Education is not static. There must be adaptation, adjustment, even flat out change. Literacy is no different. But how far does change reach in the classroom? What happens when there is resistance somewhere in the chain?

January’s #IRAChat will answer these questions and more with an expert on shaking things up in the classroom.

Jennie Magiera is a White House Champion of Change for her work using technology in education. She is the digital learning coordinator for the Academy for Urban School Leadership in Chicago where she oversees the tech in 32 public schools. She was also honored with Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher and CPS’ 2012 Tech Innovator of the Year. She is all about professional learning and embracing the need for change and the power of change everywhere in school.

“Growing and progress require change,” Magiera said. “We must be willing to take risks to move forward and become better versions of ourselves!”

The chat will be 8 p.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 8 and Magiera said she is looking forward to the #IRAChat and hopes to encourage fellow educators.

“I hope that educators can connect with new colleagues and come away with new and inspiring ideas!” she said.

Log on and share your ideas Thursday night. Don’t miss a tweet by following #IRAChat and check in on IRA’s Twitter account.