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Overview of Presentations
Papers
Presentations
Workshops
Other Activities
Papers Presented
(* indicates peer reviewed)
*Doiron, R. (2003). The “fun of reading” information books. A paper
presented at the International Forum on Canadian Children’s Literature,
June 26-28, Ottawa 2003.
*Asselin, M. & Doiron, R. (May 2003). Developing a Canadian research
agenda for developing information literacy. A joint paper session
presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education,
Congress 2003, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.
* Asselin, M. & Doiron, R. (December, 2002). An analysis of school library
programs and services in pre-service programs in Canadian
universities. A paper presented at the National Reading Conference
annual convention, Miami, FL.
* Doiron, R. (November 2002). Preparing pre-service teachers to include
school libraries and information literacy in their future teaching. A
paper presented at the Conference of Atlantic Educators, University of
Moncton, Moncton, NB.
* Doiron, R. (July 2002). Elementary children’s aesthetic and efferent
responses to reading information books. A paper presented at the
World Reading Congress, International Reading Association, Edinburgh,
Scotland.
*Asselin, M. & Doiron, R. (June 2002). School library programs and services
in pre-service programs in Canadian universities. A paper presented at
the Canadian School Library Association Research Forum, Canadian
Library Association, Annual Convention, Halifax, NS.
* Doiron, R. (May 2002). Differences in elementary children’s written
responses to reading information books. A paper presented at the
Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Congress 2002, Ontario
Institute for the Study of Education, Toronto, ON.
*Doiorn, R. (June, 2000). Developing an understanding of collaborative
program planning and teaching in two teacher education programs in
Canada. A paper presented at the Canadian School Library association
Research Forum, Canadian Library Association Annual Convention,
Edmonton, Alberta.
* Doiron, R. (May, 2000). Differences in elementary children’s choices of
trade books for independent reading by grade level, sex and book
type. A paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of
Education, Congress 2000, Edmonton, Alberta.
* Doiron, R. (May, 2000). Modeling the collaborative curriculum
development process in a pre-service teacher education program. A
paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education,
Congress 2000, Edmonton, Alberta.
* Doiron, R. (April, 2000). Emergent categories of aesthetic and efferent
response to reading information books. A paper presented at the
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New
Orleans, Louisiana.
* Doiron, R. (November, 1999). University/School library collaborations to
integrate information technology into resource-based learning
activities. A paper presented at the American Association for School
Librarians and International Association of School Librarians joint
conference, Birmingham, Alabama.
* Doiron, R. (April, 1999). Information technology in the pre-service
teaching/learning environment. A paper presented at the American
Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Montreal,
Quebec.
* Doiron, R. (April 1999). Emergent categories of aesthetic and efferent
response to reading information books. A paper presented at the
American Educational Research Association Annual Conference,
Montreal, Quebec.
* Doiron, R. (June 1998). Children’s preferences for and responses to
reading information books. A paper presented at the Canadian Society
for the Study of Education, Annual Congress, University of Ottawa.
* Doiron, R. (July 1997). Distance learning for teacher-librarians.
Presented at the International Association for School Librarianship and
the Association for Teacher-Librarians in Canada Convention: Bridging
the Gap, Vancouver, BC.
* Doiron, R. (July 1997). The impact of the PEI School Library Policy on
school library programs in PEI. A paper presented at the International
Association for School Librarianship and the Association for
Teacher-Librarians in Canada Convention: Bridging the Gap, Vancouver, BC. After a second review, this paper was chosen for publication in
the conference proceedings.
* Doiron, R. (April 1997). School Library Policy in Canada: A shared vision.
A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association
Annual Conference, Chicago, 1997.
Doiron, R. (October 1997). New chapters in an never-ending story:
Teachers as life-long learners. A paper presented at the PEI Teachers’
Federation Annual Convention, Charlottetown, PEI.
* Doiron, R. (June 1996).Beyond the Frontline: Activating New
Partnerships in Support of School Libraries. A paper presented at the
Canadian Library Association National Convention in Halifax, Nova
Scotia.
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Conference/Research/Keynote Presentations
(** indicates invited keynote)
Doiron, R. (2003). Connecting literacy and school libraries. A presentation
at the American Library Association and Canadian Library Association
joint conference, June 21, 2003, Toronto, ON.
Doiron, R. (2003). The impact of the replacement of teacher-librarians
with library technicians on school library programs. A research
presentation at the joint American Association of School Librarianship
and the Canadian School Library Association Research Forum, June 23,
2003, Toronto, ON.
McPherson, K., Ledwell, C., Asselin, M. & Doiron, R. (2003). The role of
Faculty of Education Resource Centres in preparing preservice
teachers for information literacy. A presentation at the American
Library Association and Canadian Library Association joint conference,
June 22, 2003, Toronto, ON.
