There is still time to register for the Library 2.0 Spring Retreat schedule for March 20-21, 2010. This two day hands on retreat is designed to help School Library Media Specialists gain a comfort level with some of the Library 2.0 technologies. Sessions will be informal and collaborative. Strategies for integration into the curriculum will be offered and shared.
All Library Media Specialists will be able to:
- Comfortably use some of the Library 2.0 technologies.
- Integrate Library 2.0 tools into the curriculum to better meet the needs of 21st century learners.
- Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. (AASL Standard 3)
Participants will be required to:
- Create at least one Web 2.0 technology tool for their library.
Read more »
I just wanted to share with you a new website that is getting off the ground. It is a new collaboration/social website for educators.
i teach too!
http://www.iteachtoo.com/index.cfm?go=main.loginform
Submitted by Melanie Bonanza
Haviland Middle School
Joyce Valenza will be presenting a one day workshop for School Library Media Specialists on Wednesday, November 5th during the NYLA Pre-Conference Continuing Education session in Saratoga Springs.
Topic: “New Landscapes for Learning: Web 2.0 and the Virtual Library”
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Morning Session: Web 2.0 meets Information Fluency: Designing Projects for 21st Century Learners: An Update
Afternoon Session: Open the Door: Let’em In–School Library Web Sites: Interacting with the 21st Century Learner
Cost: NYLA Members $100 (Participants will receive .6 CEU credits)
For a complete description of the one day session and registration information visit the NYLA website: http://www.nyla.org
Ulster and Dutches School Library Systems are offering a two day fall retreat that is designed to help library media specialists gain a comfort level with some of the Library 2.0 technologies. Sessions will be informal and collaborative. Strategies for integration into the curriculum will be offered and shared.
Topics Include:
- Blogs
- Wikis
- Tagging
- De.lic.ious
- Flickr
- Library Thing
- Podcasts
All Library Media Specialists will know and be able to:
- Comfortably use some of the Library 2.0 technologies
- Integrate Library 2.0 tools into the curriculum to better meet the needs of 21st century learners
- Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge (AASL Standard 3)
Date: Saturday, September 27th - Sunday, September 28th
COST: $50 double/$100 single (Includes food - lunch and dinner Sat.;breakfast Sun. and lodging)
LOCATION: Hudson Valley Resort and Spa, 400 Granite Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12466.
INSTRUCTOR: Polly-Alida Farrington
To register online go to mylearningplan.com
Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop with wireless internet access.
School Library System | January 24, 2010
