2.  Leveraging Instructional Tools 

Essential Question: 

• How can we leverage instructional tools in order to engage students in learner centered-learning and assessment while implementing the K-5 Library Media Curriculum? 

Goals: 

Participants will be able to: 

• Review, refine and extend knowledge of BCPS Instructional Tools, specifically ClassFlow and Wixie. 
• Access and deliver content from ClassFlow and Wixie. 
• Modify and customize content in ClassFlow and Wixie to support the learning needs of students.  

• Stations: 
• ClassFlow- Room 39

Facilitated by Jennifer Dingle, Educational Consultant, Promethean 

• Resources are located in the Elementary Library Media Schoology Group
  Resources --> Support Resources --> ClassFlow Support Resources

• Wixie- breakout Room 41

Facilitated by Katie Cox, Resource Teacher, BCPS Office of Innovation & Digital Safety.

• Resources are located in the Elementary Library Media Schoology Group
  Resources --> Support Resources --> Instructional Tool Resources --> Wixie

AASL National Standards for School Libraries 

  I. Inquire 

Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.

B. The school library enables generation of new knowledge by: 

1. Providing experiences with and access to resources, information, ideas, and technology, for all learners in the school community. 

V. Explore 

Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.

A. The school library supports learners' personal curiosity by: 

2. Fostering opportunities for learners to demonstrate personal curiosity and knowledge through engaging with a wide variety of resources and technology. 

3.  Self-Care "Fair" 

Facilitated by Stacy Barry and Valerie Schaffer, Resource Teachers, Office of Innovation and Digital Safety

4. Introducing...

Show Me How... Virtual Professional Learning Library 

Show Me How... is a dynamic professional learning repository for library media specialists containing content that highlights and features models of instructional best practices and examples of innovative programming in Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Library media centers, as an additional support resource for librarian professional learning. We will feature and continually add content in blog posts, podcasts, screencasts and video formats. 

If you wish to contribute to the professional learning and share your knowledge of best practices and innovative programming, please complete the BCPS LMP Show Me How... Information Form.

Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.

A. The school library assists in the growth and development of learners by: 

1. Leading other educators and learners to embrace a growth mindset through lifelong learning.

3. embracing new skills, knowledge and standards in the profession as they relate to teaching, learning, technology, and innovation.