Doiron, R. & Oberg, D. (2003). The vision and standards for school libraries
in Canada. A plenary session presented at the Canadian School Library
Summit, the National Library of Canada, June 26, 2003, Ottawa, ON.
Doiron, R. & Asselin, M. (2003). An analysis of school library programs and
services in the preparation of pre-service teachers in Canadian
universities. A research presentation at the Library Association of
Alberta Annual Conference, April 27, 2003, Jasper Park Lodge, AB.
Doiron, R.(2003). Preparing preservice teachers to include school libraries
and information literacy in their future teaching. A research summary
presented as part of a symposium session entitled: Developing a
Canadian research agenda for information literacy. Canadian Society
for the Study of Education Congress, May 29, 2003, Halifax, NS.
** Doiron, R. ( May 2003). A global network of libraries for the information
generation. An invited keynote address to the Quebec Library
Association Annual Conference, May 10, 2003, Montreal, QC.
** Doiron, R. (April 2003). The ‘Last Spike’: Completing Canada’s network
of libraries and building an equitable learning society. An invited
keynote address to the Library Association Annual Conference,
April 26, 2003, Jasper Park Lodge, AB.
* Doiron, R. (April, 2002). Today’s information books: Current trends,
popular genre and selection guides. A half-day workshop presented at
the International Reading Association Annual Convention,
San Francisco, CA.
** Doiron, R. (July 2002). School libraries and literacy: Have we thrown
the baby out with the bath water? An invited paper presented at the
Canadian School Boards Association Annual Conference, St. Johns
Newfoundland.
** Doiron, R. (June 2002). Literacy and libraries: The concepts that bind
us. A concurrent session presentation at the Canadian Library
Association Annual Convention, Halifax, NS.
** Doiron, R. (July 2001). National dreams and regional interpretations:
New visions of school libraries in Canada. A keynote session for the
Canadian School Library Association Summer Institute, University of
Victoria, Victoria, BC.
Doiron, R. (May 2001). National dreams and regional interpretations: New
visions of school libraries in Canada. An address to the Atlantic
Provinces Library Association conference - Convergence 2001,
Charlottetown, PEI.
** Doiron, R. (May 1999). Preparing young adults to meet their information
needs. A keynote address at the Association of Public Librarians of
New Brunswick Annual Meeting. Miramichi, New Brunswick.
** Doiron, R. (October, 1999). Literacy: Pathways to the future. A keynote
address to the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Association for Literacy and
Language and the Teacher-Librarians’ Association of Nova Scotia Fall
Conference, Halifax Nova Scotia.
** Doiron, R. (May 1998). Children’s literature: The engine that drives
integration. A keynote paper at Pre-Conference Institute #1 at the
International Reading Association Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida.
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Provincial Workshops
Doiron, R. (June 2003). Effective strategies from motivating summer
reading. A workshop for 23 tutors hired as part of the PEI Literacy
Alliance Summer Tutoring Program, Carrefour School, Charlottetown,
PEI.
Doiron, R. ( March 2003). From page to screen: New challenges for
developing literate citizens. A presentation for the PEI Literacy Alliance
Semi-Annual Meeting, Charlottetown, PEI.
Doiron, R. (February, 2003). Understanding literacy from multiple
perspectives. A presentation to the PEI Literacy Alliance Board,
Charlottetown, PEI.
Doiron, R. (June 2002). Using children’s books to motivate young readers.
A workshop presented for tutors in the PEI Literacy Alliance Summer
Tutoring Program. Charlottetown, PEI
Doiron, R . November (2002). Today’s information books for children. A
workshop for the PEI Children’s Literature Roundtable, Confederation
Children’s Library, Charlottetown, PEI.
Doiron, R. (August 2002). Using community resources to develop thematic
teaching. A workshop session for the PEI Department of Agriculture
summer sessions for teachers. Orwell Corner, PEI.
Doiron, R. (November 2002). From the ivory tower to the front line. A
panel on teacher education and pre-service preparation. Carrefour des
langues 2002, a conference sponsored by the Canadian Association of
Second Language Teachers, Charlottetown, PEI.
Doiron, R. (June 1998). Information literacy, resource-based learning and
the role of the school library. A day-long workshop for the entire staff
at Kinkora High School.
Doiron, R. (April 1998). Building for the future: Developing a collaborative
school culture and students’ information literacy through
resource-based learning. A series of two-day seminars developed and
delivered in partnership with Judy Davies and intended for
administrators across PEI. This was jointly sponsored by the
Department of Education and the PEI Principals’ Association and 80%
of principals in P.E.I. attended the seminar.
