Friday, May 4, 2018
Session D | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Confection Rooms
Please note: Session handouts and evaluations can be found on the Sched web app.
Session D | 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Confection Rooms
Please note: Session handouts and evaluations can be found on the Sched web app.
OER Ninja: Guiding Teachers through the Jungles of OER
Limitless learning means that we (and our teachers and students) are not hampered by the borders of our physical schools & libraries. Open Education Resources offer opportunities for teachers to greatly expand their repertoire of instructional designs. But, teachers are busy! Where do they find these resources? How do they search for them efficiently? This is a job tailor-made for school librarians! This workshop will detail the what's, where's and how's of OER exploration.
Presented by: Brenda Boyer, Kutztown School District; Rutgers University
Beyond the Book: How to Experience Books with Making
Children need to experience literature. As a librarian it is our role to enhance, enrich and support what is being done in the classroom. Through literature we show children what they learn stretches beyond the four walls of their classroom. “Making” is an essential part of the library curriculum and daily lesson plans. Learn how to make literature come alive with creative projects that encourage making in the library through crafts and hands on activities.
Presented by: Maren Vitali , Milltown School
George and Martha Who?!? Examining Primary Document
Federal Law requires schools receiving federal funding must “hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17.” Libraries are perfect places to celebrate Constitution Day; where we introduce primary documents to all patrons. Using historical figures recognizable by K-6...George and Martha Washington; this program will educate/share resources from the George Washington Teacher Institute and lesson ideas for K-6 that will help librarians bring an elementary explanation of the U.S. Constitution.
Presented by: Bitsy Galaska , Twin Valley School District
Readers’ Advisory for the Masses using Google Classroom
How can you provide readers advisory for over 700 students in a flex schedule? Google Classroom is the vehicle. From Book Madness to PA Young Readers to Book Talks and Swaps engage students in one-on-one conversations. Google Classroom can open doors for communication and reading suggestions. But you say, how will I have time? Discover some efficiencies and ideas to make it work!
Presented by: Dotty Delafield, Mount Nittany Middle School
Beyond Library Walls: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Participants will explore three levels of collaborative partnerships: with their core team of teachers and specialists; with community members, including parents and area librarians; and with their administrative team. Through examples of projects and connections that participants can take and implement in their libraries, we will explore how librarians can extend their reach beyond their library walls and create enduring partnerships that will add unlimited value to their library program and their students’ experiences.
Presented by: Michelle Naas, Downingtown Area School District; Michelle Wetzel, Radnor Township School District
Helping Them Help Themselves: Tech Self-help Environments
Are simple technology help requests consuming your time or your staff’s time? Would you like a proactive approach to supporting teacher and student technology needs in your school? Creating self-help online environments can proactively support teachers and students by providing guidance on hardware, software, and online tools in 24/7/365 format. In this workshop, participants will evaluate tools for media creation, environments for sharing, and badging for recognition.
Presented by: Phil Burrell, Bloomsburg Area School District
Ditching Dewey: How Two Librarians “Hunkered Down” and Genrefied
A workshop that covers all of your questions about “genre-fying” your library. Questions like: What IS “genre-fying”? Where do I start? How do I do it? Can I do it? An elementary school and middle school librarian did all the hard work so that you don’t have to! Already “genre-fied” your library and want to share your thoughts and advice? Then bring your information and join in on the discussion!
Presented by: Emily Calaman , Schuylkill Valley School District - Middle; Stephanie Jacobs, Schuylkill Valley School District - Elementary
Limitless learning means that we (and our teachers and students) are not hampered by the borders of our physical schools & libraries. Open Education Resources offer opportunities for teachers to greatly expand their repertoire of instructional designs. But, teachers are busy! Where do they find these resources? How do they search for them efficiently? This is a job tailor-made for school librarians! This workshop will detail the what's, where's and how's of OER exploration.
Presented by: Brenda Boyer, Kutztown School District; Rutgers University
Beyond the Book: How to Experience Books with Making
Children need to experience literature. As a librarian it is our role to enhance, enrich and support what is being done in the classroom. Through literature we show children what they learn stretches beyond the four walls of their classroom. “Making” is an essential part of the library curriculum and daily lesson plans. Learn how to make literature come alive with creative projects that encourage making in the library through crafts and hands on activities.
Presented by: Maren Vitali , Milltown School
George and Martha Who?!? Examining Primary Document
Federal Law requires schools receiving federal funding must “hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17.” Libraries are perfect places to celebrate Constitution Day; where we introduce primary documents to all patrons. Using historical figures recognizable by K-6...George and Martha Washington; this program will educate/share resources from the George Washington Teacher Institute and lesson ideas for K-6 that will help librarians bring an elementary explanation of the U.S. Constitution.
Presented by: Bitsy Galaska , Twin Valley School District
Readers’ Advisory for the Masses using Google Classroom
How can you provide readers advisory for over 700 students in a flex schedule? Google Classroom is the vehicle. From Book Madness to PA Young Readers to Book Talks and Swaps engage students in one-on-one conversations. Google Classroom can open doors for communication and reading suggestions. But you say, how will I have time? Discover some efficiencies and ideas to make it work!
Presented by: Dotty Delafield, Mount Nittany Middle School
Beyond Library Walls: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Participants will explore three levels of collaborative partnerships: with their core team of teachers and specialists; with community members, including parents and area librarians; and with their administrative team. Through examples of projects and connections that participants can take and implement in their libraries, we will explore how librarians can extend their reach beyond their library walls and create enduring partnerships that will add unlimited value to their library program and their students’ experiences.
Presented by: Michelle Naas, Downingtown Area School District; Michelle Wetzel, Radnor Township School District
Helping Them Help Themselves: Tech Self-help Environments
Are simple technology help requests consuming your time or your staff’s time? Would you like a proactive approach to supporting teacher and student technology needs in your school? Creating self-help online environments can proactively support teachers and students by providing guidance on hardware, software, and online tools in 24/7/365 format. In this workshop, participants will evaluate tools for media creation, environments for sharing, and badging for recognition.
Presented by: Phil Burrell, Bloomsburg Area School District
Ditching Dewey: How Two Librarians “Hunkered Down” and Genrefied
A workshop that covers all of your questions about “genre-fying” your library. Questions like: What IS “genre-fying”? Where do I start? How do I do it? Can I do it? An elementary school and middle school librarian did all the hard work so that you don’t have to! Already “genre-fied” your library and want to share your thoughts and advice? Then bring your information and join in on the discussion!
Presented by: Emily Calaman , Schuylkill Valley School District - Middle; Stephanie Jacobs, Schuylkill Valley School District - Elementary