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Breakout Sessions 2015

Professional Study Day for Library Media Specialists - August 19, 2015 @ Windsor Mill Middle School
 

Our Way Forward: Library Media Specialists and 21st Century Learning

  

 Register or Check Your Breakout Session Schedule 

 

9:30-10:15  Opening Job Alike Sessions

 

     Elementary: K-5 Library Media Curriculum in BCPS One

  • Central - 200  Facilitator: Chimere Neal
  • Northwest - 204 Facilitators: Anne Marie Martinelli & Lashon Smiley-Moseley
  • Northeast - 207 Facilitators: Katie Astarita & Andrea Popel
  • Southwest - 217 Lab  202
    Facilitators: Nate Connelly & Laura Donhauser-Wymer
  • Southeast - 223 Lab Facilitators: Christina Cumberland & Sandy Boyd

     

      Secondary: LibraryTrac

  • LibraryTrac Beginner - Library 
    Facilitators: Kelly Ray & Rebecca Frager
  • LibraryTrac Refresher -  267 (MS)  269 (HS) (two groups)
    Facilitators: Joquetta Johnson & Donna Anderson (267)
                     Lisa Allen & Angenine Goode (269)

2:50 -3:30 Closing Job Alike Sessions

 

     Elementary: Reflection & Discussion

  • Central - 200 Facilitator: Andrea Popel
  • Northwest - 204 Facilitator: Lashon Smiley-Moseley
  • Northeast - 207 Facilitator: Anne Marie Martinelli
  • Southwest - 217 Lab 202
    Facilitator: Laura Donhauser-Wymer
  • Southeast - 223 Lab Facilitator: Christina Cumberland

     

      Secondary: Reflection & Discussion

 

Breakout Sessions 

LUNCH  12:00 - 12:50  

 

Room #

Session 1    10:20-11:05

Session 2   11:10-12:00

Session 3   1:00-1:50

Session 4   2:00-2:50

200

Virtual Learning Commons for Elementary LMC (E)

Presenter: Chimere Neal, ODL

This presentation will be an overview of a VLC and ways in which they can be used to maximize learning in and outside of the school day.

 

Black Eyed Susan: High (H)

Presenter: Melyssa Kenney

This session focuses on the MASL Maryland Black Eyed Susan book awards program. Resources and strategies for marketing this year’s nominated books for high school students and for promoting participation in the program will be shared. 

Virtual Learning Commons for Elementary LMC (E)

Presenter: Chimere Neal, ODL

This presentation will be an overview of a VLC and ways in which they can be used to maximize learning in and outside of the school day. 

Black Eyed Susans: Elementary(E) Presenters: Jaci Schoen & Rebekah Kaufman

This session focuses on MASL's Maryland Black Eyed Susan book awards program. Resources and strategies for marketing this year’s nominated books for elementary school students and for promoting participation in the program will be shared. 

204

Infographics for Elementary School Libraries (E)

Presenter: Jennifer Weaver, ODL

This session will focus on easy tools to use with students that will enable them to create infographics as research products. 

Organize your LMC (E,M,H)

Presenter: Jennifer Sheggrud

Participants will gain tips and strategies for creating a more organized LMC with practical applications for instant use.

 

Learner-centered HS LMC (H)
Presenter: Angenine Goode

This presentation presents strategies that encourage focus on the student as learner to improve learning and student success in order to create career and college ready students. 

Battle of the Books (E)

Presenter: Cheryl Johnson 

Battle of the Books is a competition for grades 4 and 5 sponsored by BCPL and focusing on the Black Eyed Susan chapter books. This presentation will outline the competition so that LMSs can consider participating for the 15-16 school year. 

207

AVIDizing Your LMC - (M,H)

Presenter: Nicole Cathirell

This session will feature ways that the school LMC can support AVID through the use of AVID strategies in the program.  Participants will gain an understanding of AVID strategies and ways to apply them in instruction. 

 

EasyBib Refresher (M,H)

Presenter: Brendan Huddy, Imagine Easy Solutions

Are your teachers and students using EasyBib School Edition? ODL has purchased this online citation and research management tool for all MS/HS students. Get a refresher on this important tool to improve students' information literacy skills, encourage plagiarism prevention, teach website evaluation, and provide students with tools to enhance critical thinking and research.   

EasyBib Refresher (M,H)

Presenter: Brendan Huddy, Imagine Easy Solutions

Are your teachers and students using EasyBib School Edition? ODL has purchased this online citation and research management tool for all MS/HS students. Get a refresher on this important tool to improve students' information literacy skills, encourage plagiarism prevention, teach website evaluation, and provide students with tools to enhance critical thinking and research.    

AVIDizing Your LMC - (M,H)

Presenter: Nicole Cathirell

This session will feature ways that the school LMC can support AVID through the use of AVID strategies in the program.  Participants will gain an understanding of AVID strategies and ways to apply them in instruction.

 

 

217
Lab

MOVED to 202

Scratch in the LMC (E)

Presenters: Helen Terry & Amanda Wiseman

Teach your students how to write computer code using a free program, "Scratch" created by MIT.  It's fun, easy to use and essential for 21st century learners.

Feedback and Assessment Tools (M,H) Presenters: Amanda Lanza & Sandy Schmidt, ODL

Participants will learn about ways technology can facilitate the formative assessment feedback process. They will explore digital assessment tools that provide immediate feedback to support differentiated instruction to meet student needs.