Doiron, R. (Feb. 1998). Developing information literacy through
resource-based learning. A day-long workshop for Parkdale
Elementary School as part of the Eastern School District’s Professional
Development Day.
Doiron, R. (Nov 1997). Information literacy and resource-based learning.
A day-long workshop for teachers in Souris Family of schools as part of
the PEI Teachers’ Federation Provincial Workshop Day.
Doiron, R. (August 1997). Information technology and educational change.
A presentation to administrators at the Summer Institute for New and
Experienced Administrators, University of P. E. I., Charlottetown, PEI.
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Other Research Dissemination and Professional Activities
Besides the articles, papers and reports listed above, I have completed these research dissemination activities.
Co-organizer of Faculty of Education Research sessions where faculty members highlight current research. I also co-publish, Maweome, a research newsletter for the Faculty of Education.
Department of Education Standing Committee on School Libraries (1998-2003). I have been a long time member of this provincial committee which over sees curriculum and program development for school libraries. I represent UPEI and the Diploma in School Librarianship we offer.
Ad hoc Committee to create the Department of Education’s on-line school library resource - Building Information Literacy. This state-of-the-art website is a curriculum support document for teachers and teacher-librarians.
International Reading Association Steering Committee on Electronic Services: I was recently asked to join this international committee which oversees the management and organization of the International Reading Association’s many online services including its most popular service, Reading OnLine.
Editorial Board of Teacher-Librarian: the journal for school library professionals. I have sat on the Editorial Board for two years and my duties involve reviewing manuscript for the journal.
Steering Committee for the Canadian School Library Information Portal (SliP). This site is one-stop site for all information on school libraries in Canada and is hosted by the National Library, CSLA and the Canadian Library Association. The website is http://cla.ca/slip/
Reviewer of SSHRC proposals. I have reviewed several major proposals for SSHRC over the past few years.
Co-Editor of a special issue of Feliciter: Linking Canada’s Library Community, the journal produced by Canadian Library Association. This issue centred on Literacy and Libraries and included 9 final articles included in the special issue.
Course Development: I was asked by University of British Columbia to develop a web-based course as an Introduction to School Libraries. I developed the course and taught it twice for UBC.
Summer Session at UBC 2001. . I was invited to teach two courses in school librarianship for the Language and Literacy Department in the Faculty of Education at UBC. These two courses proved to be very popular with students and very positive course evaluations.
Organizer and Chair: Media Awareness Network visit and series of meetings held on PEI. I organized a set of meetings for Jan D’Arcy of Media Awareness Network where she met the leaders of various library groups in the province. I organized speaking sessions with Faculty of Education pre-service teachers and the general public. Jan’s address: Creating a generation of Internet savvy children was a huge success and was held in the Information Technology in Education Centre at UPEI.
Organizer and Chair: Innovation, Integration and Collaboration in Information Technology Learning Environments.
A research symposium of five major papers. I organizer the presentation, acted as Chair and presented one paper. This symposium took place at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Montreal, Quebec, April, 1999.
Organizer and Chair: Integrating Information and Communication Technologies into Classrooms and School Libraries.
A research symposium following the completion of the Teaching and Learning with Information Technologies (TLIT) Project funded by the Knowledge Economy Partnership. University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI, May 1999.
Website Development
Part of the final dissemination of research and reports for the Teaching and Learning with Information Technologies Project included the development of a website and the organization of all materials related to this Knowledge Economy Partnership Project. The TLIT website is located at: http://www.upei.ca/fac_ed/tlit
Website Development
A website will be launched June 2000 to support and disseminate the work of the Choosing and Responding to Information Books (C.R.I.B. Project) research project funded by SSHRC.
Website Development
I designed the website for the PEI Teacher-Librarians’ Association. This is the homepage of the Association where members and others interested in school librarianship can visit for up to date information on PEI teacher-librarianship. The PEITLA Executive was very pleased with the website and especially happy that the Faculty of Education and UPEI agreed to host the site.
Website Development
In most of my courses I like the students to produce something for others who are not taking the course. This was true as I had a group of students take a special topic course in school librarianship. We worked together and developed a Handbook for Administrators on School Librarianship. The site is called School Libraries for Lifelong Learning and it is also hosted by Faculty of Education and UPEI. It is a comprehensive website with all kinds of practical support for school administrators wanting information on their school library program. The site has been used in subsequent school library courses at UPEI and also at the UBC course I taught in summer 1999. URL http://www.upei.ca/~fac_ed/projects/handbook/index.htm
Website Development
I developed a Clearinghouse of Resources on WebQuests which covers the basics of making your own webquest and it provides links to best samples and useful resources.
URL http://www.upei.ca/~fac_ed/distance/ed531/webquest_home.htm
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