Dawn French, in collaboration with classroom teachers, has used the basic principles behind Reader’s Workshop and Daily 5 to design literacy rotations with a technology twist for our students. French has received grants to purchase 20 iPod Touches, iPads and Nooks, and with collaborating teachers has incorporated these devices as an integral part of literacy rotations. During a 90 minute reading block, students receive small group and individual instruction, listen to reading, do word work using a variety of apps, read to themselves, work on their writing by responding to literature and writing prompts, and practice and track their own fluency using an iOs voice recorder. During the presentation, Dawn will share teaching strategies, scheduling information, and specific reading and language apps that we have successfully used with both primary and intermediate students.
At the 2010 fall MEMO conference Laura heard Cathy Jo Nelson speak about using Twitter as professional development. She took Cathy’s advice, joined twitter, and was hooked. Laura (@LibLaura5) will share about her Twitter experiences including developing her PLN (Personal Learning Network), collaborating with librarians and educators around the country, and connecting with authors and illustrators, along with sharing tips & resources for beginning Twitter users.
Laura Given works as a K-8 Library Media Specialist for Roseville Area Schools and is the Selection Chair for the Star of the North Picture Book Award (myrahome.org). She has served on a variety of award selection committees nationally and locally, including the 2016 Randolph Caldecott... Read More →
This session starts by having participants identify their own most significant learning experiences and then concludes by building a larger set of lessons for learning, particularly around the elements and conditions that are common for deep learning to occur. We can also discuss how those conclusions relate to current or future educational initiatives.
The information and technology needs of today's teachers and students are increasing in the digital world and school librarians play an essential role in meeting those needs. Although the impact of today's school librarians on student learning is evident to those closest to the field, it is important that librarians be prepared to advocate for their programs. This interactive session will include practical steps to build knowledge and collaboration, and communicate the value of school library programs.
Wondering what materials you can use to support the new MN 6-8 social studies standards? Print and online resources will be shared as well as collaboration ideas. Suggestions from participants for additional resources will be added to the starter list and made available online.
Are you a new media specialist yourself or are you looking for some spark in your media center? As new media specialists, we have experienced a huge learning curve on what it means to be a media specialist in the 21st Century. Come to experience our successes and challenges with collaboration, BYOD, 1:1 initiatives, staff development, promoting reading, public relations, and collection development, to name just a few. You will leave with ideas you can try in your schools on Monday.
Use a learning management system (LMS) to maximize your collaboration with students and staff while covering your technology or library media standards. Presenters will focus on Moodle and will demonstrate how to use enrollment methods, groups, and groupings to maximize curricular connections and collaboration.
