Friday, May 13, 2016
Session C | 2:15 - 3:45 PM | Confection Rooms
Please note: Session handouts can be found by clicking on the name of the session .
Session evaluations can be found directly next to the session name.
Session C | 2:15 - 3:45 PM | Confection Rooms
Please note: Session handouts can be found by clicking on the name of the session .
Session evaluations can be found directly next to the session name.
C1: Big Ideas: Bringing a LitFest to Life in Our School | Session evaluation
How do you connect Community to Curriculum while offering choice and student- centered learning through a collaborative event for the whole school?! Explore the concept of a LitFest, which our school tried last year, to promote literacy across all grade levels using several mini-sessions in a conference style format. Bring home your PSLA Conference ideas to bring your own LitFest to life!
Presented by: Dustin Brackbill, State College Area School District
C2: Rejuvenate Your Library and They Will Come | Session evaluation
In this workshop you will learn how to become an integral part of all subject areas. I will show you how to create a green screen for under $20.00 while using an Ipad. We will set up a green screen and create our own green screen pictures.
Presented by: Sally Goode, Landis Intermediate School
C3: Tech Tools for Every Teacher-Librarian | Session evaluation
In this fast-paced session, you will learn about the latest and greatest tech tools to use in your school libraries. Whether it’s for assessment, student-created project ideas, library management or library promotion, you’re bound to leave this session with some exciting tools to bring back to your libraries.
Presented by: Mary Schwander, New Hope-Solebury High School
C4: The Making of a Makerspace: Planning, Programming & Production | Session evaluation
In this session participants will overview the process of designing and operating a safe, functional, and flexible makerspace that supports their curricular needs. We will examine facility design, currently trending makerspace tools, considerations such as cost of supplies and materials, and related safety, staffing and security issues, and curatorial concerns. Come with a space at your institution in mind so we can collectively conceptualize how to make that location meet your library/school maker needs.
Presented by: Douglas Uhlmann, John F. Gummere Library, William Penn Charter School
C5: Changing the Research Paradigm | Session evaluation
Learn about how a high school librarian and English/Social Studies teacher collaborated to teach freshman the research process. The students then used one round of research to create three projects that covered multiple literacies by creating an infographic, short research paper, and public evidence of learning (e.g. PSA, TED talk, letter to government official, children’s book).
Presented by: Stephanie Pennuchi & Deanna Stephan, Garnet Valley SD, Garnet Valley HS
C6: Extend Your Reading Reach: Connect with Books, Authors, & Publishers | Session evaluation
Need some fresh ideas for reading promotion? Want to keep up with new book releases? Not sure how to connect with authors? Come explore online tools that can be used for reading promotion in your school! We will peruse NetGalley, Twitter, GoodReads, and even have a mystery author visit via Skype!
Presented by: Tiff Emerick, Bensalem High School
C7: Literature Review Roundtable | Session evaluation
To support students, teachers, parents, and the community, librarians need to be knowledgeable about literature, from trending titles to curriculum tie-ins. Participants will learn about the best fiction and informational texts for students grades K112 through informal discussions with Lit Review reviewers à la “choose your own adventure.” A departure from the usual format, attendees will visit reviewer tables that feature the grade levels and content that are of interest to them; think roundtable meets unconference.
Presented by: PSLA Teaching and Learning Committee, Literature Review
How do you connect Community to Curriculum while offering choice and student- centered learning through a collaborative event for the whole school?! Explore the concept of a LitFest, which our school tried last year, to promote literacy across all grade levels using several mini-sessions in a conference style format. Bring home your PSLA Conference ideas to bring your own LitFest to life!
Presented by: Dustin Brackbill, State College Area School District
C2: Rejuvenate Your Library and They Will Come | Session evaluation
In this workshop you will learn how to become an integral part of all subject areas. I will show you how to create a green screen for under $20.00 while using an Ipad. We will set up a green screen and create our own green screen pictures.
Presented by: Sally Goode, Landis Intermediate School
C3: Tech Tools for Every Teacher-Librarian | Session evaluation
In this fast-paced session, you will learn about the latest and greatest tech tools to use in your school libraries. Whether it’s for assessment, student-created project ideas, library management or library promotion, you’re bound to leave this session with some exciting tools to bring back to your libraries.
Presented by: Mary Schwander, New Hope-Solebury High School
C4: The Making of a Makerspace: Planning, Programming & Production | Session evaluation
In this session participants will overview the process of designing and operating a safe, functional, and flexible makerspace that supports their curricular needs. We will examine facility design, currently trending makerspace tools, considerations such as cost of supplies and materials, and related safety, staffing and security issues, and curatorial concerns. Come with a space at your institution in mind so we can collectively conceptualize how to make that location meet your library/school maker needs.
Presented by: Douglas Uhlmann, John F. Gummere Library, William Penn Charter School
C5: Changing the Research Paradigm | Session evaluation
Learn about how a high school librarian and English/Social Studies teacher collaborated to teach freshman the research process. The students then used one round of research to create three projects that covered multiple literacies by creating an infographic, short research paper, and public evidence of learning (e.g. PSA, TED talk, letter to government official, children’s book).
Presented by: Stephanie Pennuchi & Deanna Stephan, Garnet Valley SD, Garnet Valley HS
C6: Extend Your Reading Reach: Connect with Books, Authors, & Publishers | Session evaluation
Need some fresh ideas for reading promotion? Want to keep up with new book releases? Not sure how to connect with authors? Come explore online tools that can be used for reading promotion in your school! We will peruse NetGalley, Twitter, GoodReads, and even have a mystery author visit via Skype!
Presented by: Tiff Emerick, Bensalem High School
C7: Literature Review Roundtable | Session evaluation
To support students, teachers, parents, and the community, librarians need to be knowledgeable about literature, from trending titles to curriculum tie-ins. Participants will learn about the best fiction and informational texts for students grades K112 through informal discussions with Lit Review reviewers à la “choose your own adventure.” A departure from the usual format, attendees will visit reviewer tables that feature the grade levels and content that are of interest to them; think roundtable meets unconference.
Presented by: PSLA Teaching and Learning Committee, Literature Review