.
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