Feedback and Assessment Tools (M,H) Presenters: Amanda Lanza & Sandy Schmidt, ODL

Participants will learn about ways technology can facilitate the formative assessment feedback process. They will explore digital assessment tools that provide immediate feedback to support differentiated instruction to meet student needs.

Scratch in the LMC (E)

Presenters: Helen Terry & Amanda Wiseman

Teach your students how to write computer code using a free program, "Scratch" created by MIT.  It's fun, easy to use and essential for 21st century learners.

223
Lab


30 Cool Tools for LMS (E,M,H)

Presenter: Jeff Flynn

This fast paced session will focus on a showcase of technology tools with instant applications for the LMC program. 

30 Cool Tools for LMS (E,M,H)

Presenter: Jeff Flynn

This fast paced session will focus on a showcase of technology tools with instant applications for the LMC program.

 

ProQuest SIRS Discoverer (E)

Presenter: Wendell Butler, ProQuest

SIRS Discoverer has a new interface and many new tools.  This hands on session will provide navigation and exploration of SIRS Discoverer. You are guaranteed to find things you did not know were there.

ProQuest SIRS Discoverer (E) Presenter: Wendell Butler, ProQuest

SIRS Discoverer has a new interface and many new tools.  This hands on session will provide navigation and exploration of SIRS Discoverer. You are guaranteed to find things you did not know were there.  

Library

Using QR Codes in the LMC (E)

Presenters: Christina Martinez & Tressa Norris

Participants will identify ways to use QR codes in the LMC and ways to create them.

 

Connecting the Dots (E,M,H)

Presenter: Tatanisha Love

This presentation will connect the principles of Jensen's Brain Based Learning to the components of creating a learner centered library in order to create a center for learning and success. 

UnDewey Your School Library(E,M,H) Presenters: Sandy Bixby, LMS & Kelly Ray, ODL

Ready to consider un-Deweying your LMC collection?  Learn what works and how this shift impacts circulation and student use.

Using QR Codes in the LMC (E)

Presenter: Christina Martinez & Tressa Norris

Participants will identify ways to use QR codes in the LMC and ways to create them.

Library Lab A (inside Library)

Creating Interactive Assignments in BCPS One (E)

Presenter: Justin Hennaut, ODL

Participants will explore the features of BCPS One to create interactive assignments, including discussions and turn-ins. Strategies for customizing instruction using the grouping features will also be addressed.

Telecollaborative Projects  (E,M,H)

Presenter: Barbara Cosgrove

This session will focus on the various types of telecollaborative projects available and resources that will enable LMSs to put them to use.

Creating Interactive Assignments in BCPS One (E)

Presenter: Justin Hennaut, ODL

Participants will explore the features of BCPS One to create interactive assignments, including discussions and turn-ins. Strategies for customizing instruction using the grouping features will also be addressed.

Creating Interactive Assignments in BCPS One (E)

Presenter: Justin Hennaut, ODL

Participants will explore the features of BCPS One to create interactive assignments, including discussions and turn-ins. Strategies for customizing instruction using the grouping features will also be addressed. 

267

SAMR (E,M,H)

Presenter: Valerie Schaffer, ODL

Participants will become familiar with the SAMR Model that supports teachers in purposefully integrating technology into teaching and learning.

Wixie in the LMC (E)

Presenter: Ben Wagner, ODL

Learn how easy it is to create projects in Wixie. Wixie offers 24/7 access from school or home. Teachers can assign, view, and assess their students’ activities. Users can paint, add art, record their voice, and edit text in their own multimedia creations, even on shared devices. 

SAMR (E,M,H)

Presenter: Valerie Schaffer, ODL

Participants will become familiar with the SAMR Model that supports teachers in purposefully integrating technology into teaching and learning.

Black Eyed Susans: Middle School (M)

Presenter: Aimee Farrell

This session focuses on MASL's Maryland Black Eyed Susan book awards program. Resources and strategies for marketing this year’s nominated books for middle school students and for promoting participation in the program will be shared.

269

Hashtag Huh? Unlocking the Secrets of Social Media (E,M,H)

Presenter: Joquetta Johnson

Looking for ways to infuse social media into your library program? #bcpslms will learn social media terminology and explore various tools and resources in order to develop an action plan for utilizing social media as a tool for communication, collaboration, and professional growth.

Hands on with Hashtag(E,M,H)

Presenters: Joquetta Johnson, Angenine Goode, Donna Anderson

#bcpslms who attended Hashtag Huh? session  or are more advanced social media users will have an opportunity to create or enhance their library's web presence.  This will be a hands on session with guided facilitation. 

How to Really Lead from the Library (M,H)

Presenter: Lauren Magnuson

Join a facilitated discussion on how to really lead from the LMC. Learn practical, doable ideas that will increase your influence in your school.  Brainstorm current actions that are necessary to ensure that spaces and positions are vital as we move to 1:1 devices.

How to Really Lead from the Library (M,H)

Presenter: Lauren Magnuson

Join a facilitated discussion on how to really lead from the LMC. Learn practical, doable ideas that will increase your influence in your school.  Brainstorm current actions that are necessary to ensure that spaces and positions are vital as we move to 1:1 devices.